Monica RN,BSN

Monica RN,BSN

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  1. DON Certification Exam

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Nurse Management

    Dacrcy: They sell a study book and it is actually one that is useful after the test. It is called the nursing adminitration manual for LTC by Health education network Another great book is Handbook...

  2. Moody nurse manager....

    Monica RN,BSN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    We all have good days and bad days.. I take it all in stride with a smile. Though I am a bit different than most nurse managers, I actually treat them all very well, and get the same in return.. I...

  3. DON Certification Exam

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Nurse Management

    Go to http://www.nadona.org for information It is certification as a Director of nursing in Long term care

  4. Pa None Smoking!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    Florida passed that law about a year ago.At least true in Marion County.. not sure about the rest of the state. (I think) time flys so it could have been a bit longer than that.. Voted in during the...

  5. Drunk on the job?? Need advice bad!!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I have not read all of the posts, but I would say take your shower in the morning before work and NOTt the night before. Night before showers will not prevent the old alcohol smell. Use a...

  6. Spoke w/nursing director today

    Monica RN,BSN replied to sgrho99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Our local community college here in Florida has a three year wait list. Could you just do what ever pre req's you may need and then get in in a year? time goes by so fast, it will be here before you...

  7. Has anyone ever taken Latin?

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking of taking a latin course soon, and wondered if any one has taken latin? Somuch of medical and legal is comprised of latin, thought it would be interesting. Any

  8. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoyed it. I found it very funny... I have been a nurse over 18 years and I found all the humor in it.. :roll

  9. How much does a LNC make?

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Legal

    I need some LNC's to please share with me the salary one can earn in this field. I have been searching for months looking at so many programs and am very choosey, so the decision of which program to...

  10. Asls

    Monica RN,BSN replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the information. I had no idea there was a course on Advanced stroke life support. Very useful thread. Thank-you again. I learn a lot on :wink2: these

  11. Asls

    Monica RN,BSN replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    Did you mean ACLS instead of ASLS? I have not heard of

  12. CoWorker Problem

    Monica RN,BSN replied to carolh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are exactly right. Actually a good orientation is the key to keeping staff. Not training properly, throwing them in too fast, inadaquate preceptors that run off the newbies cause a lot more harm...

  13. 11-7 Getting Residents up.

    Monica RN,BSN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes I am the DON. There are laws that state what minimal staffing is, and they vary by state. As I said in Fl. 40 to 1 nurse 20 to 1 cna (max) With MY RULE of staffing ratios of 25 per nurse and 10...

  14. 11-7 Getting Residents up.

    Monica RN,BSN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    one rn for 59? Geez... it amazes me how the rules change from state to state when the funding sources medicare and medicaid.. set the rules for federal guidelines (known as our F tags) that are...

  15. Navy Question- height requirement

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello: My daughter is 17 and wants badly to join the navy. She wants to be a physical therapist. She has been in navy ROTC in school and is soon to join the alliance naval cadets for teens planning to...

  16. Navy Question- height requirement

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Government, Military

    tossing this back out there.. she is anxious to know.

  17. 11-7 Getting Residents up.

    Monica RN,BSN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility I will only allow the nurses to have max 25 and CNA's to have max 10. I believe in extra staffing for resident's sake and

  18. 11-7 Getting Residents up.

    Monica RN,BSN replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my facility, 120 bed SNF.. I implemented a shower team that is comprised of 2 CNA's for each wing. They come in at 6am to help with the get ups and showers. They do all showers for 7-3 and 3 - 11.....

  19. LNC's NEED HELP WITH Q

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Legal

    even if there is evidence showing a healthcare provider did not perform to appropriate standard of care, he will not be held liable for injuries if: 1) injury sustained was the result of an...

  20. Liability laws for DON's

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Legal

    thanks for the information. I am in a legal nurse consulting course now and it is very enjoyable learning this valuable field in nursing. I am in week 3 of a 20 week program at Keiser college online....

  21. Liability laws for DON's

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Legal

    As a new DON, I wonder if anyone can inform me where the law of liability falls in regards to managing staff in a nursing home. To what degree is the DON held liable for mistakes made by nursing...

  22. Is there a need for Bilingual nurses and what is the starting salary?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to class2007's topic in Nursing Career

    There is a definate need for bilingual nurses in Florida. (Especially south florida) Spanish population very high...but I have never known of any place that pays extra for having the ability to be...

  23. getting independent health insurance?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    YES that is exactly what I was going to post. They have several plans with very good prices. You can choose the type of copverage and deductible as well. Most are written by Humana but there are...

  24. Milk and Molasses Enema

    Monica RN,BSN replied to medicrnohio's topic in Patient Medications

    Wondered if warm milk and molasses mixed and drank instead of given anally could be just as

  25. How far up the ladder can you go with an Associate Nursing degree?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Student_Nurse_Cossman's topic in Nursing Career

    This soley depends on one's desire and motivation to accomplish what they desire. I know many many nurse managers including fellow friend DON's who have ASN degrees. BSN is preferred but the real...