LibAnne10

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1. teaching materials to share with my CNAs

   LibAnne10 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This site has some excellent information to share with staff: http://www.dads.state.tx.us/qualitymatters//qcp/nf/index.html I hope it helps! Libby, RN,

2. Bowel Routine/Protocol

   LibAnne10 replied to Scrabbler's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   We use a product by Hormel called Fiber Basic. It's used during the med passes and the residents really like it. Here is a link for more information:...

3. Muscle aches with the flu...

   LibAnne10 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

   Here is an interesting article about the flu vaccine:

4. Is this common ?

   LibAnne10 replied to Fancy Face's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In North Carolina there is a regulation that the Director of Nursing may not work as charge nurse if there are more than 60 skilled beds. We have 60 skilled and 72 assisted living residents and I...

5. CNA troubles

   LibAnne10 replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Most of the time the only reference you can get are dates of employment. I know that subjective information is often baseless, but if a trusted staff member has informed me of specific reasons that...

6. CNA troubles

   LibAnne10 replied to montinurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   One of the ways I find out about potential employees is by maintaining relationships with the other DONs in the community. We require a local criminal background check that they get at the...

7. showers on nightshift and time for residents to get up in the morning?

   LibAnne10 replied to FROGGYLEGS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   North Carolina regulations do not allow residents to be disturbed before 6:30am. Residents may choose to get up earlier, but it cannot be for staff convenience. Our third shift is assigned 2...

8. What keeps you motivated?

   LibAnne10 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I don't keep up with places around the country, but I know of one other facility in my state that was able to be awarded the NCNOVA licensure. I'm involved in NADONA (DONs in long term care) and most...

9. What keeps you motivated?

   LibAnne10 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   This is the first time that I have posted, but I feel compelled after reading this thread. I am a DON in LTC. I started out as a part time charge nurse at my facility almost 13 years ago. On many...