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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 just can not find coverage. If we have the 2 nurs...

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 know where I can locate this information let me know.

HELP! I have recently found this forum. Thank God I did your ideas and advice are awesome. Can anyone help me out with this one, $$$. I am new to LTC, only one year. However, have been a RN for 20 years in hospital. Already interviewed for DON job, g...

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 staff we have come a long way!! The job is a joy to...

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 I can to get it into shape. The survey window isn'...

I'm sorry what is that?

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 they all got the call yesterday asking about me and m...

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

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 PRIVATE journal. I totally agree with documenting EVERYT...

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 know that there is NO money worth this type of co...

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 protection, and your eyes ONLY..... now, how to get aro...

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 what grueling, but I made it thru. The questions w...

[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 as well as the regional nurse consultant via phone....

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 would be a competency verification test. I am a good n...

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 position. I have no idea what kind of money to ex...

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 your new job if you get it.

I'm curious about the salary of the DON. I am going for interview #3 tomorrow and wonder what the salary range for a DON is. I have over 20 yrs as a licensed nurse (RN) and have not worked in long term care, the job I am seeking is in long term care ...

Loved it~~~ I did mostly the telephonic case management for workers compensation claims worked for a TPA. Still loved it for the most part!

Congrats on the job "Nascar nurse, however this is an older post. I am here in this forum seeking info too.. I have been a nurse for 20 yrs. mostly hospital exp. only been in LTC one year. I too am moving forward in the interview process. 2nd intervi...

HELP! I have recently found this forum. Thank God I did your ideas and advice are awesome. Can anyone help me out with this one, $$$. I am new to LTC, only one year. However, have been a RN for 20 years in hospital. Already interviewed for DON job, g...

New job oppertunity!! what is the average salary for a DNS in washington/oregon/idaho areas? No experience as a DNS?

I came here today looking for answers and ideas. I am considering a DON position and also have been a nurse for 20 yrs. Minimal experience in LTC. Managed a large unit in a LTC just over a year. I only know they are willing to teach me the DON positi...

Ok ladies and gents, how about another question regarding the RCM, or MDS coordinator position. How long does it take to figure the whole job out once you get it? I have been a nurse over 19 years and have also managed, taught, lead, been charge nurs...