classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. ACLS, how much prep for the class

    classicdame replied to blondie1887's topic in General Nursing

    are you doing the didactic portion online or with a book? We pay our staff 10 hours to do the online portion plus the skills lab. That should tell you something. Some people look at the material more...

  2. 3-12s days or 8-4 m-f (3 little boys at home)

    classicdame replied to M610's topic in Nursing Career

    I would do M-F for now and when the boys grow up some, you can always decide to something else

  3. Should I be depressed?

    classicdame replied to nursingstudent018's topic in General Students

    I did not even start nursing school till age 45 and eventually finished grad school. We are talking about your life, not your friends. Maybe you need counseling on why you feel

  4. Stressed Out, Last Semester, Home Problems

    classicdame replied to HenrySD's topic in General Students

    get professional help for Grandma. She is in a high risk

  5. Hide-a-Butt patient gowns

    classicdame replied to Buttercup10's topic in General Nursing

    well, the guys would not like gowns. In an emergency you don't need to take time to undo fasteners. Also, might be harder to keep clean. The second gown, used as a robe like you did, is still the best...

  6. Compact RN license

    classicdame replied to tlairrol's topic in General Nursing

    each state has their own rules. Follow the above post's link to find out more. Good luck and happy

  7. 1st Clinical Prep

    classicdame replied to BFalls0687's topic in General Students

    you will probably do a lot more observation than anything else at first. You might get to do vital signs, help transfer patients from bed to chair, change beds, bathe patients - the basic nursing...

  8. Commute...or Settle

    classicdame replied to FutureNurseK's topic in General Students

    if possible, do the BSN. You will not regret it. Sometimes it is difficult to return to school once you are licensed and work full

  9. Nursing as a distinct body of knowledge

    classicdame replied to jsawyer's topic in General Nursing

    It is the overlapping of disciplines that nurses do best. We are the gatekeepers. In a hospital setting the admitting doctor does not usually talk to PT/OT, RT, Dietary, ----. We do it all. And...

  10. Sigma Theta Tau

    classicdame replied to Carpediem1012's topic in General Students

    No benefits that I could discern unless you are doing research. They have good journals for research. Your boss could not care

  11. My school says to only buy books from their bookstore...

    classicdame replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    what a racket! Basically the publishers are guaranteed to sell new books every semester and the students are forced to comply. Unless it was a real deal financially I would protest to the Dean. Had a...

  12. Double Dip CE Education Credits?

    classicdame replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    If you will review Rule 216 of the Texas NPA you will learn what is and is not acceptable. There is no stipulation about using the CNE for other certification. In fact, many do. It has to be related...

  13. Surrendering RN Scope!

    classicdame replied to jegalink's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't understand. Diet orders have always been the MD's choice. If the policy just said "supplements" then you would have to name them by brands so as not to confuse with Jevity and others. In my...

  14. accessing a port for just one blood draw

    classicdame replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if you can access the information from their website but you can try. I bought the Standards for my hospital's use. Cost is about $50, I think. Helps me create policies, etc. There are times...

  15. Previous edition textbooks

    classicdame replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    if you are attending a brick and mortar school they may have the required texts in the library for you to use (and copy). I would not buy recommended texts until you are convinced it is something that...

  16. TB Test Question?

    classicdame replied to hklee's topic in General Nursing

    look up the guidelines on the CDC

  17. How many people recognize this abbreviation?

    classicdame replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    this is one reason we are all going to electronic charting. Too many abbreviations out

  18. Clinical Social Worker vs Psych Nurse?

    classicdame replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    there are so many variables, and it will depend on your level of education and licensure. I personally believe there is more flexibility in nursing and more money as well. But it depends on how...

  19. accessing a port for just one blood draw

    classicdame replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. The purpose of the port is to access easily. Also, please note that the Infusion Nurses Society guidelines recommend NOT using heparin, due to risk of HIT. Normal saline is

  20. Per Diem vs On call...Position different from what was offered.

    classicdame replied to BettyBoopsRN's topic in General Nursing

    talk to HR once more and tell them it is not cost effective for YOU if you drive in several times vs. 2 days/week. Ask if they options. If not, say thanks, and start looking elsewhere. This will not...

  21. teacher to nursing?

    classicdame replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    Did you know that psych nurses are more rare then hen's teeth, or frog's hair, depending on which part of the South you are in at the time. If you got your generic nurses license, worked as a hospital...

  22. Diluting medication by pushing through a distal IV port

    classicdame replied to M_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    amount depends on the type of tubing. 60 gtt is lots smaller than 15

  23. child safety

    classicdame replied to amoLucia's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    seems like there should be a type of sensor that picks up cries or human voice (or animals!) and will automatically lower the windows. Should not have override ability,

  24. States with no income tax?

    classicdame replied to JNursee's topic in General Nursing

    no state income tax in Texas. Local sales tax is 8%, but part of that goes to state and part remains in the county. So sales tax will vary from county to county. Property tax is reasonable, forget the...

  25. Inherit the Wind redux

    classicdame replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ok, but the individual does not have to work there. They may choose employment