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1. ADON that doesn't listen

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thank you! We had a long talk and for now at least, things are going much

2. ADON that doesn't listen

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I asked if anyone has any strategies for dealing with someone like this. Sorry if that was unclear I was trying to give some insight into what I'm dealing with which is the reason for the long post....

3. ADON that doesn't listen

   RN&mom posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I have an ADON who honestly I really do like but she is one of those people that once she gets an idea she won't let it go. If I say no she continues to pursue it! I finally told her that behavior...

4. Directors covering open shifts

   RN&mom replied to RainRN1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I will readily answer call bells, help with transfers, assist putting in orders on a new admit, help with meals, and I will work the floor. But it is my preference to show my staff that if I expect...

5. Recruiting new CNA's

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Yes I contacted the CNA registry and they gave me a recent list (within the past month) of all active CNA's in my state. We then had to narrow it down to surrounding counties. We did a postcard for...

6. Recruiting new CNA's

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Thanks for the tips! I really appreciate the ideas. I have had a very positive response from my direct mailing so I'm hoping we will get the staff we need but if not I'll use those

7. Recruiting new CNA's

   RN&mom posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am lucky enough to be DON of a small family owned and operated Nursing Home/SNF facility for the past 1.5 years. Approximately 70% of our CNA's have been with us 10+ years! The problem is we have...

8. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

   RN&mom replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

   Obesity is a huge epidemic and in rural areas more so. That being said, there are a lot of great studies going on for people with a condition called Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) that will most likely...

9. Oldest practicing Nurse?

   RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions! I adore her and have so much respect for her for being able to continue in this profession for so long!! I'll look into some of those suggestions....

10. Oldest practicing Nurse?

    RN&mom replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    She also takes the stairs! Ive tried to tell her that once you are 90 I think it's ok to take the elevator but she just tells me she needs the

11. Oldest practicing Nurse?

    RN&mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work with a 94 year old Nurse who still is using her RN degree! She will be 95 soon and I was wondering if it's possible to find out the oldest or longest practicing Nurses? I've done a quick google...

12. Is this OK?

    RN&mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I work in a SNF/LTC and the medical director of our facility has a Nurse leaving his office practice. He approached me & asked if I would be interested. I am and I did send him my résumé but...

13. Having a hard time getting over a baby's death

    RN&mom replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have never worked in the NICU but my son spent three weeks in one and while I am VERY fortunate that my son is alive I do wish I had kept in touch with this one nurse... I can't even imagine what...

14. New nurse starting night shift

    RN&mom replied to jlogan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every facility is different but I can tell you my first RN job was overnights and there was plenty to do. We were responsible for filling out all lab slips, which on 38 skilled pts was a lot... I also...

15. "LPN'S Phased Out"...They say....

    RN&mom replied to YesImVictorious's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes some facilities don't use LPN's or are working toward phasing them out but there are plenty of facilities that use LPN's. Just like some hospitals won't hire RN's with an associate degree. We are...