meljam

meljam has 3 years experience and specializes in ER / LTC.

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1. Shift Round Checklist

   meljam replied to kekecruiser's topic in LTC Directors

   I am currently a DON at a facility in Missouri, I would also be interested in the form if you don't mind posting on here

2. New F tags

   meljam replied to tex's topic in Geriatric

   Hi, I was wondering if anyone new where I can get a list of F-tags with descriptions at online?

3. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

   meljam replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice

   Unfortunately that has been tried, and they never seem to have the time when I'm needing questions answered

4. Day in the life of a hospice nurse

   meljam replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Hospice

   Wren is exactly right, if you dont have support from your team leader then it makes for a very long unpleasant day. I started working for Hospice in May and unfortunately I feel I have NOT had the proper training or support. I had 2 weeks of riding ...

5. bird aviary

   meljam replied to doitallnurse's topic in LTC Directors

   My facility currently has a Large aviary in our sitting room, we have about 10 finch of all colors an my residents loves it! They sit and watch the birds for hours. We have a company who comes in once a month an thoroughly cleans it inside and out a...

6. DON position

   meljam replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC Directors

   I have had both RN and LPN A's my ADON and I have to say! My LPN did a far better job in assisting me In the jobs which needed to be done. The RN was never in time and felt she was too good to assist with floor Work or wound care

7. New DON help with survey

   meljam replied to meljam's topic in LTC Directors

   Thank you all very much for the information. One more question, where can I find instructions on filling Out the 802

8. First day of First RN job this week-nervous

   meljam replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

   Just remember what u did learn, ask questions and be afraid to try! I was the same way 4 years ago when I got my degree and my first job was in ER! Most nurses will tell you, everything you truly learn about nursing you learn on the job Good luck to...

9. New DON help with survey

   meljam replied to meljam's topic in LTC Directors

   I have last years survey, but I'm not sure how to do a Mock survey, any suggestions:crying2:

10. New DON help with survey

    meljam posted a topic in LTC Directors

    Im a New DON at a LTC facility in Missouri and we are expecting our Survey soon. I am wondering if anyone can offer advice or a web-site that can give Tips in preparing for this. I enjoy my job tremendously and have not had the opportunity to work ...