classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Oh you're a Nursing student?

    classicdame replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    Mrs Future RN: I believe ANA promotes the "shortage" so that funding can be made available for nursing schools and scholarships. If and when all the baby boomers retire there will be a shortage. Until...

  2. Oh you're a Nursing student?

    classicdame replied to happyinmyheart's topic in General Students

    I believe there are just enough nurses out there making good salaries that give the impresson we are all in high

  3. Too much stuff behind ID badge!!

    classicdame replied to NurseEric81's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I bet it all started out as a way to provide you with quick reference information, especially when surveyors might ask you something on the spot. Ask your CNO or Educator if the "cheat sheet" can be...

  4. Planning my education around conflicting messages

    classicdame replied to gearedup's topic in General Nursing

    I think your best bet is to take your transcripts to an academic advisor at the school from which you intend to get your degree. They can best tell you what is needed and the best approach. How can...

  5. The imposition of chemical restraints...

    classicdame replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    someone needs to communicate with the MD. Can you really do prn ativan, legally, as a restraint? I assume you are asking if it is ok to give Norco if pt. is not in pain. I would still want more...

  6. Resume advice: GPA, etc.

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

    I doubt anyone cares if you even graduated at the bottom of your class. If you graduated and are licensed then you will be considered for a

  7. painful reports

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

    Be upfront with that person and state "I see by the expression on your face you dod not like my report. What, exactly, were you expecting to hear?" Another thing, if you go by the SBAR you have given...

  8. Project for school

    classicdame replied to iamoph's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    why would you need to send three RN's to a code from one department? I would contact the House Supervisor and get someone to assist, ASAP. If the House Supervisor is too tied up with the code, call...

  9. Clinical Nurse Leader Experience

    classicdame replied to hmcb36's topic in General Students

    The seniors who come here for their final semesters are placed with nurse leaders of all levels: House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Department Manager, etc. Even the CNO has taken a student now and then....

  10. How to get a sponsorship?

    classicdame replied to patrice.morrow's topic in General Nursing

    your question is not clear. Please re-phrase or add more

  11. under-aged partners rooming in

    classicdame replied to bojo328's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    check with facility policy. The longer a visitor is in the facility the more risk of infection. And I agree, he is a minor and that may not be legal where you are. So ask the Risk Manager for a...

  12. the relationship of catheter gauge number, diameter and rate of tranfusion??D:

    classicdame replied to Altis's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    once I read this it all made sense: When wire was first invented it came in one specific size only. At some point it was discovered you could keep running the wire through smaller and smaller holes to...

  13. State Survey...?

    classicdame replied to HopeOnTheRocks's topic in General Nursing

    there is probably a policy to cover late entries but you will need to talk to your supervisor before editing the chart. Would sure look suspicious otherwise. In our facility, we must contact our...

  14. Highest possible pay for ADN/RN

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

    you might earn 90k after several years of specific experience, or as a CRNA, but otherwise, I doubt

  15. precepting assignment- need advice

    classicdame replied to Iliauna's topic in General Students

    Do you really think future employees care where you did clincial rotations? They just want to know you have a license. That said, I believe you have a real opportunity here. The most important thing a...

  16. Cardiac strips

    classicdame replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    if you look at www.skillstat.com please confirm whether or not they updated their ACLS skills. The rhythms won't change of course, but how you respond to them in code may have, and the last I looked...

  17. Dobhoff Tube Insertion

    classicdame replied to infirmiere77's topic in General Nursing

    first, DobHoff is a brand name. There are various types of weighted tubes. We had an incident a few years ago where a brand new to us was inserted in the OR. Of course the OR nurses throw the...

  18. The ethics of cost for cure vs noncompliance.

    classicdame replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    the example does not really have to be that extreme. I am a diabetes educator and have people tell me all the time they cannot afford their insulin or strips. Many, however, are carrying cell phones...

  19. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

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

    you have the right to be able to face the accuser. Talk to HR about this NOW and perhaps seek legal counsel. You have to know the reason for dismissal. As for future jobs, HR is only allowed to say...

  20. This is NOT about PVT

    classicdame replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    ok, I will bite. What is PVT in this

  21. To float or not to float

    classicdame replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Nursing

    depends on where you work. Some hospitals need nurses to be very flexible if there are not enough staff to cover all the slots. Others may rely on agency or contract. Money is tight now. We would...

  22. Are starting wages negotiable?

    classicdame replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe some HR departments try to pay less for nurses not working directly with patients. They may see your job as more of a clerical nature, since rarely is there a nurse in HR. Yes, you can...

  23. Nursing process questions?

    classicdame replied to jessnelson719's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    define

  24. Trying to figure out what the Board of Nursing does for students

    classicdame replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    they determine who can, and cannot, be licensed in that

  25. Writing a paper for Intro to Nursing class

    classicdame replied to kaseyk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    probably left the question broad for a good reason - to get creative answers. Do you want to know when to call the doctor, who to go to for help, does every nurse respond to codes, can I use...