noc4senuf

noc4senuf

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  1. lpn as ADON?

    noc4senuf replied to nd deb's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Our state regs specifically say that an LPN can not supervise anyone. THey also can not perform assessments but, can only make

  2. What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    noc4senuf replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My staff get a 30 minute break off the clock where if they want to sleep they can. THeir two 15 minute breaks are on the clock... no sleeping. Breaks are not combined. Sleeping while on the clock?...

  3. The Family from Hell

    noc4senuf replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did not see the original post but, for one year we had a daughter of a resident that we ended up finally putting a "no trespass" order on her and she could not come in the building. Three times we...

  4. Falls interventions

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

    Part of the updated regs this last year as to making the resident's environment more "homelike" was not to have alarms "unlelss absolutley necessary". we have cut way back on them since surveyors...

  5. Advice regarding termination

    noc4senuf replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We are allowed to give any information that is in an employee's file even if it is negative. But, I usually say that "no" i would not

  6. Turned in my Resignation

    noc4senuf replied to rukiddingme's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Both my Medicare Coor. and MDS Coor. report to me. i am the one who reviews their work and dates of ARD's, RAPS, etc. I also am the person who does any modifications. I am the person who belongs to...

  7. advice for a coworker

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

    CCM, Nascar Nurse has some good advice there.... you don't want to burn the bridges. Hold your head high and know your did your best while there and look to the future. If your could use some of your...

  8. ADON responsibilities

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

    I think your pay is somewhat low but, depends on what the norm is for your area. My ADON rotates call along with 5 others. They all get comped 4 hours for just being available by phone. If they come...

  9. Advice regarding termination

    noc4senuf replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Tell the truth and let them know what you were terminated for. But, do not be negative about your previous employer during an

  10. Need spreadsheets or worksheets please!

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

    Jax, I sent you a

  11. LEAVE NURSES ALONE!!!

    noc4senuf replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Did I miss something? I didn't see anywhere in the posting that it was commented on about observing a nurse in the med room. I fully aggree that most floor staff do not know the regs and facilities...

  12. How many deficiencies does your facility have?

    noc4senuf replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had "1" at a "D" level and are a 5 star

  13. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    noc4senuf replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry... I don't know anyone that meets those listed. Mine is a Superintendent in the construction trade.... makes lots more than I do

  14. LEAVE NURSES ALONE!!!

    noc4senuf replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    This happens in all facilities. It takes everyone's eyes to see things that might not be noticed otherwise. Be thankful it is someone within your own facility pointing it out instead of a surveyor who...

  15. Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

    noc4senuf replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago when I was doing the last of my clinicals in nursing school, i was assigned my ex-husband as a patient in the hospital. I asked what they do in situations like that and was told unless there...

  16. My Two Cents

    noc4senuf replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Lower the standards? They just put in to place effective April first that passing the boards is going to be tougher. I am for it 100%. The school I went to always started with about 40 students in the...

  17. Living in WI

    noc4senuf replied to Anikka's topic in General Nursing

    So, how is everyone handling the news on the tax reciprocity? We now are getting MN employment taxes deducted and will have to file in MN to get them back next year, besides filing in WI and paying...

  18. What website do you use

    noc4senuf replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    I advertise on Careerbuilder, but do look at multiple other sites

  19. Need spreadsheets or worksheets please!

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

    soshore i sent you s

  20. Need spreadsheets or worksheets please!

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

    thomend, I sent you a

  21. How much education to be a state inspector?

    noc4senuf replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but, I was referring to various RN degrees and not LPN's. I have never known an LPN to be a

  22. Are Bribes Required?

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

    Most do it during their shifts. Or get paid straight time ( ed time) for

  23. Are Bribes Required?

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

    Our CNA's are union, nurses are not. They still have to learn what is expected when working , so it stands with the

  24. Sorry another ques. Was this write up justified?

    noc4senuf replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It all comes down to what is his norm. We currently have a resident that the norm for heart rate is around

  25. Are Bribes Required?

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

    We givethem plenty of time to get the inservice in and then post that they will be removed from the schedule if not