classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. stinky patient pet peeve

    classicdame replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    I hate this too. Really and truly - several people are passing the buck in this case. I once had a FAMILY of stinkers. No one wanted to go in the room, not even the MD. So I went in and said the MD...

  2. white boards in patients room

    classicdame replied to Shoiness's topic in General Nursing

    in patient rooms they are small. We have stick on letters stating "nurse", "CNA" "Today's Date". Each individual writes in their first name. The first to do so adds the date. No big

  3. What's your go to outfit after work?

    classicdame replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    pj's are my

  4. Are handguns allowed at work?

    classicdame replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do not know about Texas law if you have a permit, but I do know that many workplace environments prohibit it. She needs to keep it in her car or at home. Does not sound very responsible (and I am...

  5. Ebola- Quarantine/Quasi quarantine Yes or No?

    classicdame replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    volunteer or not, if she tested positive that is reason enough to be

  6. Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    classicdame replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    such high school attitudes! Orientation should be expected of anyone in a new environment. That said, you do not have to p rove anything to anyone other than your boss and

  7. Dealing with Gossip

    classicdame replied to pppp87's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    unless your facility puts a stop to this it will destroy morale. Our code of conduct prohibitis gossip and people can be, and have been, fired over it. Otherwise, I wold bring to the DON the need to...

  8. Criticism

    classicdame replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    without specific examples it is difficult to improve on performance. I would ask for those and for any assistance your manager can provide. As for the ONE patient, if it is not a trend I would not...

  9. Clinical instructor that will not teach?

    classicdame replied to MAJ_15's topic in General Students

    equipment varies from facility to facility so teaching you how to operate one IV pump may not carry over to another pump. I realize that was just your example. I think you are on the right track to...

  10. CNA

    classicdame replied to lynette48's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you will need to talk to the school's advisor or someone about your degree plan. It is hard to follow your post as you do not include many indicators of when the sentence ends or

  11. concerned

    classicdame replied to song413's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    this is the reason most schools have advisors. Seek out one, or seek the advice of any nursing instructor at the school. I think it is better to withdraw than fail, but if a tutor would help you pass,...

  12. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    classicdame replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I always look for her posts as she is someone I value as a nurse leader. I wish her a speady

  13. Why do nurses make the worse patients?

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

    regardless of how well I respond to their instructions, I feel it is important to give them the benefit of the doubt. Also, I feel I have the right to speak

  14. Why do nurses make the worse patients?

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

    Like most of us you are the Queen of De-Nial I think we want rationales explained to us and want to think that somehow, our situation is different. Of course it is not. Be careful. A little knowledge...

  15. Advice for interviews?

    classicdame replied to noemi04's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    people wll ask about strengths and weaknesses. A weakness could be that you are a new grad and do not have a lot of experience yet (but are willig to learn!), or you have experience, but not in this...

  16. Resume Advice

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

    unless you have worked in a clinical situation outside nursing school I would not address it. Employers know that you have to have some clinical experience to get your license and they also know what...

  17. making myself more marketable BLS vs ACLS

    classicdame replied to simonsez_922's topic in General Nursing

    BLS for sure. And make sure it is American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider. Many facilities will not accept anything else, even though some online services claim to be "based on AHA". ACLS -...

  18. ASN vs BSN

    classicdame replied to Jks322's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got my ADN so I could get licensed ASAP and go to work. Then I worked on my BSN (with tuition assistance from my employer!). I learned more about critical thinking, leadership, statistics, group...

  19. Full vs part time scheduling rights

    classicdame replied to dkw1526's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think scheduling, or anything else, should be based on seniority. Everyone is in the same boat. Everyone should carry their own weight, regardless of time

  20. God Bless!

    classicdame replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    the people OP mentioned are real heros. We need them and should support

  21. What do you do to stay positive?

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

    separate yourself from the negativity as much as possible. Science shows that even if you PRETEND to be jovial it makes a difference in the energy you radiate and that becomes contagious. Only you are...

  22. Help please

    classicdame replied to KeShaeLPN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    recommend you do what you can to get your life in order as you will not have time later. Make sure friends and family know you will NOT be accessible as frequently as you are now. Put meals in...

  23. Help? I have ADD while in Nursing School

    classicdame replied to Audry_Heparin's topic in General Students

    I found that I focused better when rested, well fed and no one else around. Learn what assists you in focus and then PLAN to do it. I get terribly distracted in groups or public places. I also learned...

  24. Outcomes Management Assignment

    classicdame replied to cmhenke10's topic in General Nursing

    I think instructors do this type of assignment because they do not have any authentic teaching strategies. How do you know if the responses are valid or reliable? Outcome for diabetic teaching: pt....

  25. how to study for a cumulative final?

    classicdame replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    if you have access to your old tests that would be great. Otherwise, goo thru the text and pay attention to the outline. About all you can do is hit the high spots, but that includes whatever critical...