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Thanks Bob! I really enjoyed and appreciate your long posts above. Before getting in nursing school, I desired to find an area where I could combine nursing with computers. I did IT a little before I went into nursing. I'm in management at a SNF now and I don't enjoy it. I like the fact that it's busy and I don't have to sit watching the clock; but I have no enjoyment of it. But only one month into it. I've also always wanted better work hours/schedules unlike what norm nursing jobs offer. I don't have to work weekends or holidays, but on call twice weekly. It's a 9hr workday which I don't care for. I know most nurses work or are accustomed to twelve hour shifts but it's not for me. I believe work comes after family. I also believe there's got to be something better than this. Thank you for sharing.

At the SNF I work at, staff not working are asked to come in and get OT. However, the corporate nurse made it clear that she holds the rule that Unit Managers will not be pulled to the floor. This helps alot. So maybe it's something to bring up to your corporate people. If they're not willing to look into it, then do what's best for you. I agree it's hard to be a good UM when you're pulled off your role to cover another's. Could it also be that the scheduling person at your place doesn't really go into depth to find a replacement for call offs and just assumes y'all will replace????

Cynnie24, I don't know much about tags. However, you should go by your gut feeling.....if you feel good working there, then just stay there and be the change that's needed. If you don't have peace about being there, then it's time to move on. But don't let what you hear deter you from what you hold dear. It's about the residents and when you know you're doing your best for them, then that's a worthy cause and goal!

nurse4ever08, any website or suggestions on where I can find such classes?

Awesome. Thank you both!

Hello, I just started my new role as unit manager in a nursing home. I'm on my third week. The place has had so much turnover and lots and lots of changes. Very big percentage of new employees. Anyways, I've never held this role before and I'm wanting to learn as much as I can. What are some helpful tips to succeed as a unit manager?

Was just thinking of hurst review today. It was a great component in my NCLEX preparation. The lady is very very detailed and I would actually review it even now that I've been an RN for several years. Highly recommend!

Most referrals come from hospitals. They do send us paperwork; but more often than not, they don't include wound care orders which seem to take awhile to get. I get on a roll calling MDs, leave messages, call again, leave messages, and I wonder what I could be doing. Also, for pts that have foley caths or need pt/inr, these orders are not usually included in the referral materials, and calling aroud to get them is a mess. Do y'all call the referring MD for these orders or the specific MD? Eg, do y'all call urology MD for foley cath orders, cardiologist for pt/inr etc or do you call referring MD for these initial orders?

I'm an RN and relatively new in hh. I'm having issues managing time, visits, md calls, paperwork. One main thing I seem to have problems with is getting orders to start care eg for wound care, pt/inr, cath care, etc. What suggestions or ideas would y'all be willing to share with me? Thanks.