I have a great DON. We do rounds and she pitches in when needed, and so does everyone else where I work, without a grumble. However, I know of some jobs who would have the DON and ADNS as the...
I'm telling you , a free floating DNS and ADNS is a thing of the past Not only is the ADNS doing the Staff Development, IP or Wound nurse, they are also expected to be the day Supervisor or on the...
You find it interesting that a DNS would quit over being asked to work the floor? How about hiring enough staff, paying them their worth so that the DNS can do their own work? When the state is in...
Nigelene replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC
I am in LTC too and I truly love it. I would love to work in a hospital to see the difference but, alas, I have never gone past an interview. It may not be the trend at where you work...yet. But,...
Nigelene replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC
No I didn't mean that you should not enjoy yourself nor your residents. I am more surprised you have the luxury of doing so. The new trend is to have the DNS and ADNS supervise 7-3 and 3-11 and...