dlrrn2013

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1. First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

   dlrrn2013 replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric

   great advice! read the charts, catch up on what dayshift couldn't accomplish because they ran out of time! be a team player! you will learn so much in your first year and every year after. ltc nurse have to be skilled in all health conditions bec...

2. My new grad experience at an SNF

   dlrrn2013 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric

   I know I don't work with you but 1:40 (dayshift? evenings?) you are greatly appreciated here...that is tremendous!

3. My new grad experience at an SNF

   dlrrn2013 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric

   you are doing acute care! and it's marketable!!! y0ur patient loads are great. in my area we have 1:17 or 18 acute residents (skilled) and 1:27-30 ltc. take pride in what you do because ltc/snf's provide holistic care to co-morbilities and provi...

4. My new grad experience at an SNF

   dlrrn2013 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric

   kudo's to you!!! I have worked in ltc/snf my three years of nursing and have entered into management. snf's are the med surg, at least in our area. many area hospitals are closing med surg wings , and flexing nursing hours. I honestly believe thi...

5. Omnicare pharmacy says "We never got the faxed orders"

   dlrrn2013 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric

   multiple responses at multiple times. we save our fax confirmations and yet they say "didn't receive fax!". Yes we have similar problems daily!

6. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

   dlrrn2013 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC Directors

   just now reading through your posts and I am moved and feel so bad for you, however I hope that your new job finds you well. I am putting up with a lot right now and contemplating a move but uncertain. How did your change do for you?

7. DON works 40/wk.

   dlrrn2013 replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC Directors

   I work 12 hours a day average and always on call....its exhausting

8. Start up of a new facility - Did I get myself into a hot mess?

   dlrrn2013 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC Directors

   I enjoy your posts as well! and if by your name you love nascar them Im really a fan! we just implemented pcc at our facility....a mess because I was only one training but I like the program.

9. Any advice and help is greatly appreciated!!!

   dlrrn2013 replied to cad3's topic in LTC Directors

   I recently posted something similar. I have worked for 3 years and became the don of the facility. I feel they do not respect me due to my age and lack of years in the field. However I was confident I could take this on. I feel I have the experie...

10. A Heartfelt Apology to DON's

    dlrrn2013 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC Directors

    thank you! if only one of my employees could see what you did I would be extremely encouraged!

11. A Heartfelt Apology to DON's

    dlrrn2013 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC Directors

    im contemplating a move with the thought behind me "the grass isn't always greener" however I believe my first installation of don was in one of those never again facilities. I too am doubting my decision but seem to think it may be the facility im ...

12. difficult staff

    dlrrn2013 posted a topic in LTC Directors

    I recently accepted the "promotion" of don at my facility. we have many long term employees. I am a newer RN and have worked at the facility for 3 years. We are faith based and I was promoted for my values. I had to learn the new role while imple...