JKDON

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1. 30 day notice???

   JKDON replied to johnson0424's topic in Management

   See also the responses in the Long Term Care/geriatrics forum.

2. 30 day notice?

   JKDON replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with One Lone Nurse. Don't burn bridges. Your reputation is on the line, and if you choose to become an instructor, get offered a big promotion or position, it could come back to haunt you. I can't imagine any nurse, with the shortage being ...

3. Geriatric Certification

   JKDON replied to BethanyJ's topic in Geriatric

   I am awaiting the testing for certification. I sent my $ in January. They wrote back early Feb to verify my Association affiliation and to get proof of my degree. No word yet, and I don't know how long it will take. No one will call me back. ANyone k...

4. Sick of working short

   JKDON replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry I must have clicked reply already. Here's the rest. I would suggest that a couple of nurses try to form a group who will be willing to meet with your administration on a solution. Honestly look for solutions, not just complain. Bring some of y...

5. Sick of working short

   JKDON replied to kristi-lpn2's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like the original poster is fed up but committed enough to want to stay and make it better. That is tough. I see that in my facility as our agency numbers climb and the lack of "qualified aps" dwindles. (I mean those who are not limping whe...

6. Non-punitive med error policy

   JKDON replied to sbic56's topic in Educators

   We do have a progressive discipline program for med errors but i developed a new tool that helps the person filling out the form, identify what the possible causes were. (overtime, new to assignment, med packaged differently, poor communication, Writ...

7. Anyone use a black light for handwashing training?

   JKDON replied to changeseeker's topic in Educators

   We used the brand "Glowgerm". It came with a gel and powder you can use adn then several sizes of lights. We borrow the large one from our local clinic for health fairs etc. I used the powder at Halloween time and placed some in the bowl of candy we ...

8. Nebraska nurse wages

   JKDON replied to JKDON's topic in Nebraska

   Anyone willing to share wages for new grads outside of Omaha and Lincoln? I'm talking more rural areas, and in both hospitals and nursing homes. You can PM me if you are willing to give this out.

9. Nebraska nurse wages

   JKDON posted a topic in Nebraska

   Anyone willing to share wages for new grads outside of Omaha and Lincoln? I'm talking more rural areas, and in both hospitals and nursing homes. You can PM me if you are willing to give this out.

10. Dispensing perscription drugs

    JKDON replied to GmaLPN's topic in Nebraska

    I'm in NE and find that several clinics allow Medical Assistants to do this. In our local clinic, the MA gave injections. I wonder if you are talking about administering meds such as giving the med to the patient, or are you talking about dispensing,...

11. drink olive oil for skin tear prevention

    JKDON posted a topic in Wound

    At our last DON conference there was one facility that was piloting a skin tear prevention practice of having high risk residents drink 1tsp of olive oil daily (I believe). They saw a significant decrease in skin tears, sheering, breakdown all togeth...

12. Qualifying experts

    JKDON posted a topic in Legal

    Do any of you have methods of making sure experts are qualified prior to recommending or providing their name to an attorney? Besides the CV? We had a very skilled clinician used who turned out to be really bad at testimony, and her opinions did not ...

13. New to LTC. Any tips for me?

    JKDON replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

    Who takes care of the other 33 residents? Is there another charge nurse on duty? Make sure that you aren't just assigned a cart on one wing and not in charge of the entire place. My evening nurse is responsible for the entire building, but does have ...

14. Advice Needed

    JKDON replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Management

    I would want to see the job description, and find out what kind of support you would receive from your supervisor. What would be your fill in responsibilities if short staffed? sounds like you have what it takes, or you wouldn't be asked. I would be ...

15. staff reduction

    JKDON replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Geriatric

    Send those nurses to Nebraska, we seem to be in great need right now.