silverbat

silverbat

Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds

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  1. Case scenario for determining dx

    silverbat replied to Ellen Abad's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am not sure what they are disputing. If you have a physicians diagnosis of dementia, its hard to argue that the pt doesn't have it. If this is for nursing home care with a managed care org like...

  2. what do i do to be a MDS coordinator

    silverbat replied to bquiday74's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    LTC for sure, and should probably be a charge nurse for awhile in order to better understand the residents and the facility work flow. The cert from AANAC is helpful, but won't teach you all you will...

  3. Thinking about MDS career

    silverbat replied to MauriceLPN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Sometimes the MDS person is considered in the On-call rotation, and this can cause issues with a restricted license. While an LPN can fill out the MDS, and RN has to sign it, and for that reason many...

  4. Scared about a positive marijuana test

    silverbat replied to scaredandconfused's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state, it can be several months, even a year or more until the BON completes their investigation and notifies you of your disciplinary action. Don't think they have forgotten, they haven't....

  5. Wrong career choices...

    silverbat replied to Nursejesssica's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    All you can do is ask.... JMO, might not have been the best decision to go thru the hiring process up to orientation on so many of

  6. How can you work and go to school?

    silverbat replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    When I went to PN school, I worked 40 hours a week, went to school 40 hours and drove 20 hours a week. I had 2 young teenagers and hubby that helped with house stuff. I graduated 3rd in my class and...

  7. Restricted license in one state, considering moving to another after probation

    silverbat replied to mullen831's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know that when I completed probation and went to another state, I had to supply all the paperwork from my probation/prior state and it was a ton of paperwork--copies of eveything from the...

  8. Finally !!!!!!

    silverbat replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    ME

  9. Klonopin use

    silverbat replied to Patti824's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    yep.. its an antidepressant... weird, I know... but that's MDS for

  10. Las Vegas LPN

    silverbat replied to corryneg's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Las Vegas has a ton of extra stuff you need to work there, like health cards, sherrif background checks, etc., before you can work. Also, NV isn't a compact state (I don't think) and it may take...

  11. Klonopin use

    silverbat replied to Patti824's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    according to the MDS 3.0 drug classification guide, Klonopin is listed as an anti anxiety meds, and regardless of the actual use, that is how it is classified. I know it is annoying when this happens....

  12. Please help new grad with LTC night shift

    silverbat replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    these are good responses and I can't add more, but will say that if you do a search in the search engine for allnurses, you will find numerous responses on simliar threads that might help you out. I...

  13. My Days of Nursing: A Bittersweet Love

    silverbat replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    "Some days are Diamond, some days are Stone."----John

  14. Non-Scrub Uniform Option

    silverbat replied to Tozz's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't know if all places will allow jeans, even white ones. My facility doesn't. DICKIES brand makes some nice cargo-type pants that are not jeans but are very comfortable.. guys and gals

  15. Care Plan Question

    silverbat replied to heidi_chick's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I care plan the biggies: coumadin, digoxin, antidepression, antipsychotics, etc. I think it would be nearly impossible, if not impossible to care plan each and every med individually.. I forsee a...

  16. Trying to become LPN with a previous arrest

    silverbat replied to MdLPN13's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Per the sites TOS, we can't give legal advice... One thing that I wonder about and didn't seein your post..... Did you disclose this incident when you filled out your info to test, etc? If you did...

  17. Are you a VN or an RN?

    silverbat replied to mlbluvr's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    [ The most assessments I recall doing in one week was over 90, with about 20 comprehensives, and that week there were 30 care plan meetings. With 30 hours of stand up and other meetings, and all those...

  18. 265 Questions on NCLEX

    silverbat replied to amsba20d's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if this is true, but when I took NCLEX, I "heard" that one in ten takes the entire 265, as a "control". Like Isaid, don't know if its

  19. The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

    silverbat replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh oh... this nurse meanie has switched from eating young nurses to chowing down on med students.... in a professional setting, of

  20. Are you a VN or an RN?

    silverbat replied to mlbluvr's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    lets see: I am an RN. 66 residents, average 7-8 med A's Only MDS person. Other Depts enter their own sections and do own CAAs. ABSOLUTELY on time! I am

  21. Latest interviews...

    silverbat replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Either job obviously will have pros and cons. I have worked both and sooo much depends on the management/administration. I would say look at both, talk to staff, see how happy, or not, the residents...

  22. Male Nurse Hair Styles

    silverbat replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a female nurse (LOL) who likes long hair on guys!! In a professional setting for male and female nurses hair should be clean and neat, pulled back in a braid, ponytail, etc., if long and the...

  23. Stipulated Agreement Timeframe

    silverbat replied to happynerd's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Since your new employer MUST be aware of your issues with your license, I think if you don't have it in time, that when you explain that to the HR dept., perhaps they will work with you on your hire...

  24. Any working nurses with BKA out there?

    silverbat replied to julz68's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am sorry for what your friend is going thru. This is an incrediby hard time for her. I am not sure if beside/floor nursing will be an option. NOT imposible, but may prove to be too hard, I don't...

  25. How do I find jobs in a state I do not live in?

    silverbat replied to woodenclocks's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To my understanding, california is really saturated with Nurses, so it simply might be really hard there. I looked for jobs on websites like careerbuileder, MOnster.com, USA JOBS, and with...