Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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

Liked it.
Death Cafes should nurses be a part of them?

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

Right, C. How numerous are the experiences we've all had... and heard about from others... where the most intimate details are disclosed to absolute strangers... if some connection is developed in the...
Working PRN and buying your own insurance?

Havin' A Party! replied to Livi21's topic in General Nursing

Don't get what the big deal would be. Everywhere I've worked, if you choose not to buy the insurance, you're required to sign the declination paragraph on the form, which is then maintained in your HR...
Which Job to take?

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

Good news for you! Pick either and it'll be the right choice. Both can offer you tremendous learning opportunities for your future goal. Good
How long would you give it?

Havin' A Party! replied to freesia29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Totally variable and circumstances-specific. Good
Why would a manager not want to train?

Havin' A Party! replied to Not new new's topic in Geriatric, LTC

Very common occurrence.
Happier nursing job? Please help

Havin' A Party! replied to CityRN123's topic in General Nursing

Some of what you describe is plain unhealthy for you... and illegal. Get out ASAP, but give your required notice beforehand. Good
No call/ No show

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

Some employers enforce... some don't. Sometimes your previous HR hx and facility politics can have an
Working PRN and buying your own insurance?

Havin' A Party! replied to Livi21's topic in General Nursing

If you're relatively young w/o pre-existing health probs, IMHO you should be able to find an adequate policy at a reasonable
Where are you happy?

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

Quick Answer: Home. Love my time off! Quick Recommendation: Don't overdo. You'll appreciate / enjoy wherever you are
Calculator at work?

Havin' A Party! replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in General Nursing

iPod.
Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

Havin' A Party! replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

Agree with the sentiment here. While we aspire to minimize / manage them, med errors will always be around
Bad move to interview in your scrubs?

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

Not sure you're understanding all the possibilities / needs of every one involved. The interview that got me my current spot occurred at 5:45 am. It was with the DON, who wanted to get me in ASAP....
The Unemployed RN

Havin' A Party! replied to diamondeye's topic in Retired Nurses

From friends in the biz... it's a huge undertaking and extremely difficult to win these types of complaints. And the negative publicity associated with such a suit will likely not endear one to many...
Death Cafes should nurses be a part of them?

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

Simply one example: Many of the terminally ill wish to avoid the institutional end typically meted out by our society. At the same time, many family members / friends prefer not to participate in any...
Bad move to interview in your scrubs?

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

Exactly. And they'll get to visualize how you're gonna look when you're on the job. So make sure you look professional. Odds are in your favor,
Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

Havin' A Party! replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

The distinguishing mark for me is whether the app was interviewed. If so, a short -- even a canned -- response would be the acceptable business
Has Nursing Made You a Homebody?

Havin' A Party! replied to nicurn84's topic in Health, Stress Management

But the next morning, if I've been out late, I may just feel like I'm 90... or that the shift is 90 hours long.
i want to move to cape coral fl

Havin' A Party! replied to fl2006's topic in Florida Nursing

Been told jobs are scarce in that general area. Good
Tired of disciplining people

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

Feel our pain. If no local HR, can you share situation with corporate or regional manager? Use them as consultants. Can be valuable resources. Good
Electronic wrist bp cuffs

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

How about proposing that the CNAs do the routine
Has Nursing Made You a Homebody?

Havin' A Party! replied to nicurn84's topic in Health, Stress Management

High-stress positions will do this to us. Love my time off! But have always enjoyed being
Low census

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

And the folks that get that shifts then complain about the low staffing and the increased work load on the
ANA seks input on nurse fatugue

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

Is that a blend of fatigue and fugue??? ;~) Yeah, I think some of us have experienced that state every now and then during trying
Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

Havin' A Party! replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

Yes, an explanation is due, and is the professional way to

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