Ask the nursing expert: How can I learn to write a Plan of Correction?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 05, 2012
I learned how to write the Plan of Correction from a more seasoned director of nursing colleague of mine. Odds are there is somebody you know or look up to in the profession who might be able to give you...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … DON responsibilities
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jun 06, 2016
I’m new to long-term care as a director of nursing. I love the residents that we care for, but it’s so hard to manage the surveys, ombudsman, Department of Health, etc. The hours are more than...
Ask the nursing expert: Is goal-setting realistic for nursing departments?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 03, 2012
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the Nursing Expert about… becoming a DON
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 05, 2015
I am a new director of nursing, and the staff is tired due to a lot of changes in the last year. Where do I start?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the final rule from CMS
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Dec 06, 2016
My corporation has been talking about an intense new rule. What do I need to know?
Ask the nursing expert
Feb 06, 2008
The new year began with a lot of projects in mind — and some are still in mind. Where do I start?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff meetings
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 01, 2016
As a director of nursing, how often should I hold staff meetings with all of our nurses? What are MUST topics at these meetings?
Ask the nursing expert … about choosing an EHR system
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
May 01, 2014
With so many electronic health records out there, how do we find the best one for our nurses?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … policies and procedures
By
Amy Franklin, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
Jul 06, 2017
How can I simplify the policies and procedures at my facility to make them more user-friendly?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … switching facilities
By
Amy Franklin, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
Aug 09, 2017
Should I stay or should I go after finally achieving success?