classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Skittish/nervous clinical instructors

    classicdame replied to orientbeachgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you might have to lean more on the staff for information. Ask them where resources are located (we have online drug and procedure info). Your instructor may have experience but not on that floor, or...

  2. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    classicdame replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    while stats are on your side, there are always exceptions. Let it be. That one person could be the

  3. What's so great about a pinning ceremony?

    classicdame replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    I preferred the pinning over the graduation ceremony as the pinning was more personal and meaningful. I knew all the nursing students but had nothing in common with other students. We had a band from...

  4. Senior project is stress in nursing...comments welcome!

    classicdame replied to 4theBetterGetter's topic in General Students

    first you need to define the concept of stress. Do you mean emotions or behaviors? I believe stress could have a different definition for each individual. Are you looking for situations that lead up...

  5. Poor nurse role models.. is this what I have to look forward to?

    classicdame replied to Jane says's topic in General Nursing

    if you think a patient is being abused physically or verbally you need to report it. In fact I would ask your instructor to report it anyway. We had a dept like that in a hospital I worked in years...

  6. Shouldn't Nurses Have the Power to Isolate Patients?

    classicdame replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we allow nurses to initiate the order for patient safety. MD will sign order later. Infection Control nurse is notifed as

  7. Anxiety and Doubt

    classicdame replied to JLA's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is stressful and so is actual nursing. It all gets better once you gain confidence and you gain confidence by practicing. You are no worse as a student than any other student at your...

  8. ONLINE Classes for nursing....are they worth it

    classicdame replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    UT (Texas) has online classes for RNs. I do not think the whole program is online, but specific topics certainly

  9. Would an NCLEX RN study guide be useful for nursing school?

    classicdame replied to Lucidity's topic in General Students

    Kaplan does have test taking strategies. I have taught the review course several times and find their material beneficial. When I was a student I was in a study group. Each of us bought different...

  10. help remembering blood types and lab values

    classicdame replied to peacelovepeds's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think of the "O" as zero. There are zero reasons why the "O" donor cannot give blood to anyone else. All types can get "O" donated to them. The rest can only have their own letter. So, "A" recipient...

  11. PICC line and normal IV access confusion

    classicdame replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I would ALWAYS put on a new one simply because you no longer have a sterile system if any part

  12. How do you approach your manager to make schedule adjustments for your second job

    classicdame replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    ask for a day off for personal reasons. No need to

  13. If you love being a nurse, and have good things to say,give some hope to the newbies!

    classicdame replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse because something interesting is always happening, I like the continuing education that goes on, and I like being around smart people. Nursing is definitely NOT

  14. Question for hiring managers..

    classicdame replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    as a hiring manager they would be equivalent to

  15. please explain delegation to me?

    classicdame replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas only RN's may delegate. RN's may never delegate their own responsibilties (duties requiring RN scope of practice). RN's may not "assign" to non-licensed people and CNA's cannot give meds (at...

  16. SCALE DRAMA

    classicdame replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    a few pounds on adults may not make a difference, but in kids many meds are dosed on weight. It is funny when people get excited about something like

  17. Extra Shifts, Extra calls, feeling a bit guilty

    classicdame replied to 33762FL's topic in General Nursing

    don't feel guilty. I have had to make those calls and the thought process is, "well, I will start at the top and work down till someone says yes". By the time I get a response I forget about those who...

  18. How to transition an employee that was medic/LPN to RN?

    classicdame replied to Trinurse11's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. We like to grow our own. As for transition, when these employees come to new nurse orientation I stress scope of practice and our policies and procedures. Just like someone without a medical type...

  19. Not everyday is going to be a bad day

    classicdame replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    you are so right. Attitude makes a lot of difference. The good news is that you can leave the "bad" at

  20. Nursing malpratice claims report

    classicdame replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I bought mine thru my home insurer. Interesting that older nurses have more claims with judgments than newer nurses. Bet they are taking

  21. Staying Alive...or at least in a semi comatose state..

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

    classes do not sub for experience. I wish I had a good answer for you, but until the economy changes a bit more the mature nurses do not want to retire. Have you considered all possible places for an...

  22. Now that I am an RN, is it stupid to apply for LPN position

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

    the worst that can happen is that you will be working outside the policies for LVN practice of the facility. You are held liable at the highest level of licensure, regardless of job title. You will...

  23. "But for me, 98.4 means I have a fever...."

    classicdame replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    at least pretend you are taking them seriously. You can say I will continue to monitor this situation or tell them how the body kills germs when temps are somewhat elevated and we do not reduce small...

  24. Illness?

    classicdame replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    you are around sick people at the grocery, school, everywhere. At least in the hospital we have opportunity to wash hands and practice hygiene. I have only gotten sick from a patient once and that was...

  25. RN vs BSN decision for student hold B.S. Degree

    classicdame replied to dpulliam's topic in General Students

    agree with GrnTea. BSN is the way to go if you can afford it. The US Govt is promoting the idea of 80% of hospital nurses to be BSN's by 2015. This means if you wait to get your BSN you might lose...