LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC

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  1. In Need of Advice for an Urgent Care Clinic job Please?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you! I really did like my job there and was completely blind sided by what happened. I did find out the Physician has since left the practice, so it's possible they did some investigating and...

  2. A Poll of sorts... how long does pt work up take you?

    LTCNS replied to Oedgar's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    How did the interview

  3. What is your facility's policy on late patient arrivals?

    LTCNS replied to klone's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Your clinic may have tried this klone, but in the last family health clinic I worked in if a patient was 15 minutes late, he/she was considered a walk-in, so if someone walked in prior to, or at the...

  4. What position should I choose family clinic or allergy clinic?

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

    Definitely family care for the plethora of experience you will get with both adults and children. It's very fast paced and busy work, but rewarding and the time flies. Good luck to

  5. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    As of today, I am temporarily the only nurse available in the clinic where I work for three providers, which altogether see over 100 pts. per day. The two Nurse Practitioners see on average about 24...

  6. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Oedgar, I pray you find peace and happiness in your new job. It's just not worth it to be anxious and stressed all the the time with your heart about to beat out of your chest and stomach tied up in...

  7. MS starting salary for a LPN

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

    In my area new grad LPNs start at around $16-$17 per hour in LTC with up to $2.50 shift differential and $15-$18 per hour in clinics. Home health generally pays about $20 per visit with an average of...

  8. Would you have called out?

    LTCNS replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    No. I would not have called off. As others said, would they risk their livelihoods to attend a family event because they felt guilty? I highly doubt it. Would they pay your bills after you were canned...

  9. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    That's fantastic Oedgar!! So happy for you! I was terminated today because somebody told the head guy I was turning patient's away, when in fact it was the doctor who was turning them away. I couldn't...

  10. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm definitely looking into it. Next week my provider is off with her youngest for Spring break which means I will be floated to other providers who's nurses will be off as well. I have not worked for...

  11. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    LTCNS replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Central MS. Clinic Nurse Large Internal Medicine group 1 year clinic experience $17.25/hr. No holidays/weekends 1/2 day on Fridays 19 years experience overall as a

  12. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Well, apparently I have "improved", but to make double sure, I was given another 4 weeks to make sure I don't "slack off." Really?? Slacking off is not an option even if I wanted to. This past Friday...

  13. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thank you Oedgar. I really hate that you're struggling as well, esp. when it's not your fault at all. It's ridiculous really. The provider failed to inform management that I very often have her rooms...

  14. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I was blindsided this past Friday and given two weeks to "improve" or I will be terminated. Long story short, the provider I work with told management she has to "repeatedly" remind me that patients...

  15. How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    LTCNS replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    I like my job for the most part, but as in any other profession, I do have stressful/bad days. I work 8am -4:30 Mon-Thurs. and 8am-12:30pm on Fridays, no call, no holidays, no weekends. However, it's...

  16. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    LTCNS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    No. Absolutely not. I don't even put where I work or live on FB and do not post photos of myself. The only pictures I have posted are pics of a horse I owned up until recently, and will post photos of...

  17. medicare A nurse/documentation nurse

    LTCNS replied to TigerxLiLy's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Many of the nursing homes in my area employ Medicare Documentation nurses and almost all of them are LPNs, BUT, most require the LPN/RN have at least a basic knowledge of Medicare documentation...

  18. Restorative RUG

    LTCNS replied to tammyloumc63's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The Restorative Program requires the resident to get at least 2 modalities (eating, grooming, ADLs, ambulating, etc...) 6 days/week for a minimum of 15 minutes in order to get a restorative RUG. Hope...

  19. LPN vs RN - serious question about differences

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

    I graduated from a full 12 month LPN program in 1996. Shortly thereafter the program was expanded to 18 months to include more of an expanded role, plus the 12 month program was so accelerated and...

  20. Six months in - LPN @ 90-bed LTC. Is it me?

    LTCNS replied to mimigins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree. Secure another job and get the heck out of Dodge. 90 residents for one nurse is not only unreasonable and impossible to provide proper care for, it is downright dangerous. Heck, I have almost...

  21. One nurse for three busy providers. This can't be safe, right?

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Wow... Anyway, doesn't seem like I've been at the new job over two months already. I'm really enjoying it so far, esp. working only 1/2 day on Fridays lol! I've caught on well and have even filled in...

  22. Influenza

    LTCNS replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a large multi-specialty medical group and have been exposed to numerous cooties, but so far, so good. I think maybe 2 or 3 out of probably 75-100 patients we have seen have tested positive...

  23. Knowledge as an LPN

    LTCNS replied to betweenus64's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How long have you been

  24. Ever accepted a job you knew was a mistake?

    LTCNS replied to Lucky724's topic in Nursing Career

    Unfortunately yes, and more than once. Guess I'm a glutton for punishment

  25. Rejected..No Facebook?!!

    LTCNS replied to cosmos2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have FB but I do not list any personal info. at all, including where I work, and I make it a rule to never friend managers and co-workers. I don't say anything on FB I wouldn't say at work, but it's...