Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    Patient Care Nurse

    Havin' A Party! replied to boushie87's topic in General Nursing

    Could be any darn thing. Some larger LTCs have been known to come up with crazy b_tt titles that no one knows what they mean. Ask for the job spec. That may
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    Death Cafes should nurses be a part of them?

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

    Absolutely, they should! Who else could render more compassionate
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    A nurse directing Medicare/Medicaid!!!!!

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

    She snagged a super-important gig... go
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    MARS: electronic or paper?

    Havin' A Party! replied to hope3456's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Computers in nursing facilities are a huge expense. Isn't it amazing how terrible working conditions are generally across healthcare when we have such significant, even life-or-death...
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    Bad move to interview in your scrubs?

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

    Never show up for an interview in scrubs after your current
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    Endorsement in FL for the Computer Illiterate

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

    Don't think the class must be taken online. But it sure seems like the easiest way to go. Maybe with a little coaching and some hands-on, technical assistance from the OP, the nurse involved can get...
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    Ever work with a broken finger?

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

    Yikes, Guide! Sounds like the good ol' days of the American sweat shops. Good point on the hand hygiene issue. Thanks for sharing
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    Ever work with a broken finger?

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

    Have no experience with this, so my comment would be strictly conjecture. But might it depend on the particular finger. For example, would the pinkie be that debilitating?
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    Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

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

    Older, but otherwise A & O X3 resident complained about a nurse's multiple tattoos this weekend. The crux of it: he took it as an indicator that she wasn't competent. Asked for another nurse to...
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    Med error for new 2013 nurse

    Havin' A Party! replied to Terrified83's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check out the other current thread on med errors in the Nurses section. All of us make these
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    lawsuits

    Havin' A Party! replied to nicole68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What LM
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    Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

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

    BTW, this past weekend, we found five med errors (same error repeated five consecutive days). Med was ordered daily. But was placed on MAR with admin times of 9a and
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    Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

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

    Made only one that was discovered... minor incident. Agreed to hang another nurse's IV who had fallen behind due to an admission. Didn't read the order for the antibiotic she had already removed...
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    Ever work with a broken finger?

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

    Not a finger, but a broken toe... a week after it occurred. Gotta say, it wasn't that bad at all... and I did two doubles in a row.
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    Doubles

    Havin' A Party! replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

    Now doing doubles every weekend. Getting up Sunday morning is rough! The shower is a huge help. Maddingly in love with having Mon through Fri
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    Spanish Certificate

    Havin' A Party! replied to RNtobe2016's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Most hospital HR departments have a tool used to qualify personnel for interpretation / translation services. A degree or minor in Spanish isn't usually a requirement. You may wanna check this out if...
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    Community or Private college - input please

    Havin' A Party! replied to carabels's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    What Nurse Karen said. Because of the money / time saved, and because in the end you'll have earned a BSN, now the desired entry degree, instead of an AAS. Good
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    RN to BSN questions

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

    Nothing wrong with doing the BSN online. Suggestion: Don't go full-time, stay working. Proceed with the schoolwork slowly. The idea is to really get something out of it. Good
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    Statistics class.

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

    Check out and skim a basic Stats book in the library. Enjoyed this class a lot... I have a background in math / science. Many others hated it. Good
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    Bad move to interview in your scrubs?

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

    In this situation -- the interview is scheduled before your current shift -- showing up in clean, professional scrubs is totally fine. Was hired for my current job (just months ago) under these...
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    Looking for some career insight

    Havin' A Party! replied to nursenancy27's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you completed your ICU orientation? If not, I'd say finish that first, then try things where you are for a spell. If then you're still wanting to go back, apply at your previous place. Make sure...
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    Pending Deficiency GA BON

    Havin' A Party! replied to jweb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Never heard of this... so please do keep us posted. And try not to sweat it... likely something clerical, and not substantial. Good
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    Mental health nursing

    Havin' A Party! replied to mbeale12's topic in Psychiatric

    All depends on the seriousness and weight of your interest in this area. For example: If you're an older grad, with a longstanding interest and significant history in psych, who knows this is most...
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    hiring

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

    A short story for you: I made a hiring mistake 15 years ago that I've never forgotten. Was a good error.. taught me an excellent lesson. The decision was down to two candidates. I wanted Candidate...
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    FGCU Spring 2014 applicants

    Havin' A Party! replied to nursinghopeful03's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm an RN Manager, with an MBA... so I guess I won't be with you folks. ;~) That part of the state is gorgeous! Heard it referred to as "Paradise," so be sure to enjoy what SW FL has to