fluffwad

MDS coordinator, hospice, ortho/ neuro

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    dnr in geriatrics

    fluffwad replied to ulmaulma's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's usually the families that won't allow the DNR. Too many think it = "leave them in a corner to die". I spend A LOT of time correcting misconceptions about
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    How do I stop worrying all the time?------LONG

    fluffwad replied to trmr's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ditto to all of what Angie said + the realiztion that we are not responsible for the function of the universe or almighty enough to make sure everything goes right. Everything happens for a reason,...
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    Another one bites the dust......Nurse Kevorkian strikes again!

    fluffwad replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC, it's not unusual for the folks to go in batches......esp. when the seasonal viruses start coming thru, but also at the change of seasons. We just lost 9 this month (10% of census).......all...
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    Psychosocial care plan for dementia

    fluffwad replied to werlp's topic in General Nursing

    potential or actual alteration in psychosocial function / status related to [whatever is making her delirious] resulting in impaired social interaction / mood changes / impaired emotional control you...
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    MDS Coordinators on call question

    fluffwad replied to Autofocus's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    At my facility, the MDS nurses have no on-call, no weekends, no
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    Has anyone taken the CRRN exam lately?

    fluffwad replied to underpaidrn's topic in General Nursing

    How did insurance changes effect CRRNs? I've had my CRRN since about '97, but I have to say I rarely ever meet any other CRRNs. I absolutely agree that you should get the core curriculum from ARN. The...
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    What is a compounding pharmacy?

    fluffwad replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    It's a pharmacy that can make special preparations themselves...not just sell prepackaged medications, we have one here that makes a topically applied cream with Ativan in it. (They don't manufacture...
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    Anger management

    fluffwad posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just finished doing a 25 hr home-study course on Anger Management for my CEUs. I wish I'd found this book 20 years ago! Everyone I know could benefit from this kind of thing.......the stress I've...
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    Pureed Sweet & Sour Pork and other Reflections on LTC

    fluffwad replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that the pendulum has swung rather far in the other direction.....but I was doing LTC when half the patients were zorked on Haldol, people used restraints on anything that moved and tied the...
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    mds coordinators

    fluffwad replied to orrwhat24's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I've been at it 7 years. At least 4 months is right, maybe a year before you get the sense of the finer points of the thing. Get yourself sent to training / seminars / etc. Subscribe to AANAC, take...
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    How do I get my job back after resigning?

    fluffwad replied to PostpartumNurse'07's topic in Canada

    if that's a phrase that the nurse managers used i would just move on before things get
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    mds coordinators

    fluffwad replied to orrwhat24's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My typical day is lots of assessments, lots of meetings, keeping an eye on all kinds of stuff. Ever done the MDS before? OCD is a plus here, being well organized is a must. check out
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    I cant shake this feeling...

    fluffwad replied to angel o' mercy's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds like you need a change of pace / scenery / co-workers. Consider a different unit or facility. Some companies just have a 'mentality' that runs thru the whole place, sometimes just in certain...
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    Should I tell my friend or not?

    fluffwad replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't say anything to her now. It's not your place, and it would just create problems. If they don't keep her and she brings the subject up afterwards, be
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    NO weekends,puhleaseee!

    fluffwad replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    MDS coordinator....although, sometimes I miss having a weekday off........it's tough to get appointments on the weekends or after
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    Ready to Give Up

    fluffwad replied to Hanky Pank's topic in General Nursing

    Almost every nurse I know came out of boards with brains fried and thinking they've blown it...... besides, you get another chance ( or 2). Test anxiety is not unusual.......besides you just put a ton...
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    Just graduated GPN-can't find job!

    fluffwad replied to brookorrn's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated (1983) you could get a job as a graduate nurse until you got the boards results.......boards were only done twice a year back then and the wait for the results was long. Now, you...
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    Anyone else with Acid Reflux?

    fluffwad replied to mgalloLPN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've had symptoms since I was a kid......but it didnt become a problem until i was 40. Water just spreads the acid around more. Find a GI specialist / get a second opinion from some other doc..... I...
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    How long did you stay at your first job out of nursing school?

    fluffwad replied to scchickadee's topic in General Nursing

    what year did you graduate? 1983 what was your first job out of nursing school? nursing home skilled unit how long did you stay there? 3 yrs why did you leave? better pay elsewhere, wanted other...
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    How opposite are you and your mate?

    fluffwad replied to wooosp's topic in General Nursing

    After being married for 27 years, we're 2 sides of the same coin. When they meet him, my co-workers tend to say things like "OMG there are 2 of
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    Cleveland New Grad Needs Advice

    fluffwad replied to sfgibson03's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Working for an agency as a new grad is a mistake. You will be expected to hit the floor running and will not be given any support....you need to get a couple years experience in a steady job
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    Please help define Palliative Care

    fluffwad replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    It means keeping them comfortable, not to neglect them until they die but it also means not getting too aggressive with interventions or trying to prolong their life. Without any kind of info on the...
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    Anger management

    fluffwad replied to fluffwad's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Managing Anger, A Handbook of Proven Techniques
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    Excelsior LPN-Rn Accepted in Ohio?

    fluffwad replied to iwannabearn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    One of my co-workers got her RN here in Ohio thru
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    Web based system for MDS

    fluffwad replied to stamper52's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    How are you submitting your MDS info to the state? W use Accumax to fill out the MDS / write care plans / submit data to the state. Our aides input data on ADL's , weights, intake, etc. into a...