classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. NOC nurses need sleep too!!!

    classicdame replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    tell your husband to make the call and maybe he will remember next time. You need to "train" people not to bother you during sleep time. Just do not be accessible and you do not have to be all that...

  2. teamleader band 6 in a theatre day case suite

    classicdame replied to treatment's topic in United Kingdom

    I do not know what you mean by band, and am assuming Theatre has to do with surgery. At any rate, I would concentrate on ONE topic, like effective communication. Who is responsbile for what, how do...

  3. Blood transfusion

    classicdame replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Talk to your Blood Bank medical director. Ours is very accessible. We use the American Blood Bank standards for policies related to infusion of all blood products. Their recommendation

  4. Central Line competency checklist

    classicdame replied to Bruno1968's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I recommend you purchase a copy of the Infusion Nurses Society Standards of Practice. They are evidence-based and easy to use for creating policies and competencies. If you check out their site you...

  5. The Nursing Shortage

    classicdame replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am 66 and working for insurance too. I get life, health, vision and dental cheaper than Medicare + Supplement and pays better. There would be more retiring if we could afford it. Makes it tougher on...

  6. The Nursing Shortage

    classicdame replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    CrunchRN: You are right, not much of a shortage in East Texas either, although certain specialities are always in demand. I think the term refers to the number of vacancies that will occur as my...

  7. Finally Accepted. Not feeling how I expected...

    classicdame replied to bear94's topic in General Students

    sorry, but for your own future health, I think you should concentrate more on facts than feelings. The fact is, you have loops to jump through. You will have to focus and prioritize. If you are not...

  8. Who/what keeps track of your hours?

    classicdame replied to SteelGrey's topic in General Nursing

    Kronos clocks and can view timecard there or online (with appropriate pw of course). You can verify every single shift if you like. You MUST verify by last shift prior to paryoll or you get what they...

  9. Should I do Cna 2, while finishing up nursing school?

    classicdame replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Students

    better find out about the pay first. You might have bad info. What will you be allowed to do that your are not currently able to do? Will this really help you in

  10. Select All That Apply

    classicdame replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    I was remediating a student recently and we found several websites with SATA type questions. You can get a better idea if you look at

  11. Volunteering

    classicdame replied to Hailbop16's topic in General Students

    you would learn the rhythm of the hospital and some of the people and the pecking order, but you would probably not do any direct patient interaction because of the risks involved. You can also...

  12. Nursing Interventions for Maintaining Normal Lab Values

    classicdame replied to MikesRN06's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sometimes the best thing the nurse can do is monitor and then notify MD in a timely manner Of course, in this (and all cases) safety is an issue. You certainly don't want this patient to

  13. Post conference ideas

    classicdame replied to AshleighERRN's topic in General Students

    I like guest speakers. Have someone come in to discuss a clinical procedure or situation from their point of view. Could be Respiratory Therapy, PT/OT, Dietician, ---- I remember how amazed students...

  14. Areas of nursing?

    classicdame replied to 80sDudeBen's topic in General Nursing

    even if you got answers you would not know how to process them till you have the education and experience to back it up. Your decision now is to get a license. Worry about the other later on when you...

  15. From a nurse prospective

    classicdame replied to Happie2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    put FACTS, not your opinions, in writing to your Supervisor and ask for conference. Specifically ask what will be done. Your perspective should be patient safety, not the work load, because I doubt...

  16. Ventilators and how they work

    classicdame replied to Joanie811's topic in General Nursing

    I encourage you to contact your Educator and ask for someone from RT to give inservices on what the nurse should know. Our rule is call RT

  17. VENT about getting cancelled....

    classicdame replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Pedi this would occur in the summer months. So I cross-trained to ER and was able to

  18. Sick of hearing "We don't want mom (or dad) to know"

    classicdame replied to TXRN44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would get a case manager, social work , maybe the MD and you together and let the family know that the patient has the right to know. Plus, they know something is wrong and probably are wondering...

  19. Working in the hospital setting

    classicdame replied to lefrench123's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have similar education background and work in a hospital. It is never boring, I can tell you that! Also, I work adjunt faculty for local university sometimes. I prefer the

  20. UGH! Break is almost over..boo

    classicdame replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    ever day that passes put you one day closer to your

  21. I don't know what I want to be when I grow up

    classicdame replied to trinity2013's topic in General Students

    I recommend talking to an advisor at the school. Maybe you should consider another discipline, like medical technology or respiratory therapy or physical therapy. Something that requires a...

  22. Do employers in your area consider GPA?

    classicdame replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    HR here does not look at GPA, only license and background check and drug

  23. Most terrifying thing?

    classicdame replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    concentrate on learning. Forget about the instructors and other students. THis is not high school and you may never see those people again. You are there for

  24. Nudity in healthcare classes education or violation?

    classicdame replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    If a guy is willing to remove his shirt, then fine. But other than that, we use manikins. That is why someone invented

  25. Taking ownership of pts

    classicdame replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    I get the impression those docs want to deal with lab and other reports and not the