classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Can't seem to find the answer

    classicdame replied to NiceShot's topic in General Nursing

    My program did not have direct patient care clinicals. Community Health required us to create a virtual nurse clinic, and we had to interview people in the community as to need, location, etc. The...

  2. Lasix and Hyponatremia

    classicdame replied to CyclicalEvents's topic in Patient Medications

    i am curious too why the D5 is essential, versus an isotonic

  3. Family...my OWN family...discourages me from nursing...

    classicdame replied to Jc1982's topic in General Students

    guess who will be calling you to hang out your shingle once you

  4. How do I get into Surgical Nursing

    classicdame replied to manskette's topic in Operating Room

    you go to RN school. Techs have limited scope of practice (and pay!). RN first assistant is RN who has had additional, advanced training. That could be a great goal once you have some experience. Good...

  5. Should penmanship be a mandatory course for physicians?

    classicdame replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Nursing

    don't guess or agree "by committee". Call for clarification. No longer a problem here due to electronic documentation and ordering. Once I showed slides in a MD conf (our hospital MD's) and asked...

  6. Question for the Nurse Managers out there.

    classicdame replied to 240zRN's topic in Nurse Management

    patients are patients. I would not have an issue. I would also bear in mind that acute hospital care is different from out-patient or clinic care, regardless of patient population. But we can fix...

  7. Graduate degree- online or brickmortar?

    classicdame replied to blueindigo79's topic in Nurse Management

    I believe UT Arlington has a great program. I did my MSN thru UT-Tyler and was very glad it was offered online. This method is not a piece of cake so don't think that. You will have deadlines and...

  8. Patient abuse

    classicdame replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    even at the risk of losing your job (and who would want to work there?) you should notify the BON or police or both. It is your duty as a professional. I would also write it up for the employer, keep...

  9. Pharmacology & Medical Surgical Nursing

    classicdame replied to 2bmalenurse23's topic in General Students

    med-surg is more interesting because you will be introduced to all sorts of diseases and conditions. Once you learn their normal progression you will encounter patients who do not follow the textbook....

  10. Advice for new students

    classicdame replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in General Students

    bascially it is a business. If you cannot do the work you should not be there. That person is taking up a space someone else could fill. You have to dedicate your whole life to the school till you...

  11. Laying off everyone

    classicdame replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    we are hiring and expanding. But Texas is the only state that has experienced growth while everyone else was in a recession. I am sorry you have to suffer thru this. It is such a

  12. Rate to run blood?

    classicdame replied to KaeliF's topic in General Nursing

    look at the hospital policy. If that is not helpful, call the blood bank or lab director. My medical director for our BB and I created a policy with that info so nurses would have a reference. Will...

  13. Nursing 1A advice med math

    classicdame replied to RN2b2014mville's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    they will tell you what they want you to know. After a while the math will seem like your easiest course because there is only ONE answer, while the rest have many variables. Good

  14. Vickie Milazzo ads and truth

    classicdame replied to lawrn1991's topic in Legal

    she is not really lying - after all, SHE is making that money selling her

  15. Chronically late patients...

    classicdame replied to tlackey's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    some people just are not time sensitive, especially if they have waited to see the MD. They might then think the "rule" for tardiness goes both ways. When I worked in a clinical area we would tell the...

  16. How to handle this situation (requesting time off)?

    classicdame replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your supervisor you need off for personal reasons. They really do not need more than that. Be prepared to go to Plan B (whatever that is) if your request is denied. You have to decide how far to...

  17. Depressed-Need Your Positive Thoughts/Prayers

    classicdame replied to smithkidsmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    first, I believe the combined stress of graduation, testing and your home life have finally worn you down. You have been pushing yourself and now your body is complaining. Talk to your creditors. Tell...

  18. ATI "Nurse in a box"

    classicdame replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    also check to see if the school library or computer lab has copies for reference. Could be this is a "help" tool, not a

  19. Working to become more competitive - advice needed

    classicdame replied to Alana R.'s topic in General Students

    Agree with OKNurse2be. That is not enough of the right kind experience anyway. Also, since you know this job you will have less stress than if you are going to school and learning a new job. Nights...

  20. RN student CNA resume help to get into the field

    classicdame replied to Alynne's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would shorten it to the first sentence only. I do not believe they will read too much. Also, you do not have " strong clinical skills " at this time. Good luck on your job

  21. Over 40 and just starting . . .

    classicdame replied to laski's topic in General Students

    I was 45 when I started nursing school. Figured I was going to work another 20 years anyway so might as well do what I wanted. My only regret is not starting

  22. So check this out....

    classicdame replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    isn't it amazing that one good deed can obliterate the bad ones? That is why a smile goes a

  23. What is the attire for attending a continuing education class?

    classicdame replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    Although I realize Gen Y's (and you may be one or not) like to dress casual, a tank and jeans may project the image of non-professionalism. May even be an insult to the people who have worked hard to...

  24. How much pain medicine is too much?

    classicdame replied to jlwerley's topic in Patient Medications

    If you will look at the studies done on chronic pain you will know that vital signs do NOT indicate pain. Acute pain, maybe. But the body compensates for chronic situations and vital signs are not...

  25. IS IT OKAY?!?!?

    classicdame replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    forgot two externs - have not graduated their program yet but are working more on their own, but supervised closely interns - have graduated their program and are working independently, but