La'sBlueSky

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1. Help With New DON Position

   La'sBlueSky replied to DONJuanOhio's topic in LTC Directors

   Might there be anything you could delegate to another nurse supervisor or head nurse/manager? At my facility, the DON and ADON have both served as unit managers on my unit. Now they are delegating numerous tasks to unit managers without regard t...

2. New Unit Manager - short term

   La'sBlueSky replied to ComeTogether's topic in LTC Directors

   Review policy and procedures for your facility (esp. concerning education/clinical concern/disciplines pertaining to staff, documentation requirements, discharges, death in the facility). Review performance plan for unit managers from HR. Unit Manage...

3. #AMAGetOutTheWay: Nurses, Doctors, and Students United

   La'sBlueSky replied to Melissa Mills's topic in Headlines

   Do you support a Medicare for all system? No. "The program would prohibit anyone from being excluded because of citizenship status." Agree with Mini 2544 "most insane and irresponsible idea" And, what do you think about the unity that was displayed a...

4. Smelly residents

   La'sBlueSky posted a topic in LTAC

   I have several residents that refuse baths and showers. The smell from these residents is evident in the hallway. I have asked for help from management on how to handle their refusals-"they have the right to refuse". I find the smell offensive as I k...

5. Devastated and Disappointed

   La'sBlueSky replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Please remember your experience on the floor as you go to a different possible management position. I feel many nurses in management forget the stress and strain of patient care. Increasing acquity and increasing patient load is leading to ever incre...

6. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

   La'sBlueSky replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in New Nurse

   I ended up doing my remaining two days with one of them being a double shift due to lack of nurses. Scheduler hugged me goodbye. Many coworkers discussed in confidence their intent and interviews they have in the works to leave. I was surprised at th...

7. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

   La'sBlueSky replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in New Nurse

   Personal days are not days needing permission.

8. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

   La'sBlueSky replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in New Nurse

   The personal days are days given to you to take when you have not scheduled a day off. You just call in.

9. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

   La'sBlueSky replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in New Nurse

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10. Two week notice 2 personal days not taken

    La'sBlueSky posted a topic in New Nurse

    Two week notice given. Have 8 vacation days not taken and will not be compensated for when I leave. Have two personal days too which I will not be compensated for. The last year lost 5 vacation days because they were denied. HR said thats just busine...

11. Education during medication pass

    La'sBlueSky posted a topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in a transitional care unit at a rehabilitation facility. We receive patients I feel I am not trained to care for. If we do receive training its usually read this, sign this, and all of that occurs while you are doing your med pass. ...

12. Rough Day, Need Help, encouragemnt

    La'sBlueSky replied to Testing12345's topic in General Nursing

    This day you described is what I have been experiencing daily but with 15 patients. I have at least five ACHS blood sugars. Corporate administrator and the state are at the facility with no desk/charge nurse. Phones ringing. I was so overwhelmed that...

13. Activism??? Nursing responsibilities increasing dramatically

    La'sBlueSky posted a topic in Activism

    Tell me why I have to get clarification on approximately 45% of all the doctor's orders I recieve? Sometimes the doctor will be right there and can not tell you what they just wrote! Plus they do not follow the proper medication administration rules ...

14. New grad LPN! No Experience, No hire

    La'sBlueSky replied to Angie40_LPN's topic in Career Support

    You may have to take a part time position. Believe me it may lead to full time hours and then a full time position. It builds experience which is what they are seeking! I was hired for part time while on orientation a full time position became availa...

15. HELP! Nursing Tips, Advice & Success stories

    La'sBlueSky replied to Lovelylulu's topic in Career Support

    Get a job now in nursing! Do not wait tilll you are finished with school! Helps immensely with securing a job in the nursing field later! Get your foot in the door now! There is not a shortage of nurses. Explore nursing opportunities in your area.