stella789

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1. DON with no authority

   stella789 posted a topic in LTC Directors

   I recently took over as DON where I was previously ADON and then Quality nurse for over 2 years. The executive director changed the organizational structure of our facility (prior to me taking over as DON) so now there are 2 Operations managers who a...

2. LPN to RN feels Trapped and Burnt Out

   stella789 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Breaking into long term care is also an option to get into leadership and I would say probably a little easier to make the transition into leadership.

3. New LPN: Working Assisted Living and Not Learning on the Job

   stella789 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I agree with Ruby Vee, there's always something to learn no matter where you are. In AL, there are sooooo many regs to learn that are necessary for compliance. I'm in St. Louis and you may not have these options where you are but we have several faci...

4. Treated Like Black Plague

   stella789 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   You could also try case management, utilization management, insurance companies

5. Excessive absenteeism

   stella789 replied to RRRNNN's topic in LTC Directors

   That always boggles my mind when a facility, a place of business, has no absenteeism policy. I think the points system sounds legit, hope it works out. I know my mom has a points system at both of her jobs and tardies are also included. This is one ...

6. ADON'S what are your duties and what and how many hours do you work?

   stella789 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC Directors

   Old thread but still helpful. I just accepted an ADON position at a large facility. Census runs about 140 I think I was told? Anyways, I almost cancelled the interview because I just didn't want to be on call ALL the time and the structure of a lot o...

7. Dating a former patient

   stella789 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

   What you do in yourpersonal life IS your own business. However, YOU started this thread sharing your personal life, asking for others opinions. Did you honestly think everyone would answer with rainbows and skittles and agree with your decisions? You...

8. case management vs adon

   stella789 replied to stella789's topic in LTC Directors

   I will definitely take that advice, thanks CCM. I have doing my research on the two companies so I can be hopefully somewhat prepared. Definitely nervous. BTW, I sent you a private message earlier!

9. case management vs adon

   stella789 replied to stella789's topic in LTC Directors

   Capecodmermaid I ended up taking the Case Management job at a Level 1 trauma center and I actually love the job but getting a little burnt out recently. It's just the same thing over and over. No longer challenged. But you are correct....why is it th...

10. case management vs adon

    stella789 posted a topic in LTC Directors

    I'm currently Nursing Supervisor/House supervisor at LTC facility on med A unit. Leaving this facility (we'll just say "unfavorable working conditions" and needing to protect my license). Yesterday I interviewed for case manager position but then a c...

11. case management vs adon

    stella789 posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm currently Nursing Supervisor/House supervisor at LTC facility on med A unit. Leaving this facility (we'll just say "unfavorable working conditions" and needing to protect my license). Yesterday I interviewed for case manager position but then a c...

12. Any traveler's in St.Louis?

    stella789 replied to Runnsun's topic in Travel

    St. Marys and DePaul are both part of SSM, I like St. Marys better but it would be about a 20-30 minute drive from St. Charles with traffic depending on exact location. Maryland Heights is a great area, easy access to everything and close to DePaul.

13. HIPAA violation

    stella789 replied to joe007's topic in HIPAA

    That bedside shift report in semi private rooms always gets me. I know it states it is "ok" to discuss but if I'm the patient and I have some potentially embarrassing thing going on...I would NOT be ok with that. I worked at a large teaching hospital...

14. Age-old question... Should I leave the hospital for home care?

    stella789 replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    I'm in St. Louis and just made the switch from hospital to HH for multiple reasons and I'm loving it so far. The money is surprisingly comparable here. I'm starting out prn and am also in the process of getting signed up with an agency to do some loc...

15. HCA, Parallon, Colorado & Utah

    stella789 replied to averysrnmom's topic in Travel

    I just left my assignment at an HCA facility. From what I was told it was one of the worst HCA facilities and they aren't all that bad but I was only able to stick it out 5 weeks. Needless to say I will not be attempting another Parrallon contract. I...