classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Really, this is the dumbest question ever, but...

    classicdame replied to SarahIN's topic in General Students

    we push a button on the wall. The operator gets a message which bed it relates to. No talking. Push and then start compressions. It only takes a few minutes for help to arrive. Other codes are...

  2. Ethical Exam Question

    classicdame replied to oschaus's topic in General Students

    Remember you are in NCLEX land. Any contagious disease has to be contained. So it is appropriate to get names of partners. As for symptoms etc., the nurse deals with what is here and now. The rest is...

  3. HIPAA violation or just a bad decision?

    classicdame replied to concerned2012's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would also question her sanity as making fun of sick kids is

  4. How Do You Prime Blood Tubing?

    classicdame replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    her rationale stinks. A 1000 cc bag is ok because you are not going to use the whole dang thing anyway. Tell her to back

  5. Nursing Instructor Issues

    classicdame replied to cwilliams6's topic in General Students

    you might be intimidating her because of your eagerness, but that is her problem. Smile a lot. Keep your mouth shut. Do not vent to classmates. Your new mantra is "this too shall

  6. Ugh....It feels like I'll never get there!

    classicdame replied to thephlo's topic in General Students

    It might help to focus on one goal at a time. A test, a deadline, a course completed---they add up to the final goal. Meanwhile, do not forget to live.This profession is about caring for PEOPLE. If...

  7. giving O2 per request?

    classicdame replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    well you have certainly learned a lot with this episode. I am glad you brought it to this

  8. Drug testing a RN while a patient in the er

    classicdame replied to lori4367's topic in General Nursing

    forgot to mention that I am sorry you had a meltdown and hope you are feeling better now. Nursing is so stressful. I hope you are given tools to help you control the

  9. Drug testing a RN while a patient in the er

    classicdame replied to lori4367's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to me that after the first time a serum test would have been more appropriate than having a witness. That way they have a chain of custody if

  10. Bed Bugs

    classicdame replied to FerRN's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes patients are admitted with infestation. The smartest thing is to wear gloves, just like you already know to do. Also, leave your shoes outside or put them in a box when you come home and...

  11. What is it about turning 50 that makes you obsessed with your bowels?

    classicdame replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    when I attended nursing school the term used was BOB (bowels on the brain). Now that I am older I know how painful and sick I can be if my plumbing is not right, but I HOPE I am not afflicted with

  12. hours worked

    classicdame replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    people who do not work 12 hr shifts are clueless about the stress of them. They think you only work "3 days" and relate it to their "5 days". Who cares what they think? If you could work 1 hour a week...

  13. Can you graduate summa cum laude,magna cum laude, or cum laude from a college if you

    classicdame replied to ryangogogo's topic in General Students

    your grades are cummulative. If the GPA from the old school did not matter then you would not be able to transfer that course to the new

  14. "Wellness Nurse" - but not a NURSE position.

    classicdame replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    agree with elkpark. Send the link to the

  15. Sigma Theta Tau: worth the money?

    classicdame replied to muesli's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I will add that the REASON the journals had no effect is because I am not in charge of making the decisions that change our nursing philosophy or models. I will add that our CNO is not a STT

  16. Sigma Theta Tau: worth the money?

    classicdame replied to muesli's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I never paid the first year (our school took care of it I guess) but I did pay a few years thereafter. I finally quit because it seems geared more to the academic nurse (instructors or research) than...

  17. My mistake?

    classicdame replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Please be sure you understand the laws in your state about this type situation. Advanced directives and state laws will take precedence over facility policy and family preferences. Also, being on...

  18. Should I let it go or hanging on to it?

    classicdame replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    agree. If you are not forced to make a decision now (like health or schedule conflicts, etc) then wait till you have more

  19. doctor's office accessing of scripts

    classicdame replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    that is what Obamacare is about - sharing of information between healthcare providers. Creepy,

  20. Need some help on a community nursing education session

    classicdame replied to Westm88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A few years ago we had a firefighter die because she was asleep in the common room (fell asleep watching TV). This room was next to the garage and firefighters left the engine running on an ambulance...

  21. APA Outline Format HELP please

    classicdame replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This refers to American Psychology Association's format for writing scientific papers. Go to American Psychological Association

  22. Will I be at a disadvantage?

    classicdame replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to get off the topic, but The Princess Bride is STILL one of my favs. Now I watch it with my granddaughter. True

  23. Will I be at a disadvantage?

    classicdame replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Did not see this when first posted as I have been mostly dead all day. However, I do not think the others have an advantage over you. Working anywhere in a hospital gives you some experience, though...

  24. ACLS

    classicdame replied to kujomonster's topic in General Nursing

    First, you arrange with a trainer the date and time of your competency testing. They should also allow time for review and practice. Then you take the online program, but allow no more than 60 days...

  25. Precepting New Nurses

    classicdame replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is important to have a list of accomplishments for each week -start slow and work up. Also, give the new nurse a copy of the expectations so he/she will be able to check them off and have...