classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Knitting during class: ok or not?

    classicdame replied to BusyBee91's topic in General Students

    yes it would be distracting to me and I would be insulted if I were the instructor. Doodle if you have to, but please act professional. Snacks are ok to me, but not

  2. RN Certifications?

    classicdame replied to stigrl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Certs for course work is one thing - and most any nurse is eligible to get them. Being Board certified in an area of nursing practice is quite another. Often, the certification board wants experience...

  3. I feel like I'm never going to get good at IVs

    classicdame replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    may I recommend an eye exam? If one eye is a diopter or two off the other then you do not have adequate stereo vision for accurate depth perception. Sometimes this does not show up in daily...

  4. I can't believe this just happened!!!

    classicdame replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    hope I did not mis-read this but did he single you out with his phone number or did others get the same

  5. How important is it to be involved in organizations during nursing school?

    classicdame replied to lisianthus93's topic in General Students

    I doubt employers notice too much when you are hired. But I agree with above posts that participating helps you grow professionally and that will continue to be important throughout your career....

  6. On my way to a bachelors

    classicdame replied to gettingtherern's topic in General Students

    One day at a time. Many people have overall goals they work towards, but find that along the way they have a change of mind. So pretend you are working towards that goal, but be flexible enough to...

  7. How to tell my boss I want to transfer?

    classicdame replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think your boss is the first person to contact. Should be HR, let them tell the boss, and then discuss it later if it actually comes to

  8. Nursing CEs and Evidenced Based Practice

    classicdame replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Anything that is approved by ANA or one of their certified approvers, or any reputable nursing and MD organization (CCRN, Palliative Nurses, Medscape, American Heart Asso.) will abide by the same...

  9. should the education requirements change for nurses?

    classicdame replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I think our present model of practice allows the input of all levels, but I really believe acute care will probably trend to BSN entry level in the

  10. I'm losing hope in nursing school

    classicdame replied to pinkdream182's topic in General Students

    I think now is the time to ask your advisor or a trusted instructor on ways to improve your scores. They may have strategies on learning and test

  11. First day of REAL clinicals

    classicdame replied to LizzieRickard's topic in General Students

    it is a hazard to yourself and your patients to work that many hours without sleep. You are just going thru the motions, not really as engaged as you think. The one thing you should learn is that...

  12. Ebola - do you have the right to walk away?

    classicdame replied to rnnina19's topic in Disaster Preparation

    remember, several patients have been cared for in the US to date in various hospitals and only one report of infected healthcare worker. Go to CDC website to get up to date information on proper PPE...

  13. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    classicdame replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Macawake: Varicella is airborne when patient is shedding

  14. EKG: It's in alphabetical order!

    classicdame replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    Also, hospitals now have STEMI codes and many have STEMI Coordinators (to train and monitor codes and other duties). STEMI of course refers to S-T elevated Myocardial Infarction. If you don't know...

  15. Cardiac help

    classicdame replied to Starlightkitten's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Esme12. icufaq's link is not evidenced based. I do think the material is well written but I do not share the link with my staff for the above reason. I always enjoy your responses! Thanks for

  16. Need advice about clinical

    classicdame replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    it really does not matter if the instructor understands, as they have to abide by school policy. The important thing is to stabilize your health, then worry about school later. It will be ok if you...

  17. IV problems

    classicdame replied to nursingstudent2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    always check the tip of the needle to be sure the cathlon has not migrated over it, as the needle will shred the cathlon and may create a thrombus. You did the right thing in reporting the

  18. Need Help

    classicdame replied to terkissha's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    not a reasonable request to me, as most people are too busy to consent to an interview. As the instructor if they can provide names and phone numbers of people who have done this before or are known...

  19. Can clinical nurses review routine labs?

    classicdame replied to Mithi26's topic in Infectious Disease

    geez Louise, all they have to do is determine if the lab values are elevated or depressed, related to normal values. They do not have to diagnose, just screen. Hospital nurses do this routinely. I...

  20. How do I get my foot in the door in a different state?

    classicdame replied to cwest2148's topic in General Students

    I think you would be better off to work a while in Nebraska to learn how to be a nurse, then transfer to CO when you have the opportunity. Employers will wonder look more favorably from an out-of-town...

  21. NO CONFIDENCE

    classicdame replied to changes14's topic in General Nursing

    first of all, let me point out that your label of "no confidence" reads as "no knowledge yet". Once you learn more about expectations and opportunities then the confidence will appear. Good

  22. Submit supporting documentation....

    classicdame replied to WinterRN77's topic in General Nursing

    well, it does appear you have moved up the ladder a notch, but the school is the only entitity who knows what the possibiity is that you will be granted entry into the program. Most schools do not...

  23. Nursing and the Ebola Virus

    classicdame replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I doubt lack of insurance played a part. For one thing, who reads and makes decisions based on that part of the patient's history? In Texas, hospitals can bill the State for charity work done. Also,...

  24. Failed PEDS! Feeling down!

    classicdame replied to studentnursefran's topic in General Students

    the good news is, you learned form that experience. Move on and

  25. Volunteer

    classicdame replied to vuphan86's topic in General Students

    doubt you will find a place to volunteer for reasons stated above, HIPAA violation risks, infection control risks and others. I suggest you consider working part time as a nurse