donmomofnine

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1. chemical dependency/addictions nursing

   donmomofnine replied to nursejllrn's topic in Psychiatric

   We welcome recovering nurses to work with us!! In fact, we have some still in the nurse recovery program. They make wonderful employees, as you have noticed!!

2. chemical dependency/addictions nursing

   donmomofnine replied to nursejllrn's topic in Psychiatric

   I am being considered for a DON position at a detox center. I am very excited about it and hope that I am hired. So much to learn, but it's challenging to learn new things!

3. Common raise amounts?

   donmomofnine replied to AmyB's topic in Geriatric

   I am budgeted from 0-4%. Any disciplinary issues at the time of the eval leads to goal development and a chance to get a "good raise" if goals are met in 30 days. This is better, I think, than no raise at all for minimal performers. Top performers ge...

4. Expecting too much???

   donmomofnine replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Spoiled! Mine are two with an assignment of 22 residents, a unit manager, a unit clerk, someone to do treatments. All they do is pass pills with a computerized (faster) med system and chart. I'm back. Thanks for checking in on me!

5. Complicated issue re: a fall

   donmomofnine replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric

   Sounds wise to me! This is a good situation for a portable xray, though, if available.

6. taking a new ADON position

   donmomofnine replied to couchdogs's topic in Geriatric

   I guess I would just say that for the ADON position, more than any other, you need a clear job description/task list. That's because, in my experience, the ADON is a catch-all kind of job with seemingly unrelated odds and ends. Sometime this would ...

7. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

   donmomofnine replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric

   When I got an email about this thread, with the title in it, my first thought was "do I make the grammar correction now or just keep my mouth shut?" *smile*

8. Staff eating with residents

   donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

   I am in PA and have not encountered those issues. We do have a wing where we try to keep our dementia residents. We try to put folks with appropriate room mates. We can place residents in whichever dining room we feel is best for their abilities. ...

9. Staff eating with residents

   donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

   We are fortunate to have several dining areas so that we are able to group like-mannered residents together!

10. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

11. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

    Where do your short term residents dine, if not with other residents? (sorry to get off subject, just curious).

12. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

    The staff does get their own break! Away from those "icky" residents. They can choose to dine with the residents, if they wish. This is on the clock, not a break. geez.

13. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

    Amen and amen!

14. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

    Nope. We are being inspired by the Institute for Caregiver Education. We are also being assisted by Quality Insights of PA (CMS). There is so much going on out there in the world of culture change (resident centered care) that any steps taken in t...

15. Staff eating with residents

    donmomofnine replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

    Our central bath was remodeled into a beautiful spa! We have designated "spa techs" who do the bathing experience with our residents. They use aromatherapy, dim the lights, and play music while the resident soaks in the tub. The resident has nail ...