classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    classicdame replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    bills- also, I like the people I work with. I like working with smart people in a challenging environment. Yes, it gets TOO challenging sometimes, but overall iat is work it to

  2. Severe Anxiety at Work

    classicdame replied to Blue4me2's topic in Health, Stress Management

    have this issue too but controlled now with meds. Do what the MD says and try not to worry so much. I know that is hard, but you have my permission to let it

  3. Needle stick - Hepatitis C positive patient

    classicdame replied to R.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    never been there but want you to know I have you in my

  4. Please please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

    classicdame replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    you sound like you are in burnout. Nursing school is hard and you have been at it for a long time. Remember that after graduation the chances of even seeing your instructor are small and certainly...

  5. Fluid And Electrolytes!!!!

    classicdame replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Students

    I am an educator and I "cheat" sometimes by using the book "Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy". In most book stores and online. I find it helps with remediation for students to read a chp...

  6. CNA Training

    classicdame replied to mary761's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Find out who provides the certificates to aides in your state and look up info on the Intranet or call

  7. Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    classicdame replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    lots of people have failed for various reasons, health, life changes-----. Think of this as an endurance test. Yes, it is expensive and inconvenient. All worthwhile achievements are. I hope you feel...

  8. Technology taking over

    classicdame replied to mpink74's topic in General Nursing

    we instituted our EMR in stages. We now have the old and new systems side by side in some instances, but should be complete by April. I like it but I do not work the floor. I find that nurses are...

  9. what do i do about a clinical instructor who embarrassed me in front of others?

    classicdame replied to leogirl8's topic in General Students

    Hey, treat the instructor like the psych book tells you to interact with someone who is "mentally ill". In other words, don't take anything they say to heart, always smile and ask for clarification on...

  10. Bullying

    classicdame replied to Vera Berry's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    one response you left out - sue the offender for verbal and mental abuse (assault). Assume it has nothing to do with the hospital and everything to do with that person. Make an example out of

  11. Following Dr.s Orders

    classicdame replied to zelkonurse's topic in General Nursing

    another option is to contact the Board of Nursing in your state to see if they have anyone who can advise on practice issues. They won't tell you if you are right or wrong, but may guide you in what...

  12. Nursing Student Needs RN Advice On Discharge Teaching

    classicdame replied to milosmom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    as a diabetic educator I think "survivor skills". These are outlined by ADA guidelines. I give literature, but I focus on those skills. Maybe teaching on other topics should also focus on survivor...

  13. Pros/Cons of Unions?!?

    classicdame replied to Nursey103's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    they are prohibited by law to do some of the things Unions are being paid to do. For instance, they cannot FORCE a facility to agree to be unionized, but once in they have to follow other laws. Most...

  14. Can stupid people pass nursing school?

    classicdame replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nursing school is like learning a new language and a new culture. It is not easy. Think of it as an endurance test and you only have to survive one day at a time. I felt the same way and bet a lot of...

  15. Question about Medications and NG Tubes

    classicdame replied to amsba20d's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    get the instructor to give you a rationale so this can be a learning experience for all. The REAL lesson is to check with pharmacy or a drug reference before administration if you are not famililar...

  16. do you address bogus emails about drugs?

    classicdame replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

    good approach. If it is the same person over and over just ignore the

  17. New BSN Student, Feeling Helpless :(

    classicdame replied to SuniRN's topic in General Students

    sure sounds like garden variety anxiety. You may need to talk to a professional and perhaps get tools to help you calm down. I have this problem sometimes and use prayer plus a key chain with "In...

  18. documenting

    classicdame replied to LizzieRN0508's topic in Medical-Surgical

    what is the policy in your facility about documentation? Ours has an "exception only", so we chart as you mentioned but only made extra notes when exceptions

  19. Need advice about my CNA job :(

    classicdame replied to Vblub01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ask for help when you need it. Do the best you can and always put safety as a priority and the surveryor's will not have a complaint. If you get to talk to the daughter-surveyor, ask her to give you...

  20. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

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

    turn them in to the board of nursing. What other illegal acts might they do if no one says

  21. Heart Stop Beating - man lives without heart

    classicdame replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    It is my understanding that this is the device Dick Cheney is

  22. Heart Stop Beating - man lives without heart

    classicdame replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    met a patient with this device just yesterday. No pulse. Just continuous flow. He is delighted with results. Surgery was done in

  23. Need help with BSN Paper for School on Health Care

    classicdame replied to bma008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had this same problem in my Leadership class (BSN program), but we had done clinical rotations and had time to specifically ask staff members about processes, etc. Talk to your instructor. Ask if...

  24. Patient Safety

    classicdame replied to NettieSnook's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Safety. It is a nursing standard, an industry standard and a major expectation of the patient, family and court

  25. Failed NCLEX 5 Times! Am I The Only One Who . . .

    classicdame replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    depends on the state in which they are getting licensed. My state requires remediation courses if you do not pass on the second attempt. The test is much harder than it used to be. I suspect that the...