classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Evidence-Based Practice...your thoughts

    Yes, I "believe" in it, just like Florence Nightingale did > 100 years ago. Whenever I write policies I reference the evidence. Whenever I teach I reference the evidence. Staying on top of the...
  2. bsn...Excited, but now starting to feel depress...

    Remember, this site does not represent every nurse in every location or situation. And it could be the people who have had positive experiences do not feel compelled to participate in the threads. So,...
  3. FL New Grad worried about multiple DUI's

    I doubt the BON will answer specifically enough to satisfy you. They will want to consider lots of factors. I think you may have a good chance of being successful and recommend you worry only when,...
  4. Help me think this through

    First: the correct spelling is protocol. No 'a'. Next, you have to find standards for every protocol and reference them. That way, they are not "your" words and it shows you made an effort to...
  5. "Will you fix me?"

    yes. Pedi patients really tug at your heart. The good news is, you KNOW you are doing something positive for them. Hugs and kisses work wonders too, but make sure you have witnesses!!! I always asked...
  6. Wish me luck!

    Continue to seek help as needed. Everyone goes thru this phase and it will resolve when you have confidence in your ability. Good
  7. How would you change Healthcare Delivery?

    Standardized medicine scares me. What if your situation is not standard? Not opposed to single-payor system but am opposed to deadbeats and foreigners being included at my expense. Please remember...
  8. PLEASE HELP,Need to renew license by end of month

    go to sites provided by manufacturer's of medical equipment. Like Baxter, Medline, Cardinal, Atrium. They generally have free CE's. Once you have renewed, put on your calendar to do CNE quarterly at a...
  9. they probably have a policy based on malpractice insurance company's contract with the hospital. In other words, you are a risk because you have the potential to be loaded when you work, take more...
  10. Planning to apply out of state for RN jobs...

    Texas is hiring. Big cities probably WANT BSN but that does not mean they will not take ADN. Smaller cities have a different market and will hire ADN. Consider cities that are within 100 miles of a...
  11. Community College Associates vs Bachelors

    all adult learning is self-learning. That will not change regardless of geography (or different school). Nursing school is hard. Nursing work is harder. Please do not set expectations too
  12. Is this fair? Honest opinions, please.

    Generation Y at work. This is the generation that got awards for 8th place in soccer so they would feel nice about it. They may feel entitled. Starting nursing school and finishing are another thing....
  13. agree with mindlor. Don't read too much in to the conversation. You and he need to sit down and talk and put it on paper. If it does not work now it may be worthwhile in the
  14. Can someone proofread my research paper?

    See if there is a tutor at school. I utilized free English and Journalism majors. They do not have to know about the topic to know if it is well
  15. Afraid I started a hostile situation

    Cut the guilt crap. You are not responsible for someone else's behavior. If I were the manager I would want write ups so I would have a paper trail that justified me firing the obnoxious nurse. We...
  16. Continuing education dilemma

    you are asking the wrong people. Every school has advisors for this very reason. Some things may transfer, but will be credited as electives. Every state has a Board that determines what is required...
  17. Student Response to "Court Subpoena"

    get a copy, or know how to access online, your nurse practice act. Read
  18. I do get asked but my response is generally, "what did your doctor say about
  19. Nurses working overtime

    many years ago I lived near a hospital where nurses were bringing RV's to work and parking them, with permission, in the back parking lot. It all came to a screeching halt when someone reported they...
  20. Where are the supplies?

    I used to work nights and the closests that are open all day would be locked at night. Could not access anything. As for Tylenol, we only use unit dose and the Pyxis. The House Sup can get into a...
  21. "the future days"

    robots will bring take specimens to lab, bring meds to/from pharmacy (exists now in some places). Hospital doors will automatically lock at 9 pm and NO ONE can get in without employee badge....
  22. Not chosen by my manager

    gossip is dangerous. Pretend you did not hear and do your
  23. generic areas of improvement for evaluations

    geez louise. If you got exceeds expectations on everything where is there room for improvement? You might consider teaching others (poster or staff meeting presentation). I always connect mine to the...
  24. Pushed Around..

    don't let people get away with physical force. Inappropriate but I would not involve police unless there was injury or repeated
  25. Kaplan expert message

    too long to read, but I goto the gist that you are anxious about your test. Wishing you all the