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  1. New DON

    doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    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

    doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    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

    doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    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

    doitallnurse replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doitallnurse replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doitallnurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    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

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

    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

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

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

  9. PINE RIDGE

    doitallnurse replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doitallnurse replied to equinechick's topic in General Nursing

    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

    doitallnurse replied to shanLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  12. New DON

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

    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

    doitallnurse replied to TrixieKat's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I also agree with you on your thought process of clarification

  14. New DON is going to ruin the facility

    doitallnurse replied to SE_BSN_RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Very frustrating! Hang in

  15. When is enough enough?

    doitallnurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    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...