classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. lets have a fun

    classicdame replied to muskan123's topic in General Nursing

    I audit charts and remediate nurses who have made errors. They are not funny to

  2. I may be beating a dead horse.....but utterly bewildered!

    classicdame replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not see how a union can help a hospital make or spend more money, increase employee/patient satisfaction or guarantee quality care. They generally protect the unproductive worker. Nurses need to...

  3. Scheduled overtime

    classicdame replied to greenerpastures's topic in General Nursing

    That is still mandatory OT. This is a very difficult problem with many facilities, but it generally due to insufficient staffing.An occassional call is one thing, but people like to plan their lives...

  4. Can my nursing school be informed if I fail a pre-employment drug screen for job?

    classicdame replied to anonymous1187's topic in General Students

    I do not believe the information can be shared, but the school may require a test before admission. You may be asked again before clinical rotations. The point being, your career is at risk if you do...

  5. Nursing jobs in Texas

    classicdame replied to bntrent's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes yes and yes. Especially if you go into a big city like Houston or Dallas or Austin. Contact the Texas Nurses Association as they have job listings that can be emailed to you. www.texasnurses.org...

  6. Scheduled overtime

    classicdame replied to greenerpastures's topic in General Nursing

    obviously not a Texas hospital - mandatory OT is against the law in Texas. Someone needs a heart-to-heart with the

  7. May 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    classicdame replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Heard any good jokes

  8. Is a Masters Worth it? Help!

    classicdame replied to eesmith3's topic in Research

    I think a focus on education helped me learn how to learn. I agree that your degree could be more generic, as you might want to change jobs in the future, or teach part time, etc. As for cost, I would...

  9. Concept Analysis

    classicdame replied to seaves3's topic in Research

    I will tell you the way I understand it, which may not be what you want. Your overall topic of research will have concepts that you need to define and analyze. If my research has to do with the number...

  10. Any tips for dealing with Mental Health clinicals, next semester

    classicdame replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    I thought this class was fun, as I was learning so many neat things, but hated the clinicals because the patients "looked normal" but were sick and that was hard for me to reconcile at the time. As...

  11. I had the most AMAZING nurses today

    classicdame replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    I believe most healthcare workers want their patients to feel as you did. Professional care makes all the difference in the experience. Hope your test has good

  12. Student Uniforms

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

    what difference does it make about the color? As long as they are clean I am not

  13. Is this a common attendace policy?

    classicdame replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    if you have a complaint hot line, tell that nurse to use it. Seems to me that HR or Admin could have over-ridden the

  14. Couple of Questions

    classicdame replied to aimbig's topic in General Students

    communication gets easier as you learn the disease processes better. The most important information you want to know is how they feel right now, do they understand the side effects of meds and do they...

  15. Teach Back

    classicdame replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Ask the patient what is the main barrier for them to not be compliant (in your own words of course). Document that. All you can do is try.

  16. CNA work - no certificate

    classicdame replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Someone hired to do a nurse's job must be licensed. Someone hired to do CNA work is not licensed. They may be a certified aide but do not HAVE to be in many situations. Some are trained by their...

  17. Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

    classicdame replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    as an older nurse let me remind you that technical skills are the easiet part of nursing. If you know the reasons why you are doing it, and can recite the steps of the process, you are probably good...

  18. How can I tell if I'm cut out for night shift

    classicdame replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    I was close to 50 when I started working nights.You have to train people not to call you during the day and maybe stay up really late on the days you are off. It can be done but it is

  19. further education or getting experience

    classicdame replied to Ranik's topic in First Year After Licensure

    work will answer some of your questions about how to further your career. You might be lucky enough too find an employer who will assist with tuition

  20. Assistant Administrator position

    classicdame replied to crs1965's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What is ALF? Cannot help you obvioiusly, but hope you find what you

  21. what is the difference between Microbiology -vs Microbiolgy for health profession..

    classicdame replied to Ms.futureRN's topic in General Students

    look at the course description. Surely that will help differentiate between the two. I would think that the one for healthcare workers would include how to get rid of or treat someone with those...

  22. Uniform Inspection

    classicdame replied to saraCOS's topic in General Students

    I really wish the schools who come to my hospital for clinicals would have inspections. People wear size 8 when a 12 would actually fit. Short dresses (why dresses?!?) that show too much when they...

  23. Do "PTO" systems seem like a scam to you?

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

    Agree with Asystole RN. I like the PTO system and have only once been denied the time off I wanted (took it 2 weeks later though). You need to talk to

  24. counting respirations

    classicdame replied to djb1284's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    put your fingers on the abdomen. You should feel it move. Try it on yourself

  25. teaching

    classicdame replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    types of what? Does "course" mean a class or a process? Bascially, when teaching ANYONE you first need to know what it is they do not know. Then tell them what they need to know and then ask them...