AboutMargot RN BScN GNC Expertise GERONTOLOGY (NURSING ISSUES RELATED TO THE ELDERY) I have 15+ years experience working with the elderly. I would be pleased to offer any assistance I can. My areas of expertise include: Gerontology / Geriatrics, Long Term Care, Community Nursing, Palliative Care, Private Nursing Services, Intermediate / Extended Care. I also have a personal interest in Homeopathic and Eastern Medicine. If I can not answer your question I`ll do my best to direct you to an appropriate resource. Thank you.
Experience I have fifteen years experience in Gerontological Nursing both in the community, and in Long Term Care. I have worked as a General Duty Nurse, a Nurse Manager, and a Nursing Consultant in Long Term Care and Community Nursing.I have a great deal of experience working with, assessing, and educating in the field of Gerontology (Nursing the Elderly). I am familiar with the challenges associated with Dementia (Alzheimer's), Chronic and Terminal illnesses. Experience in the area 20 years of Long Term Care and Community Nursing, specialising in Geriatrics, Gerontology and PalliativeCare.
Education/Credentials Registered Nurse , Certified Gerontological Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Question can a Director of Nursing work as a nurse on the floor in her facility? Like passing meds ect. and can nurses in nursing homes work 16 hour shifts?
Answer Hi Jamie and thanks for writing,
Yes, a DOC (Director of Care) could work on the floors, it may be part of her job description in a smaller home, or she may be an extra pair of hands as backup when nurses are sick – or it just may be the way some homes use their DOCs.
Yes, some nurses work double shifts, sometimes 12, 14 or 16 hours, but I don’t think it’s healthy and tried to never do more than one double per month, but some nurses I know will do as many as they can get for the money.
