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1. ADON that doesn't listen

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC Directors

   Thank you! We had a long talk and for now at least, things are going much better.

2. ADON that doesn't listen

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC Directors

   I asked if anyone has any strategies for dealing with someone like this. Sorry if that was unclear I was trying to give some insight into what I'm dealing with which is the reason for the long post. Thanks for any input I'm very frustrated.

3. ADON that doesn't listen

   RN&mom posted a topic in LTC Directors

   I have an ADON who honestly I really do like but she is one of those people that once she gets an idea she won't let it go. If I say no she continues to pursue it! I finally told her that behavior will not be tolerated. I respect her 100% and listen ...

4. Directors covering open shifts

   RN&mom replied to RainRN1's topic in LTC Directors

   I will readily answer call bells, help with transfers, assist putting in orders on a new admit, help with meals, and I will work the floor. But it is my preference to show my staff that if I expect them to work an extra shift or half shift a week (wh...

5. Recruiting new CNA's

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC Directors

   Yes I contacted the CNA registry and they gave me a recent list (within the past month) of all active CNA's in my state. We then had to narrow it down to surrounding counties. We did a postcard for our direct mailing and put basic information about t...

6. Recruiting new CNA's

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC Directors

   Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate the ideas. I have had a very positive response from my direct mailing so I'm hoping we will get the staff we need but if not I'll use those ideas.

7. Recruiting new CNA's

   RN&mom posted a topic in LTC Directors

   I am lucky enough to be DON of a small family owned and operated Nursing Home/SNF facility for the past 1.5 years. Approximately 70% of our CNA's have been with us 10+ years! The problem is we have recently had some CNA's leave for various reasons (r...

8. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

   RN&mom replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

   Obesity is a huge epidemic and in rural areas more so. That being said, there are a lot of great studies going on for people with a condition called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) that will most likely help the entire population. The problem is, PWS occ...

9. Oldest practicing Nurse?

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions! I adore her and have so much respect for her for being able to continue in this profession for so long!! I'll look into some of those suggestions. And yes she has the most amazing stories!!!

10. Oldest practicing Nurse?

    RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    She also takes the stairs! Ive tried to tell her that once you are 90 I think it's ok to take the elevator but she just tells me she needs the exercise!!

11. Oldest practicing Nurse?

    RN&mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work with a 94 year old Nurse who still is using her RN degree! She will be 95 soon and I was wondering if it's possible to find out the oldest or longest practicing Nurses? I've done a quick google search without much luck... I think it would be c...

12. Is this OK?

    RN&mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I work in a SNF/LTC and the medical director of our facility has a Nurse leaving his office practice. He approached me & asked if I would be interested. I am and I did send him my résumé but I've been doubting myself... Is this OK? As a side n...

13. Having a hard time getting over a baby's death

    RN&mom replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU

    I have never worked in the NICU but my son spent three weeks in one and while I am VERY fortunate that my son is alive I do wish I had kept in touch with this one nurse... I can't even imagine what it's like to lose a child so I won't pretend I do bu...

14. New nurse starting night shift

    RN&mom replied to jlogan's topic in New Nurse

    Every facility is different but I can tell you my first RN job was overnights and there was plenty to do. We were responsible for filling out all lab slips, which on 38 skilled pts was a lot... I also had to draw blood off any PICC lines as the lab i...

15. "LPN'S Phased Out"...They say....

    RN&mom replied to YesImVictorious's topic in Geriatric

    Yes some facilities don't use LPN's or are working toward phasing them out but there are plenty of facilities that use LPN's. Just like some hospitals won't hire RN's with an associate degree. We are all nurses and all have a place in healthcare. My ...