Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    4/2011: PA NCLEX Pass Rates

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

    Thanks,
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    Very angry

    Havin' A Party! replied to labman's topic in Men in Nursing

    Absolutely
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    Paroxysmal Atrial Fib....Can you tell me more about it?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Cardiac

    Stress is a big-time trigger for some folks. Lots of others too: alcohol, caffeine, glutamates, nutrasweet, GERD, positional changes, certain exercises... basically tons of stuff. Good luck to
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    Paroxysmal Atrial Fib....Can you tell me more about it?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Cardiac

    Absolutely! And read up on the adverse effects of the drugs usually prescribed. (Amiodarone -- one of the meds typically prescribed -- is scary.) Lots of reasons for AFIB. Some are controllable...
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    Paroxysmal Atrial Fib....Can you tell me more about it?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Cardiac

    Do you have any underlying heart probs? If not, with an episode every six years, there's no way I'd stay on the meds. Suggest asking your doc about taking a med only when, and if, you have an...
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    pin ?

    Havin' A Party! replied to ken-pin's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'll likely pass on the pin thang next year. Don't wear any jewelry. Quick Question for Tank: Pinning ceremony is different than graduation at your
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    CNA in Telemetry

    Havin' A Party! replied to kddex's topic in Cardiac

    Good for you! Likely you would've gained very little more for nursing school by staying there. And you'll be much healthier / happier for having done so. My suggestion is that future nurses spend no...
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    CNA in Telemetry

    Havin' A Party! replied to kddex's topic in Cardiac

    As you've accurately detailed, without doubt, the most physically demanding job in the hospital. This is hard, hard work! And the least compensated. Please be careful not to wear yourself out before...
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    Legal Questions Employment Issue

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

    Agree. Report it to the State Attorney General's
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    How many male nurses work on your floor/unit?

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

    Why was "0" not listed as a choice? None in my unit (med /surg). I'm the only male RN student
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    Organizational skills

    Havin' A Party! replied to pumpkin's topic in Emergency

    Just a student here... but what's wrong with carrying a cheat sheet on the folks you're caring
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    Weekend programs

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

    You've likely already considered this but just wanted to double-check. Have you pondered commuting into Philly from the western suburbs? Know you can get a great home for $200K west of Pottstown....
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    8-month nursing and lacking skills

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

    Rarely do so, but must disagree with ya on this one, llg. No way 50 is OLD!
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    Is there REALLY such a thing as overachieving?

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

    Another "A" student here. Gotta say this is accurate
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    Is there REALLY such a thing as overachieving?

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

    Well
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    Is there REALLY such a thing as overachieving?

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

    ... We should all strive to do high-quality work. But we should also work on developing a perspective of our performance that allows for less than perfection... As usual, great post,
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    Facial hair?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Nathan_Brody's topic in Men in Nursing

    Both male profs in our program sport moustaches. Several nurses at my hospital also. FWIW, none have full beards. Two docs
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    Can I find employment at my age??

    Havin' A Party! replied to Julie029's topic in Nursing Career

    In two words, "absolutely yes!" BTW, we have a student graduating from our school this June who's over
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    How do you deal with backstabbing

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

    FWIW, my general experience has been the
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    How do you deal with backstabbing

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

    (Oooops... double
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    Looking for Summer Nurse Externship

    Havin' A Party! replied to Kristan524's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, Kris. Think you really need to accelerate your search. Many hospitals are making, or have made, their selections for summer externs already. I was one of the lucky ones! But I applied...
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    Res Ispa Loquitor

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

    Lots of questions there. Many answers may involve facts and state-specific issues, policies, reg's, etc. My gut tells me the greater majority of res ipsa cases are settled. Of course, if the demands...
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    Roll Call

    Havin' A Party! replied to Tweety's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just dropped in before starting to study for a final exam (NUR II) on Monday and discovered... we've got our own forum. Cool! Great job, Brian! OK, let's get this party
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    Experiences of the male nursing student

    Havin' A Party! replied to framps's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Been in healthcare only a year. But from previous supervisory settings I've been in can say that around 90% of sups / managers -- male and female -- prefer to supervise guys. Precisely for the...
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    What time is it? The watch watch...

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

    Does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really