Ask the nursing expert: when to say “yes” and when to say “no” to your staff
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: Can we incorporate advance care planning into our facility?
By
Amy Stewart
Apr 01, 2021
Can we incorporate advance care planning into our facility?
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 01, 2008
As a DON, I oversee more than just the nursing department. I am responsible for most areas of the interdisciplinary team. Any ideas on how to manage this team efficiently?
Ask the nursing expert … about hands-on patient assessments
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 01, 2013
I feel that much is missed when hands-on assessments are missed at the beginning of each nurse’s shift. What do you think? I strongly feel that patient assessments for baseline information at the...
Ask the nursing expert … about patient transitions
By
Amy Stewart
May 03, 2023
My facility is working with home health agencies to improve discharges. How can we smooth patients’ transition to home?
Ask the nursing expert: contacting the regional nurse supervisor, convincing management to implement...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert … about preparing for respiratory illness season
By
Amy Stewart
Nov 07, 2023
Q: How can we prepare for the coming respiratory illness season?
Ask the Nursing Expert: How can we integrate hospice services into our plan of care?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 06, 2012
Hospice services can be a wonderful addition to the care we are providing. Their pain management skills are incredible
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2008
Any suggestions as to how to follow up in an efficient manner after I delegate duties?