classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Was it always this way?

    classicdame replied to Wheels28's topic in General Nursing

    I have had assignments of 10-12 patients, but less was expected of me as well (no phlebotomy or IV starts or breathing treatments). A lot of nurse are complaining about "nursing the computer", not the...

  2. Smoking

    classicdame replied to whatwells's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    the negatives of overeating, smoking and other threats to our health is still the truth, whether the nurse agrees with them or not. I believe the adult has the right to make choices as long as they do...

  3. Question; orientation went great except...

    classicdame replied to Bjarte's topic in General Students

    if everyone has to wear a unisex outfit why not make the females wear the men's??? I like wearing men's hoodies because they are roomier under the arms and I feel less constricted. Sounds like someone...

  4. Preceptorship

    classicdame replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

    Do not let your disappointment ruin this opportunity. Perfect your assessment skills and knowledge of meds and interactions with patients/families. All this is helpful in ANY nursing melieu. As for...

  5. Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

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

    consider this: nurses would have to hire people to do the paperwork, make sure the coding is corect, and monitor the federal and state requirements. I feel sure liability insurance would be required...

  6. Arrest- no conviction

    classicdame replied to nunya_'s topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    my state requires this be settled with the BON BEFORE you graduate so you will know if you are eligible to sit for NCLEX. The Board determine each case on it's own

  7. I need your advice....

    classicdame replied to pnut0911's topic in General Nursing

    so omuch depends on how much support you get at home. I found it best to not do 3-12's in a row, so I could rest. But others prefer to work like that. I imagine the only way you will know for sure is...

  8. Night shift and Headaches?

    classicdame replied to Sbrewster's topic in General Nursing

    consider dehydration. Also consider consult with healthcare

  9. Nurses with worse spelling than mine are laughable.

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

    when will you accept that people use the word except

  10. How to act on the orientation/first day of school?

    classicdame replied to iammargarita19's topic in General Students

    you are there for YOUR education. This is not high school. Believe me, once you start studying many other things will take precedence over who likes

  11. Infection with normal WBC

    classicdame replied to Lisa Haney's topic in General Nursing

    blood work may be a late sign. If antibiotics started soon then could account for it. However, there has to be more to this

  12. An ethical dilemma

    classicdame replied to Splockster's topic in General Nursing

    agree with above posts. Your business is your business. However, being sensitive to the patient is a way to create trust, so you could ask if she preferred that another nurse get her temperature. On...

  13. What is bullying then?

    classicdame replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe it is pretty much what the victim says it

  14. Having trouble understanding the different types of NG tubes

    classicdame replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I also recommend, if you know the name brand, to google their website. You will find education there for specific

  15. Is This Bullying?

    classicdame replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you are right, OCNRN63. KY jelly is awful

  16. What kind of Nurse Should I Be?

    classicdame replied to sillyy816's topic in General Students

    what kind of nurse should you be? The kind that is kind and considerate, regardless of where you work. Good

  17. Does your school discourage working?

    classicdame replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    let me guess - private school??? The ones I have been around all think they are the only thing going and should be the center of your life. So antiquated. I would stick it out at this point and...

  18. Random Question

    classicdame replied to cd365c's topic in General Students

    good that you asked. Only way to learn. Keep

  19. Is This Bullying?

    classicdame replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    travesty of

  20. Your Specialty & Why

    classicdame replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    loved peds. Endured adult care. Been in education x 15 years and feel I really belong here. Love to learn and watch others "get

  21. Resources

    classicdame replied to BlondieRN1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    what are you looking for? I recommend you join the Association for Professional Nursing Development. They have loads of resources. Perhaps your preceptor (hope you hve one!) can assist. Good

  22. DaVita Village

    classicdame replied to Islnd_RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    don't know about employees, but DaVita in general is my nemesis. They refuse to provide contractural certifications and education for the nurses who come to our facility, resulting in JC issues for...

  23. Humalog only, no background

    classicdame replied to EGVnurse's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    This regimen is outside the guidelines of both the ADA and the American Academy of Clinical Endocriniologists. We need insulin 24/7, not just when we eat. Whenever a regimen is not working it is time...

  24. treatment depth

    classicdame replied to MurseNurse's topic in General Nursing

    this points out one plus of electronic documentation. We just answer the questions and then move on. Too much information muddies the waters and people are not that impressed

  25. What did your manager do for you?

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

    get to know your night staff. Little things mean a lot. A former manager developed my schedule to make it easier for me to get another degree. Years later I still appreciate that