LTCRN4LIFE

LTCRN4LIFE

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  1. Please advise

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work management in LTC. I am the only person in my position(ADNS). I had a nurse(I'll call her Jill) work her darnest to get me out so she could have the position. Jill buddied up to the DON...

  2. Introductions

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to letthejourneybegin41's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome: and Congratulations to those of you beginning your Nursing Career. I would love to see this tons of posts here in this Maine section. Perhaps we can move it

  3. interviews: how do you weed out problem future employees

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to HarryPotter's topic in Nurse Management

    I second the "hire for attitude, skills can be taught" some other ?'s I like to ask are 1.) Think of all the jobs you held....think of the one you liked best....aside from the patients what was it...

  4. Please advise

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response. You give me some relief knowing that is probably just how it is. What they don't see is it feels like unfinished business for me. To them I can see how they could...

  5. Please advise

    LTCRN4LIFE posted a topic in Nurse Management

    work management in LTC. I am the only person in my position(ADNS). I had a nurse(I'll call her Jill) work her darnest to get me out so she could have the position. Jill buddied up to the DON inviting...

  6. From Maine

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    What conferences, workshops do you attend in Maine, NH? Which ones do you go to every year? I go to Healthcare Symposium and will be going to NH's this week...I can't wait for it to hit Maine....and...

  7. From Maine

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Canoehead..... Did you participate in any spring Canoe races in Maine or

  8. From Maine

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    PaleSarah...I love your signature quote. I am a Creative Memories Addict...I was a Consultant until last year when I took on an Asst DON position and I just didnt have time.....8 hour days turned into...

  9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Just this week we were sitting in a staff meeting....talking about the sudden death of one of our employees and upcoming funeral....as we were in the middle of discussion the lights subtly flickered...

  10. Any tips for new nurses in LTC?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to GatorLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You've painted a very real picture LOL! and I LOVE every minute of it....I certainly can add to it having worked both LTC and SNF...and prefer the SNF....there is the patient who has just become acute...

  11. From Maine

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Well there's 5 of us so far....that's more than there was last week....so maybe we can get the ball

  12. From Maine

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to acadia's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Acadia I live in Maine. Probably not to far from you. Acadia is about 45 minutes from

  13. Maine winters--how much snow?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to snowchaser1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Maine has had Tornados and Earthquakes and they truly amount to nothing. Most people don't even realized it happened. I don't live in the Augusta area so can't speak to flooding....however this...

  14. Maine winters--how much snow?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to snowchaser1's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a real Mainah and yes I agree our taxes are high but in comparison I don't believe our cost of living is that high. In TN groceries is taxed at 7%. Ours is not taxed. You don't want to pay...

  15. How often do you take a break?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    oooh Nephro...you are the lucky one.....your getting more than they have to give

  16. Maine winters--how much snow?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to snowchaser1's topic in General Nursing

    As a proud Mainah I am curious....did these gals steer you away or spark your interest even more. I have to say I agree with the statement from the person who says you need to go north to Bangor....

  17. How often do you take a break?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    I took my breaks when I was a smoker...but I haven't smoked since 1996 so you figure it out. Haven't had a break

  18. Physically attacked on the job?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to KungFuFtr's topic in General Nursing

    Too many times to count! Also by a staff member once in my career that put me out of work in agonizing pain and I still have problems with pain from it and that was 3 years ago! Nothing like working...

  19. Nurse's Day

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to CindiM's topic in General Nursing

    Every place I have ever worked has celebrated either Nurse's Day or Nurse's Week. Best gift....a DON bought Littman Stethoscopes for all the

  20. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    LTCRN4LIFE replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can see I am in the minority here but...worse place...Peds...I can't take the heartache of beautiful dying children, suffering children. Not fair. Second worse place...any place you have to...