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Specializes in LTC.

Hello...

Ling one grab the popcorn!  I have not been a nurse very long, just three years. The opportunity fell into my lap last fall to become the director in an AL/memory care.  The former director just did not pan out. I'm not sure exactly why . 

 

My question to any AL Wellness Directors/DONs:  do you think that someone with 10-12 years as a CNA, med aide, then 2.5 (as of last fall),  years as an LPN (graduated right as COVID took hold-3/2022 can make it in that role?

I've gotten good feedback from my administrator and some in corporate.  It's just that gosh it's soo much. 

Thoughts and opinions pleease ?

 

 

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Specializes in Occupational Health.

This sounds harsh but it's not meant to be...

Nothing in your experience or education has prepared you for this role

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Specializes in LTC.

Sleepwalker

I feel that way at times trust me. I've been doing it since late Summer. Please elaborate. I've been cleaning up charts, getting POLST forms for all residents with code status, etc. The last survey (which I was there for as the nurse) wasn't terrible and the regional nurse believes this years will be better. I'm looking for feedback mostly on time management, how to fit it all in without going bananas.

 

 

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sleepwalker said:

This sounds harsh but it's not meant to be...

Nothing in your experience or education has prepared you for this role

This position should not be open to LPNs. It should require an RN, preferably with a BSN at minimum.  Proceed with caution. 

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sleepwalker -

This post hasn't gotten me many replies.  I thought it would ! I wanted to clarify one thing :the role I have is in assisted living/personal care home not skilled or nursing home. With that said, I'm still hanging in there. The staff drama and turnover is actually been the toughest part of the role.

Any assisted living Wellness Directors out there feel free to jump right in !

Annual survey is coming up. I'm preparing for that and will post how it goes. 

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I am, would love to chat more. not alotof us out there. my email is [email protected]

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mdsRN2005 said:

This position should not be open to LPNs. It should require an RN, preferably with a BSN at minimum.  Proceed with caution. 

Not the case with an ALF. With an ALF, this is normally an LPN position. 

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