rascalsmom

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1. RN or busperson?

   rascalsmom replied to lissyrn's topic in Geriatric

   always looking for good CNAs .. and btw, there is no such thing as "just" a CNA.. like I tell my nurses, CNAs are my eyes and ears.. they know more about the patients than my nurses. If a CNA comes to me and says Mrs. Smith is not right.. I jump. ...

2. RN or busperson?

   rascalsmom replied to lissyrn's topic in Geriatric

   thank you for your kind words. c'mon down.. might have an adon position coming open.. my adon has been offered the don job at a sister facility. going to kill my regional for even asking her , but would never stop her from moving up.. as i don't pl...

3. Losing your skills in LTC

   rascalsmom replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric

   :) thank jennifer. i like to think that most dons do as i do. at least the ones in my professional organization that i communicate with say they do. and c'mon down to south carolina, got a job for ya. :chuckle as for appreciating me.. some do,...

4. Losing your skills in LTC

   rascalsmom replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric

   Been there and done that. I agree with your entire message. I too as a DON have worked as a CNA and had to go in to do an 11-7 shift as LPN or RN replacement. I also bus tables in the dining room.. (that was another thread) I too applaud those DO...

5. Losing your skills in LTC

   rascalsmom replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric

   I am going to make this my last response tonight before going to collapse in bed. First let me say.. howdy y'all I am new to the BB and so excited to have found it. I am a 34 yr nursing veteran and am currently DON of a 135 bed SNF. I have some of ...

6. RN or busperson?

   rascalsmom replied to lissyrn's topic in Geriatric

   As a DON in a 135 bed SNF, I can tell you my opinion and the practice in my Center is for everyone.. including Social workers, activities, etc to be involved with mealtime. No one takes a break or goes out to lunch during the meal time. RNs, LPNs a...

7. Introductions

   rascalsmom replied to Brian's topic in South Carolina

   I am a 34 yr nursing veteran and still going strong. I got my ADN at Lander College in 1970 and then my BSN in 1975 from USC Columbia. Done just about every kind of nursing there is the last 34 yrs. My love is Geriatrics and I am now Director of N...