HARLEYDNS

HARLEYDNS ASN

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About HARLEYDNS

HARLEYDNS has 32 years experience as a ASN and specializes in Director of Nursing.


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  1. taking extra patients

    LTC/SKILLED FACILITY QUESTION: So we have 3 units each unit is aprox. 26 patients for each nurse) Typically we have 1 nurse per unit. However, there are times when someone calls in last minute or we just can not find coverage. If we have the 2 nurs...
  2. Is there really a max hours for a nurse to work in michigan? If no one will work and someone says they will work 24 hours is the allowed or totally illegal? I can not find answers on LARA (if you know where I can locate this information let me know.
  3. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

    Hey Cape Cod Mermaid, Here we are 4 yrs later. Still have the job, just got thru a gurling survey escaped with 2 baby isolated tags. One on blowel care and one on hand hygine. I am so proud of my staff we have come a long way!! The job is a joy to...
  4. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

    WOOHOO! I got the job after 4 grueling interviews (finally) and FYI, ?I got a 22% raise! I know it will be a challange, sounds like lots of systems are broke but I am willing to learn and do the best I can to get it into shape. The survey window isn'...
  5. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

    I'm sorry what is that?
  6. DON interview

    An RCM is a resident care manager, you manage your unit and do all your reports and MDS....Good Luck in your new building, I got the scoop from several work friends and my personal references that they all got the call yesterday asking about me and m...
  7. needshaldol, then you must love you job! Good for you, hard to find a balance btwn money, job and life. Glad you found yours.
  8. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    Wow! No you would write in your journal things to remind you of the events that took place that day !!! Again you would never ever say you have a journal...As I said in my first post it is your PRIVATE journal. I totally agree with documenting EVERYT...
  9. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

    Again thank you for your feedback. RCM is a Resident Care Manager, manage a unit and do the MDS for that unit. Thanks for the info on the pay. Today is the day I find out if I get the job or not. I do know that there is NO money worth this type of co...
  10. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    Here's the real deal. Keeping your own records is your business. In my opinion a personal journal is better than keeping you work sheets and do not EVER tell anyone you have this. It is for your protection, and your eyes ONLY..... now, how to get aro...
  11. Day-long interview...

    Wide Awake, The interview went well. I have to tell you I was quite surprised to walk into the conference room and find 14 others there as well as the regional nurse consultant via phone. It was some what grueling, but I made it thru. The questions w...
  12. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

    [Thanks for the replys. I wanted to let you all know how the 3rd interview went. I walked in to this interview and found that I would be questioned by 14 other directors and managers in the facility as well as the regional nurse consultant via phone....
  13. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

    Thank you CapeCodMermaid for your answer. Yes, I know that salary is based on location. I am west coast Washington/Oregon area. I also have another question if you have the time. I was told there would be a competency verification test. I am a good n...
  14. Nurse Guy Bri, You seem to be on this site frequently. I would like to ask your opinion about taking the DON position. I am new to long term care and am going for my 3rd interview tomorrow for the DON position. I have no idea what kind of money to ex...
  15. I took a $9.00 per hour pay cut a few years ago and in the long run it was worth it. Money isn't everything and being home on the weekends with kids and family makes it all worth while. Good luck in your new job if you get it.