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noc4senuf

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  1. Why are most nurses hoarders?

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

    Our event reports state at the top that they are for QA purposes. Everything on them is on the chart, nothing more. I also keep a log which has everything itemized on

  2. Why are most nurses hoarders?

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

    Depends what your regs state.... never had an issue in WI or

  3. Why are most nurses hoarders?

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

    In my new facility, I have found in my office... incident reports, 24 hr reports, B&B reports, CNA set sheets, pharmacy stuff... the list goes on and back to 2004. OMG!! I got the shred bin and...

  4. DON Needs Suggestions

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

    Make sure to have your MD or NP document in progress notes that the resident is at high risk for falls, fx, or trauma due to the poor choices they make and the staff and facility have done everything...

  5. Call schedule

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

    Since we closed my last facility in Dec., I am now at a different one. I no longer have a call rotation as there is not one. I have a Supervisor in the house on every shift. If they need the day off,...

  6. lazy staff

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

    I agree, hold them accountable. if they are not doing their jobs, then they receive disciplinary action, up to and including

  7. LTC Orientation - What is normal?

    noc4senuf replied to jlynn2303's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I recently hired 3 new grads. I told each of them that orientation is really up to them as they all proceed at a different rate. One was ready in 3 weeks, the other in about a month and the 3rd is...

  8. Call schedule

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

    The DON just can not be the charge nurse.... they can work the

  9. To Staffing Coordinators,

    noc4senuf replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you know that they didn't try to place the 3rd CNA? Also, in my experience, the staffing coordinators take their instructions from the DON or at least someone in authority. I also know from...

  10. It's Time for Universal Licensing In all 50 States

    noc4senuf replied to newgradRN001's topic in General Nursing

    Each state has different requirements for CEU's. I hold a license in a comapctstate but, since i live close to the border and work in another state that is not compact, have a license for that state...

  11. How much staffing do you have?

    noc4senuf replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    these are older

  12. Are some states really laxed on their surveys?

    noc4senuf replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Personally, I like the QIS survey a lot better than the old traditional. My last 3 surveys were QIS. Most of their questions seem to go to the Nurse Managers who know the residents and what is going...

  13. Should I adress this with my ADON or leave it be?

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

    By all means, ask for some orientation from the powers that

  14. Losing my mind!

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

    I love LTC. would never do anything else. There are some great facilities out there. Once the staff realize that you are there to make it a good place to work and the residents to live, they will...

  15. What's up with this?

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

    Document every little thing or the nurse will end up getting unemployment. Insubordination.... they never did what they were told to do... not, they eventually did it but just slower than expected....

  16. DON switch from LTC to ALF

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

    when you say wellness dir... that sounds like how Brookdale Senior Living advertises. You are also responsible for all care plans, assessments, etc.... on-call

  17. Facility closed... need new position

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

    This is LTC. All of our residents were relocated into other

  18. Facility closed... need new position

    noc4senuf posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Our facility closed this month due to the building needing a completely new roof. We have had a waiver in place for over3 years and the feds decided not to extend it. We were looking at moving into a...

  19. What does your username mean?

    noc4senuf replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I used to work night shift (noc) and I have 4 kids

  20. Today is Oct 1st. All set?

    noc4senuf posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Today has finally arrived. How is everyone transitioning?? Luckily our Medicare beds are low right now and we won't have as many transistion MDS's to complete. Good luck to

  21. Today is Oct 1st. All set?

    noc4senuf replied to noc4senuf's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    MDSNUT, what type of MDS were you trying to do? A 30 day? How did you code the assessment? Were you trying to actually put in an SOT? I'm a little

  22. MDS training/certification

    noc4senuf replied to Annie2005's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    You can look the the AANAC website and see the options available. You can download the course, take it online or find classes in your area. I believe to take a class in person is easier and since you...

  23. Difference between ADN and BSN nurse

    noc4senuf replied to jmiarn1029's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most schools that I am familiar with expect students to retakeanything over 7 yrs

  24. Why don't I have a job right now?

    noc4senuf replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is the economy. the news keeps stating that there is a shortage, when it is actually saturated right now. About 3 years ago, I was posting open positions on careerbuilder and couldn't find...

  25. Offered DON position, questions about duties/pay

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

    I agree with