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  1. RN Supervisor- Weekend (Massachusetts)

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to RJSnowRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    If you don't mind doing Charge and Supervisor I would say move ahead but with caution. Look at their last survey on Nursing Home Compare to give you an idea what kind of facility you are going into....

  2. Annoyed with coworkers work ethic

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to marvelmom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Did you work under this same DNS? This is the reason "they don't care". Either she/he jump on board and support you or you need to change your approach. Changing your approach with them will take...

  3. Poor RN professional conduct

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Omgseriously's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Come work for me Omgseriously. I appreciate your ethics. I don't like my Nurses eating in the work area. For one the coffee spills on the patients charts is unprofessional. We have not addressed...

  4. DON certification course/which one?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to yvettefrey's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Get the Director of Nurses Field Guide 2nd edition by

  5. Am I Being Too Sensitive

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yeah I too like the condescending attitude! I get that too.... and when the Surveyors walk in they all hide behind their closed doors. Who has all the answers then? !!! GRR! I have many of those days...

  6. Recruitment

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Please share some creative ways you have recruited that you believe work better than the traditional ads and open houses. I have created positions such as 24 hours Supervising and 16 hours Charge...

  7. Recruitment

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thank you CC. I just hired a Nursing Student as a C.N.A. I have thought about doing what you are saying. I will get on that. AmoLucia.....that is quite okay

  8. Recruitment

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    3 8 hour shifts as a Supervisor and 2 8 hour shifts as a Charge

  9. Which one to choose

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Keep

  10. Which one to choose

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I agree with everyone here even though I was once that LPN and did that role and did fine. Now I am on the other side of the fence. It is the rare person that can treat the staff all fairly after they...

  11. ADON ready for promotion?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to GulfcoastFLRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My nursing career sounds like CapeCod's. Was in a very similar situation. I too love what I do. Average size building for my area. Non profit. Not owned by a corporate (the only way to go) I too have...

  12. Who's using Neudexta in their facilities

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am very excited to see this post. I believe not many people are using, know about it or believe in it. My Providers wont use it yet. I think they will as more in my area start to. Its a shame I have...

  13. Is this kind of DON the norm in this profession

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LilyRosas's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I think you put your DON in a "defense" position by the way you addressed her. I get that feeling by the way you are telling us how it happened. I would bet the Scheduler got to her before you did. I...

  14. Admissions Nurse

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I had one. She was to do admissions, discharges and new orders. I had the same thing as you.....hospitals emptying out on Fridays. Though not uncommon other days to have 2 - 3 admissions and a...

  15. YAHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CONGRATULATION!!!! OMG! I would have cried too! I am going on my 2nd year as DNS with my present facility.....Last year we had 2 citations in documentation....I am hoping for a survey this year as...

  16. FRI or No FRI?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Not only do you need to report it but they were not following the Care Plan so you need to discipline and do

  17. Any "games" for CNA's to encourage teamwork

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to diamondsragurls's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    So true CWONgal! But....not because you can't motivate poor performers....because it promotes teamwork. Poor performers need to be coached or replaced if coaching is

  18. Any "games" for CNA's to encourage teamwork

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to diamondsragurls's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have been thinking about this a little more....you could promote it as a White Elephant" event and ask the staff to donate items..keep a basket of paerbacks, dvd's, cd's, nail polish, candy bars

  19. Any "games" for CNA's to encourage teamwork

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to diamondsragurls's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Oh I like that! You could do different versions of this

  20. Accepted DON Position!

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Exactly, they are judging you in the beginning. All the time you spend getting to know them "really know them....."Jane, thanks for being as dedicated to your residents as you are. I know your son is...

  21. Just accepted Unit Manager Position with no LTC experience....

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Junebug59's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    My mouth is hanging open that any company would (unless they were a SFF) be in such a predicament. That is really tough. To me, the tough position you are in is that you need to follow the direction...

  22. Accepted DON Position!

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Congratulations! Make no changes right off. Have a Meet N Greet with each shift to get to know your staff. Read the last 3 Surveys to learn what the issues have been and look at the last 6 months of...

  23. FMLA

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Unless you have a good ADNS that can step in for you for that length of time....and depending on how long your planning on taking....I know....but you have to consider the law applies to you...

  24. Where should I do my last semester transition?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to kkrzewina's topic in General Students

    I agree. Build a foundation. Don't shortchange yourself. After 34 years in Nursing I am looking forward to winding my career down over the next 10. When I look back I am so glad I didn't go in the...

  25. Terminating

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to EmeraldCoastRX's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would echo Cape & Nascar. Though my response might be a little more curt. YOU are RESPONSIBLE for the well being of the residents. YOU cannot do that with people making multiple errors because...