doitallnurse

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1. labeling clothing

   doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC Directors

   I am so tired of using sharpie's to write residents names on their clothing. I'm wondering what label machines you have used? I'd like one where the labels stay on the clothing well, yet are easy to remove if need be? And of course, the cheaper th...

2. PINE RIDGE

   doitallnurse replied to pat8585's topic in South Dakota

   No I have not posted my resume online. I am currently working at a facility near the Pine Ridge Reservation. About 3 years ago I applied and called and called, but never got any response, so I quit trying. I sent you an email with my email info, i...

3. PINE RIDGE

   doitallnurse replied to pat8585's topic in South Dakota

   How do you get hired on as a contractor? I would be very interested in this. Is there a certain company you go through?

4. lazy staff

   doitallnurse replied to doitallnurse's topic in LTC Directors

   Thank you! I know what I need to do, just am not looking forward to it, but like you said, it will be worth it in the long run.

5. lazy staff

   doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Let me give you a little history. I am the DON at a LTC facility that has several challenging issues. I have been here only a short while and have little experience but am willing to learn and do what is asked by my administrator. I live in an ar...

6. bird aviary

   doitallnurse replied to doitallnurse's topic in LTC Directors

   Thanks for all the great input. It definitely gives me more to think about.

7. bird aviary

   doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC Directors

   My facility is looking into a bird aviary for our residents. Actually a staff member was able to purchase a nice one for dirt cheap at an auction. I am concerened with how these have worked for other facilities that have or have had them? Honestly...

8. PINE RIDGE

   doitallnurse replied to pat8585's topic in South Dakota

   I am not sure what it is like to work in Pine Ridge. I do know that unless you yourself are Native American, it is hard to get hired on.

9. pay in south dakota

   doitallnurse replied to equinechick's topic in South Dakota

   The pay scale where I work, starts at 21.50 for new grads and goes up from there based on years of experience.

10. Question about SD BON website

    doitallnurse replied to shanLPN's topic in South Dakota

    Good luck!

11. New DON

    doitallnurse replied to doitallnurse's topic in LTC Directors

    I appreciate your response. However am unable to send a PM at this time because I am new to the site and have not posted 15+ comments. I will get back to you when I am able to PM.

12. Writing Clarification Orders

    doitallnurse replied to TrixieKat's topic in LTC Directors

    I also agree with you on your thought process of clarification orders.

13. New DON is going to ruin the facility

    doitallnurse replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in LTC Directors

    Very frustrating! Hang in there!

14. When is enough enough?

    doitallnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC Directors

    I'm new to being a DON and definitely find it challenging. I love the challenge and the learning that goes along with it, but it is very frustrating at times. I have an excellent mentor, who tells me there is a 2 year learning curve. So I am tryin...

15. New DON

    doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC Directors

    I am a new DON at a Long-term care facility. Wow, what a job it is! I have trouble with appropriate information getting passed on in report, especially over a weekend. I'm wondering if any of you have had similar issues and what you have done to r...