doitallnurse

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  1. New DON

    I am a new DON at a Long-term care facility. Wow, what a job it is! I have trouble with appropriate information getting passed on in report, especially over a weekend. I'm wondering if any of you...
  2. bird aviary

    My facility is looking into a bird aviary for our residents. Actually a staff member was able to purchase a nice one for dirt cheap at an auction. I am concerened with how these have worked for...
  3. labeling clothing

    I am so tired of using sharpie's to write residents names on their clothing. I'm wondering what label machines you have used? I'd like one where the labels stay on the clothing well, yet are easy to...
  4. PINE RIDGE

    No I have not posted my resume online. I am currently working at a facility near the Pine Ridge Reservation. About 3 years ago I applied and called and called, but never got any response, so I quit...
  5. PINE RIDGE

    How do you get hired on as a contractor? I would be very interested in this. Is there a certain company you go
  6. lazy staff

    Let me give you a little history. I am the DON at a LTC facility that has several challenging issues. I have been here only a short while and have little experience but am willing to learn and do...
  7. lazy staff

    Thank you! I know what I need to do, just am not looking forward to it, but like you said, it will be worth it in the long
  8. bird aviary

    Thanks for all the great input. It definitely gives me more to think
  9. PINE RIDGE

    I am not sure what it is like to work in Pine Ridge. I do know that unless you yourself are Native American, it is hard to get hired
  10. pay in south dakota

    The pay scale where I work, starts at 21.50 for new grads and goes up from there based on years of
  11. Question about SD BON website

    Good
  12. New DON

    I appreciate your response. However am unable to send a PM at this time because I am new to the site and have not posted 15+ comments. I will get back to you when I am able to
  13. Writing Clarification Orders

    I also agree with you on your thought process of clarification
  14. New DON is going to ruin the facility

    Very frustrating! Hang in
  15. When is enough enough?

    I'm new to being a DON and definitely find it challenging. I love the challenge and the learning that goes along with it, but it is very frustrating at times. I have an excellent mentor, who tells...