Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    Hypomagnesiumia, I am a ticking time bomb!!

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

    Congrats, Curley! Your persistence has been rewarded. Hope all goes well for
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    DON fired during state survey

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

    Believe you'll be eligible for UC benefits. You were beyond the 90-day probationary period and were coerced into quitting. This was not a voluntary resignation. Be happy you're out of there....
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    Dose ranges on prn med orders

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

    Great answer by Muno. Nevertheless, many facilities (particularly LTCs) interpret range scripts as "one-dose per period" orders... allowing only one med administration for the duration of the stated...
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    Starting first NP position soon...advice?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Seen your posts here through the years, Angie. But just learned of your NP status. Super congrats! The job sounds great. Good
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    New Grad RN as new DON?

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

    Agree with most... not a good
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    asking all nurse supervisors...

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

    Think it's do-able with excellent basic education, the right attitude / aptitude, and excellent support --
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    What do you do when......

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

    My, my how far we've advanced in Nursing.
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    What do you do when......

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

    Wow, Sugar! For a "newbie" you sure demonstrate a ton of insight! Great
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    Reprimanded for giving glucagon?!!!

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

    Once she became disoriented with a BS of 23, of course, your actions were spot on. They likely gave this resident an opportunity to experience another day. What's not clear from the factual scenario...
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    Hopefully helpful advice!

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

    Yup. This is important, as it's illegal to not do so, per labor board regs. Management should insist on it, if for no other reason, because of the potential liability. Thanks everybody for sharing...
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    Automatic Blood Pressure Machines (portable)????

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

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    Meditation or Yoga (non traditional training)

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

    Ditto. This is the situation at all health care facilities / environments I've worked... hospitals, case management, LTC and AL. There's simply been no time for this... though it'd be fun. Good...
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    QUESTION?

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

    Sounds like you'll have your hands full. A dedicated / capable staff is a must. Otherwise, you'll be expected to do everything, and be there at management's beck and call. Staffing will be a huge...
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    Automatic Blood Pressure Machines (portable)????

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

    We have them. Besides BP, they provide HR, temp, and pulse ox
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    Charting: UTIs

    Havin' A Party! replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    S/s of adverse reactions to abt Fluids encouraged
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    HCR Manor Care Facilities

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

    Another bad experience in PA here. Bullying by the NHA, DON, and the staff clerk they enabled. Stay
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    So many ways to mess up!

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

    Thanks for the post, N. All of us make
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    ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Thanks again, American. Think Tasha.org is now defunct. Nothing helpful there. The site is presently for
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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

    Follow-up question: After circling your initials, what do you write on the MAR (comment section) when the med wasn't delivered / isn't available in the emergency box? Curious about each facility's...
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    Extendicare Care Dress Code

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

    This just happened to an acquaintance last month at an Extendicare facility... small
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    promotion?

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

    Ebear's right on
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    Unbelievable

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

    Admissions usually go per the NHA's directive in general, since she's / he's the one who coaches the liaison on what would be acceptable. What's acceptable is derived by the NHA with input from the...
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    Bosses

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

    Loving -- Sounds like you're in a great place... lucky
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    Improving care conferences/staffings

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

    The care conference picture you paint is fairly typical. However, every staff participant need not be there for the entire discussion. That can be pretty inefficient in light of the ongoing work...
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    ADON misleading title? Rant from DON

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

    Hey, American. Feel for your situation. If it's not soon fixed, you've gotta start looking elsewhere, IMHO -- for your mental / physical health. Good luck! BTW, what is TASHA? Also, SOC?