Career paths aren’t always straightforward, nor are they always what we initially wanted. However, we may find that an unexpected fork in our career path is exactly what we needed and where we need to be. This was the case for AANAC curriculum development specialist, Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-MT, …
In 2017, the Nurse Leader Blog provided you with tips for success, advice for preparing for new regulations, inspiring member-written stories, and much more. As we move into 2018, let’s take a look at the most popular posts on the Nurse Leader Blog from 2017 and reflect on all that …
My first degree was in science education. While getting my education, I worked in the nursing home right across the street at night as an aid. I also worked there as an aid in high school over the summer, and I became really comfortable and enjoyed being around the older …
“The nurse’s part of the MDS is just invaluable. And you really feel like you can be a nurse, because you use every assessment skill you learned in nursing school.”—Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-MT, QCP If you are considering a career in the MDS, one thing you need to know …
I’ve been in nursing since 1985. I started my career as an LPN. It was during my clinical practicum in a nursing home where I had a very rewarding experience which led to my decision to work with the elderly and further my professional development and went back to school. …
From about the age of three, when I first bandaged up my dog to be my patient, I wanted to be a nurse. As the youngest of my extended family, I was exposed to hospitals and nursing homes at a young age. I loved the nurses in their white uniforms …
This course consists of a series of videos created by CMS outlining essential topics related to changes in the LTC regulations scheduled to be implemented for Phase 2. CMS videos on guidance provide regions and states a resource that can be used for training and education with surveyors, providers, and …
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Throughout the new survey process that implements on Nov. 28, 2017, the entire survey team will observe for breaks in infection control. “Infection-control deficient practices will be observed if they are happening and identified and documented,” said officials with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) during the July …
As long-term care nurses, many of you spend your lives caring for those with disabilities and life-threatening diseases. You live each day knowing the people you care for may not wake up tomorrow; however, you are here to make sure that their today is the best it can possibly be …
The revisions to Appendix PP focus on resident’s rights for person-centered, individualized care. The resident has the right to: Be informed and participate in his or her treatment in a language that he or she understands Be informed about their total health status, including his or her medical condition Be …
