classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Just a Cog

    classicdame replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    hey, the Docs bring in the $$. That is why Admin flirts with

  2. Need help writing dedication for pinning

    classicdame replied to dannygirl04's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sounds like you have it already. Congrats on

  3. How do new grad programs narrow down applicants?

    classicdame replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    we look for: current employee who is finishing nursing program; BSN vs. ADN (transition time is faster and therefore cheaper and safer for us); flexibility in where and when they can work; whether or...

  4. been recommended to have my license on probation

    classicdame replied to nicolesargent74's topic in General Nursing

    missing documentation SEVEN times? That is not an accident, that is an unsafe habit. You are lucky if they only want you to be on probation and not suspension. If you think you were accused unjustly...

  5. Adn to bsn

    classicdame replied to karlsbad's topic in General Nursing

    basically, you would be taking the difference between what you acquired for your ADN versus generic BSN. There is more emphasis on critical thinking and leadership and learning to use evidence based...

  6. Being hopful vs. Being realistic

    classicdame replied to iDrumKing's topic in General Students

    this is your life. Consider the high grade level a loop to jump thru. Apply when you are sure you will be at your best. No sense in setting yourself up for

  7. Need all white shoes for clinicals.. Suggestions??

    classicdame replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Students

    laces can be bleached or replaced. I recommend lace up shoes vs. clogs but that is a personal

  8. Failed Fundamentals..out of the program..

    classicdame replied to AleiaTheEnchanted's topic in General Students

    Well, you did learn something. You learned that only you are responsible for your grades. Believe me, thre are plenty of students who still think otherwise! I would re-apply and whle waiting for...

  9. Help With RN Preceptorship Prep Please!

    classicdame replied to nursebeckyuleth's topic in General Nursing

    medication calculations. Common meds for the patient population. Doing a good nursing

  10. difference in degrees

    classicdame replied to skbella's topic in General Nursing

    they are not the same because they are different. 'nuf

  11. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    classicdame replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What a pity and what a risk. How hard is it to do a basic assessment? Easier than staning in court trying to explain why you didn't do it. After a hospital visit I looked at my medical records. The...

  12. managing Hypoglycemia during clinicals?

    classicdame replied to Danilu14's topic in General Students

    I have been nursing >20 years and have never had an issue with bringing nuts or other snacks as long as they fit in my pocket. This was true during clinicals too. You do what you have to do but do...

  13. More options for RN school?

    classicdame replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    have you tried looking at the school's websites for this

  14. Professors fail everyone?

    classicdame replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    I had student complain that the instructor "gave" her an incomplete because she failed to turn in an assigment. Her complaint was that she was present every day in class, so should have been exempt....

  15. REASON TO CELEBRATE

    classicdame replied to brown eyed girl's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Well done! It is so good when hard work has a

  16. ANA Position on Nurse Fatigue

    classicdame replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Texas has been making moves to assist nurses in this area for several years. Mandatory overtime is against the law. Even if our facility carefully watches how much time someone works in a week, or in...

  17. Help!! Can't pass the NCLEX

    classicdame replied to sd1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have worked iwth new grads to assist them in passing and I will tell you that my focus is on controlling stress. The next foci is reading and interpreting the questions correctly and, last, choosing...

  18. Why are Nurses paid so low in the south ??

    classicdame replied to Michigann's topic in General Nursing

    Do you watch HGTV? Do you see how much houses and apartments are in other parts of the country? That is one reason. As long as the facilities can find someone to accept the pay they will not raise

  19. Preceptorship.....

    classicdame replied to RnH15's topic in General Students

    think of othis as another loop to jump thru. Where ever you end up will be fine as you are more interested in critical thinking, not specific patient. Take this worry stone out of your

  20. Professors fail everyone?

    classicdame replied to PerkyNurse55's topic in General Students

    Professors do not fail people. Poor grades fail

  21. Need Your Advice Desperately!

    classicdame replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely talk to HR about the breach in confidentiality. Once the investigation is over, and you are cleared, I would request a note from HR stating just

  22. CE Question

    classicdame replied to srlong's topic in General Nursing

    Your provider is responsible for the certificate. It is possible they did not apply for CE's and you will not get any credit. The BON does not award CE, they just honor it if it meets Rule 216 of the...

  23. What job will you do for your semi-retirement?

    classicdame replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I plan to work prn doing special projects for my CNO (her idea) and may teach some. Mostly I want to travel and be involved with our City's beautification

  24. Advice on which route to go....

    classicdame replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    it all depends on your commitment level. There is nothing wrong with the LVN-RN route. I just have seen people quit because they got close e to their goal then did not to want to stretch any further....

  25. Blood glucose w high and low solutions

    classicdame replied to combinate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think your instructor is making the point that you should not ASSUME the glucometer is calibrated for your test, but that you should first calibrate it yourself. That way you have a better chance of...