Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    Resume Advise....Please

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

    What LLG and Cooper
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    Giving report - experienced nurses make you feel foolish

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

    You're doing great. Don't let 'em get to you. Be polite and just do your
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    Need upfront Input/Advice

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

    Bob -- There are innumerable threads here regarding older RN nursing students. All are extremely positive... and correctly so, IMHO. When you get a minute do a search. Plenty of encouragemnt to be...
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    Reimburse Hospital For Training???

    Havin' A Party! replied to CB1217/OB's topic in Nursing Career

    "Has Anyone Ever Heard Of Having To Pay The Hospital Back For Training? I Signed A Contract That States 'i Must Abide By Rules Of Conduct, Policies, & Regulations For A Minimum Of One Year From...
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    Is employment contract binding?

    Havin' A Party! replied to steu's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nurseguy's response was dead
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    ICU opportunities

    Havin' A Party! replied to mitch8lem's topic in General Nursing

    Did the same, and agree with the closing
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    Resume Question: RN,BSN or BSN,RN

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

    No, you're correct. Many use that format. But now it appears some in academia profess that's wrong, and have gone on to contrive a "reason" for doing so. (Is the hidden motivation behind the new...
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    Resume Question: RN,BSN or BSN,RN

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

    Agree many choose to list themselves as degrees rather than RNs. (Does that seem a tad unnatural to anyone else?) OTOH, we've all seen many references, articles, texts, etc. where folks go with what...
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    Resume Question: RN,BSN or BSN,RN

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

    Don't mean to be contrary, but the opinions cited aren't convincing. The rationale underlying them makes no sense to me: list a credential first because it's the least likely to be rescinded....
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    Nurse Attorneys

    Havin' A Party! replied to girtster's topic in Legal

    Wow, Holly! That's sad! Hearing you loud and clear. It's all about job / life
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    Anyone pushing 50 and a recent grad??

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

    Graduated with a 61-year-old. This year's top student was 57 at graduation. Head of the class last year was over
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    Resume Question: RN,BSN or BSN,RN

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

    Agreeing with MLOS. The RN is by far the most germane qualification, and accordingly should be listed first (e.g., Flo Nighting, RN, BS,
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    Malpractice insurance?

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

    Absolutely on the
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    Philly area, associates or bachelors preferred?

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

    I would imagine nearly all facilities would prefer to hire a better educated RN... with a bachelors, masters,
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    I need Help!

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

    Just keep learning. Concentrate on weak areas. Good
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    Just took NCLEX-RN for the 2nd time...

    Havin' A Party! replied to alambert603's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Those "All That Apply" are tricky for me. Almost forgot to wish ya great
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    An interim test question...

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

    Yeah,
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    Who is held liable?

    Havin' A Party! replied to OURN83's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Yoga. My take on the focus of the original question was the potential liability of the two nurses named in the scenario. IMO, N would always be liable, and S only if he / she knew (or...
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    Rebuttal Statement ?

    Havin' A Party! replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Please clarify what you mean by "rebuttal statement." (Many different applications.)
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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

    Annette -- Don't think folding the resume is a big no-no. Even if you mail it in a larger size envelope, there's no guarantee that it won't get bent or otherwise damaged (which may even be a more...
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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

    Annette -- Don't think folding the resume is a big no-no. Even if you mail it in a larger size envelope, there's no guarantee that it won't get bent or otherwise damaged (which may even be a more...
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    Fraud, Consent & Jehovah's Witnesses

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

    Mana -- Think Jolie has laid out some viable
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    Would your hospitals hire a middle-aged rookie?

    Havin' A Party! replied to jgs284's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Recently heard that the "chronologically" oldest (mid-50s) in our soon-to-be graduating class was hired for one of the "premo" spots in our
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    New Grad - Part-time?

    Havin' A Party! replied to cordovas912's topic in Nursing Career

    All the hospitals around here (SE PA) do hire new grads on a part-time basis. Good
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    Nurses who haven't been doing acute care

    Havin' A Party! replied to jen42's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey, Jen. With no disrespect intended to anyone, the picture painted here seems a little too gloomy for my taste. Please don't think of yourself as "un-hirable." You're 28, and I take it a nurse...