Bella'sMyBaby

Bella'sMyBaby

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  1. New to MDS - ? salary

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    In that case, I would look for employment with Corporations who don't pull from the MDS Dept. And there are some that don't....

  2. New to MDS - ? salary

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'm in Indiana....are you close? We are still looking for another MDS Coordinator. PM me, I'll give you

  3. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you still

  4. ARD for annual

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to ejpip1's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Go ahead & schedule the resident for the sig change. The fact that the resident was hospitalized can't be helped. You will get an error when you transmit that the annual is overdue but that's OK....

  5. I need helping finding a nursing job that will allow me to sit once every 2-3 hours

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to twalt500's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm an MDS Coordinator & yes, I do have to run for charts, MARS, TARS, etc., but most of my job is computer work. I would suggest MDS, if you need to sit down frequently & if you like...

  6. New to MDS - ? salary

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Don't know what the pay rate is in MA or NH for MDS Coordinators since I'm in the Midwest. Doubt if you would make more with a Masters. To answer your question concerning "On Call" depends on what...

  7. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked for a Lifecare LTC Facility for two years. Let me tell you, it turned out to be the WORST Nightmare in my Nursing Career. Corporate treated us like "The Red-Headed Stepchild". There was a...

  8. Concern: Age Discrimination for a New 58 RN

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Cyns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There IS Age Discrimination in Nursing just like any other field. I had an incident where I went into a Temporary Nursing Agency filled out an application & appx 5-6 years later, I received a...

  9. Changing MDS jobs/advice welcome

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to susanthomas1954's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Don't worry about the new MDS Coordinator trashing you. People will catch on to her real quick. And if she's telling staff questionable things, chances are she won't last very long. Personally, I...

  10. Does anyone like being and MDS coordinator?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to NiceShot's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I like doing an MDS work. What I don't like is the insane work load, lack of support from other departments, lack of respect from management & the

  11. Working in a "toxic" workplace

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's why I work in the MDS Dept. Welcome to Long Term

  12. MDS 3.0 Use of Dashes

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to andy3k's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My exact thoughts as well..... I use dashes on many assessments due to the fact that the pain assessments have not been done during the appropriate time frame. Not gonna falsify to make the assessment...

  13. National Nurses Day: May 6th

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That sounds good to me...I got a dime-store Hawaiin Lei with a small piece of a Subway Sandwich... Told my boss that if I wanted Subway, I would go get my own $5 Foot Long... Nursing Management...

  14. Favorite bumper stickers

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Gas Grass or @#% Nobody rides for

  15. offended co worker

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    Ask him it it's "that time of the month"..... He is sure acting like

  16. With all the attitudes at work - Now my daughter is turning into a Diva

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I've got of those too...she's 16 & knows it all... Hate to tell you this, but it doesn't get any better!

  17. when do you declare a specialty

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to bs98241's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses work without declaring a specialty. Most nurses I know, work by

  18. My job is killing me.

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    My facility recently put all Nursing Managers on salary...a common tactic used when Corporate knows fully well that the job cannot be done in 40 hours. You are being used. If there's anyway possible...

  19. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I wish someone had advised me BEFORE I entered Nursing School. It is wise to listen to the real life stories of nurses who have gone before you. Take heed, there are many seasoned & knowledgeable...

  20. The "hospital smell"

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC & my husband & kids always tell me I smell like a nursing home...even though I don't smell a

  21. Offered MDS Position

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to simprocon's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The first question is, do you want to be a floor nurse or an MDS Coordinator? IF you decide that you do want to be an MDS Coordinator, then make sure you are just that, NOT an MDS Coordinator who gets...

  22. Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Such a tragedy... Is it REALLY worth it all to have a job with so much responsibility? The stress is just too

  23. Terminated 15 mins after state left

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to newtress's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sounds like you would be very marketable. Don't worry about your 6 months experience. Focus on telling Employers what you CAN do! Let Employers know how you "cleaned up a mess" in your last...

  24. Please help me, I'm in trouble.

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to ShellyRn1117's topic in General Nursing

    Shelly, I'm glad your name was cleared but I can tell you, if this psychotic DON is still there, she WILL start a paper trail on you...Do you have any Vacation/Personal time? Maybe you can take a...

  25. What is the best mds cert to have?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to cherubhipster's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The only one I am familiar with is AANAC. AANAC is recognized Nationally. There are Companies that pay for AANAC Certification. Check the AANAC Website for this