New DON - newbie

Specialties LTC Directors

Published

So two weeks ago I took a position at an assisted living community as their Director of Nursing. My previous experience was 5 years ICU RN. It seemed like a change of pace with many opportunities for advancement. I have been doint 10 things at once all day, how long did it take for new DONs out there not to feel like they had about 100 plates full

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I have been a DON of LTC for 90 days and I'm exhausted. I have a great support system and mentors

Up Vote Up Vote ×

How have you progressed since this post? I'm a new ADON and new to LTC, I'm searching desperately for resources/tools to help me progress. My DON is new too, so we're lost together much of the time.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Long term care.

Hang in there guys! I have been in Long Term Care for over 20 years with over 15 years in the management end of things. I can be overwhelming, but you will develop tools to use that will make things much easier. I would suggest developing time management skills. That helped me a lot. If I don't have a plan I don't get things done as fast. At the end of your day if you take 5 minutes to plan for the next day, you save so much time.

Hope all is going well!

Lisa

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment