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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 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...

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  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...

  16. How do you know if you don't have a contract?

    stella789 replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    You may make the same at your current staff position but you have to consider that the cost of living elsewhere is not nearly as high. So while you may be making the same you should still essentially...

  17. Weekends

    stella789 replied to pedsnurse112's topic in Travel

    I actually met a traveler at my last assignment that requested on interview she only work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday...it was more of a must. They accepted (I think out of desperation as this...

  18. Traveler orientation

    stella789 replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    The first facility (i was there 9months) I went to was one day hospital orientation, one day nursing, and one day computers then one day of orientation. The second facility (only stayed 5 weeks) was a...

  19. Does anyone know where I might be able to take a N95 fit test?

    stella789 replied to tallynurse's topic in Travel

    When I first started traveling last year my agency actually set everything up for me. I just had to provide my own mask. I just went to an urgent care. I'm in St. Louis (hometown) and I believe I went...

  20. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    stella789 replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    I've been thinking about a career move to another field of nursing and HH has been on my interest list. But I must say that I found this thread so interesting I read every single post and have decided...

  21. How do travel nurse interviews differ from "normal" ones?

    stella789 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Travel

    Yes, day shift. 7 patients is rare where I am right now but 6 is very common. I'm currently working an ICU contract but I'm really

  22. Multiple infusions, having trouble

    stella789 replied to shopARC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I also agree with OKinOKC. If there is already a second IV running with a drip of some sort or you can't get a second line then I would definitely call pharmacy to check compatibility. Also, if there...

  23. Fight with pct

    stella789 replied to Beverly1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would also go speak to the supervisor and bring her attitude to their attention. This way you are able to give the full story without being called in and feeling "attacked" off the

  24. Overtime rates

    stella789 replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    YES! Great rant NedRN. I could not agree with this more. The agency is only guaranteed what we are contracted for. If we (the traveler) decide to work OT, the agency should be bending over backwards...

  25. advice on first time acute care travel experience please!

    stella789 replied to stellabear's topic in Travel

    Wow, I agree with most of these responses. You are definitely way in over your head. You never should have even been considered for this position without any previous tele experience or even true...