Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    Dont want to bankrupt husband. Please help.

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

    Smell -- Not sure where you're located, but some new RNs start at $19 to $25, depending on the geographics. Good
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    Care plans + finding Nsg articles: 2 really good websites everyone should know about!

    Havin' A Party! replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    FWIW, every article I looked for in nursingcenter needed to be purchased. That's not very useful to us as students at
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    Would you hire me?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Janinern84's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten excellent suggestions for the revision. I'd add that the letter not be addressed to: "To Whom This May Concern." Think it's best if you address it to a named human... possibly someone in...
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    Suzanne, thank you so much

    Havin' A Party! replied to moon18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you and
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    Certified Legal Assistant v. Legal Nurse Consultant

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

    Super post, peblz! Sounds to me like your fab experience has been a blend of both para and LNC functions... with an emphasis in the latter. Kinda unique! May I ask what the ballpark rate for what you...
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    Nursing shortage...

    Havin' A Party! replied to yvbsa1102's topic in General Nursing

    What do you think about
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    4 vs. 2 year program

    Havin' A Party! replied to chnst1105's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, Jen! There are a huge number of variables in the
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    New Grad., jumped into the ICU - AAAH!

    Havin' A Party! replied to RN_BSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We're very similar... 3.7 GPA, second career, and almost did the same thing with potassium yesterday in clinical. Interviewing next Friday for a spot in the MICU. Graduating in June. So I guess I'm...
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    CCRN Certification

    Havin' A Party! replied to dukeRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey, Christian. Does the bonus apply each year the CCRN is in effect, or just for the year you got
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    How can this be legal?

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

    This is the way to go. But don't just send them the booklet right away. Call the Board and speak to an investigator, and explain your situation fully and objectively. Then follow through with...
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    Thinking Central Florida? Here are a couple websites for you

    Havin' A Party! replied to UM Review RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks,
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    My Immediate Supervisor wants me gone!

    Havin' A Party! replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in Nursing Career

    Give it a little more time (a month, two, whatever you think). But find out precisely what the issues are first in a private meeting with your boss. Then if you agree that those are probs for you,...
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    Tampa area

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

    Yup, that's the one I meant.
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    Tampa area

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

    Are prices better, worse or the same in the Seminole area? What county is that anyway?
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    From psych to med-surg??

    Havin' A Party! replied to Louisepug's topic in Psychiatric

    Charlie -- Thanks much for taking the time to fill us in! I too will be graduating in a few months and have pondered going directly into this nursing
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    Pay Scale

    Havin' A Party! replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    Meerkat -- Are you in the northeast
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    Already Have a BA, do I need to get a BSN?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Win! Got me curious. May I ask what you might be interested in if you were to go to grad school?
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    A few grey areas

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

    Bone -- That facility and those in responsible charge are in major legal jeopardy as things stand. And medically, the clients are in a potentially dangerous
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    Health Care Administrators w/o BSNs or MSNs

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

    MBA -- Many sups and managers in nursing have an MBA along with their ADN. No additional MSN or doctorate is generally required. Prior supervisory experience is important. A few facilities have...
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    400 job openings but you can't get an interview?

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

    Same thing happened to me until I got a call. Keep applying and keep improving your resume. It'll happen for you too. Good
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    When the Board of Nursing is out to get you....

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

    Many employers... seek many opportunities... this is what's so great about our biz... so many avenues. Ponder all that may be out there. Turn this into something
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    When the Board of Nursing is out to get you....

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

    Again... won't accept the mentality that I must do _____________ (fill in the blank) because ____________ has happened in my life. Screwy things happen. Screwy people happen. That's life. This place...
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    When the Board of Nursing is out to get you....

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

    Please don't consider this a put down. When I was younger, I may have thought the above as well. But it is truly illogical thinking. IMO, we must act to do what's best for us now, not based on what...
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    I'm falling for my PRECEPTOR

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

    Steph, your post almost sounds vindictive. I have to question whether "heartfelt advice" that implies that the OP and her husband are stupid is what's in order
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    I'm falling for my PRECEPTOR

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

    No one's claimed this is a "therapy board," Angie. The comment goes to the tone of the "advice" presented. "Reality checks" given with disdain are rarely effective, and more often come off as put...