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1. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   If that is the expectation there is no way with small children, I'll have to pass. Thank you for sharing your

2. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I will have to look up the state law where I live but assume it would be basically the same deal. That is good advice about the algorithm, thank you. I really don't mind phone calls for simple...

3. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I'm with you, if the expectation is I can be called in 24/7 I will turn it down. My quality of life comes first especially with a family. I'm willing to work hard but I need to work hard at home with...

4. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   You're right! I felt those 1a calls were unreasonable and I will make my expectations for being called very clear. I have a family and a life which I think needs to be respected. Of course I would be...

5. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thank you! I feel the same and expect the job to have the same mentality about after hour call, I just wasn't sure if I was being unreasonable expecting not to be called unless absolutely necessary....

6. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thanks, this helps a lot! I'm not so concerned with getting phone calls during the day but during the night would definitely be an

7. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thank you, your experience with call is very

8. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I plan to but was hoping for some insight in the mean time. Also, I'd like to know what the expectation is for other facilities. So any information on the call experience other DONs have had would be...

9. DON after hours expectation

   suey421 replied to suey421's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I agree, I would not take calls at 1a for vacation time that's insane it's even happening, but I just don't know what to expect in terms of being called during off hours. I would for sure implement a...

10. DON after hours expectation

    suey421 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello, I recently interviewed for a DON position and liked the facility and position but am concerned about after hour responsibilities. I have a family and an infant, I would not be able to be called...

11. What course are you currently working on? Still C157 for me.

    suey421 replied to jenrninmi's topic in Western Governors University

    Can I ask how you prepared for the OA? I have taken the pre-assessment twice and failed both times. I am running out of time to complete this class and my OA is scheduled for tomorrow. Since I haven't...

12. Reprimand

    suey421 replied to suey421's topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to send them information on my true character as a nurse with my attorney's help. I hope they will reconsider and simply issue me a warning provided I agree to take some educational...

13. Reprimand

    suey421 replied to suey421's topic in General Nursing

    It wont go into litigation, I will accept their recommendation. I just want to know if its goingto be on my license forever and from what I hear from other sources it is. I appriciate all of your...

14. Reprimand

    suey421 replied to suey421's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure how the hospital is setting me up. I was the one who, according to IDPR, who should have known to delegate the accuchecks to the PCT even though the night nurse told me she delegated it...

15. Reprimand

    suey421 replied to suey421's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure, I am a pretty new nurse. I have only been out of school a year. I have no idea how to handle something like