Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

RN with BS (Engineering), MBA (Admin Management), JD (House Counsel)

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    Facility Cut Staff Pay by 3%, More to Come?

    Havin' A Party! replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Throughout my tenure, the sentiment expressed above has become increasingly more problematic. My hunch is that it will only continue in the current direction, but at an even faster
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    Working summers only as RN

    Havin' A Party! replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I think females are fabulous at being females.
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    Working summers only as RN

    Havin' A Party! replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Don't think gender will make a difference in this
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    Resignation

    Havin' A Party! replied to froggy8's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Facility policy rules. Good
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    Telling your boss about seeking another job

    Havin' A Party! replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Not sure I would've proceeded as you, but that's in the past. Do wish you all the best in your current search! Please keep us posted on how things
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    I want to relocate but need a job first

    Havin' A Party! replied to RN119's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Recommend you get your license in the State you're interested. These are very competitive times for nurses seeking employment. As a hiring manager, I wouldn't interview a nurse for an...
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    Dealing with rude people when applying for positions

    Havin' A Party! replied to RNdynamic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Certainly not a warm response. HR could've handled this better... me
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    How much vomiting happens on an acute rehab floor?

    Havin' A Party! replied to starryeyed7's topic in Rehabilitation

    Haven't seen a lot on our units... happy to
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    High Cost Medications

    Havin' A Party! replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Never understood how facilities can continually afford to take on residents with a multitude of meds... talking about over 20... on admission! How do they stay in
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    Going alarm-free

    Havin' A Party! replied to LittleMamaRomeoRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Previous facility's concept: alarms are a late warning of a
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    Overhead music

    Havin' A Party! replied to savoytruffle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No overhead music in the units. Do have it in the admin areas. Other facilities I've worked in did play some tunes near the nurses' station... relatively low
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    Day shift nurses: what do you eat for breakfast?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Morainey's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Cereal with
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    I PASSED!!! Now....getting hired....

    Havin' A Party! replied to pkinta's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Congrats!
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    Basic arrhythmia classes?

    Havin' A Party! replied to rjavier6954's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Usually hospitals provide this training post-hire for new nurses or nurses new to the specialty. Some EKG classes are offered by private providers. Good
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    Do graduate nurses get hired before passing NCLEX?

    Havin' A Party! replied to hello_nurse77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Answer To Question Posed:
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    Malpractice Insurance Providers

    Havin' A Party! replied to the mouse's topic in General Nursing

    What RNsRWe
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    Anyone used their EAP?

    Havin' A Party! replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully, never had to go EAP. My best to
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    No Visitors

    Havin' A Party! replied to Morainey's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not knowing the patient and his / her presentation when giving the directive, it's very difficult to assess the best way to go on the poll question. If alert and oriented, and totally clear in his...
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    Total knee replacement.

    Havin' A Party! replied to TBlase's topic in Orthopedic

    Great video! Thanks for
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    Expiration date on RN license

    Havin' A Party! replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! :) Congrats
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    Malpractice Insurance

    Havin' A Party! replied to amyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Yup! Check the archives for all the reasons and prior
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    Nurses and Dry Hands

    Havin' A Party! replied to elementguy13's topic in General Nursing

    Know many nurses with this prob. So you should be able to get great info here. Luckily, I've not personally had to deal with the dry hands issue. All the
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    Working summers only as RN

    Havin' A Party! replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    As long as your employer is cool with the arrangement, why not? But not sure many facilities would be willing to go for it. Good
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    Obligation to respond: what is your take?

    Havin' A Party! replied to kRN0512's topic in General Nursing

    You handled the situation well,
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    12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    Havin' A Party! replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Great attitude,