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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 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...

  3. 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....

  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 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...

  7. 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

  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 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...

  10. 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....

  11. 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

  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...

  16. Has anyone here handled both school and kids?

    RN&mom replied to queenofthenile's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is tough but it is manageable with a family I promise! I have two kids and am married. I went to school full time, worked full time, was secretary of our local youth football league...

  17. Interesting cases anyone?

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

    I don't work in a NICU but my youngest son was in one right after birth, he was full term but wouldn't take any feeding or water. One thing led to another and he was diagnosed with Prader-Willi...

  18. Top 10 reasons we get fired!-Poor Performance

    RN&mom replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed nurses at my facility would put off tasks they were unfamiliar with on to the next shift. I talked to my boss and it went nowhere. So now I try to grab one of the newer nurses anytime I have...

  19. Snow stories

    RN&mom replied to bethann2727's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A CNA at my facility said they all got stuck at the facility for 4 days several yrs ago during a huge ice storm! Glad I wants

  20. The state is coming the state is coming

    RN&mom replied to Younglpn87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I forgot to mention in my previous post, the fire alarm went off during our survey (not an actual fire but not a drill)... The problem was below my floor so we had to evacuate all the residents on my...

  21. Practicing "nursing" w/o a license...?

    RN&mom replied to orange89's topic in General Nursing

    I have a special needs son who has many, many different doctors. All of them employ medical assistants, some of them are awesome and some are well not... I have asked to speak to the nurse (for...

  22. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

    RN&mom replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I came home last weekend (I normally work M-F but had volunteered for the whole weekend putting me on a 12 day stretch) my Husband had cleaned a lot! Mopped floors, dishes, laundry, all kinda of...

  23. Good shoes/ foot inserts

    RN&mom replied to blinky's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my mizuno running shoes! Don't wear inserts so I can't help

  24. Hospital staff/no weekends/holidays

    RN&mom replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a day shift charge nurse in a skilled facility/nursing home. I work Monday-Friday as does the charge nurse for the other wing. We are the only 2 staff nurses that are monday-Friday but we do have...

  25. The state is coming the state is coming

    RN&mom replied to Younglpn87's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am thrilled to say we are finished with state survey, they came earlier than expected, but the facility had no deficiencies at all! It is stressful when survey is going on but if you know your job...