Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    When to start applying for jobs

    Havin' A Party! replied to cmedar20's topic in Florida Nursing

    Three months
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    Tired of the Bull

    Havin' A Party! replied to BeenAroundTheBlock's topic in Nurse Management

    Love the title of the thread! Totally get it. After a while the same old trite lines just make ya wanna
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    Stressed at snf/nursing home

    Havin' A Party! replied to Vernie08's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree with ya. LTC is very often like that. And being a sup and running a cart simultaneously is totally the pits. Ridiculous IMHO. You can't do either job well. No pep talk... frankly, it just...
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    LTC out

    Havin' A Party! replied to jnurse21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everyone will tell ya it'll get better. But, to be real, the LTC gig is incredibly tough... and with lots of ripe opportunities for errors. Please be
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    ADN vs BSN?

    Havin' A Party! replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you really, really, really won't go back to school, then you must go BSN. My Recommendation: Go ADN-RN first. Later go back for
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    Healthcare MBA thinking of going back to get AAS in Nursing

    Havin' A Party! replied to BLNT's topic in Nursing Career

    With respect, I can't agree with the above at all. As a hiring manager, I would certainly value the learning / experiences from the prior study and employment mentioned by the OP
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    Healthcare MBA thinking of going back to get AAS in Nursing

    Havin' A Party! replied to BLNT's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, BLNT. Can you elaborate a bit on your reasons for thinking about nursing now? Might help in getting additional responses.
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    "Blinded" application/resume reviews

    Havin' A Party! replied to labordude's topic in Nurse Management

    Not necessarily. Just a quick anecdote: In my previous position, I didn't realize two co-workers from my past were employed there, until I met them during orientation. " ...With addresses I can see a...
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    Staff meet and greet

    Havin' A Party! replied to ramonmalino's topic in Nurse Management

    How about current goals, challenges for the facility and for the particular unit you're interested
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    Policies and Procedures

    Havin' A Party! replied to salvadordolly's topic in Nurse Management

    Hey, Sal. Seems you'll have to follow existing format... header, footer, etc. Shouldn't be too tough to add a simple template, maybe a few columns, to that,
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    Would you feel something was wrong...

    Havin' A Party! replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The ad described would certainly start me wondering "why?" IMHO, think that's a natural
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    Facility Cut Staff Pay by 3%, More to Come?

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

    Last two facilities I worked at had frozen salaries. And provided no contribution to
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    Backpack & Zuca or other rolling bag?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Many thanks,
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    I should be running for the hills

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

    Start looking ASAP. Always shoot for giving your required notice. All the
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    Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    From my experience, rarely will a patient (or family) complain about tattoos... especially while still in a cardiac / ICU setting for various understandable reasons. I don't presume from the above...
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    Lightweight or Classic II?

    Havin' A Party! replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Classic.
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    Backpack & Zuca or other rolling bag?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Rnstudent2011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey. guys. Didn't know what a Zuca was, but only heard everyone referring to it as a "bag." Was kinda surprised to see it was actually a heavy-duty rolling cart! :) Much to enormous for what I was...
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    "cutesy" printed scrubs - staff response?

    Havin' A Party! replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Mine get so beat up if I wear 'em out... so I never
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    Brand of graduated compression stockings?

    Havin' A Party! replied to SNB1014's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well-regarded brand: Jobst. Start with lower compression, and go up to no more than 20 to 30 thigh-high. (Please add the usual disclaimer... consult your MD, etc.
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    Is this uniform appropriate?

    Havin' A Party! replied to BurgundySwanson's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agree.
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    2013 Nurse Week Salute- The American Nurse: As Real As It Gets

    Havin' A Party! replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow, Spidey... what a fantastic video!!! Really hit home... even got me to shed a few "happy tears" this morning. Thanks for
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    How does autonomy impact the nursing practice?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Lavenderper's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    These topics are difficult to address fully in forums such as ours. The matters covered within the included subjects are quite large and encompassing. Best suggestion is to take smaller chunks of the...
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    Who is pulling the strings

    Havin' A Party! replied to care4Ur#1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Agree with some of the points expressed, and disagree with others. Might be best to split out the issues for a more organized discussion. IMO, doing so may also generate greater forum participation...
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    Hospital policies

    Havin' A Party! replied to amdale's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As indicated previously, there may be variability in the rules, regs and laws applicable to the questions posed based on jurisdiction. From my experience, however, the general response to the first is...
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    patient care, administration & marketing Oh My!

    Havin' A Party! replied to lostNneuro's topic in Nurse Management

    Don't tell him. Plan and come up with a schedule that allows devoting some available time to each aspect. Keep a record of your efforts. Brainstorm with others on ways to advance each of the areas....