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: keeping your cool during a nursing home emergency
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert
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Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
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… How to get staff to work during bad weather, and how to deal with tardy...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 02, 2013
We have just had a run of very bad weather and, as usual, I had several nursing staff call off work. Department heads are never encouraged to come in and help us out. Do you have any suggestions on how...
Ask the nursing expert: How can I get new nurses to focus on performance instead of pay?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 02, 2012
I am a seasoned director of nursing, but I’m currently having problems with newer nurses focusing on their hourly pay rate vs. the quality of their nursing practice.
Ask the nursing expert … about filling leadership positions
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Mar 02, 2013
I have three leadership positions open in my facility and I just can’t seem to find what I am looking for. Any suggestions?
Ask the nursing expert: how to win over the staff as a new DON
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Aug 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Nov 01, 2007
What do you see as unexpected “obstacles” that I might encounter as a new director of nursing?
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By
Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2008
I have been a director of nursing for a long time now and am feeling exhausted. What can I do to re-energize?
