classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. maternity/pediatric rotation

    classicdame replied to lovecorinth's topic in General Students

    surely you have clinical objectives that will guide you to some extent. Remember that with pedi you may have to calculate EVERY medication based on weight and babies may get weighed more than once per...

  2. age?!?

    classicdame replied to butterfly134's topic in General Students

    you would find all ages in live and online classes in USA. I was 45 when I started nursing school. Points are not always a consideration regarding secondary education. Admission may be based on the...

  3. ACLS Certification

    classicdame replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    Chaning-Bete, Laerdal and Worldpoint all provide online classes for AHA and also provide their products. Remember, the online portion is only Part I (didactic). Parts II, III, and IV have to be done...

  4. A- Tisket, A- Tasket any Ideas for our basket????

    classicdame replied to luv2rsq's topic in General Nursing

    talk to your case manager/Social Worker. They may have insight

  5. Would you keep lower level certification or licenses current?

    classicdame replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    no. You are going to be held to the highest level so what good are

  6. Is the Nursing Licensure Exam effective?

    classicdame replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Seasoned nurses have no idea what NCLEX is like now. It changes regularly. The emphasis is on critical thinking, so if the nurse can utilize that on a test they should be able to do so in person. You...

  7. possibly going to all one color scrub tops

    classicdame replied to locolorenzo22's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am amazed at how many facilities think this will solve any issues. Visitors, patients and many employees will have no idea what color goes to which discipline. We got around that by having RN, LPN,...

  8. What to do?? :)

    classicdame replied to MSMITH11's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think the LPN license may delay your education and goal attainment. BUT, I know many good RN's who were great LPN's at one time. You have to stay motivated to get your

  9. did I do the right thing?

    classicdame replied to Skylar86's topic in General Nursing

    you did the right thing. Confrontation will only lead to denial and maybe an argument. Your manager is the one who should handle conflicts. Also, the manager may need documentation to begin building a...

  10. Need help regarding insulin policy in LTC

    classicdame replied to anielle's topic in General Nursing

    I am a diabetic educator and a diabetic and can tell you it is very difficult to keep up with all the meds, protocols, etc. That is why you need MD order. You learned from this and no one was hurt. If...

  11. New nurse here. How do I overcome a suspension from work?

    classicdame replied to BradenRN30's topic in Nursing Career

    agreed. There is not a facility of any type that is overstaffed and most are understaffed - hospitals, home health, hospice--you name it. My advice is to learn from your mistake and, if needed,...

  12. Pregnancy and hospital nursing

    classicdame replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    just be cautious, but don't stress over it. As calinurse11 points out - at least you have warning about germs in the hospital vs. none in public. We had a pregnant nurse in ICU who recently delivered,...

  13. Caring for students

    classicdame replied to Beth1980's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath and remember your less than perfect experiences. This will sound like an excuse, but the working nurses are stressed to the max and students are extra work for them, without pay in...

  14. Advice about my job?!

    classicdame replied to dreamofit's topic in General Nursing

    wow. Lots going on there. Talk to your manager about the issues in your area. I would try to stick it out till the baby is born or you graduate. Either that, or borrow the money to survive till after...

  15. Help deciding continued educational path

    classicdame replied to Lindsay56's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely think towards BSN as the trend is to hire only that level of entry level nurses. Might as well be prepared. I recommend you contact a state university/college in your area for best prices...

  16. What to do about thin skin on hands from washing them too much?

    classicdame replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    drink plenty of fluids and apply skin barrier, just as you would treat excoriated bottoms Medline makes a barrier that smells good and is available to purchase online. $8 for large

  17. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

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

    I worked in a city where sickle pts were treated. I got the impression that some only got attention while in the hospital and certainly ate better. Many were difficult to treat - to the point that we...

  18. Just curious, What do they teach in Nursing School these days?

    classicdame replied to AMN74's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend reading about generational differences. Us old-timers lived in a totally different world than what exists now. Patients are sicker. More is expected of nurses. Use your vast knowledge to...

  19. severe anxiety

    classicdame replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    geography does not change things. The issues will go with you and you will add the stress of moving. Seek professional help. I wish you

  20. ACLS certified... do I need to update BLS?

    classicdame replied to k1p1ssk's topic in General Nursing

    agreed. In our training center you have to present your BLS card in order to get in to the ACLS

  21. Patient Questions

    classicdame replied to Watchtower's topic in General Nursing

    say as little as possible on the phone or you might be accused of giving medical advice. If they have a problem they need to see someone. Period. I took call for a group of MD's for several years and...

  22. SAD mindset of "future nurses" *sigh*

    classicdame replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    I loved pedi because 'accidents' happen in any age group but at least theirs is

  23. Do you find that you get more support from other nurses than your own friends/family?

    classicdame replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have noted over the years that a lot of nurses are married to police officers which makes me think that one of the major things they have in common is dealing with the public in not-to-be-spoken-of...

  24. Do you put your BLS/CPR certification on your resume?

    classicdame replied to ro2878's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would not put it with my name but have a section titled

  25. ADN Program Failure rate

    classicdame replied to omaragg's topic in General Students

    I have posted this response before, but national USA statistic show that about 30-40% is the average drop rate. People are surprised by the level of intensity needed in nursing school and that you...