classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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

    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!?

    the last choice said to contac the nurse. Does this mean you are not a
  3. Per Diem - No guaranteed shifts or Xtra pay??

    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

    have it but never used it. The state insurance commission might have some answers for you. Otherwise, it is a crap
  5. #$%^&&* and documentation

    I agree with barbyann. Depends on what was
  6. ASRN vs. BSRN

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

    lazy? or tired? I see
  9. ASRN vs. BSRN

    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?

    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. 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. 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

    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. 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

    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!

    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?

    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. 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!

    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

    how would you witness drugs? What if you are with one pt and another has an immediate
  21. Gifts for preceptor

    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?

    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???

    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??

    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

    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