classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. Did I get "too excited" too soon?

    classicdame replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a bad nurse is "hiding" in a lesser supervised work environment. Stick to your instincts. It's your

  2. What is the answer to this question!?

    classicdame replied to panduhlove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    the last choice said to contac the nurse. Does this mean you are not a

  3. Per Diem - No guaranteed shifts or Xtra pay??

    classicdame replied to nothingtolose's topic in General Nursing

    don't you have a contract? Ours are paid only when they work and not guaranteed any hours. If they work more than 40 hr per week we have to pay

  4. how do we know if malpractice insurance will really cover us

    classicdame replied to wherewillugo's topic in General Nursing

    have it but never used it. The state insurance commission might have some answers for you. Otherwise, it is a crap

  5. #$%^&&* and documentation

    classicdame replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with barbyann. Depends on what was

  6. ASRN vs. BSRN

    classicdame replied to SirSpyCat's topic in General Nursing

    we prefer to hire BSN nurses. Our local university has a good program and the students have had longer to acquire the nurse identity. Always comes down to the individual, though, dosen't

  7. Is working in the NICU the same as labor and delivery?

    classicdame replied to CordaeP's topic in General Students

    not the same. L&D is adult patients. NICU is very sick

  8. LAZY NURSES

    classicdame replied to ohioguy's topic in General Students

    lazy? or tired? I see

  9. ASRN vs. BSRN

    classicdame replied to SirSpyCat's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford the time and money I recommend the BSN. There is a trend towards hospitals requiring this degree as entry level and you don't want to be behind everyone. Why is it referred to as...

  10. PA!? what else is out there?

    classicdame replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    actually, PA's have way less education than nurse practitioners. Maybe the reason you are not seeing many in your area is because there is not a school for them locally. I greatly prefer

  11. Need help with University of Northern Colorado (UNC) BSN program

    classicdame replied to Maiko99's topic in Colorado Nursing

    No idea about that school but, in general, your only preparation for nursing school is to get your life together so you do not have other stressors commanding your time. Good

  12. Nursing faculty who continue to work in the clinical setting

    classicdame replied to AlonnaA's topic in General Nursing

    I have served as adjunct faculty while working full time in the hospital. Impact on who - nursing staff or student or the nurse doing both

  13. Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    classicdame replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    we have to attend a majority of staff meetings in order to be eligible for merit increases. Also, if something is announced in a meeting and you were not there, then YOU are held accountable for the...

  14. Im a Volunteer, How can I make a good impression on the Nurses/Doctors?

    classicdame replied to desireepeach's topic in General Nursing

    Being at the hospital does not have the same meaning for you as for the staff. They have lots on their mind and are usually very busy. Don't expect everyone to be your friend. We have volunteers and I...

  15. Developing Nursing Preceptor Program

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

    I highly recommend you join NNSDO. You can purchase their products without being a member and they have a preceptor plan that is evidenced based and helpful. Good

  16. Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    classicdame replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    And what they are saying is "I am sorry we cannot hire new grads because they cost too much to train and statistically, are gone in 6-12 months". Everyone wants experienced staff, but how do people...

  17. Bad A&P teacher, nursing school consequences?

    classicdame replied to Melseal's topic in General Students

    Important concept to remember - ALL adult learning is self-learning. Instructors guide, but you have to adjust the teaching strategies to suit your own style. So if the instructor talk, and you are...

  18. Nurses see us coming for clinical and RUN away from us. Irritating!

    classicdame replied to thawk28's topic in General Students

    In my facility I keep up with who has been thru our preceptor program. Those are the only nurses who can take a student and they get paid extra. If the instructor is on the floor then we do not...

  19. Randon drug screen.....scared!

    classicdame replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend who, after surgery, was on oxycontin. He was doing an office job. Anyway, a random drug screen came up negative. Surprised the heck out of him. He had rx too of course but never had any...

  20. Legal issues with only one RN on the floor

    classicdame replied to photocodo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    how would you witness drugs? What if you are with one pt and another has an immediate

  21. Gifts for preceptor

    classicdame replied to sfbates's topic in General Nursing

    agree with above post. It is the thought that counts and a card with your own comments is

  22. What does a focused nurses note mean?

    classicdame replied to lovecorinth's topic in General Nursing

    choose one topic and focus on that only. For instance, is the baby able to suck efficiently? Is elimination normal? Is baby and Mom bonding (might not happen if brand new baby). Breathing. Heart...

  23. Appendicitis? Really???

    classicdame replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had a patient scheduled for appendectomy but on assessment I found buboes in both axilla. Told surgeon. He decided to try ABX for 1-2 doses unless she got worse. She got better. Bubonic plaque is...

  24. Is giving meds early common??

    classicdame replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In our acute care hospital we have specific times and nurses are allowed to administer 30 minutes prior to or after that time. Other than that, the nurse needs an order from the

  25. LPN and Diabetes Educator

    classicdame replied to WoodsN0rn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    contact whomever provides the certification. They may even have a website. If pharmacists and dieticians can be certified (in USA) surely the LVN can be also. Good luck with