LTCNS

LTCNS LPN

Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Actually I'm not certified and many places don't require it, so it's totally up to you. I will say though that being certified does have its advantages. I'm not 100% sure how long the online course...

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Don't be afraid lol!! If you are working in a good LTC home that can make a big difference. I never had problems, and actually enjoyed the job, until I worked at the LTC in the OP. Disciplines...

  3. What "bad habits" are LTC nurses known for??

    LTCNS replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    -Not documenting PRN meds. -Not restocking the med. cart for the next shift -Not wiping the bottles of liquid meds. off, leaving them sticky and messy -Leaving empty med. cards in the cart and not...

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    BIMS=Brief Interview of Mental Status, aka a royal pain in the

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    amoLucia, MDS 2.0 was nothing compared to 3.0. It seemed like 2.0 was so much easier. I really enjoyed doing MDS before 3.0 was implemented, and didn't mind it so much when 3.0 came on the scene until...

  6. Working crazy hours

    LTCNS replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!! I wish you much success and happiness

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Just a quick update. I have left the MDS job in the OP because the MDS Coordinator made it impossible for me to enjoy anything about the job. I am starting a job at a family clinic on Monday and...

  8. How much orientation did you get as a new grad Lvn?

    LTCNS replied to mandaq4's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Fresh grad with my license in my hand for one day. Was hired on the spot at a LTC and got 1/2 day orientation because someone had to go home and I had to fill in the rest of the shift. After that I...

  9. Day In The Life of an LPN/pay

    LTCNS replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working in LTC as a MDS Nurse I made $20 per hour. When I worked in a wound care clinic from Nov. 2012-February 2013, I made $17 per hour. I will be starting a new job in a family healthcare clinic...

  10. Doctor's attitude towards nurses

    LTCNS replied to jrsnars2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was wondering the same thing. When I worked for a non-profit rehab/LTC, in addition to being MDS Coordinator, I also did Medical Records and it was my job to make sure there were blank order sheets...

  11. travel nursing with no experience

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

    I've seen a few travel positions as well for LPNs/LVNs in long term care homes, but like the psych positions, they want a boat load of experience. I've been a LPN for 18 years and honestly don't know...

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amen! Bye bye to the MDS 3.0 beast! :) I really feel sorry for the person who will take my place because she will no doubt have to catch it all up again. The other MDS nurse has it in her head that...

  13. Happy LTC Nurse

    LTCNS replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is wonderful! The between a poorly run LTC and a well run LTC is like night and day. I have just left a very poorly run home, but have also worked for a couple I didn't dread walking into...

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you both! I can't wait to get started! I will most definitely post with an update on how things are going with the clinic job

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    *HUGS* Thank you :) I was offered the clinic job I interviewed with this morning! I had to meet with the head of HR and the CEO who was tough! But apparently she saw potential and offered me the job....

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me too Roser13. Hopefully something will come along

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you both. Feeling a bit like a failure at this point you know? They gave me two months and that was it. So many times I wanted to just get up and walk out but didn't want to do it that way. I...

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

    LTCNS replied to LTCNS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They let me go today. The dietary manager coded IV/parenteral feeding on two MDSs and I was blamed. When I asked how it was my fault, I was told I should have caught the mistakes before the MDSs were...

  19. Buying from co-workers (never again)

    LTCNS replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agreed! If you have paid for it you are very much justified in asking for a

  20. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    OP, thank you for starting this thread. I honestly believe it has given a few healthcare providers the courage to "come out" so to speak. Fibromyalgia has such a stigma attached to it, some people are...

  21. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    Gentle *HUGS* I pray you can continue to get relief from just Lyrica. Sometimes I think doctors over medicate and make things worse. I know exactly what you mean about tiring so easily. After a day of...

  22. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    Emergent, I was prescribed Lyrica once but it didn't help me. I had bad side effects from it as well. Cymbalta is another one that's strongly suggested for fibro. patients. I tried it too and felt...

  23. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    That is so sad, especially since fibromyalgia is mostly muscle pain. Poor

  24. What do you think of fibromyalgia?

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

    I have fibromyalgia and it is extremely painful. I can assure you it is most definitely not in my head, and I am not an attention seeker looking to use fibromyalgia as an excuse to take sick time or...

  25. The coveted Monday thru Friday job

    LTCNS posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked Monday-Friday for the majority of my 18 years as a LPN and am tired of it. Right now I am a MDS Nurse, but have asked to go to the floor (Long story, but in a nutshell the MDS gig is an...