classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Pain Meds

    classicdame replied to erin1821's topic in Patient Medications

    IMHO the MD ought to write the order more specifically, like if pain is 1-3 give Med A, if 4-6 give Med B----- But the above posts are right. Learn the differences and eventually you will have a spiel...

  2. Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    classicdame replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    would love to know where all this is

  3. Need Help from a Nurse Manager/Leader

    classicdame replied to SchoolRN2010's topic in Nurse Management

    just too long to answer in this

  4. Preceptors for MSN online Educators

    classicdame replied to never2kerley's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I agree with llg. Not only are the preceptors generally not paid, but there is no guarantee they are proficient enough to be teaching the required objectives. I work in a hospital. I precept for our...

  5. New telemetry floor education for RN

    classicdame replied to skinnymomi71's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    WOW. First, I would gather information from various sources, including American Heart Asso., about the role of education in a telemetry unit. ACLS is probably the gold standard. Even our monitor techs...

  6. What is your opinion on "For Profit Hospitals"

    classicdame replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    every hospital in the USA wants to make a profit. The status is just for tax purposes. Not-for-profit will not pay as much tax and raise money thru bonds (very political), but if they make a profit...

  7. Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    classicdame replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    either move in closer to work or forget it. THat is not a life and the child will be growing up without her. She will regret it for so many

  8. Nursing judgment

    classicdame replied to steve40's topic in General Nursing

    You were the patient advocate and that is a good

  9. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    classicdame replied to rgodfrey's topic in Nursing Career

    never been an RT but know many and I would not say their job is easy. But it is different and may be just what you are looking for. Try to find an RT to

  10. Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    classicdame replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    we have recently instituted a pharmacy waste program that includes wasting the other half )or whatever) in an appropriately colored bin. Cannot imagine what a hassle this must be. Have you checked to...

  11. Gallup Nurse Insight Assessment?

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

    never heard of it, but many industries have personality tests to try to weed out the dangerous, smarta-- and other types. If you do not play well with others you might not be a candidate for that...

  12. No more piggybacking zosyn?

    classicdame replied to RENEfromLA's topic in Patient Medications

    ask the

  13. How Do I Request for a Letter of Recommendation?

    classicdame replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Nursing

    no draft Write or email. State: " I am now seeking employment and would be so appreciative if you could write a letter of recommedation for me, to be part of my portfolio". Also ask: "Can I count on...

  14. How often must I work as an RN inorder to keep my license?

    classicdame replied to Student Nurse Jenn's topic in Nursing Career

    check with your BON. You might need to go "inactive" but document continuing education. Remember, future employers may wonder about the gap too. In some states you will have to do a refresher course....

  15. School's hidden agenda, "NCLEX pass rate: Weed out students who will not pass"

    classicdame replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

    I understand the process is frustrating. It is designed to create competent, professional nurses. Until another system emerges, the best advice is to do your best. Your REAL learning is when you begin...

  16. School's hidden agenda, "NCLEX pass rate: Weed out students who will not pass"

    classicdame replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

    it is not the school who flunks the students. If the student got in to the school they have 2-4 years, depending on program, to be a success. I cannot predict who will do that and who will not. Some...

  17. Students nursing during EMR go-live

    classicdame replied to jappey17's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with AOx1. The students are not slaves. I have to keep reminding staff that the students may or may not have total care of the patient, depending on objectives. For instance, not all are allowed...

  18. Failed Fundamentals Clinical.

    classicdame replied to studentnursekathleen's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry you have this added anxiety. Advice: change your attitude. That does not infer you have a bad attitude, but from my experience if I PRETEND everything is ok then I react differently to events...

  19. School's hidden agenda, "NCLEX pass rate: Weed out students who will not pass"

    classicdame replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

    Passing NCLEX comes after nursing school, so the school cannot weed out students based on that. The school did not make the rules or make the test either. State BON decide what is required for you to...

  20. What are the reasons?

    classicdame replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    there are few venues for us nurses to be able to vent. So you are getting a bias of the actual population. Nursing is hard, but many stay in it for years and years. There has to be a reason. For me,...

  21. what is fragility?

    classicdame replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you are checking your meds before you give as the form does matter. Just because it can be crushed does not mean it should be crushed. Had a nurse giving metformin thru g-tube even tho we have...

  22. Liability Insurance after retirement

    classicdame replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Retired Nurses

    check with your insurance agent. Some contracts are for the time you pay premiums only. Some cover for events that occured while you were paying, even years later. If you change policies be sure they...

  23. Students nursing during EMR go-live

    classicdame replied to jappey17's topic in General Nursing

    we went live last November and I had the January students on the computer. I created a cheat sheet for them and, during orientation, showed them how to access and where they can view or document. We...

  24. Uniform Confusion

    classicdame replied to aanurse's topic in General Nursing

    sounds more like a personal preference than anything. Short sleeves = better infection control. GLOVES = better infection control Talking back to supervisor = loss of

  25. How is the job market for nursing where you live?

    classicdame replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    TX MSN we are hiring some new grads, but not as many as are in the market. If you are willing to relocate you will have more opportunity Also, by the time you finish school some of my age group (baby...