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
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Anne Marie Barnett
Sep 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
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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
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Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: How can I get new nurses to focus on performance instead of pay?
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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: 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?
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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?
Ask the nursing expert: How can I learn to write a Plan of Correction?
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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: How do I balance nursing and administrative tasks?
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Anne Marie Barnett
Apr 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC