classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. IS IT OKAY?!?!?

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

    you will be learning a new language and new culture, so just take it one at a time classes -traditional learning clinicals - live training at a hospital, clinic or any place providing direct patient...

  2. Should I be worried?

    classicdame replied to mikala3's topic in Patient Medications

    ditto. You need a better preceptor. That was mean. BTW, just noting a problem will not get it fixed and now you are the fiexer, so she got that right. But the process was mean

  3. Need some help. Insight, support, just something

    classicdame replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have done amazingly well considering all the obstacles. I know both hospitals in Gregg County (Longview) are expanding. I do not know about Tyler, but there are options there as well. You may have...

  4. Need help picking good nursing shoes!

    classicdame replied to bamagirl14's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only wear Easy Spirit Anti-Gravity. I buy off their

  5. Nursing persuasive paper?

    classicdame replied to Ashley94's topic in General Nursing

    got it. Thanks. Pennywise had lots of good ideas ANother: Do electronic medical records save the nurse charting

  6. Well, the "customer" satisfaction survey.....

    classicdame replied to LobotRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    regardless of why someone is hurting we should be able to manage the pain. Might involve tranquilizer, PCA, anxiolytic, or call to MD. I do agree that the patient is not always in a position to judge...

  7. Nursing persuasive paper?

    classicdame replied to Ashley94's topic in General Nursing

    what is a persuasive paper? Never heard of

  8. a dumb question for experienced nurses

    classicdame replied to bernikitty's topic in General Nursing

    the definition probably varies from facility to facility. But yes, in most critical care areas the charge nurse wants to know who is using what type equipment as they helps determine patient...

  9. Patient falls off operating room table

    classicdame replied to orthonurse55's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we recently installed safety belts on our OR tables and in the cath lab. All it takes is one big lawsuit and those little precautions look pretty

  10. Teaching CNA-1 classes & Std Precautions

    classicdame replied to mcneillmama3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have no answers but suggest goggling CDC and other infection control related sites. Also, there are sites for CNA continuing education that might have

  11. post operative signs of incomplete reversal

    classicdame replied to emilytsay1207's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    your question is not clear. However, what was baseline and how does the patient compare to that

  12. No blood return from PICC...is it a problem??

    classicdame replied to xoNurseRNxo's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    yes it is a problem. It could mean that the line is beginning to clot off. We use Cathflo in our facility to try to de-clot lines, but that may not be an option for you. Someone with PICC experience...

  13. Is this outside my scope of practice?

    classicdame replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    I would go online to look at the nurse practice act. I cannot concieve of any state allowing a CNA to access an arterial line. In Texas the student extern and the CNA have the same duties. Both are...

  14. PRN and got call off more than I thought, is this normal?

    classicdame replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    if someone has to be cut at the last minute we cut the PRN folks. That is why many prn nurses have more than one

  15. Would you work this schedule...is it safe?

    classicdame replied to RNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    research shows that more than 12 hours is risky for the employer because, whether you agree or not, the chances of you making a mistake become greater. If it is risky for them it is risky for you. I...

  16. Nursing student afraid of urinary catheters!

    classicdame replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    as an experienced nurse I can tell you most fears abate when you gain confidence. That takes

  17. Pulmonary Medicine Experience?

    classicdame replied to cbrite's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    be prepared to deal with grouchy people. Being low on oxygen takes a toll on attitude - and who can blame them? Be sure to listen to chest before and after treatments to tell the difference, if

  18. Need motivation

    classicdame replied to Camwill's topic in General Students

    you have to prioritize constantly---family then school then

  19. Nursing student afraid of urinary catheters!

    classicdame replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    you will eventually think of holes as just that. Holes. A target. I was deathly afraid of suctioning trachs till I realized it was just vaccuuming. I have been doing that for years at home. So really...

  20. Volunteering at a hospital worth it?

    classicdame replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    about the only experience you will get is to learn the culture of the facility. It is against the law to allow ANYONE to put the patient's privacy at risk, and volunteers are in a position to do just...

  21. Why did/are you getting your BSN?

    classicdame replied to thesundowner's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    the facility may not pay extra for the degree but they do take notice of who is continually aspiring to professionalism. Yes, you will learn more in the BSN program. My program had nothing to do with...

  22. Maybe I Shouldn't Have Asked This...

    classicdame replied to RN1485's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you are asking the wrong person. She may get paid less than others or more than others. Ask HR. They can quote a base rate (which is what you would get right out of school). If you can afford it, go...

  23. Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

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

    just because it is a legitimate prescription does not mean you will never be at work impaired. That is the normal effect of the medication - to alter your brain. They are probably thinking you are a...

  24. what are BASELINE vital signs?

    classicdame replied to konp's topic in General Students

    Baseline is the patient's "normal", without any influence of new meds. So, let's say my blood sugar normally is 110-140. I start steroids and it jumps to 200-300. The MD orders insulin and today my...

  25. Anatomy and Physiology....HELP!

    classicdame replied to Mkr2012's topic in General Students

    I think you are psyching yourself out. You can always withdraw if you decide you cannot do it, but HEY!! We did so you can too. I recommend you buy the Grey's Anatomy coloring book (no relation to TV...