LPN3RAC-CTMDSC

LPN3RAC-CTMDSC has 16 years experience and specializes in IMCU, TELE, ONC, REHAB, LTC, SNF, ETC....

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1. RN Virginia salary

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to tomjones200824's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Just depends what position you land and how you handle it. I'm only an LPN, started back in '99 at $11.10 an hour, now just over $38. Whatever job you choose, just show them you're worth

2. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I graduated from an LPN diploma program in 1999. Worked in the IMCU for a year, then went agency. I have worked as an LPN in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted livings, home healths, etc. I have...

3. brand new MDS coordinator need your help

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to nicolegg's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Each MDS Coordinator has there own way. Until you develop a good system for yourself, so that you can utilize the best ARD for reimbursement & such, I would just set the ARD for any new admission...

4. CAT & CAA's...help!!!

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to MystyDreamer's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Your mds is due 14 days after the ard, unless it is an admission assessment (due 14 days after admission), or a significant change assessment (due 14 days after determination that a sig change is...

5. MDS 3.0 coding question

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Mds 3.0 is really not that bad! It's the change that is throwing everyone for a loop. After all, didn't we all get into nursing to help people? Mds 3.0 allows you to identify potential problems...

6. Turning q2h, any ideas?

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to smarti15's topic in General Nursing

   If you're doing your job, there is no reason to get offended no matter how someone checks on you. The nurse takes responsibility for the resident for care that is also being done by the cna. His/her...

7. Any tips to surviving lvn school?

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to allmostlvn1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Just make sure you keep up with your studies. One subject will lead in to the next. Pharmacology is usually one of the tougher subjects. I happened to have been a pharmacy technician before going...

8. Anyone that's worked both LTC and hospital settings

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked just about everywhere. E.R., PACU, Oncology, Telemetry, Women's Health, Peds, Geriactrics, Psych, IMCU, LTC, etc. I've been a hospital corpsman, pharmacy technician, nursing assistant,...

9. New mds nurse in trouble?!

   LPN3RAC-CTMDSC replied to hairstonwingate's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   Everyone makes mistakes! Even the people at cms. Just submit the 5 day. You will get an out of sequence warning, but as long as it was submitted within 31 days of the completion date, they'll pay...