dlrrn2013

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1. First job! How can I be a great LTC RN?

   dlrrn2013 replied to anashenwrath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   great advice! read the charts, catch up on what dayshift couldn't accomplish because they ran out of time! be a team player! you will learn so much in your first year and every year after. ltc...

2. My new grad experience at an SNF

   dlrrn2013 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I know I don't work with you but 1:40 (dayshift? evenings?) you are greatly appreciated here...that is

3. My new grad experience at an SNF

   dlrrn2013 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   you are doing acute care! and it's marketable!!! y0ur patient loads are great. in my area we have 1:17 or 18 acute residents (skilled) and 1:27-30 ltc. take pride in what you do because ltc/snf's...

4. My new grad experience at an SNF

   dlrrn2013 replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   kudo's to you!!! I have worked in ltc/snf my three years of nursing and have entered into management. snf's are the med surg, at least in our area. many area hospitals are closing med surg wings ,...

5. Omnicare pharmacy says "We never got the faxed orders"

   dlrrn2013 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   multiple responses at multiple times. we save our fax confirmations and yet they say "didn't receive fax!". Yes we have similar problems

6. Fellow DON's....I need some advice please...

   dlrrn2013 replied to mtessmer2000's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   just now reading through your posts and I am moved and feel so bad for you, however I hope that your new job finds you well. I am putting up with a lot right now and contemplating a move but...

7. DON works 40/wk.

   dlrrn2013 replied to adamsmom2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I work 12 hours a day average and always on call....its

8. Start up of a new facility - Did I get myself into a hot mess?

   dlrrn2013 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I enjoy your posts as well! and if by your name you love nascar them Im really a fan! we just implemented pcc at our facility....a mess because I was only one training but I like the

9. Any advice and help is greatly appreciated!!!

   dlrrn2013 replied to cad3's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I recently posted something similar. I have worked for 3 years and became the don of the facility. I feel they do not respect me due to my age and lack of years in the field. However I was...

10. A Heartfelt Apology to DON's

    dlrrn2013 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    thank you! if only one of my employees could see what you did I would be extremely

11. A Heartfelt Apology to DON's

    dlrrn2013 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    im contemplating a move with the thought behind me "the grass isn't always greener" however I believe my first installation of don was in one of those never again facilities. I too am doubting my...

12. difficult staff

    dlrrn2013 posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I recently accepted the "promotion" of don at my facility. we have many long term employees. I am a newer RN and have worked at the facility for 3 years. We are faith based and I was promoted for...