achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. Rn's are better than lpn's???

    achot chavi replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have to wonder when one nurse feels the need to look down at other nurses what is going on in our profession. Are we so insecure that we have to raise ourselves up by degrading other good nurses...

  2. State Tags

    achot chavi replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    ALl these issues are important, you never really know what they are going to zero in on, the important thing is not to open any doors you dont want them to go through- give short, to the point...

  3. salary question

    achot chavi replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1)Ask for a letter of recommendation based on your years there, 2)give them the ultimatum and 3)brush up your resume....its up to them...remember- to replace you will cost them the 4$ more but make...

  4. Staff and artificial nails

    achot chavi replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have heard that argument used by some DNS's, the bottom line is to enforce the in house policies or close your eyes to it. You cant argue or appeal to the CNA's better judgment or common sense....

  5. Staff and artificial nails

    achot chavi replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I so agree with VivaL, I also wonder how they find room in their budgets for these nails, but I have learned that you cant argue with personal priorities and people have the money for that which they...

  6. Staff and artificial nails

    achot chavi replied to txdon's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is a huge problems. Are you talking about nurses or CNA's (or both). Both categories should have been learned in training (nursing school or whatever courses they took) that this is not allowed...

  7. Nurse Kept my Great Grandfathers wedding Ring

    achot chavi replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is possible that your grandmother is afraid of backlash or revenge from the nurse or staff if she insists on the ring back and therefore she is taking this attitude. (ask her) It is certainly...

  8. What is your policy on.....

    achot chavi replied to Pfiesty's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I will be the opposing voice and say that IMHO it is not professional practice. Beside the obvious infection control issues (which I take seriously), it is an invasion of the patients 'space' even if...

  9. You Can't Make This Stuff Up

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

    LOVE

  10. Losing my mind!

    achot chavi replied to pielęgniarka's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    All I can add is to keep a diary for yourself and write everything down (keep copies). If the facility has a history of changing DON's every year, then I would keep my eyes open, if the place is more...

  11. Facility closed... need new position

    achot chavi replied to noc4senuf's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    So sorry to hear this, hope something comes up for you. I dont understand, what did you do with your 100 patients? They were sent to share rooms...

  12. ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

    achot chavi replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Am Tr Try taking a deep breath, and prioritize. It sounds to me like you are in a reactive position rather than a proactive position. Forget politics, forget rumors, forget making friends (friends...

  13. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    achot chavi replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If it gives you an income while working on your RNs, go for it, it might also give you confidence and more experience in the

  14. Nepotism and the Workplace

    achot chavi replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    JnS You asked for honest answers, so I gave it, but it sounds like you dont have a problem, you do your work, you are not interested in a personal relationship with anyone at work, dont have a...

  15. Nepotism and the Workplace

    achot chavi replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have seen that kind of behavior and it is not professional. If you work with managers who favor their 'friends' ( and they will never know if these people like them for themselves or for the...

  16. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    achot chavi replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Dear LPN Florida If you are doing the same work in 12 hours as you would in 8 then you are gypping your patients. 12hr shifts should have the same amount of work as one and a half 8 hr shifts....

  17. Using facebook to improve communication with staff

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

    I keep my social and my professional lives separate. I think what you are doing is problematic and might give the impression of favoritism. I agree with those expressing

  18. DONs, the effects of a displinary action /written up?

    achot chavi replied to b_m_prosepct's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have made med errors- similar to what you went through, patients without ID bands, I asked and the CNA gave me bad info (probably a mistake) then lied and claimed I never asked her. This was a long...

  19. New Grad trying to stand out

    achot chavi replied to st4rl4dy's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    How is it going? Did you find what you were looking for? I have always added to my resume my emphasis on providing holistic care to my patients, being a team member and flexibility in work hours....

  20. Nasty coworker advice needed

    achot chavi replied to Beachbum2010's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    She is testing you. This kind of behavior is not unusual. I would either call her into my office and calmly tell her that her behavior is unprofessional and demeans the facilities mission statement...

  21. Help! I need advice!

    achot chavi replied to juliebug's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    add my voice to those who say stay for now in ICU unless you really hate it, Good luck and my wishes for a long, successful

  22. falls

    achot chavi replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great story: While covering a call-off, I gave a patient his Ambien in bed at 9:30 pm. I wished him pleasant dreams and went off to my other responsibilities. An hour later I get a call from the...

  23. falls

    achot chavi replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you understood the reasoning for incident reports you would realize that since the situation could repeat itself and requires a preventative action or next time might not end so lucky- it MUST be...

  24. Does her family know how sick she is?

    achot chavi replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hard to touch this post as every situation is so different and must be analyzed individually. Of course there are legal issues, and none of us play G-d or can foresee the future. I am sure the OP...

  25. What did you say?!?!

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

    I dont know, his acting inappropriate doesn't give her license to do the same, in fact role modeling proper behavior was the best course of action. I love it when my staff let slip remarks that show...