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expltcrn

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  1. Infection Control practices in Long term care

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

    there are cdc guidelines which address mdro's in ltc (multi-drug resistant organism) infections. here is the link: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/pdf/ar/mdroguideline2006.pdf and here is a great...

  2. Technology question

    expltcrn replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Personal Digital Assistants- yes very handy, great for multi-tasking such as working quietly while sitting in a "necessary evil meeting". Many current cell phones have integrated PDA functions - i.e...

  3. Applied for ADON and DON is a new nurse

    expltcrn replied to BoomerRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    are you looking for an adon job or a don job? any reason you aren't seeking the don position instead? (of course there are many i can think of). but perhaps it should be something for you to...

  4. Problems in LTC- Texas

    expltcrn replied to jackiemc08's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    is your new administrator new to the facility, or a true newbie? how do you like the facility not counting the administrator? how familiar are you with the company, their ethics, and their upper...

  5. USED!!!

    expltcrn replied to achot chavi's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    been there so many times - have lost count. not necessarily exact story, but similar situations. however, even a 2 year contract may not help unless you are in california (i think!). anyway, as the...

  6. Too nice to be a supervisor?

    expltcrn replied to Onthegonurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    dear ms. onthegonurse - first of all, i think the hr person was out of line in using that kind of language with you (unless she is a personal acquaintance? - at least that is how it comes across). i...

  7. Questions on State Visits

    expltcrn replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    regarding pending state visits: if you are relatively new and actually had a little time to burn(so to speak). go to this link: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/som107_appendicestoc.pdf and...

  8. need to terminate

    expltcrn replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I support the termination. Although I believe in giving people chances, following HR policies to the letter, and helping others to better themselves, there are instances such as these, which border...

  9. Pleasantly Confused

    expltcrn replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it's quite deeply ingrained in physician lingo as well. if you research the records of the elderly who end up in the nursing homes, it is a term frequently used. there are those patients who are...

  10. There's a Mousetrap In My Med Cart

    expltcrn replied to 99percentangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My gut reactions to your post: 1) agree with person who stated your true calling could be writing (which I believe is mine as well, but life happens:), 2) my hair stood up and my stomach was churning...