Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    Oh, the Q is silent...

    Havin' A Party! replied to SeeTheMoon's topic in Nursing Humor

    In NY, NJ, and PA, we say: pros-thee-sis. Think this is
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Havin' A Party! replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    OK, now we've found our winner for the
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Havin' A Party! replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yeah! Super tune, by the late great Robert
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    Whats the name of this thing ?

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

    Tee-hee.
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    career change at age 50?

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

    Know of two attorneys who graduated from our school. Both were older than you. And they did very well in
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    Whats the name of this thing ?

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

    You know that's a lot to ask of a spouse... to stay up all night holding the sheets. That's hard work!
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    Best way to clean your shoes?

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

    Clean them at end of shift with a wipe, then switch them when I get to the car, where they stay. Polish them once a week or PRN at home (in the
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    .9 = Nine 8-hour night shifts in two weeks. Too much?

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

    At many hospitals and other facilities, FT is classified as 8 to 10 shifts in two weeks. Good luck with the new
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    Need advice on nursing career

    Havin' A Party! replied to iowa27's topic in Men in Nursing

    Lots of folks -- of both sexes -- here have made mid-life career changes into nursing / healthcare. First question to be addressed by those in your shoes: Will nursing (or whatever specific area...
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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Havin' A Party! replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Couple of years back we had a Dr. Muhammad Ali. (Not sure if the first name is spelled exactly as written here, but it is phonetically correct.) Also met a patient: George Jones (like the country...
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    Do you give meds without seeing the MDs order if he MAR has been checked?

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

    Thanks for the nursing history lesson, BG. Very
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    Have you ever made a medication error- yes, no or almost.

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

    Yes... involved a supplement or bowel med, but forgot the specifics. Recall there was no harm. Have also given meds after our one-hour window. Tip To Facility Managers: Overseers (DOH, DPW, JCAHO,...
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    Termination= Fired?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Missy89's topic in Nursing Career

    Totally correct. Your manager believed you'd be leaving in the near-term, and chose to spare someone else who may have been viewed as more dedicated to the unit. Good
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    buying a pulse ox of my own?

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

    FWIW, Nonin is a respected
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    Wanting to Work from Home

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

    Did this for two years. My biggest gripes were the rates paid for travel (gas reimbursement) and traffic jams. Being salaried the time wasted sitting on a jam-packed highway was my loss... if it...
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    DIGOXIN - conflicting information!

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

    Hey, Demy. The apparent conflict in the cards likely stems from whether the patient is taking meds for the hypothyroidism. If not, then less dig may be needed. If taking meds, then more may be...
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    Please help c this dilemma

    Havin' A Party! replied to pomlover08's topic in Patient Medications

    Agree this is a med error and lori's reasoning (above). The most important thing now is to make use of the experience to learn and become better. It's unlikely the mistake will lead to any...
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    buying a pulse ox of my own?

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

    Guarantee you'll do well after graduation. Great attitude! I've got all the items you've mentioned and more. Useful at work, for yourself, family, and at any other side gigs you choose. Suggest the...
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    Wanting to Work from Home

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

    Another job with partial home base opportunities: WC case manager. Sometimes up to 2 days /
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    Wanting to Work from Home

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

    Legal Nurse
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    want to run away

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

    The whole situation sounds like it was not about you, but them. Have seen lots of jealousy over others' achievements, education, looks, presentation skills, personality, etc. in Nursing... much of it...
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    resume question...please help!!

    Havin' A Party! replied to julesRN07's topic in Nursing Career

    The number is not what's important. Therefore, it's unnecessary. Your credential will be thoroughly checked if you're selected for the
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    What states allow RN's to pronounce death?

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

    At three facilities I've worked in PA (LTC / Rehabs / AL), an RN could
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    Given another patient's medication to satisfy MAR.What do you do? Orientee

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

    No way there's room for everybody! Oh wait. Forgot Casey Anthony's cell will soon be available for someone in
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    HCR Manor Care Facilities

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

    No,