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  1. DON Positions

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

    I'm sure you're right. You think an ADON job would work? I thought I'd give it at least in a year in my current position and then consider it at that time. I really don't see the acting DON doing...

  2. Deaf/HOH Community

    lisa41rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone: I'm working on my final paper for my Masters and would appreciate hearing anyone's experiences with the Deaf/HOH community. I have some questions if you could possibly answer them or...

  3. Deaf/HOH Community

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your responses. I really do appreciate it. I have about four more weeks to go before turning in my final paper and your thoughts have been very helpful. What I find so disturbing is...

  4. Deaf/HOH Community

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks NeoNurse; much

  5. New MDS Job

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for the replies. This position was advertised for a few weeks. I think because it is only part-time that might have been part of the reason, but I'm finding the facility doesn't have the best...

  6. New MDS Job

    lisa41rn posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    What is it about getting into MDS? I was thrilled to have gotten a job which was part-time and flexible. I was going to keep a per diem job I had as well, but that boss, who was always miserable,...

  7. Deaf/HOH Community

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess when I mentioned in the beginning I was hoping to help the deaf community, that would have meant something. If I mentioned all the details, the OP would have been quite long. I tend to take...

  8. Deaf/HOH Community

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    After reading your reply I reread my inital post. "My patient" was someone I spent little time with so having to write my interaction down on paper wasn't a big deal for me specifically. For the...

  9. MDS Nurses: do the other departments respect MDS?

    lisa41rn replied to nyteshade's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I worked in a hospital for a few years, first in med/surg, but then in the float pool and did a lot of ICU through the float pool. I then went to another hospital in the area and did a year of case...

  10. MDS Nurses: do the other departments respect MDS?

    lisa41rn replied to nyteshade's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks ST. Wonderful response. I love "financial clinician" for a title! It can be tough for people to understand what CMs or MDS nurses do, but a financial clinician says it all. I'm excited. I...

  11. MDS vs MMQ

    lisa41rn posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Can someone explain the difference between an MDS nurse and an MMQ nurse?

  12. Drug Testing

    lisa41rn posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have found and been offered a wonderful job! Today, I stopped by to do some paperwork and give them a urine test. I am not one to take any meds. I rarely even take Tylenol! Well my test was...

  13. MDS Nurses: do the other departments respect MDS?

    lisa41rn replied to nyteshade's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I'm just looking into getting into MDS, but currently work as an RN Case Manager and COMPLETELY understand what you're saying. The ironic thing is that many nurses can't handle CM and the...

  14. Obs vs. Inpt

    lisa41rn posted a topic in Case Management

    I work per diem and am fairly new. I know there have been some changes for obs vs inpt procedures recently and was wondering if anyone had a listing of "standard" procedures which are generally...

  15. A day in the life of an MDS Coordinator?

    lisa41rn posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I currently work as an RN Case Manager at a local hospital. Although I love my job, my boss is the worse boss I've ever had. She can't keep help and I can't picture myself there much longer. I will...

  16. A day in the life of an MDS Coordinator?

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Thanks for all the suggestions and info! I appreciate it. I have some LTC experience, although limited. I'm hoping that my case mgmt experience will help some, although I realize this is different...

  17. Nurse Managers in LTC

    lisa41rn posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I need to find my niche! I take so much pride in being an RN, but beat myself up all the time. I worked in a hospital for a few years as an RN. My last day I was treated poorly by having the worst...

  18. Home O2 Clarification Needed

    lisa41rn posted a topic in Case Management

    Can someone clarify the requirements for patients to leave a hospital newly needing home o2?? I believe the o2 sat needs to be less than 88% on RA. Does it need to be documented twice now?? Also,...

  19. Nurse Managers in LTC

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

    I'd love to read some of his work. What's his name?

  20. Nurse Managers in LTC

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

    Thanks for your reply. I suppose you're right. It was just that when I saw him, I was surprised he was still on o2, second day post op, should've been off by then. The surgeon wasn't worried...

  21. ARE YOUR PATIENT ASSIGNMENTS "FAIR?"

    lisa41rn posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do your hospitals assign patients? Are they fair? I'm nearly finished with orientation (so a very new nurse) and have been getting 4 to 5 patients, plus starting to take new admissions. I was...

  22. Your Thoughts Please on new CM job!!!

    lisa41rn posted a topic in Case Management

    I've wanted a CM position for at least a year and finally found one. Well I'm just starting week four and although I love CM, I do not like the people I work with or the organization. The...

  23. Your Thoughts Please on new CM job!!!

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    I guess because I'm so new there's more interaction than there will be; however we have a ton of meetings together. I spoke with another new CM this AM and she had the same experiences with the CM...

  24. Your Thoughts Please on new CM job!!!

    lisa41rn replied to lisa41rn's topic in Case Management

    NO! Believe it or not, it is with one of the largest and most "respected" hospitals in the area. I was impressed at the new employee orientation; treating others with respect was highlighted and I...

  25. Will I ever get into CM??

    lisa41rn posted a topic in Case Management

    I've been wanting to get into CM for sometime. I've received a certificate in CM (ok, I know that's not everything, but it's something), have studied a lot, etc, but can't find anyone to hire me in...