achot chavi

achot chavi

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  1. New Grad RN. First job need advice encouragement !!!!

    achot chavi replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations and welcome, there are lots of opportunity for learning during your shift which shouldnt be too hectic, take the opportunity to read the charts, and whatever you can find. After...

  2. Days or Nights

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

    When my kids were young (and so was I) I loved working nights, my husband and I worked around it, as you mentioned, it was more money and allowed me afternoons and evening with my family without the...

  3. Where to get advanced degree in geriatric nursing?

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

    did u try googling for

  4. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

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

    Yes, but arent we glad you opened your mouth, or computer keyboard in our cases, I have learned a lot from your posts and take this opportunity to say how much you are on the mark. Thank

  5. Just hired as Administrative RN at Assisted Living

    achot chavi replied to Karen0125RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You need to see a report of the last two inspections, You need to orient yourself to the P & P , regs etc. You probably didn't get the best of orientation. YOu need to be really organized, keep...

  6. Charge Nurse did CNA work. Learned A LOT.

    achot chavi replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the reason for being slighted by being called "My CNA's" is more to do with identity- the person is more than just her position at work, she is a human, and important etc. To cay My CNA's is...

  7. Why do we do this?

    achot chavi replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You do it because you can...nuf said....sounds like they appreciate you so keep on doing it and don't over think

  8. Consultants and orders

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

    Believe it or not I understand his concern even if I agree completely with you. It sounds like he is worried that in this litigious society of ours he could be sued if something goes wrong with one...

  9. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

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

    AHHHH but the Administrator doesn't care - these are the problems of the nurse not him, its cheaper and more convenient for him to get an inexperienced new RN who might not know when she is stepping...

  10. CNA inservices

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

    BTW if you have a topic, google it and see what comes up, you never know I also collect pamphlets from doctors offices explaining stuff like UTI's, recognizing heat stroke, nutritional advice or...

  11. CNA inservices

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

    try this from previous threads: CNA Inservice Education/ Training for Caregivers in Long Term Care by NRSKarenRN Staff Updated Feb 05, 2009 at 07:25 PM by Joe V NRSKarenRN's Avatar Co-Administrator...

  12. CNA inservices

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

    sometimes I get free stuff from In the

  13. Overtime not paid at time and a half? Is this common?

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

    But they get away with murder, as long as people stay quiet. Our Adm. just got worse, he wont provide milk for the staff's coffee- let them drink water or

  14. 3 page referrals/discharge summaries

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

    You know what, even if they disagree with you, you are the DON, so your standards hold. It really doesn't matter what other facilities do, we do 3page referrals on all discharges, the aides document...

  15. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    achot chavi replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree with all the rest but NOT with the first 4 words Why should we provide a valuable service and not be compensated...lets not get over dramatic about things, the world is not ending...even with...

  16. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    achot chavi replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I disagree, we should do our jobs with integrity and professionalism etc., but we shouldn't sell ourselves short, we aren't asking for MORE than we deserve by asking for proper financial compensation...

  17. other nurses not letting you do your job

    achot chavi replied to karenp31's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yeah I worked in a place where a bookkeeper pulled something and helped make things profitable, but she cursed and was nasty, smoked where she wanted- even in front of the signs stating this is a no...

  18. Advice for newer RN to LTC supervisor position

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

    As tempted as I am to respond in kind, I will only say, dont close doors, you made an emotional choice and I wish you well if not for yourself, but for your patients. I am glad that you are confident...

  19. Difficult consultant

    achot chavi replied to travel50's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Have witnesses in the room for all meetings with her. Keep your own notes and document. I know this is time consuming and takes you away from your work, maybe that is her idea.... Dont try to charm...

  20. What to Say When Caught Sleeping

    achot chavi replied to MQ Edna's topic in Nursing Humor

    lightly!!!

  21. PAY RATE ISSUE

    achot chavi replied to sunset1986's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    after reading Nurse Hello's response in the Hawaii forum I ammend my advice- get their offer in writing, and run it by a lawyer to ensure that you will be a practicing RN with appropriate salary...

  22. PAY RATE ISSUE

    achot chavi replied to sunset1986's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My advice, take the job but (if you can) keep your on call job and continue to look for better pay

  23. PAY RATE ISSUE

    achot chavi replied to sunset1986's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I dont understand you have a job for 28 why trade down to

  24. Survey Is Over!!!!

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

    Good for you!!! Always prepared !!! I hope all is calmer at work now- celebrate and take your unit heads with

  25. Staff Incentives or Games

    achot chavi replied to MN newbie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    forget the pizza or coffee, try sunflower seeds, nuts and raisins or popcorn or something cheap or the aides will feel like they have to