Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    LTC Nightmare

    Havin' A Party! replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ditto.
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    Frustration with "Assisted Living"

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

    Would like to note that all AL facilities are not alike. The places describe above sound horrible. OTOH, I'm familiar with several AL communities that are absolutely fabulous... with respect to...
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    avoid interruptions

    Havin' A Party! replied to nhlpn546's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Stand firm and communicate well that you'll be happy to speak with them at _________, because the residents' medications is priority at this time. If that time is not a convenient for them, ask if you...
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    Nurse's: Find your own replacement when ill

    Havin' A Party! replied to Leelee2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a similar policy. Think it's legal to ask for a reason if the facility policies distinguish between sick days and personal days (or other categories). But all that need be said in response is...
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    Glucometer / Infection Control

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

    As of six months ago, this wasn't a requirement in PA for LTC. Not sure if that's the case today. Ironically, it was -- and still is -- for AL. Go
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    call offs

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

    Having enough back-up staff is the key. Call-off policy violators must be treated per the policy. Impossible to do if you don't have bodies to carry out the work needed. What's totally baffling:...
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    ADON recruited for DON position

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

    Your boss sounds like my old one. Get out of there now! Learn as much as you can about your potential new
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    Med question?

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

    Yup, have the MD informed and follow through. If her status is deviating from baseline, she'll likely be sent out. Could be the Traz or something else (infection,
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    Would it be worth it to take an EKG cert class while in nursing school?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Only:
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    Any suggestions for ongoing med errors?

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

    Very valid perspective, Freedom. Mistakes will happen no matter what. My hope is that these errors are the type that are inconsequential, and of minor significance to our
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    Fulfilling CEU Requirement

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

    The owner of the company personally contacted me today and explained the website took a hit yesterday, and apologized for my inconvenience. He reassured that all the current courses would be made...
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    Fulfilling CEU Requirement

    Havin' A Party! posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Looking to satisfy the 30 hours needed over the course of three or four concentrated sessions. Anyone aware of such programs? Maybe full-day programs?
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    Fulfilling CEU Requirement

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

    After signing up with CEU Professor, they reduced the number of courses I would be able to be take for the $27.95 fee. Today when I tried to take a course, their website would not log me in. Tried to...
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    Question for any DONs at ALFs

    Havin' A Party! replied to nurse210's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    One hour before / after scheduled time in PA as
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    Terminated without warning

    Havin' A Party! replied to Lonestarrn02's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Excellent advice from everyone. The older I get the more I realize the truth with "when one door closes..." Be glad you're out of that place. For sure, you'll find something better. It's happened to...
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    Fulfilling CEU Requirement

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

    That provider's courses are even a little more economical than the one I came across yesterday (Gannett Education). Also, they appear to have more two-hour modules, which should provide more...
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    Fulfilling CEU Requirement

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

    Thanks, C. Any suggestions for me on this? I've let this go till now, as I'm the only RN at my facility, and in charge of running a department of 24 med techs, CNAs and two LPNs. Appreciate your...
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    Any suggestions for ongoing med errors?

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

    bdgmpark -- Are you talking about nurses or med techs? The ALF I work for uses med techs, who in my opinion would need more explanatory info regarding some of the issues you've raised than LPNs or...
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    Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

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

    If any are particularly relevant to the field you're desiring to enter, then yes... I'd mention
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    Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

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

    If any are particularly relevant to the field you're desiring to enter, then yes... I'd mention
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    Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

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

    Short answer to the question: Because they have no experience in
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    Afib question

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

    Your gut is correct. Follow this through. Certainly should be worked up to some extent. One thing I was looking for was the patient's age, whether the rate was controlled on most of her episodes...
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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

    Agree. Speak, read, write Spanish. While a fantastic asset IMHO, it never has seemed to be valued much in the workplace. Of course, this is ridiculous in light of the tremendous importance of...
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    Question for those that passed the NCLEX and used Kaplan....

    Havin' A Party! replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Used Kaplan three years ago. Great program. Passed with the minimum number of questions. Suggest you concentrate on Kaplan. Don't feel bad if you don't do well on the practice exams... I found them...
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    AACN geriontolgy "BC" cert exam

    Havin' A Party! replied to *RN123ABC*'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    100% with ya. Went to the site ANCC site and noticed there's no mention of the BSN requirement. The cert eligibility page also indicates it was updated August 2009. Further, a call to the ANCC,...