Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    What does dependent position for detached retina mean???

    Havin' A Party! replied to snowyeyes2's topic in General Nursing

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    Through The Eyes of The Workforce: Creating Joy, Meaning, and Safer Health Care

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

    Liked it, Karen. Very timely at work.
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    New: Transcript requirement?

    Havin' A Party! replied to caren19's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This all sounds kinda weird if it applies to a longstanding nurse. Haven't heard of any new legislation or reg that is on point. Perhaps Nurse Karen of this board has an answer. Can the OP clarify...
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    What is the job market like in Florida for CNAs?

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

    No, no, no! This is a huge asset for you. If you're really serious about being in this field, address it upfront. Highlight it. Let 'em in your letter and resume. Let 'em know your intentions and...
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    Does your facility send someone home every shift?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally baffled that some facilities are using this
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    What is the job market like in Florida for CNAs?

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

    As the hiring sup, I'd have that on my mind. You may wanna be proactive about the issue at the interview... or even before
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    Electronic charting- administration time out of compliance

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

    That's fine and dandy so long as everything that's being required of nurses is reasonably do-able within the time being allotted. Consider all the issues often encountered at different facilities:...
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    Listing license on resume

    Havin' A Party! replied to aknight07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't see the need to list your specific license number on the resume. (Really, who cares whether it's 345567, or 356789?) Waste of resume space??? Waste of the reader's/reviewer's
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    12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

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

    Work 16-hr shifts on the weekend, and off Mon thru Fri. Walk close to 10 miles on the job! Workout in the gym Tues & Fri for 30 min, and walk 30 min outside on Wed & Thur. Light activity...
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    The dreaded varicose veins

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

    Jobst 20/30s will help slow their progression. A lot depends on genetics. Stay at a normal weight. Put your legs up at every opportunity. Had the VNus surgery last year. Worked
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    Need suggestions for keeping license current

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

    IMHO, you'll need experience behind you to handle Worker's Comp at home. Worked as a WC field case manager years ago, and during slow times was called into the office for telephone case management....
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    fl nurses

    Havin' A Party! replied to jcb58411's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you're physically fit, intelligent, serious about returning to nursing, and make a good in-person presentation, you may possibly be hired in LTC. Suggest you first take an RN refresher class......
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    What is the job market like in Florida for CNAs?

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

    Great... presuming you have good presentation & clinical skills. Good luck! With your degree alone, you'll already have a huge edge on nearly all in the
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    MARS: electronic or paper?

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

    Heard the deadline was
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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    Havin' A Party! replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Folks, don't accept these conditions of employment. Find a better facility and leave ASAP! We deserve
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    Problems at the SNF

    Havin' A Party! replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just read this thread. Was about to advise Rich to find another job ASAP when I read he was fired. Folks, please don't stay at a facility that's treating staff like cr_p! There are better employers...
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    Electronic charting- administration time out of compliance

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

    E-Mars and e-charting are great for management. And often a nightmare for staff... everything nurses do and chart -- and when they do it -- can be readily scrutinized by sups. A malicious management...
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    so ready to quit

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

    Everybody -- Don't put up with mistreatment... find a better place... improve your quality of
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    Does your facility send someone home every shift?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We don't do this. We may have someone on the schedule who we may cancel two hours before the shift due to reduced
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    I feel like such an idiot

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

    Erica & Venous -- So sorry to hear some staff at your facilities are treating you as they are. Experienced nurses should know better than to brow beat you folks. Everyone makes mistakes. Hang in...
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    The Unemployed RN

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

    Know it may sound unreal to some... but I can't say I've ever personally experienced age discrimination. (No spring chicken here either.) Agree it's truly impossible to hide one's biography on apps or...
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    MIchigan or Florida?

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

    Yikes! That Michigan weather... not for
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    Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    You guys takin' this seriously??? C'mon
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    Running out of LTC over the counter meds

    Havin' A Party! replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This happens often. Even after telling supply clerk, leaving reminders, informing unit manager and even DON. Only legit conclusion is that these folks really don't care... because they allow the...
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    After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

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

    Hey there, Viva. Have only read the first page of this thread. But I've reviewed a ton of your postings through the years. (No, I'm no spring chicken either.) And there's no question in my mind that...