KenCENCCRN

There are 84 LTACH's across the US and each market is drastically different. I am currently the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services at one of the facilities in the Philadelphia Market. I have had a fair amount of turnover in my staff because I don't tolerate negativity, poor performance or anything that jeopardizes patient care. I have been able to reduce the nurse/patient ratios to 1:5 for RN's and LPN's and 1:10 for CNA's. I have addressed the supply concerns and have no issues since I have hired the right person for the materials management job. I have also fired supervisors that intentionally antagonize the staff or cause my staff to become unhappy. I came to Kindred 1 year ago as the nurse manager and as of Aug have been promoted. We do alot of great things for our patients and encourage you to investigate the facility. I would be more than happy to discuss what Kindred is and does with you. Just send me a message. This type of nursing was drastically different than what I was used to. I have a strong background in ER/Trauma/Critical care, worked as a flight nurse, a paramedic and am an assistant nursing professor. I like what I do and I believe that I am a staff and patient advocate. I frequently go round and round with my superior about safe patient care and employee retention efforts. Don't discount Kindred as an option just do your homwork before you apply. I would encourage you to ask to shadow a staff member for the day to see how it "really is" and any good manager worth anything should allow or encourage you to do the same. I offer that during the interview before I accept anyone's offer. My theory is that then they get to see the positives and the negatives and can make a more informed decision. I hope this helps. :typing

There are 84 LTACH's across the US and each market is drastically different. I am currently the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services at one of the facilities in the Philadelphia Market. I have had a fair amount of turnover in my staff because I don't tolerate negativity, poor performance or anything that jeopardizes patient care. I have been able to reduce the nurse/patient ratios to 1:5 for RN's and LPN's and 1:10 for CNA's. I have addressed the supply concerns and have no issues since I have hired the right person for the materials management job. I have also fired supervisors that intentionally antagonize the staff or cause my staff to become unhappy. I came to Kindred 1 year ago as the nurse manager and as of Aug have been promoted. We do alot of great things for our patients and encourage you to investigate the facility. I would be more than happy to discuss what Kindred is and does with you. Just send me a message. This type of nursing was drastically different than what I was used to. I have a strong background in ER/Trauma/Critical care, worked as a flight nurse, a paramedic and am an assistant nursing professor. I like what I do and I believe that I am a staff and patient advocate. I frequently go round and round with my superior about safe patient care and employee retention efforts. Don't discount Kindred as an option just do your homwork before you apply. I would encourage you to ask to shadow a staff member for the day to see how it "really is" and any good manager worth anything should allow or encourage you to do the same. I offer that during the interview before I accept anyone's offer. My theory is that then they get to see the positives and the negatives and can make a more informed decision. I hope this helps. :typing

First of all I would like to apologize to those of you who had bad experiences at Kindred. AMAKELRN, What area do you live in? There are 84 LTACH's across the US and each market is drastically different. I am currently the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services at one of the facilities in the Philadelphia Market. I have had a fair amount of turnover in my staff because I don't tolerate negativity, poor performance or anything that jeopardizes patient care. I have been able to reduce the nurse/patient ratios to 1:5 for RN's and LPN's and 1:10 for CNA's. I have addressed the supply concerns and have no issues since I have hired the right person for the materials management job. I have also fired supervisors that intentionally antagonize the staff or cause my staff to become unhappy. I came to Kindred 1 year ago as the nurse manager and as of Aug have been promoted. We do alot of great things for our patients and encourage you to investigate the facility. I would be more than happy to discuss what Kindred is and does with you. Just send me a message. This type of nursing was drastically different than what I was used to. I have a strong background in ER/Trauma/Critical care, worked as a flight nurse, a paramedic and am an assistant nursing professor. I like what I do and I believe that I am a staff and patient advocate. I frequently go round and round with my superior about safe patient care and employee retention efforts. Don't discount Kindred as an option just do your homework before you apply. I would encourage you to ask to shadow a staff member for the day to see how it "really is" and any good manager worth anything should allow or encourage you to do the same. I offer that during the interview before I accept anyone's offer. My theory is that then they get to see the positives and the negatives and can make a more informed decision. I hope this helps. :typing Ken

My must have items have decreased over the years. As I have gained more experience and more pockets in my scrubs, My items have been cut in half. I carry trauma shears, pen, sharpie (for marking IV's and labeling dressings), dollar store calculator (small, cheap and effective), ER/Trauma Checkmate book (reference guide the fits in pocket) and a stethoscope. Other stuff is only used in school and forgotten upon graduation.

I agree with those who have posted prior to mine. I have always given the Rocephin with 1% Lido. My STD patients in the ED actually asked for it if they have had it before. They seem to agree that the burning is less than with saline. Also, in the days of Punitive medicine saline is the standard.