noc4senuf

noc4senuf

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  1. How much staffing do you have?

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

    We have many nurses and CNA's that have been there 15-30 yrs, though most are around the 5 yr mark. I have no openings for licensed nurses....

  2. What kind of degree do most DON have?

    noc4senuf replied to Joe33's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have my ADN, as doing many in the area. My NHA has a bachelor's as is required for the

  3. Offered DON position, questions about duties/pay

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

    Nursemom.... sounds like you have been doing quite a bit of it already. Add to the list.... medical supplies, bills, etc. When I was in a smaller facility (65 beds) i also cleaned out the garage, tore...

  4. How much staffing do you have?

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

    For LTC, I staff CNA's 1:8 or 9 residents. TCU is 1:7..... but I will add more if acquity requires it. As for the licensed nurses on LTC I have a 37 bed floor that I use 2 nurses or 1 nurse and 2...

  5. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    noc4senuf replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Only 10 firings in two yrs??? I let people go every month. In two months, my staffing dept hired 9 CNA's and I let 6 of them go. I will not tolerate any abuse, theft, lies, absentee problems, etc. we...

  6. Why is the fact that we CAN'T DO IT not relevant?

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

    Per our Medical Director... vitals are no longer needed before

  7. as DON/ADON ....do you help or hinder your staff?

    noc4senuf replied to sasha2lady's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a DON, and have also worked my way up from a CNA, floor nurse, shift supervisor, floor manager, etc. I am also the director over medical records, the MDS coor, Medicare nurse, and staffing dept....

  8. Benefit Rant

    noc4senuf replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Schmoo... yep, noted that above. I was more so reffing to Michelle that was discussing aides and LPN's. Sorry for the

  9. How useful is a MSN in LTC?

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

    My floor nurses who are MSN have had the positions for years. It is what they chose to

  10. Benefit Rant

    noc4senuf replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a DON.... as is what this forum is meant

  11. Middle aged newbie nurse needs job hunt advice

    noc4senuf replied to MN_Steve's topic in General Nursing

    For the twin Cities area, careerbuilder post many of the jobs. the star Trib does not. You can also try Aging Services of Mn.... if you are willing to look at LTC. I get apps and calls daily from...

  12. How useful is a MSN in LTC?

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

    I have several MSN nurses working the floor at my

  13. Funeral Homes

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

    We have them on for admits, verified at their 5 day discharge conference (short-term stay) and qrtly for

  14. Benefit Rant

    noc4senuf replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I have vac and sick time, 2 personal days a year, b-day hol and pay $60 each pay period for insurance.... no other benefits. I took a 5% pay cut one and a half years ago, PLUS no one received the 2%...

  15. Salary and responsibility of MDS coordinator/ Medicare case manager

    noc4senuf replied to limarie's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Oh dear. If you even do find an online crash course, I would not recommend it. Go to AANAC - Long-Term Care Nursing Education the website will lead you to multiple partners that do training. This...

  16. DON salary & bonus options should I ask for upon hire.

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

    I used to recieve bonuses at Christmas time from my previous employer. Not

  17. facility acquired pressure ulcers

    noc4senuf replied to CNL2B's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    If she is Medicare and Medicaid, the nI am thinking she probably also has Med B and the facility is having them pay for the

  18. DON salary & bonus options should I ask for upon hire.

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

    My ADON makes 15% less than I do. the only extra persk I get is two additional personal days a year on top of our other vac, hol,

  19. What do LPN's make in the TC area?

    noc4senuf replied to liberty_bell's topic in General Nursing

    I base mine off years of experience. Some facilities pay higher for no

  20. Executive compensation

    noc4senuf replied to dzadzey's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our non-profit was affected by the economic times over a year ago. This resulted in those of us in management taking a 5% cut in pay (we still have not gotten it back), this included the CEO. The...

  21. Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    noc4senuf replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, been there. my ex-husband is a childhood diabetic and was an alcoholic. years ago, sitting with on of the kids in a highchair and he on the couch.... he went flying off the couch, turned gray and...

  22. What do LPN's make in the TC area?

    noc4senuf replied to liberty_bell's topic in General Nursing

    I pay mine in LTc 17+ -

  23. Cdiff, MRSA, VRE precautions

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

    Luckily all my rooms are private. We admitted a person two days ago.... c-diff, wound vac on the foot ( the other is amputated), VRE, MRSA, dialysis 3 days a week, PICC line, oral vanco, IV...

  24. Character Letter safe to write in this situation?

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

    We are able to give out anything that is in the personnel file. But, if they listed you as a reference, you should be able to say

  25. State Report??

    noc4senuf replied to malenurse122879's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    MN has theirs posted online