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  1. Question - Moving to CO & Need Advice About Licensure

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    HELP! Ok so we are going to move to CO in a couple of months & I plan to apply for licensure by endorsement. I currently hold a FL RN license and have an "exemption" for a 25 year old felony...

  2. How honest to be about scetchy work history during interview?

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OK --- oops and double oops! Should have posted this thread first and days ago! Am interviewing for DON position - my first after years of being an ADON. Problem is, my most recent ADON position was...

  3. Interview anxiety, what to wear and all that jazz

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hi everyone! Well I am finally going to take the plunge and go for a DON position after years of being ADON. I never had the confidence before, but I feel good about the facility that I am...

  4. Feeling Inadequate Clinically After Years of Mgmt.

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Am wondering if anyone else has felt like this. . . . . Have been a nurse for about 9+ yrs. Started in the hosp (brand new on the most hectic floor - felt constantly overwhelmed, hated it but did...

  5. Oxygen Administration

    bossynurse101 replied to pmnurse615's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In my state oxygen is considered a medication - and - it is out of their scope of

  6. Is there a clearinghouse or forum where LTC facilities can share survey issues?

    bossynurse101 replied to ChesterCountyMSN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What a great idea! However - I can see it making me crazier than I already am trying to keep up with all of the constant and continuing education after education etc. You finally get ALL the CNA's...

  7. Getting out of LTC??

    bossynurse101 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Best of luck to both of you! I know exactly how you feel - yesterday I went round and round with our pharm consultant - Not sure what color the sky is in his world, but he truly expects our nurses to...

  8. education/experience requirements for DON/ADON

    bossynurse101 replied to shelbee1084's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I also started out as a CNA (in the 80's), but only for a couple of years as conditions were pretty bad back then. Didnt go for my RN degree til late 90's and got my degree in 2001. I worked in the...

  9. ADON responsibilities

    bossynurse101 replied to springlover's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    WOW. I must say, I am a bit shocked at your pay rate. I am an ADON in central Fla (we are considered one of the lowest pd states for nsg) and am currently at 68K salary with seven yrs exp including...

  10. Defiant and Insubordinate

    bossynurse101 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not sure that the issue has to do with credentials (I know many LPNs who could leave me in the dust with critical thinking skills) as much as those of us who supervise anyone are responsible for...

  11. GETTING BURNT OUT OF LTC - suggestions please!

    bossynurse101 replied to bossynurse101's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Actually, I did MDS about six years ago in a different facililty- and was on call as well. Was pulled to the floor but not very often. We just hired a new MDS RN who does not have to take call (the...

  12. GETTING BURNT OUT OF LTC - suggestions please!

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    OK - so we all know the drill. Decent pay as ADON or DON but I am to the point where I am wondering if it's worth it anymore. As an ADON I am on call a lot and hate it. Constant calls, constant staff...

  13. behavior monitoring

    bossynurse101 replied to lpntoo's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Here in FL we used to be required to monitor hypnotics on BMF's but not anymore. Not trying to be rude but I cant imagine adding yet more to my 11-7 nurses, asking them to monitor number of hrs...

  14. GETTING BURNT OUT OF LTC - suggestions please!

    bossynurse101 replied to bossynurse101's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks Sue, I needed

  15. Terminated without warning

    bossynurse101 replied to Lonestarrn02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Am very sorry for the blow to your spirit, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise. As everyone else pretty much said, sometimes the DON is the sacrificial lamb so to speak. Often times the ED (or...

  16. Financial questions on admissions. Is this in the scope of practice?

    bossynurse101 replied to generalhospital's topic in Gastroenterology

    In my experience the admission paperwork is pretty cumbersome - with many, many financial questions. Most of the AD's I've dealt with are happy to just get the Consent to Treat papers signed and...

  17. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    bossynurse101 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm . . . . im thinking op just tossed out $8.50 amount to imply as some lowly figure & that some of us are truly in this for the cash. Well I just got home from a typical crappy work day at the...

  18. Need Help From Nurses In Recovery!

    bossynurse101 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi guys :wink2: Let me first say that I celebrated seven yrs last mo. That being said, I just joined this forum this month. Yesterday I happened to respond to the General Nsg Discussion thread...

  19. what do i say?

    bossynurse101 replied to SassyErRn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ok, I'm a little all over the place on this issue. Being new to the job (and the facility) it is probably wise to divulge as little as info as possible. After and if you get to know your supervisor...

  20. Burnout

    bossynurse101 replied to Sugargirl66's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Im sorry to hear that you're having such a difficult time. I know that for myself and most nurses I know, the first couple of years are tough - especially if you float (which if you go per-diem you...

  21. Does Methadone really help prevent relapse?

    bossynurse101 replied to sharona97's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First of all, let me say that I am sorry for the pain you are feeling. It sucks to be so powerless over our children. I am a past heroin addict that went on the Methadone program many many years...

  22. need aa sponsor

    bossynurse101 replied to laurieloo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome! I can truly say that a sponsor is vital for growth in recovery. Because our disease is a disease of perception, it takes someone else to point out what isnt always obvious, or call us on...

  23. How to forgive and forget? Also, met with BON today...

    bossynurse101 replied to chaotic's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ok now i get it. (Sorry, so much to read and catch up!) To this day I thank God for the nurse who turned me in - she saved my life. Dont know what her motive was, doesnt matter. I am learning that...

  24. Re: Wubbzy

    bossynurse101 replied to wubbzydtr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Give her a BIG hug and tell her prayers and kind thought are with her. I am so excited for her. What a blessing and

  25. PTSD- Am I alone??

    bossynurse101 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Oh this is such a grrrrrrrrr topic for me. I also grew up in alcoholic home complete with a step monster who liked to do many wierd things to make sure my life was miserable (stand on a chair in the...