Onthegonurse

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1. Nurse/patient ratio

   Onthegonurse replied to Onthegonurse's topic in International

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

2. Nurse/patient ratio

   Onthegonurse posted a topic in International

   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

3. Too nice to be a supervisor?

   Onthegonurse replied to Onthegonurse's topic in LTC Directors

   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...

4. Too nice to be a supervisor?

   Onthegonurse replied to Onthegonurse's topic in LTC Directors

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

5. Too nice to be a supervisor?

   Onthegonurse replied to Onthegonurse's topic in LTC Directors

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

6. Too nice to be a supervisor?

   Onthegonurse replied to Onthegonurse's topic in LTC Directors

   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.

7. Too nice to be a supervisor?

   Onthegonurse replied to Onthegonurse's topic in LTC Directors

   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. G...

8. Too nice to be a supervisor?

   Onthegonurse posted a topic in LTC Directors

   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 a...

9. Salary for Director of Nursing

   Onthegonurse posted a topic in International

   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 sa...