stella789

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1. DON with no authority

   stella789 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I recently took over as DON where I was previously ADON and then Quality nurse for over 2 years. The executive director changed the organizational structure of our facility (prior to me taking over as...

2. LPN to RN feels Trapped and Burnt Out

   stella789 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Breaking into long term care is also an option to get into leadership and I would say probably a little easier to make the transition into

3. New LPN: Working Assisted Living and Not Learning on the Job

   stella789 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I agree with Ruby Vee, there's always something to learn no matter where you are. In AL, there are sooooo many regs to learn that are necessary for compliance. I'm in St. Louis and you may not have...

4. Treated Like Black Plague

   stella789 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   You could also try case management, utilization management, insurance

5. Excessive absenteeism

   stella789 replied to RRRNNN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   That always boggles my mind when a facility, a place of business, has no absenteeism policy. I think the points system sounds legit, hope it works out. I know my mom has a points system at both of her...

6. ADON'S what are your duties and what and how many hours do you work?

   stella789 replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Old thread but still helpful. I just accepted an ADON position at a large facility. Census runs about 140 I think I was told? Anyways, I almost cancelled the interview because I just didn't want to be...

7. Dating a former patient

   stella789 replied to sarahg88's topic in General Nursing

   What you do in yourpersonal life IS your own business. However, YOU started this thread sharing your personal life, asking for others opinions. Did you honestly think everyone would answer with...

8. case management vs adon

   stella789 replied to stella789's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I will definitely take that advice, thanks CCM. I have doing my research on the two companies so I can be hopefully somewhat prepared. Definitely nervous. BTW, I sent you a private message

9. case management vs adon

   stella789 replied to stella789's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   Capecodmermaid I ended up taking the Case Management job at a Level 1 trauma center and I actually love the job but getting a little burnt out recently. It's just the same thing over and over. No...

10. case management vs adon

    stella789 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm currently Nursing Supervisor/House supervisor at LTC facility on med A unit. Leaving this facility (we'll just say "unfavorable working conditions" and needing to protect my license). Yesterday I...

11. case management vs adon

    stella789 posted a topic in Case Management

    I'm currently Nursing Supervisor/House supervisor at LTC facility on med A unit. Leaving this facility (we'll just say "unfavorable working conditions" and needing to protect my license). Yesterday I...

12. Any traveler's in St.Louis?

    stella789 replied to Runnsun's topic in Travel

    St. Marys and DePaul are both part of SSM, I like St. Marys better but it would be about a 20-30 minute drive from St. Charles with traffic depending on exact location. Maryland Heights is a great...

13. HIPAA violation

    stella789 replied to joe007's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That bedside shift report in semi private rooms always gets me. I know it states it is "ok" to discuss but if I'm the patient and I have some potentially embarrassing thing going on...I would NOT be...

14. Age-old question... Should I leave the hospital for home care?

    stella789 replied to babynurse73's topic in Home Health

    I'm in St. Louis and just made the switch from hospital to HH for multiple reasons and I'm loving it so far. The money is surprisingly comparable here. I'm starting out prn and am also in the process...

15. HCA, Parallon, Colorado & Utah

    stella789 replied to averysrnmom's topic in Travel

    I just left my assignment at an HCA facility. From what I was told it was one of the worst HCA facilities and they aren't all that bad but I was only able to stick it out 5 weeks. Needless to say I...