I am a director of nursing in a 130-bed facility with three nursing units and we would like to start a restorative dining program. Could you make some suggestions?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … director of nursing skill sets
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 05, 2016
How have director of nursing skill sets changed the most in recent years? What should I be concentrating on to enhance my skill sets and marketability?
Ask the nursing expert: Do directors of nursing need more MDS 3.0 certifications
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Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: how to win over the staff as a new DON
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Anne Marie Barnett
Aug 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
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Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 01, 2007
What do you see as unexpected “obstacles” that I might encounter as a new director of nursing?
Ask the nursing expert … about improving turnover rates
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Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2013
I have been in my director of nursing position at my new job for about three months now and I find that our turnover rate is outrageous. I interview and hire but after orientation, it is hard to keep our...
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Jun 01, 2008
I “inherited” a nurse in a leadership position who is absolutely poison to the facility. How do I “professionally” confront her?
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Anne Marie Barnett
Feb 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the Nursing Expert … about physcotropic programs
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Aug 05, 2015
I have been assigned to put together a psychotropic program. Can you please help me?
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Anne Marie Barnett
Oct 01, 2008
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC