What should a director of nursing look for to recognize drug diversion in a timely way?
Ask the nursing expert … about improving turnover rates
By
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...
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: How can my department cope with Medicare cuts?
Dec 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: How do you keep records organized in preparation for annual reviews?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: How do I handle a unit manager who refuses responsibility of residents on shifts...
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 01, 2011
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: How much should nursing directors expect to compromise?
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Jul 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: dealing with management changes, scheduling time for continuing education
By
Anne Marie Barnett
May 01, 2010
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: handling time off requests and disruptive nurse managers
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Aug 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