classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. When Does Life Begin? The Scientific Definition of an Abortifacient ...

    classicdame replied to cncyana's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    life begins with conception. The rest is just

  2. Nursing insurance

    classicdame replied to mommasgirls's topic in General Nursing

    I think because they represent more nurses they are able to charge less. I do not have any idea how well they represent

  3. Hand care

    classicdame replied to PC0229's topic in General Nursing

    facilities may prefer you use what is approved by Infection Control while on duty. I think a dermatologist would advise you

  4. Inherit the Wind redux

    classicdame replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    how is birth control "enlightenment"? I do not think the governemnt ought to control

  5. How to put on a bandage

    classicdame replied to here_we_stand's topic in General Nursing

    elbows and knees can be covered with gauze and then windowpane your tape. Fingers - I would put on extended, for tightness, and try to limit the flexing with gauze tying that finger or toe to the next...

  6. Being asked to sign on treatments not done

    classicdame replied to puppypower's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    remember, if you know and do not report, you are guilty

  7. Passed NCLEX 3rd time!

    classicdame replied to RNSAYWHAT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    welcome to

  8. Do you use this?

    classicdame replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    a lot of facilities will not allow you to use anything you bring in for patient care, including hemostats and scissors. So concentrate on calculator, pens, pen light and stethoscope. My hospital does...

  9. Children and nursing school

    classicdame replied to jeniirr's topic in General Students

    I recommend you call the grammar schools in your area and ask the secretary who some of the teachers use. They all have the same issues you do and may be able to recommend

  10. Recurrent dreams about work.

    classicdame replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I found myself thinking about what I SHOULD have said or done, after the fact. Waste of time of course. Nursing is stressful so it is important to learn how to

  11. Psych & Peds Class

    classicdame replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    follow your syllabus. Amazing how many people do not even read it. In psych, you will need to make up a lot of stuff that you would do in a perfect situation. You will not be learning to counsel, but...

  12. Critical thinking assessment exam?

    classicdame replied to leepatrice6's topic in General Students

    not familiar, but I beleive the content will probably include "what would you do first" type of questions. Always go with the safe thing

  13. Recurrent dreams about work.

    classicdame replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    not a psych nurse, but it sure sounds like textbook anxiety. If you have an employee assitance program I recommend contacting a professional to learn how to deal with stress. We all have stress, but...

  14. Does this make sense?

    classicdame replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    have a backup plan. Your husband may not appreciate having his only days off being Mr. Mom. Also, you are not leaving much time to be with him. It is a joint effort so include him in the decision....

  15. Seeing your patient in the news

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

    don't. You said it here and that is

  16. Being asked to sign on treatments not done

    classicdame replied to puppypower's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    quitting is not enough. Your BON may consider this type of documentation

  17. Career change to Nursing...not interested in Clinicals, should I continue?

    classicdame replied to jbs203's topic in General Students

    nursing is physically demanding. I get the impression you want a good paying job that is more brain work than back work. Nursing involves

  18. infant assessment considerations

    classicdame replied to jkirsc's topic in General Students

    your text ought to give you growth and development guidelines. The rest you need to get from parents. Is the patient dressed a specific way or have jewelry or charms attached to clothing? Is the baby...

  19. Microbiology

    classicdame replied to lmnop2's topic in General Students

    get as much time as possible working in the lab and viewing slides. After a while you begin to see

  20. Meds or Beds?

    classicdame replied to MarkHartmann's topic in General Students

    yes, there are times when assistance or delegation is essential. You made the right choice though, in this situation. Knowing how to prioritize is the major task for

  21. I hate cancer

    classicdame replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry for you losses. Use your anger to learn all you can about helping these special people in their time of greatest need. At least that way some good will come out of your

  22. Help

    classicdame replied to tayy'mac's topic in General Nursing

    coders for billing, IS tech support, Medical

  23. Children and nursing school

    classicdame replied to jeniirr's topic in General Students

    How brave you are! Mine were "grown" when I started school, so I have no advice, but I do have admiration for your

  24. ADN Nurses Being Forced to go Back to School?

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

    the writing is on the wall - if you want to work you need the credentials. There is no way you can lose with having more education. For instance, we used to have LVN's in the hospital where I work. We...

  25. Was I in the wrong to try to call 911?

    classicdame replied to zombieghoast's topic in General Nursing

    next time, call 911 and let others do the explaining. How in the world do they know for sure that she is faking? what if she quits