Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

Each morning or evening before you leave make a list of accomplishments and then prioritize them accoding to importance. some days the list only grows and other days it shrinks. Being an effective time manager is critical and vigilent at keeping track of appointments the same. Everyone struggles so you are not alone.

Hi,
I'm new here, I am an ADON of a rehab facility that has 150 beds. It can be very challenging and rewarding as well. I am also responsible for infection control and teaching the staff. Rewarding, but challenging.

Dear Friends,
I am Nursing director aspirant. Recently i applyied for the post of nursing director. Having done that i want to what are the protocols( rules) that are meant for various department in the hospitals/ nursing .
Department like:
anatomy
surgical
and various other dept that are available


Plz forgive me if i posted in wrong thread
i am newbie
i am very badly in need of this
information.


Tnx in advance

Hello, I am a new director of nurses at a very small rural hospital.Does anyone have an orientation packet they can share with me including test for LPN and RN's thank you serenity

I am also a manager at a small rural hospital. I have probably been in management 15 of the 30 plus years I have been practicing. I always say I will not do it anymore, but end up in the management area anyway--my kids say its because I am naturally "bossy". Where I am now however is working out fairly well so Maybe I'll stay til I "retire" at 80 or so!!!

Hello,
I have recently accepted a position as director of a 24 bed PICU and 13 bed critical care units (yes 2 separate units). As I am new to this forum and to management, I welcome all thoughts.
Kidsrme

I have been a Clincal Services Manager in England until June when I relocated to Canada. My career has been in forensic psychiatry. As mentioned earlier, it has been lonely and frustrating and to make it worse, I was directly managed by an Occupational Therapist who has biases and prejudices against nurses. I had to battle with that as well as working in an environment that was so unhealthy, I worked out with hypertension (190/123) which I must add was diagnosed 2 months after I started the job. The environment promoted backbiting, bitchiness and witch-hunting which were all reported to the General Manager. I enjoyed clinical work and I have decided that I will take my time before going back into senior management in healthcare. I am 36 years old and I am not not about to kill myself, which is what would have happened to me. My experience was obviously terrible but I do have friends who are senior managers and are happy. I suppose I was dealt a boss from hell.:troll: :troll: :troll:

Hi y'all! I'm a new weekend supervisor for a LTC/Rehab facility. I am also an RN-MSN student. We are currently studying leadership and managing in nursing. I am looking for any internet sites or online journals that have info on these subjects. I am trying to change the communication on the wing where I work. It seems to be very poor right now, and I am seeking to be an agent of change. Any input will be appreciated!
Thanks,
Cathi

HI Everyone,
I am a Direcotr of Care at a 110 bed facility for just over a year. The previous director was "let go" and I was a nurse on the floor. The administrator approached me 6 months later to appoint me to my position. I was terrified as I was a new nurse of 5 years and under 30. What a change. My biggest challenge was my age as almost all the nurses and health care workers were older than me. I have proven myself immensely with my administrator being shocked at what I have accomplished. My budget is in great shape that I was able to increase nursing hours. My tru challenge in staffing. Where did these gen xers come from? I am emotionally and physically exhausted from the stress of this new era of workers. Never would I miss a shift to take my child to hockey tryouts, or miss a shift because my college daughter has a headache. I can't believe the excuses and the union sticking up for them. I love every other part of management but I feel my time is wasted in trying to hire and discipline the staff for this crap. Any suggestions on helping me improve my morale?

Last week I went to a seminar on diversity,the subject was about the differences between generations. One thing about the new crop of nurses is they don't want more money they want their time off. They also have no idea about work ethic. You will have to teach them. Don't assume they understand that they have to show up when the schedule says. They don't get it.You are going to have to literally explain to them what thier responsibilities are regarding showing up for work. Now the woman whose grown daughter had a HA, she should know better, different generation. Good luck.