MDSlady

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  1. Surviving a state inspection survey

    MDSlady posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all.... Does anybody else crinch at the thought of an upcoming state inspection? It seems that is all I think about lately. I recently have been promoted to MDS Coordinator in my facility and am...

  2. Updating Care Plans

    MDSlady posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I am the MDS Coordinator in my building of 150 residents, and also an LPN. I have given in-services on how to update care plans, and nobody listens to me!!!! I have been told that most of our nurses...

  3. I need help making a decision....HELP!!!!

    MDSlady posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been an LPN for 9 years and currently am working in LTC as an MDS/Resident care coordinator. I have slowly been plugging away at pre-reqs for an RN program, however attended an informational...

  4. Gateway Community College

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement....I am again registered for 2 more pre-req classes at Middlesex and will hopefully apply to Gateway in 2008. I am going to continue with this and hopefully make it......

  5. Gateway Community College

    MDSlady posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Hello everyone... Just a question..Does anyone or has anyone attended Gateway CC nursing program??? I just went to an information seminar last week and they totally discouraged me. I have been an LPN...

  6. Gateway Community College

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    WOW, am I glad to hear that. Maybe I won't totally be against Gateway. Again, close to my house. Is it true that it is really 4 nights a week from 4p-10p. If this is, how on earth do you do your...

  7. Gateway Community College

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Haven't applied to anywhere yet. Was just thinking about Gateway because it is an evening program, and close to my home. I kind of can see about working FULL time and taking the program being...

  8. I need help making a decision....HELP!!!!

    MDSlady replied to MDSlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This program that I checked into is an evening program. Monday-Thursday 4p-10p. My job is pretty flexible in that I can cut down to 32 hours a week and I think my DNS would be pretty good with this,...

  9. Advice for LTC

    MDSlady replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been a LTC nurse for 8 years, and congrats on being a new grad!!!!:mortarboard: Remember just to be yourself, and do NOT let them put yourself on your own UNTIL YOU ARE READY!!!! Some...

  10. Should I go or stay?

    MDSlady replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey Cape Cod, I have seen your posts alot on this web-site. You seem to know your stuff. Let me tell you the ADNS has it made at our facility. I would be happy with an ADNS position. If you are...

  11. High fall risk

    MDSlady replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first goal upon admission is "will remain free of falls through nursing interventions". After or if they have a fall (with no injury) I would change my goal to "will have no injury to fall or will...

  12. Mds-rugs

    MDSlady replied to RondaS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    What's going to give you higher payment with the RUGS is your therapy and ANYTHING in section P that you can check off. IV'S, transfusion, suctioning, etc. Since the new RUGS have come out, instead...

  13. Can average student be LPN

    MDSlady replied to Butterflybee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, an "average" student can be a good nurse. Remember, anybody can be book smart and common sense stupid. An "A" in the classroom does not mean you will be a good nurse, it's what you do on the...

  14. College help!!!

    MDSlady replied to anna25's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Anna, I would recommend finding not a school because you like OB but rather a good nursing program in general. Concentrate on your BSN and then after you graduate, concentrate in what field of...

  15. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

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

    Oh boy!!:angryfire This would bug the s _ _ _ out of me!!!! I agree with Marie LPN. What's wrong with them saying you're nurse is:__________ CNA is ___________. Let's confuse some confused people...

  16. MDS Process nurses

    MDSlady replied to nursegirl62's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our admission's person will tell me on admission is a person is on Med A or not. Then, we have a weekly Medicare meeting and discuss with PT if they are going to be taken off or not. When they are...

  17. MDS Process nurses

    MDSlady replied to nursegirl62's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I too am a MDS nurse. First, good luck in your new position. Go to the CMS website. You can download the RAI manual for free. That's my bible. Are you taking over for someone, or starting...

  18. Fresh perspective

    MDSlady replied to AmyB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I LOVE talking to my residents. We have one lady who will be 106 in January. Alittle forgetful, but pretty much on the money. I love her stories. I love to listen to them about their younger...

  19. Drug addicted teen? Not my kid!

    MDSlady replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I too think the same...dry sockets. I've heard they are terrible!!! I would call the surgeon also. Maybe he has a low threshold for pain too. I don't think he is playing you. Call the surgeon and...

  20. Huntington's Chorea

    MDSlady posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all...I have a problem...Have any of you worked with a resident with Huntington's Disease/Chorea???? I posted this on the general discussion forum and if any of you saw it and replied, thank you...

  21. Question for those of you who work in a LTC?!

    MDSlady replied to HNACAA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey, and welcome to the wonderful world of long term care.....I hope you like it. I think it is like every other field in nursing. You will either love it or hate it. But on the subject of meds on...

  22. I shaved off a patient's mustache. Was I wrong?

    MDSlady replied to NebbyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would be angry too. I have not seen my husband without his moustache since I met him, and however, that I tease him that I would like to see him without it, I would be upset if somebody...

  23. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    MDSlady replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello...this is a sore subject for me. I am just an "LPN" and let me tell you...I have been in the same facility for 7 years. We have agency "RN's" come in and "Supervise". I can tell you that they...

  24. IV Certification

    MDSlady replied to OneChattyNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi....I too am IV certified, however I am just able to do everything except actually start them. That's the "RN's" job. I don't have anything special on my license, however after I attended the IV...

  25. Would you be tested for Huntington's Chorea?

    MDSlady posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all...I am in a real jam. This could be a very long story, but I will make it brief as I need some advice. My parents divorced about 25 years ago, and the last time that I saw my father was...