achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. ADON pay scale

    achot chavi replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Lots of luck with it, I am sure you will do fine, it is easier on the body and you should be using your staff management skills as well as patient care skills to good use. Just make sure you pace...

  2. Taking work home

    achot chavi posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Do you take work home with you? Our DON encourages it- short of taking home patient files. Of course the work is done on your own time and not on the clock. When Unit Managers go on vacation, she...

  3. Terminated without warning

    achot chavi replied to Lonestarrn02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What a terrible thing to happen to you when you obviously were so dedicated, I am so sorry... :-( , that ADON sounds like people I have worked with... :-(( and you are better off apart from her...

  4. RN to BSN from USM online

    achot chavi replied to nurse15dc's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious, what did you end up doing? any

  5. What is the best RN to BSN online school?

    achot chavi replied to lecavalier4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Try Thomas Edison State College online nursing , it costs half that of Chamberlain SUNY might be cheaper I dont know the reputations or prerequisites of these institutions and take no responsibility...

  6. Should I quit?

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

    If you hate it and dont need the money and have another job, then yes, quit. But if you need the job, dont have other options etc, then stay. Try to wake up a half hour before you expect they will...

  7. Nasty residents, smoking, and insubordination

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

    same here, the staff still finds ways, by throwing things out of windows to the bushes and picking it up later etc. Its disgraceful!! A different nursing home found the staff throwing dirty diapers...

  8. Nasty residents, smoking, and insubordination

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

    I would bring the problem of smoking up with ur SW and ask that it be made clear to all potential admits that the facility is non-smoking and no consideration will be made in this regard, if the new...

  9. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you are expecting too much.....:-) ....BTW I HATE having to deal with missing laundry...that wasn't part of my nursing courses and I dont know how to careplan

  10. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

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

    Yes I think you can add a note to your supervisor or DON or both requesting in the light of the repeated problems with this particular CNA you would request avoiding or minimizing working with her....

  11. Can I refuse to have a certain CNA work on my shift?

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

    Yes I think you can add a note to your supervisor or DON or both requesting in the light of the repeated problems with this particular CNA you would request avoiding or minimizing working with her....

  12. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Funny cause my grandma who worked the counter at a Bakery would complain "Do the customers know how annoying they can be?" for asking "Why are the rainbow cookies so expensive"(do you know how much...

  13. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    new personal peeve- when the immediate family resents their Mother living and using resources (like MONEY) that they believe belong to THEM and try to get their hands on the money (via POA) by...

  14. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    personal decision....haven't regretted it not once, I respect your need not to give it

  15. My DON is a Gem!

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

    Thanks for the post, finally something positive....Sue, you deserve

  16. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To all who threaten to sue, I pleasantly say - that is your right.... who are they gonna sue...G-d? and what compensation are they hoping

  17. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Originally Posted by wherehastimegone View Post I agree wholeheartedly. My grandmother is in severe chronic pain due to numerous issues, none of which are severe enough to end her life. She is on...

  18. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, but that is reality and if you want better, pay for it...or look for a better

  19. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are techniques to building trust with families so that when you cant solve all their problems, they know you have done all that is humanly possible. I learnt some from my husbands seminars and...

  20. Help with Care Plans!!! What all to care plan???

    achot chavi replied to Illusion_mbk's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes it is important not to give an unattainable goal...keep goals and interventions within reason and within the facilities

  21. Help with Care Plans!!! What all to care plan???

    achot chavi replied to Illusion_mbk's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I care plan ANY and ALL refusals for care- whether its a bath or a blood test or vaccinations- it is worth careplanning

  22. DON position offer / feel unequiped/need advice

    achot chavi replied to ame222's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    CCM said it all and so

  23. RN vs. LPN the war continues

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

    Boy you can learn a lesson from my DNS, ( I am her ADNS) - NOONE talks about her behind her back, she would be all over that Nurse Manager like a wet blanket, IT is SO UNPROFESSIONAL to talk about you...

  24. Does Nursing in LTC make RNs bitter and mean??

    achot chavi replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    perhaps something at that facility or the mixing of those specific nurses who had other things going on in their lives, caused the high percentage of bitterness and meanness. Its their problem and...

  25. new grad RN in LTC- overwhelmed!

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

    I dont think mochafrappe meant to imply that LPN's arent licensed and dont care about their licenses, but she as well as you are in a position for being blamed for a problem that you might not have...