dmb219

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1. Is a M-F day shift LTC Manager a stressful job?

   dmb219 replied to Cola89's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I've been a nursing supervisor in a large ltc facility for 18 years. My job is demanding and stressful. The DON position is overwhelming in my opinion. It is very demanding during working hours and...

2. All Long Term facilities are NOT the same.

   dmb219 replied to Katie5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I work in a LTC facility and it is a beautiful place. When I walk in in the morning I see happy people (staff and residents), and I smell breakfast cooking, bacon, toast, mmm. Everyone is well dressed...

3. do you think docs know what they're doing with your patients?

   dmb219 replied to Ginger's Person's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Good answer, ditto for me. I see my folks every day and know them better than the docs. I tell them what I see but also what I think and they appreciate that. I feel that I am responsible for thier...

4. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

   dmb219 replied to AddieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   5 months???

5. borrowing meds

   dmb219 replied to mom4life's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In LTC borrowing is never acceptable. The nurse taking the order should either start the med at a time when they know it will be available or inform the physician of what is available as a substitute...

6. In Praise of Long Term Care

   dmb219 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Happy St Pats day to you too! You are so right about LTC. It makes you a very independent person. I'm thinking about moving on after 10 years to move to a warm climate. I've been the nurse, the lab,...

7. Artificial feeding-Terri Schiavo

   dmb219 replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

   I've been trying to think of a way to express my feelings on this subject, but you have done it for me and very eloquently, I might add. I work at a large nursing home and we have become very capable...