mtessmer2000

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1. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

   mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

   Hello all! Well I am elated to announce after three very long months of being unemployed, I am starting my new job tomorrow! Regional Director of Care for 8 Assisted living facilities. So excited! Thanks for everyone's support here!

2. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

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   Hello all! It has been a while since I last posted so I thought I would update you all on the curveball of sorts that I have been given now....It seems my previous employer has now gone all out on defamation and going to the extreme in so many regar...

3. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

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   Hi HARLEYDNS! You can email me at [email protected] and I would be happy to help.

4. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

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   I am interviewing for an RN Case Manager position at a hospital near my area.

5. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

   mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

   Well all, my interview went to well that I didn't have to wait till next week to hear anything!! They called me today and I do a second interview with the ER Manager, another RN Case Manager and the RN Case Manager Director on Tuesday!! Smilin' from...

6. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

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   I was thinking about the interim DON travel role to as a temporary riding out finding the perfect job for a bit. I worked for three different agencies within my years as a nurse and should connect with them. You given me some thinking to do. :)

7. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

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   It wouldn't have been so bad had she had some regard for my level of experience in nursing and what I could have contributed had I been supported. I have learned however, that in this particular case, the madness goes all the way to the top and I tr...

8. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

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   Hi all! My phone interview went very well. It was a bit difficult to relay the reason for leaving as I wasn't ready for that question. I did say that the time demands affected my balance between family and my job. I was truthful in saying the 60+ h...

9. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

   mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

   Thanks to all for your support and kind words. Truly appreciated here! :) Today, I feel better than I have felt in 9 months!! A huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders to say the least.....and I have a phone interview in 30 minutes.

10. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

    That is what I did today. Today was the last time they were going to abuse me and use me to the extreme! I have my notice today and later this afternoon was asked to turn in my badge, keys and security fab and that my belongings would be waiting fo...

11. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

    Thanks so much for the advice and insight. Unfortunately, no ADON to help and not one to be had within the management model there.

12. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

    Agreed! Well, they will now be down a DON as well. I pity the pour soul who thinks they may be able to do this job.

13. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    mtessmer2000 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

    Thanks so much for your insight and guidance! I actually have had several "talks" with the snit that is or should I say was my boss. I put in my notice today, and asked to go home for the afternoon. I asked directly if I was being terminated and t...

14. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

    mtessmer2000 posted a topic in LTC Directors

    Hello all, I am new to this forum and found it by searching for hours...It seems to be filled with fellow leaders in nursing like myself and I am in need of some guidance, advice, or whatever you can offer a struggling DON. I have been a nurse...