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  1. How often do you play hooky?

    ADONLTC replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Tinderbox, I won't argue with you on this EXCEPT... As the DON, staffing is something I am constantly dealing with. In the past 3 weeks, I have literally fired 7 people.. ALL for attendance...

  2. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    ADONLTC replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, there is no law that REQUIRES you to join a union. If you read the union contract, you will see that the Union and the employer agreed to a closed shop. That simply means that you have to...

  3. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    ADONLTC replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So you are blaming poor staffing on your lack of handwashing? Where do you work? I certainly would not want to be admitted

  4. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    ADONLTC replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    wincha states: if i worked full time my husband would still make more than twice my salary. so, does that mean that your job isn't as important as your husbands? i have been the "breadwinner" in...

  5. RN Scrubs

    ADONLTC replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility, the nurses are required to wear all white, the CNAs a light blue scrub top and white pants (we provide the scrubs for the CNAs). Now, can I throw in a pet peeve. Are people not...

  6. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    ADONLTC replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a DON in a moderately sized nursing home (140 residents) I have 3 nursing units, staffed with a RN nurse manager, LPNs and CNAs. I found this thread interesting for a number of reasons. In...

  7. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    ADONLTC replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have since gone from being the Assistant DON to the DON at a 140 bed facility. I have always hated the holiday schedules. For a good number of staff, its no big deal. They accept that SOMEONE has...

  8. Nursing Uniform Policy

    ADONLTC replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with this... as a male, I would look pretty stupid in my schools nursing

  9. Telemetry Techs vs. Nurses

    ADONLTC replied to Jubei's topic in Cardiac

    This sums up your entire post.. you sound like a frustrated LPN who doesnt feel she gets the "respect" she deserves. You have to give it to get it. "Phones? Man I wish I could just phone the nurses...

  10. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    ADONLTC replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok.. I spend some time reading this and for the most part people agree that this is demeaning. I have a question or two? What is the nosocomial infection rate for your facility? How many of your...

  11. Very respectful for a man to be anurse

    ADONLTC replied to nicenurse911121's topic in Men in Nursing

    What where you before?? a female RN???? Sorry, just had to say that... Im not a "male" RN... Im a RN,

  12. Pet Peeve of the Day..

    ADONLTC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I know this is stupid, but it drives me crazy. In my facility, we have a lot of nursing students. I love students, I love teaching and helping them learn... BUT... Every school around here...

  13. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    ADONLTC replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Simple... I like white

  14. When does it stop..New JCAHO Standards Require Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

    ADONLTC replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    it stops when hospital administrators say that enough is enough... jacho is a voluntary program. there are many other ways to be evaluated and certified "a good hospital" problem is, no one wants...

  15. Pet Peeve of the Day..

    ADONLTC replied to ADONLTC's topic in General Nursing

    I know in the scheme of things its nothing, but for somereason, it just drives me

  16. Losing Nurses!

    ADONLTC replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    EXCELLENT... This was exactly the though I had when I read the orginal post. It may be that this unit will always be a transitional unit. Use that to bring in the staff you need. Take your most...

  17. Be Careful What You Say...

    ADONLTC replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Matt, thank you for your thoughs. There are ways to correct this. I use a number of agency staff where I work. I consider them a valuable adjunct to the permanent staff. I have contacted a...

  18. Be Careful What You Say...

    ADONLTC replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Cold?? I don't think so. One of the biggest problems I see with this profession are those that want to complain without doing anything to fix the problems. There are ways to deal with issues,...

  19. Be Careful What You Say...

    ADONLTC replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    You're

  20. Be Careful What You Say...

    ADONLTC replied to CseMgr1's topic in General Nursing

    Im glad to see that you admit that you have some fault here. If a temp came into my business and complained about how it was running - not to management, mind you, but another staff person - I would...

  21. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    ADONLTC replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you!!!! Education is NEVER wasted. It has to do with what you want out of life. If you goal is an MSN go for

  22. Why Do We Tolerate This?

    ADONLTC replied to kmchugh's topic in Men in Nursing

    For a long time men were not accepted as nurses (even though nursing at one time was only a male profession). Being a male in the nursing profession today does present challenges. I see the need...

  23. Why Do We Tolerate This?

    ADONLTC replied to kmchugh's topic in Men in Nursing

    Truthfully, I'm not offended by either of these two issues. What does offend me is this: I am NOT a male nurse... I'm a NURSE. Plain, simple and to the point. We don't talk about women as "that...

  24. is nursing home a starter for grads or medsurg?

    ADONLTC replied to itsnowbegun's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Reading through these messages has to make me smile because I too once fell for the "acute is the only way to go for new nurses" routine.. A little bit about me so you know where Im coming from. Im a...