classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. 3 month job...

    classicdame replied to shellRN22's topic in General Nursing

    To me it would be better to mention it than not, as some things find a way into conversation without you realizing it. Just say you did not find it a fit and left under good terms (I hope that is...

  2. unsure of what to do with my careere

    classicdame replied to Willio21's topic in General Students

    do you have any idea how hard it is to read a paragraph with no punctuation

  3. Starting my BSN Nursing program Fall 2012, in the meantime...

    classicdame replied to Ileese's topic in General Students

    if you are near the school, go to their library and check out (or read) texts that the nursing school uses. Or go to the public library and look for nursing books, especially pathology and physiology....

  4. Learning new skills independently - typical?

    classicdame replied to Clovery's topic in General Students

    I work in hospital education and find this a little difficult to comprehend myself. Perhaps the Dean is not aware that another lab nurse is needed. If you know what the skills are in advance you can...

  5. All students... Now and former

    classicdame replied to tunafish1's topic in General Students

    December grads are generally delayed because so many people take vacation for holidays. At my facility we get ATT's from students 2-4 weeks after May graduation and up to 6 weeks after December...

  6. Dilemma in clinical?

    classicdame replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    good grief. You did the right thing and the other nurse was just put out because she did not want to mess with the patient. Also, her remark to the patient was inappropriate in my opinion. You had the...

  7. HELP! Does your "on call" pay count toward 40 hrs?

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

    I agree that you should be paid OT in this situation. Confer with HR first, then go online to your state labor dept for some

  8. patient privacy

    classicdame replied to naftali216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    speak up next time and complain to admin this

  9. Bad Clinical Experiences - Little to no hands-on

    classicdame replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you learn nothing but how to do a great physical assessment your clinical time will be of benefit. Compare your findings to what the licensed nurses saw/heard. Ask "why" frequently. Attach yourself...

  10. Nurses and nursing students i have a important question?

    classicdame replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    Doubt it will prevent getting into ALL nursing schools. Remember, too, there are 50 states and not all regard that

  11. I care too much about what others think...

    classicdame replied to MissNancy's topic in General Students

    a lot has to do with YOUR level of confidence. If you know you made the best decision you could at the time, then stand up for yourself. You can only be intimidated if you allow it to

  12. Am I wrong?

    classicdame replied to mickeypat's topic in General Nursing

    your best prevention is to document effectively. Does not matter what notes you take home. That can be construed as you thought their MIGHT be a problem so you kept notes. I would certainly discuss...

  13. GUILTY

    classicdame replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a well known pedi hospital. Story was that if you had your badge on you would not be ticketed. Never had the opportunity to try that out. Certainly has helped me in the Community...

  14. Would you feel ok as a patient at your own hospital?

    classicdame replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a patient at my facility and know that my co-workers will do the best they can for me. As long as I have Versed on board they can look at any body part that interests them.

  15. CNAs that take extended breaks

    classicdame replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    don't bother to ask where or why as that is not relevant. Just write them up and let the chips fall where they

  16. Advice about getting a preceptorship!

    classicdame replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Students

    sounds like an over-reaction. You really need to get all the general stuff down pat first, especially assessments. Just another loop to jump thru and then you can go back to where you want to be. I do...

  17. Why do people insist that there is a nursing shortage?

    classicdame replied to MissNancy's topic in General Students

    again, depends on where you are. We are not hiring many new grads but anticipate we will be in another 1-3 years as more nurses

  18. Geez...they're dropping like flies!

    classicdame replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    national stats show that about 1/3 of a nursing class will drop out before graduation. Nursing school is harder than most people realize. If they are emotionally immature to boot, and think that it...

  19. Day Vs. Night Ratio?

    classicdame replied to DEgalRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    as a former night nurse I will add that people do not all go to sleep and stay that way all night. Many nights we were running with new admits and caring for those already admitted. I think the ratio...

  20. Do I have to go back tonight?

    classicdame replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    I would have called the Rapid Response team if you have one. They will get the MD on the line and may even transfer pt to higher acuity unit or begin

  21. Being late to work...

    classicdame replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    can affect care if there are delays, but generally the previous shift nurse just keeps working and then gets yelled at for having

  22. Refused to float without orientation ...Terminated

    classicdame replied to SFnrs's topic in Travel

    of course you can refuse to float - depends on facility policy and state NPA. However, in Texas we have the Safe Harbor Act that would allow us to request peer review over these type situations. Our...

  23. How would you feel?

    classicdame replied to stashiaj's topic in General Nursing

    "just because" you are not able to work when they need you is the reason you were not hired. The employer is not there to suit your schedule. It is the other way around. There are babysitting options....

  24. Being late to work...

    classicdame replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    we had a chronic late comer once. Staff talked to her, nurse manager talked to her --- she just could not make it in on time. So we went to CNO who made it part of the policy that tardiness was a...

  25. Collective Bargaining..

    classicdame replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The facility and the union get together to "bargain" on specific issues. Non-resolution can affect staffing and patient care. Once a contract is signed the union still has no influence over...