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americanTrain

ICU, ER, MS, REHAB, HOSP ICE, LTC DON

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  1. DON interview

    americanTrain replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I dont know about 5 calls a month? I get about 3 calls each night. But then again, I have the staff call me for every incident, and every grievance. Even if they just have a question, they know they...

  2. New Grad RN as new DON?

    americanTrain replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Never, never, never, never. ..The staff will eat you alive as soon as the word is out. You will have no

  3. DON interview

    americanTrain replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I live in Texas and only get paid 70, but I get quarterly bonuses that are at 10% of salary, so the pay is pretty good. Like last post said, get ready to give up alot of your time. Being a DON is...

  4. corporate nurse nightmare!

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

    Please someone else comment on your experience with this. I feel like Iam being thrown under the bus. This one is very rude , and finds things wrong, when after youve investigated, theres nothing...

  5. Losing my mind!

    americanTrain replied to pielęgniarka's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Last post, well said. This is so true. If your administrator is not on your side, then you will lose. Mine told me that they will back me up 100%. I was told that I was wanted on their side and that...

  6. Call schedule

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

    Yes, state regs do say that DONs not to work floor if census over 60; well ours is 64. Do you think corporate cares? I try my best to get out of it, but right now, we have 2 charge nurses to replace....

  7. Call schedule

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

    I get the calls on weekends and for problems on the unit, but Im asking about taking call during the week, like 1 week at a time for staffing call ins. They want me to take call every 3rd week from...

  8. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    I found another job closer to home than the last one, pays 10,000/yr more than the last DON position I held. Who says you cant start over. In the last month, I have been settling in, its amazing the...

  9. Losing my mind!

    americanTrain replied to pielęgniarka's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Wow, sounds like you accepted the position I just left. They treated me terribly as a DON, got yelled at all the time by other depts and even my own ADON. Took another position as DON elsewhere, so...

  10. New ADON didn't get training

    americanTrain replied to Do_Good's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Im sorry for all the trouble your having, it is not easy, especially without a DON, hopefully youll get one fast that knows the ropes. Iam currently training a new ADON, she has several years of...

  11. DON switch from LTC to ALF

    americanTrain posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I recently left my DON position because of some problems that I could not change. In short, they did not want me around. I turned in resignation and was told that I was in good standing. Got that in...

  12. DON switch from LTC to ALF

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

    I just got a call from ADM about the DON position. They want me to take a Wislow test, anyone ever took one. I think its like the Briggs Myer personality test. I guess its good that they are taking...

  13. DON switch from LTC to ALF

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

    Thanks everyone, I woke up this morning to this email. That last comment really made me feel good. I know I did the right thing now, even though I had to pull out two chairs at home and visibly place...

  14. decisions decisions!!!

    americanTrain replied to renge1's topic in Nurse Management

    In assisted living facilities, an LVN can become a Residence Director. Thats like a DON in a LTC facility. I know, I met one yesterday. I was interviewing for position of Wellness Director who has to...

  15. DON switch from LTC to ALF

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

    The interview went well, but they are still just offering me 32 hrs a wk at salary. The hrs are 40 plus. I have an interview for a DON position today as well. Thats really where I want to be. Wish me...

  16. New ADON didn't get training

    americanTrain replied to Do_Good's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Iam a DON who got hired on with no trainging also, dont feel alone. Sometimes in managment this happens. For me, Iam a self starter and quick learner, I learned through looking at how it was done in...

  17. DON switch from LTC to ALF

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

    Not Brookdale, but pretty much the same duties as you mentioned. Do you have any idea what a salaried position like that should pay. I was offered only 32 hrs salaried, and as you and I know, you end...

  18. Help me become more empathetic.

    americanTrain replied to desertnurz's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You cant satisfy them no matter what you do, just do your job as the real person you are. If they dont like it, they can find someone who is fake and "everyone will know it". Be yourself. I was hired...

  19. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    well, its done now. I decided I couldnt change anything, let alone get my own team to work on my side. I heard the celebration behind closed doors when I turned in my resignation. No one tried to...

  20. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Havin A Party: Try this site

  21. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Tasha.org is a web aite for DONS and helps with the learning process of what your functions are as the Director and also the regs that apply to you and the facilty. Just a helpful site I found. SOC...

  22. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    thank you, all of you are so right. I do trust my inner instincts, but the will to give in is just not there. I keep on going, trying all my best. If this is a hazing period, because (nurses eat their...

  23. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Love-a-nurse: if they dont want me there, why wont they just fire me. Or is the game to make someones life so miserable that they quit on their won. The last job I had was like that. They even...

  24. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    ADON is an LVN; but I've heard that she is working on her RN degree. This may shed some light on whats holding me back. When I first took the job, I overheard talk in town that my job was just...

  25. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Iam planning on holdig a meeting with ADM and ADON next Monday to "air things out". I cant take it any longer. I feel like they need to be honest with me if they dont want me or if Im not working out....