classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. Nurse to Medical Transcriptionist...

    classicdame replied to finallyRN7's topic in Nursing Career

    call the transcription services in your area first, or the hospita's medical records dept. Find out what THEY want and if training is required ahead of time, and if so, whom do they recommend? You may...

  2. do your instructors do this?

    classicdame replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    adult learning is self learning. If you have to have someone hold your hand, you are not adult enough for the course. Also, you are not aware of what the instructor's requirements and restrictions are...

  3. NP Student introducing themself as a NP to the patients

    classicdame replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    not only misleading, but

  4. Communication between nurses and aids

    classicdame replied to pitt34's topic in General Nursing

    actually I see nurses who also reduce their "work" to just tasks. Perhaps the aides are tasking only, because no one is asking their input on anything or showing them the respect they deserve. Nurses...

  5. Why be so resistant to the changes in healthcare and patient care?

    classicdame replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    There should not be a disconnect between quality patient care and patient satisfaction. I consider the surveys as a tool to "test" the PATIENT'S perception of quality, but the nurse's perception is so...

  6. what to do when pts aren't nice?

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

    I pretend they are mentally ill and concentrate on my objective in the interaction, not the interaction itself. So if I want them to take meds then I ignore all the comments and try to get the job...

  7. frustrated with my clinical skills

    classicdame replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    believe me, the employer is more interested in your brain than your skill at this point. It will

  8. Looking for guidance on becoming a nurse educator

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

    begin by becoming a certified instructor in as many courses as you feel comfortable. Talk to a local training center coordinator for American Heart Asso (may be one in your hospital). You will learn...

  9. Head/Lead Clinic Registered Nurse

    classicdame replied to RNKK718's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the opportunity. No experience there, but hope you get the chance to

  10. Problems with the aging nurses

    classicdame replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    SOme older nurses can no longer do the physical work but some younger ones WILL NOT do it. So it really comes down to people. I am not going to retire till the economy improves or I can get 100% of my...

  11. To the nurses: clinical instructor who called me out

    classicdame replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    agree with above posts - most psych instructors have issues. However, her behavior is unprofessional and should be reported to the

  12. ethical issue with work

    classicdame replied to alliebeans's topic in General Students

    Adult Protective Services exists for this very reason. High on anything, including pot, can cause an individual to make bad decisions. Could be the lady had a "good reason" for her appearance but as a...

  13. Advice needed: an e-mail to nurse manager

    classicdame replied to binglinger's topic in General Students

    If she is on maternity leave will she get the email before she returns? Will she appreciate doing "work" while off? I recommend you apply now for a position through the human resources department,...

  14. This must be a joke! Ugh.

    classicdame replied to beeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    don't forget

  15. Since when is it my responsibility to...

    classicdame replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    personally I believe if you took the report you ought to document it, as the other person did not hear the conversation.It would actually decrease the chance of

  16. Why can only nurses call the MD?

    classicdame replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I believe in a lot of cases the RN needs to be apprised of the situation as it may be someothing the nurse can fix without a phone call. Otherwise, the various disciplines can do their own calling to...

  17. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    classicdame replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like the MD was taking it out on you that his patient was going bad. He probably did not know what to do either!! I see that a lot. Anyway, one day you will be glad you are out of there. I...

  18. New Grad Working Med Surg With Bad Back Against Medical Advice

    classicdame replied to blarn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    here is something else to consider - if you get hurt while working and try to claim worker's comp but the company finds out you have been working AMA, they may not pay your expenses. I recommend...

  19. How to positively help a really bad student

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

    I think she is not a nursing candidate. But you know best. You have done an assessment, now create a diagnosis (lack of critical thinking skills, etc) then create some interventions and, if she cannot...

  20. Practicum

    classicdame replied to wells1081's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    that sounds just plain lazy. Even non-educators can find teaching strategies to use. What is the difference between an instructor and an educator? I think the real issue is that the "instructor" does...

  21. Salary Ranges for New Graduate Nurses

    classicdame replied to KaySpann29's topic in General Students

    agree with above post. Expect lower pay in clinic as the acuity is

  22. Should I even pursue the bachelors degree now?

    classicdame replied to Scarlettz's topic in General Students

    If you can find a job take it. You can do the BSN program part time - but I would recommend working a while to learn nursing. Your employer might even help with

  23. How soon should I go from LPN pay to RN pay

    classicdame replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would expect it at next pay period, plus back pay for the time they paid you

  24. NCLEX-RN

    classicdame replied to mmahmoud's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    there is no easy answer. Personally, I think you need to go online and find a test on what type learner you are, then read the suggestions for how to study. I prefer talking it ought with others, but...

  25. Are bar codes efficiently?

    classicdame replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    create culture of less compassion fatique in the workplace so nurse can