Onthegonurse

I can't imagine that it isn't mandated soon - sometimes I think it is a dangerous situation.

Hi, Wondering if anyone has read or heard if there is a mandated or recommended RN/RPN to patient ratio in long term care? Wondered if there was something with College of Nurses of Ontario? Thanks

Thanks for the replies expltcrn and Orca - its nice to hear that my feelings are justified. Still haven't heard about the job, but perhaps it would be difficult working with that HR individual if she doesn't have any confidence in my abilities right from the get-go. Anyway, there are other opportunities, just feel bad if the unit does get an aggressive leader, they don't seem to last long and the girls on the floor seem to suffer.

Good idea achot chavi, I had the same thought myself - keeping track in a separate notebook the behaviors of each staff member.

Thanks for the input CapeCod, I really do appreciate all the responses.

Thanks Nascar for the comment, it is great to hear. At the end of the interview, I almost felt like I should be taking 'nasty courses' lol . I have worked for DONs like that and always found it was the best working experience.

Thanks VivaLasViejas : that is exactly how I feel, glad to hear that my thoughts are justified. I have to admit, I still smile when I remember her comment that I was "too nice"; she is the sort of leader that does bully and intimidate the staff. Guess I will just wait and see if I get the job, I am happy with my leadership style and I would not be comfortable being a jerk just to get the job. Thanks again for the input Viva.

Hi everyone, I got feedback for a supervisor position I applied for-my qualifications are fine but the Human Resource interviewer believes I may be 'too nice of a person' and would be a 'push over'. I personally don't believe that you need to have an aggressive personality to be a good supervisor. In my present position, I have good working relations with my subordinates and they're feedback has always been good. I welcome any thoughts. Hoping I don't have to be a tyrant to be a good supervisor.

Hi everyone, I am interested in applying for a Director of Nursing position for a LTC facility. They ask for salary expectations and since I've never been a DON, I'm unsure what the range is. I've tried searching it on the internet, but a lot of salary ranges are for the US. I was also wondering if your senority (for RN pay scale with ONA) continues to accrue when you are in a non-union position like management? Thanks in advance for any info.:)