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New LPNs going to EC....why not?

Nascar nurse replied to luv4nursing's topic in Online Distance Learning

I agree with much if not all of what RN34TX stated. You really need a year or two minimum of LPN experience to learn and to gain confidence in yourself and your judgement - you will definiately fail...
how often MDS C. work floor?

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

No offense taken - I just usually feel taken for granted by about everyone and I often hear floor nurses questioning if we really do anything. (They just don't understand, although I have tried hard...
how often MDS C. work floor?

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

I am an MDS nurse and I do not work the floor except when called in on the weekend when I am "on call". I do help pass meal trays and my office is right outside the dining room door so I have...
New Meaning for LPN and RN (not a debate)

Nascar nurse replied to NurCrystal22's topic in LPN to RN

LPN = Licensed to play nurse ... or Low payed nurse RN = Real nurse ... or Rich
Surviving a state inspection survey

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

Guess we will have to agree to disagree. Yes, it is my place to report any abuse I witness to a resident, BUT do not feel it is my job to report "abuse" from a surveyor to staff. It would take...
Surviving a state inspection survey

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

Don't blame you for doubting - I doubt many things here too. But, on this one I was there. This whole thing came about b/c a family approached the surveyor stating she wanted moms room changed (had...
signing up with Rue

Nascar nurse replied to lbennett_71's topic in Online Distance Learning

DON'T DO IT!! I payed thousands of wasted dollars to a publishing company. They got rich - I got poor. Go to ebay and buy used books/study guides (usually can get them for around $50 - sometimes...
Istudysmart question

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

Go to Ebay and buy study guides there as you need to for a fraction of the cost! It is the only way to do it. Wished I knew then what I know now!! Good
Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

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

Hey good for you for starting. I am seriously thinking of starting this spring. Need some advice that you may have answers to.. 1. Can you do every class needed on-line thru U of W? 2. Do you...
Giving lovenox in LTC

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

From my understanding of medicare A skilled care in LTC, they (LTC) are reimbursed thru the PPS system depending upon the RUG score determined from the MDS. All resident expenses are paid out of this...
MDS Questions???????????

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

How many PPS residents do you have at a time? My facility varies from 15-35. Seems like we have a revolving door most of the time. The residents I start the month with have all gone home and new...
MDS Questions???????????

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

Ok, here is probably the stupid question of the month, but... I don't get how you all can just switch these days so easily mid flow. I must have been sleeping thru that part of training (oh I forgot...
Jacksonville University

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

Read the RN to BSN thread - top one w/ a sticky on the distance learning thread. Lots of people have already done research and there is a ton of useful information in this
"Granny-Dumping" in Psyche Unit

Nascar nurse replied to Town & Country's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Wow - this LTC nurse feels beat up on in here. OK - put the shoe on the other foot for a moment. You have a parent in LTC facility. How do you feel about your Mom/Dad being in the same facility...
You can't go upside down when you menstruate?

Nascar nurse replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

My grandparents said that specifically the cucumbers would die, but that was
MDS 2.0 August Revision, Final Section W

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

Hey, thanks for the update. I hadn't even heard that this was official from my multibillion dollar cooperation yet. Have to hear from allnurses first. Just shows what a great BB this
Surviving a state inspection survey

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

I guess in the end, I don't even care if they tell us we've done a good job - not really their responsibility to tell us that. BUT, they are there to determine if we are providing adequate standards...
EC grads...need your input to finalize my decision to enroll

Nascar nurse replied to copnlpn2's topic in Online Distance Learning

I'm a recent EC grad. Seems as everyone else has answered most of your questions. I just wanted to voice in and say, I am proud to be an EC grad - despite some of the problems, ie: long wait time...
Which Distance learning program to go with for LPN to RN

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

Graduated EC 5/05. My best advice is to NOT sign any contract with any of those first companies that you mentioned. I used chancellor study guides and thought they were great - but the price is...
Surviving a state inspection survey

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

Just completed our re-survey today. We eventually cleared our prior 7 tags, but pulled teeth to get here. This surveyor was absolutely nuts. Cornered me an asked my why I didn't do a significant...
Are all the pre-reqs offered online for RN to BSN programs too?

Nascar nurse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

Hi. Keep reading all these threads about RN to BSN online prgrams. I have learned a ton of useful information - thanks to all of you that have done SO MUCH research into all of this. I am...
LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

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

Once again, I would like to state, it is all what you want to make of yourself. I have completed both LPN and RN education. Do I see a HUGE difference in the training of the two - NO. The RN just...
What is MDS?

Nascar nurse replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

The MDS = Minimum Data Set. It is a detailed assessment on every resident in long term care (medicare, medicaide, private, insurance, etc). This is used for a variety of purposes anymore - was...
LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

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

I was an LPN in LTC for nearly 19 years and I never felt like I was "just a glorified aide". I was a charge nurse for several years, a unit manager for 4, staff development manager for 4 and MDS...
LTC - How "selective" is your charting?

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

Definately cover your a$$ and the only way to do this is with complete and honest documentation. If everybody fails to document a "low blood sugar" and just fixes the problem, the insulin orders will...

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