LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC

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  1. Why do people insist on coming to work sick?

    LTCNS posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just started a new job two weeks ago. Last week the nurse I share an office with, a very small, hot office, came to work on Wednesday with diarrhea and vomiting and stayed half the day, then was out...

  2. Job Interview On Tuesday....

    LTCNS replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck to

  3. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well see? That's the thing. That's why the MDSs got so far behind in the first place. The last nurse left after just three weeks and the other MDS nurse refused to keep them caught up. Nothing was...

  4. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Morte, I did, in fact tell the other MDS nurse I am overwhelmed and need her to help me for a bit so I can get my head above water and breathe, and she said "I have my own work to do. I don't have...

  5. Interviewing for MDS

    LTCNS replied to MichelletheRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I've been doing MDS for 15 years and am ready to get out of it due to the fact that with the implementation of MDS 3.0, the job has become much more stressful. Precise, accurate coding is crucial and...

  6. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well...I was talked into staying in my current position as a MDS nurse, and since then have been subjected to some fresh new hell everyday. If the 32 hour a week floor position is still available I...

  7. The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    Well...I was talked into staying in my current position Mon-Fri. as a MDS nurse, and since then have been subjected to some fresh new hell everyday. If the 32 hour a week floor position is still...

  8. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you so much ((((HUGS)))) I kind of started doubting my choice today because people can't understand why I would want to give up an office job, making me feel I am lowering myself somehow by...

  9. The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    Blah...Mondays *ick* Thank

  10. The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    I like this! OT is great if you can get it. Unfortunately most LTCs I am familiar with strongly discourage

  11. Missing my partner :*(

    LTCNS replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so sorry for your loss

  12. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I did it. I've had enough. I put in a written request to go to the floor and it was approved. I will be working 7a-3p 32 hours per week with every other weekend off, so will be able to still have...

  13. MDS concerns

    LTCNS replied to LPN NC's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree 100% with Ruas61. What is it with management these days that they expect one single MDS Nurse to work miracles, then turn around and punish the poor soul when he/she is doing the best they can...

  14. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes. The DNS who wants her friend in the MDS position. Been there and done that, but corporate terminated her because she wouldn't get me any help as I was the only MDS nurse for 120 beds. The day...

  15. Interviewed Today

    LTCNS replied to MissEm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me too! I had less than one shift at my first LTC job as a fresh

  16. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed, and I'm definitely working on

  17. Late days and BIMS, MDS Nurse in a tough spot.

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Well...I'm done. They can have it. I see why I'm the fourth MDS nurse in less than two years they have lost. As soon as something else comes along, I'm out of here. They will not do anything about...

  18. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've just about had enough at this point and am thinking of giving a four weeks notice, and pray something else comes along during that time. Don't want to quit without having another job though. I am...

  19. % of Nurses that smoke

    LTCNS replied to twinner05's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you consider a nurse who "smokes" an electronic cigarette, then I am a smoker. I quit real cigarettes in November of 2010 and have been using an e-cig since. For me, smoking was/is a way to relieve...

  20. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    LTCNS replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a LPN with 18 years experience as a nurse. My first job, fresh out of nursing school in 1996 paid $9.75/hr. Within two weeks I switched to nocs and was bumped up to $11.75/hr. with the...

  21. Dream positions...which would you choose?

    LTCNS replied to nursediesel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Having 18 years of experience in many different clinical and administrative roles, I would be inclined to take the clinic position, simply because I've had the opportunity to do things many LPNs never...

  22. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep. Exactly. After I signed it I thought "I really do look guilty now" but I felt like if I didn't sign it I would have an even bigger target on my back. A good many employers don't even tell...

  23. Late days and BIMS, MDS Nurse in a tough spot.

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thank you Talino. I'm so glad you chimed in. I won't back date for anybody. After the events of today, hopefully we have a better understanding of each other at my job. Just going to do my best and...

  24. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you. I really appreciate that. I sorta' kinda' threw a fit today. I had had enough and well...I basically told them all I was done. Ended up sitting down with everyone and hashing things out....

  25. Written warning for a care plan written prior to my employment

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Been submitting resume's for the past week. I don't have a good feeling about the place at