Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

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

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    does having a previous degree make a difference in salary?

    Havin' A Party! replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes. All depends your employer's needs, your work background, experience, the position, facility and your boss... and other personal factors. Good
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    Stand out from the crowd ?

    Havin' A Party! replied to Theone40's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't forget your grades, your dress, personality--smile, seriousness--yet fun, attendance / timeliness, work hard, professionalism, open mind, and courteousness. Greet everyone -- visitors and staff...
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    Oversaturation? Why am I working short staffed?

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

    If that's correct, then we need to start spreading the word big-time! IMHO, she's definitely got the White House on her
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    Oversaturation? Why am I working short staffed?

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

    Good observations in your post,
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    O2 bad if pt already 100% RA?

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

    What GrnTea
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    Affordable Care Act Users Guide for Nurses

    Havin' A Party! replied to Jb4564's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thanks for the vid, Grump. Liked it! Remember singing that song in grammar school many moons ago. Was always one of my
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    Affordable Care Act Users Guide for Nurses

    Havin' A Party! replied to Jb4564's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Exactamundo! My recommendation to my boss (DON): The informational piece on insurance coverage belongs with Social Services. Are we gonna foot the bill for educating and updating the entire nursing...
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    Affordable Care Act Users Guide for Nurses

    Havin' A Party! replied to Jb4564's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Boo! You're just a grumpy RN from across the pond. Please consider yourself shot down.
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    Affordable Care Act Users Guide for Nurses

    Havin' A Party! replied to Jb4564's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Agree, that these staff members... or others so designated... should be the ones handling insurance questions. And if this staff is not present on weekends or nights, then they can speak with the...
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    Best advice for dealing with the ups and downs

    Havin' A Party! replied to EGVnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Liked the frog analogy, Viva. 'Cause it's
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    I got my CNA and now going to CC for my RN but with my three kids????

    Havin' A Party! replied to nurseismyheart's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Tough to do... lots of prioritizing, advanced planning and scheduling required. Good luck! (Did I mention it's gonna be really
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    RN with a bachelor's in another discipline

    Havin' A Party! replied to kabir06's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN not needed in all MSN
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    RN program worth it?

    Havin' A Party! replied to ltran's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Each of these decisions types of questions require a host of individual considerations. Please realize that no one here can fully furnish an adequate response. As a suggestion, try to present as...
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    nursing isn't for everyone

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

    Think the basic notion here applies to all endeavors... no? Not necessarily everyone should strive to be an entertainer, scientist, poet, historian, etc. Nursing just has its own set if specific...
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    Affordable Care Act Users Guide for Nurses

    Havin' A Party! replied to Jb4564's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Can't agree that it's now the bedside nurses' responsibility to explain insurance coverage... or that it ever was. Surely someone at a facility should be accountable for this function, but not the...
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    who has left nursing ?

    Havin' A Party! replied to sabatical's topic in Retired Nurses

    All of us would appreciate your help in improving floor and bedside nursing, Nay! Somebody's gotta do it. Good
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    My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    Havin' A Party! replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    Huh??? OK.
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    Nursing career advice

    Havin' A Party! replied to BabyRN21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The degree, IMHO, will offer you an objective measure of your interest, understanding and credentials. Good
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Havin' A Party! replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Smart... these folks are often so out there when it comes to the realities on the floor. But think they've really got a true handle on how to improve things.
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Havin' A Party! replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's ridiculous what's happened to Nursing over the years,
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Havin' A Party! replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good luck,
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    Cleveland Clinic Weston, FL

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

    FWIW, I believe CC has a great reputation in cardiac
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Havin' A Party! replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Count me in with those favoring continuing education. Good
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    Nursing career advice

    Havin' A Party! replied to BabyRN21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Informatics is and will be a hugely hot area, IMO. Do you have an IT or math background? Good
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    Opportunities for MSN/MBA?

    Havin' A Party! replied to smuface's topic in Nurse Management

    Where would you like "to go" with your degree? Think that'll be the key. Good