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    Employees and facebook negativity

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

    I believe that ranting and venting can be therapeutic and allow us to move on with our day, but once things are written their intent and context can be misinterpreted, and they become recorded....
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    Why a Nurse?

    savoytruffle replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1) to help the elderly get the quality of life and dignity they deserve. They are under served. 2) 34 (after my birthday in 10 days) and 3) MSN in administration starting this spring. Considering DON...
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    Employees and facebook negativity

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

    I was disappointed that someone could have such a negative effect on the floor without even being present. What really bothered me was the attitude that some of the staff had. As if they were victims...
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    NADONA conference

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

    What organization does the DON credentialing? I would be very interested in that. Thank
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    Who organizes your care plan meetings?

    savoytruffle replied to RNS5's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In my last position, I organized the schedule. I was the MDS director and IDT team leader. I would set the list of who needed what type of meeting and social work sent letters notifying the family of...
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    Tattoos in healthcare

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    DixieBelle7- no offense taken. I asked for opinions and expected to hear negatives ones as well. I've heard from someone in my family that said my tattoos make me look "uneducated and low class". I...
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    Tattoos in healthcare

    savoytruffle replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks everyone for the varied replies. I have a large rose on my upper right arm. It is for my grandmother who passed a year ago.i bought her home and inherited twenty rose bushes that I used to help...
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    New NP in LTC

    savoytruffle replied to momnurse6's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We use an SBAR form in my facility in New York to assist the nursing staff in communicating effectively with the medical staff. It took some getting used to for both parties, but it helps with info...
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    Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    savoytruffle replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with CapeCod. I have many people who thrive in long term care with increased socialization, proper nutrition and bathing. Home care can be an option or some, but home care dollars are just as...
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    Gaining experience

    savoytruffle posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Happy New Year! I am hoping that 2013 holds many new opportunities for me. I am looking to advance my leadership and managerial skills by seeking an ADON or a DON position. I have a BSN and I am...
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    Gaining experience

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

    Thanks. I hope 2013 is a better year. I'm not seeking very hard, but if something close comes up I em to apply. I live in a rural county, and options are limited. Even with the ability to drive 80...
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    Gaining experience

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

    I think I can. During my BSN program we moved- (twice) sold our house faster than anticipated and had to spend six months with my parents before getting into our new home (four adults, three kids two...
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    Bad resumes/good resumes *rant*

    savoytruffle replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I helped the inservice coordinator review applications for our CNA class one time. She would immediately toss any applications filled out online. She said "they were too lazy to come in and fill it...
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    Gaining experience

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

    Some resumes have gone out. Thanks for the confidence boost. Spending my day off polishing the entrance essay for the masters
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    LPN MDS coordinator course

    savoytruffle replied to KimPN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    RAC-CT is the basic MDS cert that AANAC offers. I found it very very helpful and makes you worth much more, especially if you plan to stay in LTC and you work in a case mix state. You need the core...
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    Job market for MSN

    savoytruffle posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I am looking for a Master's program and trying to find out what the degree can do for me. So far, I think the highest return on investment (financially speaking) will be the NP program at SUNY...