HARLEYDNS ASN

HARLEYDNS has 33 years experience as a ASN and specializes in Director of Nursing.

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1. taking extra patients

   HARLEYDNS posted a topic in General Nursing

   LTC/SKILLED FACILITY QUESTION: So we have 3 units each unit is aprox. 26 patients for each nurse) Typically we have 1 nurse per unit. However, there are times when someone calls in last minute or we...

2. Michigan: Max. hours allowed to work consecutively

   HARLEYDNS posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is there really a max hours for a nurse to work in michigan? If no one will work and someone says they will work 24 hours is the allowed or totally illegal? I can not find answers on LARA (if you...

3. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

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

   Hey Cape Cod Mermaid, Here we are 4 yrs later. Still have the job, just got thru a gurling survey escaped with 2 baby isolated tags. One on blowel care and one on hand hygine. I am so proud of my...

4. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

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

   WOOHOO! I got the job after 4 grueling interviews (finally) and FYI, ?I got a 22% raise! I know it will be a challange, sounds like lots of systems are broke but I am willing to learn and do the best...

5. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

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

   I'm sorry what is

6. DON interview

   HARLEYDNS replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   An RCM is a resident care manager, you manage your unit and do all your reports and MDS....Good Luck in your new building, I got the scoop from several work friends and my personal references that...

7. Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

   HARLEYDNS replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

   needshaldol, then you must love you job! Good for you, hard to find a balance btwn money, job and life. Glad you found

8. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

   HARLEYDNS replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Wow! No you would write in your journal things to remind you of the events that took place that day !!! Again you would never ever say you have a journal...As I said in my first post it is your...

9. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

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

   Again thank you for your feedback. RCM is a Resident Care Manager, manage a unit and do the MDS for that unit. Thanks for the info on the pay. Today is the day I find out if I get the job or not. I do...

10. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    HARLEYDNS replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Here's the real deal. Keeping your own records is your business. In my opinion a personal journal is better than keeping you work sheets and do not EVER tell anyone you have this. It is for your...

11. Day-long interview...

    HARLEYDNS replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Nurse Management

    Wide Awake, The interview went well. I have to tell you I was quite surprised to walk into the conference room and find 14 others there as well as the regional nurse consultant via phone. It was some...

12. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

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

    [Thanks for the replys. I wanted to let you all know how the 3rd interview went. I walked in to this interview and found that I would be questioned by 14 other directors and managers in the facility...

13. Negotiating salary for DON-LTC

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

    Thank you CapeCodMermaid for your answer. Yes, I know that salary is based on location. I am west coast Washington/Oregon area. I also have another question if you have the time. I was told there...

14. Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    HARLEYDNS replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurse Guy Bri, You seem to be on this site frequently. I would like to ask your opinion about taking the DON position. I am new to long term care and am going for my 3rd interview tomorrow for the DON...

15. Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

    HARLEYDNS replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    I took a $9.00 per hour pay cut a few years ago and in the long run it was worth it. Money isn't everything and being home on the weekends with kids and family makes it all worth while. Good luck in...