achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. The Board of Nursing

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

    Thats a horse of a different color- I definitely agree that you must report it immediately. Thanks for the clarification. Messing up the dose on 5 patients meds is very dangerous. Besides reporting...

  2. The Board of Nursing

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

    WOW, you've never had an off day? if it is just one day and usually you are happy with her work you can point it out to her so she doesn't think that it is acceptable BUT to report to BON...??? THe...

  3. Nurse fired for calling police

    achot chavi replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    you certainly don't need my support or indignation- you are certainly in the right:bow:- why can a stewardess, waitress or teacher utilize the support of the police and we cant- I was almost infected...

  4. Manager charting and my documentation missing!?

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

    Can you ask around the nurses who worked in the shifts between the one where you wrote the elusive missing notes and when you returned to find them gone- and see if anyone saw someone tampering or...

  5. Manager charting and my documentation missing!?

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

    actually I once worked for a facility where a nurse was a known fave of the DON- she worked a night shift and gave a screaming patient a double dose of valium- 20 mg instead of the ordered 10. the...

  6. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    achot chavi replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can empathize and here are some tips= not necessarily a quick fix but we put in a snoezelen sensory room (if you don't know know it is- google it) and it really helps. also we got neighborhood...

  7. new DON

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

    all this talk about getting to know staff and the side issue of salary etc., is only one part of it- try remembering that we are here for the patients- their quality of life- and for their families...

  8. I got a kiss!

    achot chavi replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    same here!!

  9. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    achot chavi replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    New Nurse...Old Nurse- there have always been good and bad in our field- even Florence Nightingale worked hard to end the image that all nurses would sleep with their patients. Recently I had the...

  10. Just wondering

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

    you sound like those russian nurses aids that I met whose motto is "Its not BM, ...its money". I need a good word every now and again- in addition to my salary, even if its just me telling my staff...

  11. Just wondering

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

    Its a bit unusual not to receive an evaluation at least once or twice a year. I would bring it up gently with a member of the supervisory staff. For example, "I always try my hardest to be an asset...

  12. NEW Staff Development Nurse...

    achot chavi replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    capecod mermaid said it best- and gave great advice. good luck! keep that positive attitude. being an SDC is lots of fun- as long as you keep that smile on your

  13. Tired Out

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

    There is also a difference between needing to know what is going on and wanting to be called at home every half hour. Of course she needs to be updated as to the status of things that way she is...

  14. Tired Out

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

    Boy can I relate... They call for the stupidest things but the really important things... Thank G-d I close the phones on Saturday so for 24 hours...peace. But really you have to pace yourself or...

  15. New Rn Fired For Bgl Issues

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

    This sounds like such a nightmare- but as they say- tomorrow is another day. we ALL (and I mean ALL) make mistakes- perhaps there was another nurse or aid on duty who could back up your side of...

  16. LTC Frustrated

    achot chavi replied to 0128AAE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Be smart- make sure that you follow protocol and do the right thing, if it bothers you this much, make an appointment with your supervisor and bring facts and examples. I don't know where you work,...

  17. QIS survey

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

    I hear your disappointment in their prioritizing documentation above hands on care. Unfortunately they are doing what they are instructed to do and it is up to us to ensure that what is written is...

  18. Is Professionalism Long Gone???

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

    I once ran .. without looking back... from a great offer when the DON met me for the interview in a most revealing and attractive attire (no, it was not the end of the day and she was not on the way...

  19. DNS undermined my authority with CNA

    achot chavi posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    HELP, I am an ADON in a 200 bed SNF, 2 1/2 years into it- I think I've got the handle of the place and my DON is appreciative of all the improvements I have brought to the table. One of our biggest...

  20. DNS undermined my authority with CNA

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

    Yes we all see these problems- I have a technique that works well to keep my CNA's motivated- I can't "punish" bad behavior (like hiding from work, neglecting responsibilities etc.) I write up...

  21. I can't do it all

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

  22. I can't do it all

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

    I agree completely- it sounds like you really care:yeah: and deserve to be in a setting where that is appreciated. Many of us have left bad facilities after realizing that one person CANT fix all...

  23. DNS undermined my authority with CNA

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

    Good for you and I hope if I ever need a nurse- you'll be around. My story ended well as our DON realized her mistake. I'm sure in time the staff will appreciate you. They will come to realize that...

  24. Conflicts with pt's family due to religious views?

    achot chavi replied to sahmof2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unless they hurt someone else I believe that we are obligated by out professionalism to respect each person, their religious beliefs- whether pertaining to death or birth or post surgery etc, This...

  25. DNS undermined my authority with CNA

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

    End of story- turns out the transfer was not done properly as the patient had an expensive hearing aid which no one looked after and now its lost. The bottom line responsibility fell on my DON who...