Schmoo1022

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  1. Where do all the MDS Coordinators live?

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I would love to be "home grown". My MDS coordinator works very limited part-time and has no interest in training anyone. I can take a course, but I would love hands on! There are not many facility...

  2. LTC pay?

    Schmoo1022 replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC care and make $29.00 as a charge nurse. I have been at this facility since 2004. Like I said, pay is ok, but the Bennies are beyond awful. I understand that there are some facilities in...

  3. Want more hands on skills

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone, I work in a small, long term facility that houses mostly psych patients. I have been at this facility basically since graduating about 9 years ago. I love LTC and for the most part, my...

  4. LTC- resident in clear distress

    Schmoo1022 replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Ok not to sound stupid, or to change the subject but...I work in a small, and I mean small facility. What types of things do you notify the supervisor about? Do you let her know before you send a...

  5. Degree questions

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello, I feel I am at a cross road in my career, but not sure which way to go. I have ADN and have worked in a small LTC facility since I graduated. I love LTC, but I am starting to feel dissatisfied....

  6. Too Smart for Rehab Nursing

    Schmoo1022 replied to Lola77's topic in Rehabilitation

    LOL...It's funny...whenever you are good at your job, people tell you you are too good for

  7. Degree questions

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for all the honest replies. I too, have heard that there isn't much I could do with a Bachelor of Health over a BSN. I don't mean to say the degree is useless, because I am sure it isn't. I...

  8. One for the books...

    Schmoo1022 replied to nursinger's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love

  9. Massachusetts Nursing Homes

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Anyone know of any long term care facilities in Massachusetts that have good benefits? Reasonably priced health insurance?Please share. You can PM if you want to do that

  10. Massachusetts Nursing Homes

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi I live in South Eastern Mass. Unfortunately, relocating isn't an option. I don't mind traveling a bit, but I do prefer LTC over hospital. I am just sick of working my butt off and not getting...

  11. ADON pay scale

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi everyone, I am interviewing for an ADON position and was wondering what an average salary would be. I know there are many variables that go into determining salary, so I will tell you what I know...

  12. What shift in ltc do you prefer?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Godsgirl20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I have worked all three shifts several years on days, several years in 3-11 and one year on 11-7. I love days because you have a normal life with your family, but you have a lot of bull crap going...

  13. Question about patients receiving dialysis

    Schmoo1022 replied to malenurse122879's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, We do have an order to assess cath site q shift for signs of

  14. Why is everything the day shifts responsibility?

    Schmoo1022 replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my facility..Of course days have the most meds and the most appointments, but we do split up skin checks and monthly summaries and TRXs. I worked 1st forever and it is easy to burn out. Especially...

  15. Can you really change a bad LTC?

    Schmoo1022 replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think it can be done. I have seen change for the better, but it does take work. We have had so many Directors and some just made everyone want to raise the standards. Others just let everyone fend...

  16. Just when you think you've seen it all

    Schmoo1022 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    75 percent of my facility are psych...young psyche...I am talking 40's and 50's. It is tough out

  17. Clearwater LTC

    Schmoo1022 replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry...Can't help you with a job. Just wanted to say that I visited Clearwater last year. I loved it so much I started looking in the help wanted section while I was laying on the beach LOL...sad to...

  18. Two nurses quit without notice......

    Schmoo1022 replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hmmm I know of a very similiar

  19. ADN to a Bachelor in??

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I have had my ADN for about 8 years and have been thinking about returning to school. I was wondering if anyone went back with an ADN and earned a Bachelor in something other than nursing, such as...

  20. Oxygen Administration

    Schmoo1022 replied to pmnurse615's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    We don't for the same reasons as posted above. One, it's considered a medication and two, there have been to many times the it hasn't been done

  21. Alright to have your husband start an IV on your patient?

    Schmoo1022 replied to Nurse Joey's topic in General Nursing

    But he was off duty

  22. I just need to share and gush. I had a wonderful interview yesterday

    Schmoo1022 replied to klone's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds exciting! Good

  23. Should I take a class now or wait

    Schmoo1022 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hi, I was wondering if I should take a MDS class now or wait until after October? I know there will be many changes when the new manual comes out, but I have some time on my hands now LOL

  24. Should I take a class now or wait

    Schmoo1022 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    ok...So the classes are availlable now. I can do some hands on training with our MDS coordinator, but not much. Not enough to say I am experienced. I was wondering if I took the class, would it help...

  25. I'm a job hopper.... HELP!

    Schmoo1022 replied to NurseCard's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just about every nurse I know or work with changes jobs every few years. Especially it seems in LTC, where it is often less than a