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  1. call offs

    sls0703 replied to worldqueenie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Has anyone ever used something along the lines of a "points system" for disciplinary action on call-offs. This would also be used for tardiness. I am just curious if anyone has heard of it and how it...

  2. absentee/tardiness policy

    sls0703 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a new DON at a LTC facility. Would someone be willing to give some guidance on their current disciplnary policy for absenses and tardiness? Also, do you give special consideration to call-in's do...

  3. absentee/tardiness policy

    sls0703 replied to sls0703's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks for your response. Quick question- any thoughts on how to get the policy to hold up against unemployment. It seems that the last couple staff we let go due to excessive absenteeism we had to...

  4. Caretracker Start-up

    sls0703 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We are getting ready starting the implementation of caretracker and use totally a paper system now of trackers and such. One major concern is that currently our Nurses do the ADL tracking and...

  5. End of Month Changeover

    sls0703 replied to NurseExec's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We do use a computerized med pass system, so we dont have much in change-over...when an order is put in or d/c'd in the computer it is pretty much done. We do have 24 hour chart checks though to make...

  6. Other Job Duties

    sls0703 replied to mdsdebbie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We are a 59 bed facility and do about on average 8-10 medicare per month. I am the sole RNAC and with that I also am the QA Coordinator(I head the fall meetings and Quality Assurance/Improvement...

  7. Vacation coverage

    sls0703 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    My Director of Nursing covers me when I am on vacation. Have the RAI manual(Bible) readily available to you when you complete the MDS. That way you can refer to it when you have a question. It amazes...

  8. Thanks..One question though

    sls0703 replied to jpav33's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I just wanted to let you know that I work in PA and use the MPAF for all my medicare mds' except for the admission and any significant changes. Good luck...it does make things a little more

  9. Just released: SBON Continuing Education Requiments in PA

    sls0703 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    for your reference:

  10. ROM Testing

    sls0703 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The Restorative Nurse and PT are disagreeing on how to do the functional ROM testing for the MDS. THe PT person believes you look soley at the residents function not just their limitations in scoring;...

  11. took nlex in dec. and still no results!!

    sls0703 replied to mamamee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am not sure what state you live in but most send you a letter if you didn't pass(normally it is information on retaking your NCLEX). I know in PA the board posts almost daily so not receiving...

  12. pa state board of nursing

    sls0703 replied to luvdancink's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i know i went to the state board of nursing site last year on my nclex exam and used the link [email protected]. i know when i posted an email to this address they responded relatively quickly. i...

  13. York College of PA

    sls0703 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Has anyone attended YCP? I am specifically looking at the distance learning courses for my RN to BSN and then eventually Masters program. I am interested in knowing what there support is like and what...

  14. York College of PA

    sls0703 replied to sls0703's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks to all for your replies. It is helping me make my decision. I am know between two schools. YCP and PSU's online program and I am leaning towards

  15. pa nclex test results

    sls0703 replied to jake4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I took my NCLEX in PA Feb 10th. It took me a week to the day to find the results on the PA BON website...so don't give up easily. I took about 120 questions and thought I had too bomb the test....

  16. Nclex nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!

    sls0703 replied to johnnrachel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can say I had 120 something questions and passed. It was a long week waiting on the results, but don't give up on yourself.

  17. The NON early results states

    sls0703 replied to bagola22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know PA doesn't participate in the quick results. Any idea on how long after you take the test that the license is posted on line??? I know if varies from state to state, I just didn't know if...

  18. Quick Results Posted on a Sat?

    sls0703 replied to Lauree1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did go to the PA BON website and it's not there. Like I said though I only took it yesterday. It is just so nerve

  19. Quick Results Posted on a Sat?

    sls0703 replied to Lauree1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the wait is the hadest. I took mine Friday morning and PA doesn't participate in quick results....so I guess I could be waiting until Monday or even Tuesday for the results. I just wish they...

  20. Today is the day Feb 10 NCLEX

    sls0703 replied to rhondasgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey guys, I guess I was in the middle. My computer shut off around 120 questions and I must say I did not feel well about any of them. There are questions I can remember that of course I have already...

  21. Today is the day Feb 10 NCLEX

    sls0703 replied to rhondasgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will say a prayer for you if you do the same for me. I also test this morning at 9 am. Best wishes on a successful

  22. NCLEX Tip of the Day, Superbowl Sunday 2/5

    sls0703 replied to SkateBetty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank-you....I test this Friday. I love this and think it will come in handy. Thanks again...I need all the help I can get,

  23. PA ATT Problems

    sls0703 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was told by the PA BON yesterday that they never received my application from the middle of December (and she states she is current on all app's recieved...none laying around). I sent my application...

  24. Staff development in LTC

    sls0703 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Lets try this again...please forgive me this is the first time I have used this posting. I work in staff development in Pennsylvania. I know you have to offer the nursing assistants 12 hours of...

  25. Staff development in LTC

    sls0703 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Hello![ QUOTE=michelle126]I would have posted on the nurse educator site, but it doesn't seem to get LTC posts that much... I'm considering taking a job as coordinator for 2 small nursing homes. Along...