montecarlo64

montecarlo64 BSN

ED, Long-term care, MDS, doctor's office

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  1. Case Mix ARD

    montecarlo64 replied to katoline's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I schedule the ARD first then the care plan meeting no more than 7 days later. The other disciplines need to have their interview sections on the ARD or the day before the ARD and have the remainder...

  2. How long is your commute?

    montecarlo64 replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    2 miles...free

  3. MD: Why did you get a BG on this diabetic patient???

    montecarlo64 replied to Murse901's topic in Emergency

    I used to work at a LTC facility that had a protocol for hypoglycemia: juice, oral glucose, glucogon, and then may start an IV with anticipation of md order for D50...All of this could be done while...

  4. Med error or not

    montecarlo64 replied to surgicalcap's topic in General Nursing

    I always follow through with any order I sign off on...I have learned to trust no one...I really don't care if offends someone else, because I know that a good nurse or other employee would not be...

  5. Wondering if I should get my BSN...

    montecarlo64 replied to delabeaux's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should complete the ADN and pass the boards since you have come so close..But, I also think you should go for your passion! If computers are your thing, do it!! There is a great need for...

  6. Need advice for middle age.

    montecarlo64 replied to Sherriblu's topic in Nursing Career

    I am an MDS coordinator at a LTC facility & I agree with the above post..I sit down about 80% of the time & work at a computer. But, I must caution you that I feel more tired and achy now than...

  7. Looking for work in hospital >:(

    montecarlo64 replied to miMOMMYof3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had been an LPN for many years prior to getting my RN in May 2010..I applied to 20 positions at 8 hospitals with only 1 interview and offer of a part time night shift position 1 1/2 hours away..I...

  8. Interview Tomorrow need Advise

    montecarlo64 replied to promote.health's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at a physicians' office & I suggest to make it clear that you are willing to learn, able to multi-task, work well under pressure, and above all get along well with your...

  9. Old LPN new to MDS

    montecarlo64 replied to PANurse1981's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    It is very stressful because it is very tedious work. I compare to filing a tax form...where I look for extra deductions/exemptions. The facility's reimbursement is dependent upon each assessment, and...

  10. New to MDS - ? salary

    montecarlo64 replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I started as a CNA, then LPN, and now I am an ASN RN. I work in LTC as MDS coordinator. My duties are MDS assessments, care planning, restorative nursing, and other misc. duties (care plan meetings,...

  11. I am told it gets better...

    montecarlo64 replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

    Be thankful that you have a hospital job. It may never be easy work and many times be total chaos, but it will get easier for you to accept the responsibilities as you gain more experience. You will...

  12. Advice for "seasoned" individual going for RN

    montecarlo64 replied to Buckaroo93's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from an LPN to RN program (ADN) in May 2010. I had been an LPN since 1993 & it took me since 2004 to do prereqs, and the RN program while working full time. I was 45 years old when I...