classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Visitor policies

    classicdame replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in pedi for several years and the whole fam damily wants to be there, even for a 2 month old who has no idea who these people are. They want to be seen, not see. I worked nights, and once I...

  2. Unappreciated by the patient's family

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

    don't do your work for appreciation by anyone, employer included. You will rarely get it. Do it for the patient and your own sense of what is right and

  3. Job options you never knew about, but wish you did as new RN?

    classicdame replied to blinky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    did not realize years ago how many teaching (with pay!) opportunities exist. Everything from teaching adjunct in a nursing school to precepting a student (if facility pays for this) and teaching BLS,...

  4. Visitor policies

    classicdame replied to FoolsErrand's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone out by 9 pm - but of course many think that rule does not apply to them. Amazing how many people start their day at 9 pm Two visitors at a time - also generally ignored unless they make noise...

  5. Fake it til' you make it!

    classicdame replied to LindseyRN86's topic in General Nursing

    I was an older graduate. Make that old graduate. Anyway, as a pedi nurse the parents would come to me for all kinds of questions, thinking I had all the experience. HA! So I drew on life experience....

  6. Late name change. Worried.

    classicdame replied to KnJkirk's topic in General Nursing

    don't fret. You are doing the best you can. Be sure to change your SS card and notify HR about that

  7. Question about nurses on orientation.

    classicdame replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely wrong. If you live in Texas claim safe harbor if this happens

  8. Clogs vs sneakers vs walking shoes, which one?

    classicdame replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Easy Spirit anti-gravity shoes. They look like toners, but are not. They have gel balls to cushion your heel. Clogs made me

  9. New neighbor slipped through the cracks. What do I do?

    classicdame replied to fiveofpeep's topic in General Nursing

    don't overplay this. Let him ask for help. If you feel he is incompetent or abused contact adult protective

  10. "Alive Inside" Documentary

    classicdame replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    Very moving - and great

  11. When to give insulin?

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

    Yes, waiting till a meal is present is appropriate for rapid acting insulin like Novolog. Regular should be given prior to meal if possible (up to 30 minutes as that is when it peaks). I recommend you...

  12. Can Anyone help me??

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

    you can find EKG info online. Just

  13. welcome to nursing!

    classicdame replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, work with former students. They know that I support them and soon we are real

  14. Accused by a patient's family member of not assessing

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

    this proves why documenting is so important. Even documenting "family member asleep at bedside" tells a story. She probably wanted more time with you and personal attention. Wouldn't that be

  15. Job interview.. do I really have to put up with this?

    classicdame replied to Been there,done that's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    that sounds like someone who lets a little power go to her little head. Do you really want to work with

  16. Negative feedback

    classicdame replied to diamond823's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Staying till doctor is done will only apply to nurses in clinics. I had years of that and often worked overtime, but then got days when he was at conferences, vacation, in surgery that I could take...

  17. What would you call "Practicing Medicine"

    classicdame replied to RADONC-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have a doc in our facility who writes "insulin sliding scale" but does not indicate name of insulin. Regular? Humalog? Novolog? Apidra? Copied some of those orders and gave to CNO who gave him a call...

  18. Group One Blacklisting in Texas

    classicdame replied to EstherMichael's topic in Texas Nursing

    have you sought the advice of an attorney? There is a whistleblower act for nurses in

  19. Does the school I go to realy matter?

    classicdame replied to jumpingfish21's topic in General Nursing

    It does not matter to future employers because by the time you meet them you will be out of school and have a license. It may matter to you regarding quality of education, convenience, cost, etc. MANY...

  20. Any tips about memorizing drugs for Pharm?

    classicdame replied to SarahIN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Meds either affect the sympathetic or the parasympathetic nervous system. If you know which is affected you know more about the medicine. As for names, read MD diagnosis and orders. After a while they...

  21. Reciprocity among nursing schools?

    classicdame replied to Fabnurseat40's topic in General Students

    agree with above. States vary on requirements for degrees and you might have to take some additional courses to meet the requirements. Also, classes may "transfer" but end up on the transcript as...

  22. Just finished Medsurg... I feel like I don't know anything.

    classicdame replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    yes, stick to the syllabus. You will have plenty to learn from

  23. RN Refresher Course?

    classicdame replied to Lafont16's topic in General Nursing

    you are getting nursing education in the BSN program. I do not see why another course would benefit. However, if you can work part-time in a medical facility that might

  24. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    classicdame replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    small community hospital in the south - I end up calling most by first name as they are neighbors and church family

  25. Insulin while NPO?

    classicdame replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Medical-Surgical

    you did not mention the type of insulin, although anything given on a sliding scale would probably rate a "no" to your question. Basal insulin should not be stopped, even if patient is NPO (Lantus,...