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 sls73's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This topic's been discussed here previously. From what I recall, the prior comments pretty much coincide with those expressed above. Interested members can use the search function for more
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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

    Agree that's the right thinking. From experience, I have to relate not all employers share this view. Some bosses are very territorial, and insecure. As a result, they sometimes see an employee's...
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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

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    Are there any bilingual, trilingual, or polygots on here?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Belle. Which three languages do you
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    Frustration with "Assisted Living"

    Havin' A Party! replied to Leda1st's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Very smart move. Good
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    Anyone attend RACC's (Reading Area Community College) RN program....help!!

    Havin' A Party! replied to michelle2369's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Happy to hear RACC remains tough. Graduated a few years back, and give the RN program high marks. Do NOT fall behind in the reading, and get your assignments in on time. Be respectful and flexible....
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    RN in Assisted Living...needs advice.

    Havin' A Party! replied to pullets26's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You'll likely be the only RN, as it's much more economical for the facility to hire med techs and LPNs, and RNs are not a necessity by regulation in ALFs. As such, they'll probably have you be more of...
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    How useful is a MSN in LTC?

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

    These are by far the most typical
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    Assisted Living Audits

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

    I second this emotion. Their biggest concern is marketing and profit. With nearly everything else, they go "cheap" -- until a serious issue crops
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    Golden Living Centers

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

    Generally, their rep remains negative. Two comments I've heard that would tend to perpetuate the issue: they don't hire the best professional staff; and low pay / salary levels (which would correlate...
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    Can you really change a bad LTC?

    Havin' A Party! replied to lisa41rn's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Agree with this. Realistically, it seems to me the initial poster would be taking on a mountain of a prob with little chance of succeeding. Bad LTCs can be changed over time with the proper support:...
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    ADON'S what are your duties and what and how many hours do you work?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Bubbles82's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Jess -- Hope they're appropriately compensating you. I worked as an ADON at a 160-unit facility. I could never properly perform my job in 50 hours if I did all the work you listed. My mandate was to...
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    Using facebook to improve communication with staff

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

    Please be real careful. Including certain employees and excluding others may lead to disastrous consequences in the workplace. Any break in an existing "friendship" -- which is ultimately prone to...
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    what are the conservatee rights in SNF?

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

    Agree with this logic. That's why I worded my earlier response so conditionally. Again, if the resident is deemed incompetent, and the family, MD, conservator, and legal authority (judge, mediator,...
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    what are the conservatee rights in SNF?

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

    Just googled Rogers Guardianships. From my reading, it would appear that once the treatment plan is fully developed, considered -- including possibility of resident refusals -- and approved, the...
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

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

    Don't envy your situation, Fav. Not sure I could tolerate the scenarion you described for long. Good
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    What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

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

    Ditto here. Have had
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    Celebrities who were formerly nurses...

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

    Kate G. worked at the Reading Hospital
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    Geriatric Nurse certification

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

    Brag away, CCM!
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    Geriatric Nurse certification

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

    Think I remember (from last I looked), it costs $350 or so to sit for the exam... not including any preparatory course or special materials for study. From my experience, not many facilities will pay...
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    older students

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

    Your age will work for you. But understand, it's not a great time to be graduating from nursing right now. Things will improve over the next few years, and then progressively get better for a good...
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    LTC interview and background check

    Havin' A Party! replied to Marshall1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    In PA, it can take several minutes... for someone with a clean
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    Oxygen Administration

    Havin' A Party! replied to pmnurse615's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What bdgmpark
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    What did you say?!?!

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

    Would really have to ponder hiring someone who were to make the comment stated in the scenario related. Makes me wonder what else is liable to be said to
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    Glucometer / Infection Control

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

    Ha-ha.