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    Updating Care Plans

    Nascar nurse replied to MDSlady's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I agree you can't possibly do all of this. As a suggestion, have you tried any generic type careplans that the nurses can just grab and add. Like a notebook at the desk w/ a pages for falls,...
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    MDS Coordinator salaries

    Nascar nurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    No troubles capecod... just a difference in opinions and that's all right. Of course we (meaning all MDS vs all DON"s/ADON's) have a difference of opinion. You guys have a tough job and I have...
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    MDS Coordinator salaries

    Nascar nurse replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Unfortunately when I have tried these salary sites, they don't give specific info regarding an MDS nurse. I believe this is a very unique specialty and it is hard to "fit it in" under a generic...
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    Role of the RN in LTC

    Nascar nurse replied to manna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In the LTC facilities I have been in there is little to no difference in what an RN and LPN do. Both work the unit; ie: med pass, dressing changes, IV"s, documentation, following up w/ Dr. talking to...
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    I'm Done! So done!

    Nascar nurse replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you will be allowed to look at this patient information before leaving the hospital and you will be given a kardex to take to your motel room with you to write your care plan (they give you this as a...
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    Should I go or stay?

    Nascar nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my opinion it would depend mostly on exactly what YOU value most. I personally hate my current "position", but love what I do (MDS co-or). I mostly feel like I am the least recognized person in...
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    LPN, MDS coordinator/care planning

    Nascar nurse replied to OK-LPN-MDS's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello. I am an RN, but only since last June. I am also an MDS coor./careplanning/medicare nurse and have been doing that for the last 6 years (5 1/2 as an LPN). For anyone "butting in here" my RN...
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    If you have to go to the ER...

    Nascar nurse replied to mom23RN's topic in Emergency

    I feel we all need to be our own advocate (in a polite way) and sometimes we also need that reminder that even those that present without medical background can do a darn nice job of predicting what...
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    We sooo need a sticky....NCLEX test stopped at 75...I failed? I passed?

    Nascar nurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :sofahider Dutchgirl, I'll admit to being another one of those that did paper/pencil PN test for 2 days.. wait six weeks (1986). Someone commented that was much less stressful, but I'm not sure I...
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    Is there a difference between RUE and Excelsior

    Nascar nurse replied to szccdw's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Exactly right! RUE sells study guides to help you pass the examinations given by Excelsior college. They sell these for thousands of dollars. Excelsior college supplies you with a free study guide...
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    Severe Concerns..or over reacting?

    Nascar nurse replied to blueapples's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. This is soooo outrageous. Its hard to even believe the worst of the worst could be this bad. First of all, it seems that the administrator is one of the few "staff" involved -...
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    What are the pros/cons of HH

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi to all. I have read most of the posts on the HH roll call. I went for an interview with a HH agency last week and I am scheduled to do a "ride along" with a HH nurse on Friday to see what I...
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    Cpne

    Nascar nurse replied to JEANNIE1956's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just memorize the study guide that they sent you. Know those critical elements through and through. Find some good way of keeping stress under control. Depending upon your clinical experience,...
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    Rules that make you go Hmmmmm...

    Nascar nurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well they don't in my facility. And Hmmmmm... why should they (just as devils advocate). There are households all across America that are disposing of the very same product into the general...
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    Rules that make you go Hmmmmm...

    Nascar nurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Warning... going to get a little gross here. Why do we put absolutely everything contaminated with even the smallest drop of a blood in the bio hazard and then go into the bathroom, change our...
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    Home health versus LTC. Oasis vs MDS

    Nascar nurse posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi. I have been a LTC nurse for nearly 20 years and am feeling really burnt out. Desperately seeking a change. Due to family situation I really need a "day" job so that leaves out going to the...
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    Would like some experienced RN/LPN career advice

    Nascar nurse replied to Renee73's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me... there is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING sexual about putting a cath in a male. In fact it is YUCK (male or female.. certainly not my number one reason for being a nurse!), but just like cleaning a...
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    Pay difference?

    Nascar nurse replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in the midwest and work in LTC. Made $19/hr as an LPN w/ 19 years experience. Got a whooping $1.25/hr raise when I got my RN. Still glad I did it
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    hello lvn getting rn through rue

    Nascar nurse replied to skinging06's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Please do a search on this forum on RUE and excelsior. You are NOT getting an RN thru RUE. They are only a study guide publishing company that sells their materials for thousands of dollars. The RN...
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    Mds-rugs

    Nascar nurse replied to RondaS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Hey here's another tip for you all in case you haven't come across this yet. Had a resident with ADL score of 15, an IV med and 500 min therapy. I determined this to be an RVL. My facility software...
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    Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    Nascar nurse replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    Revenge will be sweet. That is if the OP can stick with nursing enough years to every become an "old dog/nurse". To the OP... remember someday sooner than you want, some new nurse will show up...
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    What nursing Managers fail to see

    Nascar nurse replied to Nursekat64's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I vote Timothy for president! Here... Here!:beer: . Anyways, the bottom line is everyone should walk in the others shoes. I have been a floor nurse and I have been management. Most often the ones...
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    staff reduction

    Nascar nurse replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    10-20 patients per nurse and it was "horrible". Are you sure you work in LTC, because I would call this
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    Concerns about orientation...

    Nascar nurse replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Heres my 2 cents from a LTC nurse of nearly 20 years and generally a staunch supporter of LTC nurses in general... I say RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, or at least go let the DON of the facility know what is...
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    don't know what to do

    Nascar nurse replied to lilome's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lilome - I feel your pain. I have been a LTC nurse (LPN) for 19 years. After ALL THESE YEARS, I finally got my RN this past spring so I could "get better opportunities". Now after working so dang...