imjstme

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1. Cms guidelines for DON

   imjstme posted a topic in Geriatric

   So, the CMS guidelines for DON state that the DON may serve as the charge nurse when the average daily occupancy is 60 or lower. What does this even mean? I've served as charge many times and out census is higher than 60. It's never been brought to...

2. What makes a good DON

   imjstme posted a topic in Geriatric

   I would just like everyone's opinion on what you think makes a good/great DON in LTC

3. Long Term Care Nursing is Lame

   imjstme replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric

   I realize this is an old post, but I had to comment. It hurts my heart to read that you think LTC is lame. I've worked in LTC for two years now. I absolutely love it. However, because of mentality like yours I have asked my husband and family to...

4. DON in LTC Missouri rules

   imjstme posted a topic in Career Support

   I have been offered the Don position at my facility and one of my problems is that the current Don Works 9 to 5. I have a one hour commute and I'm actually used to working 6-2. I was just curious if there was anything that said I HAD to work 9 to 5 o...