classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Does your unit have to absorb the cost of sitters?

    classicdame replied to NBMom1225's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    insurance won't pay for sitters but the hospital will have expenses related to falls, etc if a sitter is not utilized when needed. So the hospital (and your dept) are probably stuck with the expense,...

  2. HIPAA violation

    classicdame replied to weamish's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    why did she mail them anyway? Why risk

  3. It's all about the Money

    classicdame replied to jlog.j's topic in General Nursing

    wonder if you really have all the facts or does it just seem this way to you. Remember, they might not need you if they can transfer directly out of ER without patient being stable

  4. Language Barriers.

    classicdame replied to katc90's topic in General Nursing

    Should have a language phone available. Talk to your supervisor. ATT has a "Language Line" that allows you to use any phone. Do not know the cost,

  5. Help with clinical placements!

    classicdame replied to Idontknowwhattodo's topic in General Students

    agreewith above post. Also, compare your assessment with the licensed nurse's assessment. Ask to listen to hearts, lungs, etc when nurse is at bedside so you can compare findings. Review labs with...

  6. Job background checks

    classicdame replied to lovelifehappiness's topic in General Nursing

    depends on how the hospital looks at it. Some only care about felonies or recent events. The real question is whether the board of nursing will allow you to be licensed after nursing school. Good...

  7. you can't reschedule insulin? computer charting

    classicdame replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Who are we treating - the patient or the computer?????? Some people are afraid to move outside the box. If you need to make a change, either call the MD or talk to charge

  8. Precepting a nursing student

    classicdame replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    agree with above post. You will be teaching time management just by doing it. Think out loud so the student will understand the processes your brain is using to come to decisions. Do not be critical....

  9. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    classicdame replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    good luck with your decision. More than 90% of new gradsquit their first job within 2 years. You may find the grass is not greener elsewhere. HOWEVER, the only way to know is to try. I am in my 3rd...

  10. When specializing, does that limit where you can go in the future?

    classicdame replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    even pregnant women can be sick with other things so learning to assess them will carry over. Try a

  11. Really want to go into nursing but..?

    classicdame replied to Claraaa's topic in General Nursing

    we all fall under the right type/amount of pressure. Sounds like you need more confidence. Nursing school will help with that. You might also consider medical technology (no direct patient care but...

  12. Just tattoo DNR on my chest. . . it's been done!

    classicdame replied to TiffyRN's topic in General Nursing

    and how will we know this is not the initials of a loved one? Tattoo does not substitute documentation. The law may REQUIRE the documentation regardless of

  13. Local Community Hospital

    classicdame replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing

    The level and types of services will not be as acute. For instance, I would not expect a burn unit, transplant unit, even heart unit. I would expect general surgical and medical, maybe a few pedi and...

  14. IV/Transfusion Service Inpatient Unit?

    classicdame replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    agree with above post. If not a typo they could be calling a 24 hr obs unit "in-pt". Why not ask the one who

  15. From a nursing student to nurses...

    classicdame replied to Staragate's topic in General Nursing

    attitude is everything. You go

  16. How to stay healthy on nights? I don't want to pack on the pounds.

    classicdame replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    Look into some nursing research and you will find some articles about this topic. It is more difficult. If you have access to a dietician in your facility, talk to that person. Your blood sugar may...

  17. Half-time course load + work?

    classicdame replied to ShaynaSmart's topic in General Students

    I worked full time and did my program. You will have a harder time with a child, but it can be done if you have family/friends to call on for help. I would give it a try. You can always quit if it...

  18. Nursing and smoking....can it hinder your career?

    classicdame replied to Juryizout's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line, smokers have more health problems and end up costing the employer more for health insurance premiums and in replacing you when you are

  19. 2nd interview, this time with HR dept???

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

    the more hoops you jump thru the closer you get to the

  20. Ramifications of taking benzo to deal with stress of job?

    classicdame replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Surely there is a better choice long-term then benzo's. Can you talk to a professional about how to handle the stress? As for what would happen at work--depends on so many factors. But if a lawyer can...

  21. Please Help...Advice.

    classicdame replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Read the hospital policy. In my facility any RN can remove the line, but only a certified RN can insert the line. Always, when over your head, call the house supervisor if any, or a seasoned RN. Read...

  22. Overwhelmed w/ Pharm and Medsurg!!

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

    besides the above advice I would add that you need to talk to your Dean. This is not

  23. Auditory Learners

    classicdame replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Yes! Most men are auditory learners. This is a surprise to their wife as wives think men do not listen to them at all! You can try writing or typing notes and then reading them to yourself. You can...

  24. Should I continue my nursing training?

    classicdame replied to angel2012's topic in General Students

    could you get your license then work somewhere other than a hospital? Maybe public health, in schools, for insurance company, doctor's

  25. Excited and worried.

    classicdame replied to msteddy61's topic in General Students

    I was 45 when I started, but by the time I finished RN school and then graduate school I was several years older. Yes, it is worth it. Your whole life will change. You will have a different...