DHawkinsrn

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  1. Patient falls and state visits

    DHawkinsrn replied to ptvgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends on the circumstances surrounding the fall. If there was a fall with injury the state may come due to an FRI being sent. If a family has complaints about a fall and calls the state, they...

  2. med error

    DHawkinsrn replied to Inaniel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To OP: I completely understand your opposition in giving the scheduled med. If you find yourself in this situation again you should call the on - call MD and get a order to hold the med due to the...

  3. forced to come in on days off?

    DHawkinsrn replied to nursebag's topic in General Nursing

    Use progressive discipline based on your attendance policy. Not being available when called when you are on call should count as a call

  4. Dementia resident hoarding, shredding, destroying toilet paper

    DHawkinsrn replied to MemorycareRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would care plan the behavior and get a psych consult. Ask the family about the residents history regarding habits, or even the kind of job that they had, it may be related to the

  5. when resident accuse staff falsly

    DHawkinsrn replied to coteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have a witness when providing care for this resident. Ask if you could change assignments if that is

  6. LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    DHawkinsrn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very thorough post. You covered all the major

  7. Just Rude!

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

    I have had that experience recently. It is very unprofessional to leave applicants in limbo, especially management

  8. Should I take a job at a failing facility?

    DHawkinsrn replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    It certainly can not hurt to tour the facility and crunch some numbers. Being the new person is hard enough let alone being the

  9. Action Teams- Falls

    DHawkinsrn replied to Photogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hope your day gets better! Deaths are hard! Falls during a crisis is

  10. Should I take a job at a failing facility?

    DHawkinsrn replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ultimately its your decision. It seems like you aren't in the loop at your current facility. They ( your UM and ADON) may try to get you out. You need to build your own team, I would not work...

  11. Action Teams- Falls

    DHawkinsrn replied to Photogal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Falls are a huge issue in LTC. On our falls committee we did "fall" rounds. For each resident that fallen that week we visited "the scene of the crime" where the person fell to understand what was...

  12. 11a-7p Shift?

    DHawkinsrn replied to Micki72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing is so flexible. That shift is a good transition when coming from nights in my opinion. If you were asked to take the position by your manager or DON then most certainly it puts you in line...

  13. Interesting convo with a former coworker...

    DHawkinsrn replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's sad that no one has asked the LPN how she does it? Instead the assumption is made that she is doing something

  14. Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

    DHawkinsrn replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Trazadone

  15. Interim DON Talks Behind My Back.

    DHawkinsrn replied to venousr3tuRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I myself have had the very same experience. I handled it wrong. Don't ask her about something you heard. Always look at the person telling you what someone else said. Pay attention that person may...

  16. I Quit My Job. Now What?

    DHawkinsrn replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It amazes me how a DON could be so unprofessional. Its very good that you left because that was the first of many "meetings". Good

  17. Has Anyone Interviewed and Hired at Amerigroup?

    DHawkinsrn replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I do not have case management experience. I set up an account on LinkedIn and sent a recruiter a message about my interest in the case management position. The recruiter emailed me back within a few...

  18. Systems to manage as an ADNS/DON

    DHawkinsrn replied to andersonterry's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I used audit tools to track a lot of information. I had the supervisors do admission audits within 24 hours so critical things don't get missed like PPD's, Flu and Pneumo vaccines. Unit Managers...

  19. Has Anyone Interviewed and Hired at Amerigroup?

    DHawkinsrn replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in Nursing Career

    The phone interview went well. I had two face to face interviews one this past Thursday and Friday. The interviews went well also. Now I am just waiting to hear something from the recruiter or for...

  20. Has Anyone Interviewed and Hired at Amerigroup?

    DHawkinsrn replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in Nursing Career

    ER_RN07. Thank you very much! Good

  21. Has Anyone Interviewed and Hired at Amerigroup?

    DHawkinsrn replied to DHawkinsrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I applied as well to the Virginia Beach and Norfolk positions. I got an email from the recruiter, I have a phone interview tomorrow at 1pm. Mine says "under review" too on the