classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. What's harder, nursing school or the education program to be a teacher?

    classicdame replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    I think nursing - because you have to learn a new language and culture. Both degrees have helped me in my

  2. How well do you deal with vomit

    classicdame replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    swabbing the nares for flu is easy. The MD will have to decide about lab tests and other clinical manifestations. Taking adequate history - sometimes the MD has to wait till another symptom

  3. Do you think Working as an Adjunct Professor is a good second job gig?

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

    I am sure it depends on the level of education the students are getting, but my A&P course in nursing was also taught by MD. I have an MSN and do adjunct teaching. It is rewarding to

  4. Chapters

    classicdame replied to Sharaleejean's topic in General Students

    by Library, do you mean a building??? If so, ask the librarian. Otherwise, we need more info to help

  5. Volunteering as a Student Nurse

    classicdame replied to wanna_be's topic in General Students

    In Texas you either have a license or you don't, regardless of where you are in nursing school. As a future professional nurse you need to know what your state allows unlicensed people to do in...

  6. Accredited Online Microbiology Course

    classicdame replied to msmikrn's topic in General Students

    the advantage of taking a course at a local school is that your state has already determined what courses transfer for credit and which will be electives. Better confirm with the school giving your...

  7. skills day/competency

    classicdame replied to suni's topic in Medical-Surgical

    you need to determine the hours it will be open and then the supplies need to be assembled. You need to get committments from people to instruct and write down a schedule for them. Who will be the...

  8. Transitioning from student RN to staff RN

    classicdame replied to FloridaRN0614's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hope you have a list of competencies to complete. This at least gives you a sense of purpose and a board from which to bounce off questions. Volunteer for skills, like IV starts. It helps if there...

  9. Starting IVs

    classicdame replied to Scarlettz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    arrange with your supervisor and a nurse on another unit to let you hang with them, paid or unpaid, in a department where there are plenty of IV's started. In my hospital that is ER, Same Day Surgery,...

  10. In need of advice

    classicdame replied to Ebank831's topic in General Nursing

    if you went to a brick and mortar school, call to see if they will allow you to use the computer lab. They probably have practice tests and test-taking strategies on some programs. You might consider...

  11. Chart checks: who is ultimately responsible for new orders?

    classicdame replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    MY opinion (worth? Not much) Nurse on duty at time order is written should be responsible for getting it into chart, to pharmacy, to lab, etc. Night staff should CONFIRM that all orders have been...

  12. Misconceptions with bilat mastectomies?

    classicdame replied to fltopp1's topic in General Nursing

    Have been doing research on this recently for curriculum. Appears the safest thing is to get MD order to use an extremeity if in doubt. No everyone develops lymphedema. Many nurses over-inflate the...

  13. Free continuing education credits?

    classicdame replied to homenurse4u's topic in General Nursing

    If you join a professional nursing organization you might get free CE's as a perk. Another source is vendors' websites. Try Bard, Medline, Atrium and other big

  14. Required Immunizations for Associate Degree Nursing Program - North Carolina

    classicdame replied to DestinyEgnor's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you may be asked to get a titer done to see that you are actually immune. We are requiring varicella titer as well, in keeping with CDC recommendations for healthcare providers in acute care...

  15. RN working as CNA under an LPN?

    classicdame replied to RNlove17's topic in General Nursing

    a lot of critical care areas do not have CNA's so the nurse does it all. Think of yourself in that role. My only issue would be with the supervision part. I believe you are still held to the highest...

  16. NOC with kids home for summer break?

    classicdame replied to 4boysmama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    depends on their ages. If older, they can be expected to fend for themselves and not leave the house till you wake up and NEVER wake you unless someone is bleeding. If younger, I recommend finding a...

  17. Leaving job...advice

    classicdame replied to Rosehill's topic in Nursing Career

    Be honest and polite and tell the facts - that you have an opportunity to work in NICU and have accepted a position there. Be sure to add that this job had nothing to do with the decision and you are...

  18. Teaching Without A MSN?

    classicdame replied to Nupe4sleep's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    contact the BON. Due to your advanced degree and experience you might qualify for a waiver. Otherwise, teach ADN, LVN. I think you would be great in a Respiratory Therapy situation

  19. Can you really teach what you don't know?

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

    there are some patho courses online (study guides, lecture notes). Might get some hints there. Remember, it is like horse training. Youu only need to know more than the

  20. What could I do as a volunteer RN?

    classicdame replied to firefly101's topic in General Nursing

    be aware that you will be carrying a lot of risk as a volunteer as you will be held to the same standards as the nurse who is getting

  21. Being a SAHM after graduation

    classicdame replied to KatarinaCoffman's topic in Nursing Career

    you are going to have to face this issue sooner or later. If you work a little while you will have time to network with other nurses to see how they

  22. Inpatient Care Plans/Education documentation working well?

    classicdame replied to Ativan's topic in Patient Education

    We have HMS documentation program. Once history and assessment is done the program automatically creates a care plan. Nurse has to review and has option to make changes. Nurses like it better than...

  23. Indwelling Catheters

    classicdame replied to msygrnbw's topic in General Nursing

    Our Quality Analysts tell us that the foley has to be removed before midnight on Day 2 of surgery unless MD has ordered otherwise. This is a JC Core Measure. Day of surgery does not count. So if...

  24. Answering Nursing test questions

    classicdame replied to Eric02's topic in General Students

    you may need to talk to an advisor or instructor about how test taking strategies. Too much to include in this format. There are guides to assist you in learning how to pick out the important parts of...

  25. Online RN to BSN from a state school

    classicdame replied to Just_Kidney's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think you are worrying about nothing. Online education has gotten to be accepted by many industries. In some ways, it is MORE demanding of the student, since you have to be self-motivated to get the...