Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

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

    Agree. Happy everyone's had the opp to enjoy their coffee / snack
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    Infection Control practices in Long term care

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

    Agree the tape wouldn't be more "offensive" than the usual signage employed. Just think the tape might make the room / floor appear unkempt. With our facility's traffic, that tape, in a short...
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    budget crisis-how is it effecting you and your residents?

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

    We've not seen these types of directives
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    How to get out of ltc.

    Havin' A Party! replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Additional training / coursework and / or experience in a different specialty are classical ways to cross-over into a new area. Good
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    Is there a flow sheet for nurses in LTC?

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

    Travel50 -- You're a wise DON. I work for one also, and very much appreciate
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    ALF issues, please help

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

    Nurturer -- I'm with ya on this one. My general approach is to encourage participation in activities and eating, as previous posters have indicated. But over time, status changes are likely, and...
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    do you do med passes in dining room?

    Havin' A Party! replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Per State surveyors, meds in the dining hall are a big no-no in
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    NURSE ATTORNEY from PHILIPPINES to USA

    Havin' A Party! replied to pagto316's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah, each state board has its own requirements for eligibility to take its bar exam. Do a search for the state in which you intend to practice. For LNC work, I'd imagine significant American...
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    Getting a math question wrong!!!

    Havin' A Party! replied to ChickenJoyRN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry... forgot all the little indicators of pass / fail. Took it a few years ago. How do you feel you did? Did you guess a lot? Or are you confident you saw all the tricks in the exam? The prep...
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    IV in LTC?

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

    Nurses start IVs. Lab techs routinely come in daily (except weekends) to draw blood. MD start an IV... never seen
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    Infection Control practices in Long term care

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

    Hey, folks. Like most of us here, I've gotta bone up on this area as well. Do recall that C-Diff requires water / soap precautions (not portable dispenser cleaning) to ensure that those buggies are...
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    " I dont have to be better than the others"

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

    State of things certainly appears to be in disarray. Unethical professional communications, politics between hospital and NH, financial need to maintain census, potential disregard of ability to...
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    Discipline or Discrimination

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

    Hang in there and keeping doing a good job. Make sure you keep upper management engaged in everything significant. Put all employee notices / coachings, etc. in writing. And, as suggested, bring a...
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    Overweight nurse unable to physically manage her responsibilties

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

    Agree with psalm. She needs to be relieved of current duties ASAP, as she poses health / safety risks to residents, families, other staff and herself. Of course, this should be handled with the...
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    ADON pay scale

    Havin' A Party! replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Just taking a wild stab: $50 to $70K, but not familiar with your specific geographics, facility status, etc. Good
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    Questions on State Visits

    Havin' A Party! replied to Oranges3420's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Was recently asked about our emergency procedures, abuse, MARs, and residents on hospice. Other areas of interest included treatments and food
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    I HATE nursing management

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

    As stated previously, there are many different flavors of nursing. That's what makes it so marvelous! Some love management... usually folks with prior specialized training / experience in it. Good...
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    JD getting RN -- where to volunteer for Experience?

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

    Ditto what Paco said. Good luck! Query: After all that hard work in Law School, why not give a legal gig a
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    I Would Like Your 6 Cents

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

    Hi, O. Had that same plan several years ago. Couldn't score the tech job in a nearby facility, so took a spot in med / surg which also provided multiple opps to fill-in in other units... ED, ICU,...
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    Private Rooms

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

    Likely the collaborative decision of the NHA, DON, and ADON, with final input from the resident / family should work well. Consideration should be given to all relevant factors surrounding the...
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    Terminated.....stressed and relieved at the same time.

    Havin' A Party! replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    Time to re-charge. Get assistance with any issues you may have / being going through. Then return even better than before. Good
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    to aspirate or not while giving insulin and flu vaccines

    Havin' A Party! replied to ginger43's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Too many of us fall into the trap of "I've always done it that way," and become closed-minded about improved techniques, and changing standards of
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    jean

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

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    BSN vs. ADN + BS in other field

    Havin' A Party! replied to daffodils711's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you're thinking of teaching, I'd go ADN if you already have a BS. Would suggest the BSN route if your undergraduate was a BA. Good
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    Writing Clarification Orders

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

    If a treatment has been administered on an ongoing basis, but no written order can be located, a clarification may be in order (pun intended). But when writing an ordinary original order, it makes no...