Ask the nursing expert: How can we keep our residents from becoming depressed or lonely over the holidays...
By
Amy Stewart
Nov 01, 2020
With COVID-19 and influenza brewing, how can we keep our residents from becoming depressed and feeling lonely over the holidays if they can’t be with their families?
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
By
Amy Stewart
Sep 06, 2019
I am a brand new director of nursing services. What processes and systems do I need to monitor regularly? To ensure residents receive high-quality care, the DNS must oversee clinical and resident systems,...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … administrator relationships
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Sep 05, 2016
What are ways a director of nursing can adopt to “get in good” with the boss (the administrator)?
Ask the nursing expert … about ICD-10’s impact on nurses
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Apr 01, 2014
What is ICD-10? What does this mean for nurses?
Ask the nursing expert … about transitioning to DON position, staying abreast of MDS changes
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Aug 01, 2013
I have just been promoted to director of nursing after the position became available. I am very nervous. Where do I even start and where would I find support and continuing education for my new role?
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: As the director of nursing, how can I make my relationship with the new administrator...
By
Amy Stewart
May 01, 2021
We’re expecting a new administrator. As the director of nursing, how can I make this relationship work?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff competencies
By
Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Nov 06, 2017
Is it true that during new survey process, surveyors will ask staff nurses and nursing assistants about their competencies, with questions such as, “Do you receive periodic evaluations on your skills,...
Ask the nursing expert: What are some tasks to give the assistant DON?
By
Amy Stewart
Apr 01, 2022
Q: We recently hired an assistant director of nursing. As the director of nursing services, what are some tasks I could delegate?