classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Nursing License # on CE certificate

    classicdame replied to 000cass000's topic in General Nursing

    not in Texas. We ask for an identifier other than name that is NOT your SSN and that is about it. The point is that, if audited, the BON would be able to identify who actually took the

  2. Direct Entry MSN Question

    classicdame replied to cesmall's topic in Nursing Career

    there are so many variables. My recommendation is to contact an advisor at the school or schools you are considering. I especially believe you need to talk to someone in the state in which you intend...

  3. Recently Dismissed from Program

    classicdame replied to KeepAtIt's topic in General Students

    unless you have your family issues resolved, I would not attempt another degree program at this time. May need to work a while then return to school when your life is more

  4. question1

    classicdame replied to SushimaDominguez's topic in General Nursing

    not sure I understand. What training fee? Pay people to attend school or pay people to attend a class offered by the facility or

  5. Require statistics for BSN?

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

    I found the stats course in my BSN program to be very helpful. It was related strictly to nursing and we had to learn how to "translate" research papers we found. However, research methods was another...

  6. Student Uniforms

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

    In my facility I see nursing students from 4 different schools. Most are now going to khaki pants and polo shirts with school logo. Shoes must be athletic type but color is not an issue. The one thing...

  7. Staff Sharing/Float

    classicdame replied to Colleen Grose's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    how do you define staff sharing? If it is floating, then we allow it after 6 months, assuming the competencies for the second unit have been accomplished on the first (would not float medical nurse to...

  8. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    classicdame replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    the real objective of going to school was to get the degree that will make you eligible to sit for a test, be licensed and then go to work. The pin will not do that for

  9. Test review by professional

    classicdame replied to vonnieb63's topic in General Students

    Even lawyers try to resolve issues outside of court, so go that route

  10. Central line dressing question

    classicdame replied to schnookimz's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your facility policy is based on the Infusion Nurses society guidelines (or another, equal authority). See their website at

  11. Using "Medical" terms

    classicdame replied to Episteme's topic in General Students

    It comes down to documenting what you can do something about. The idea is to get the nurse to focus on a nursing intervention. So I can focus on ineffective gas exchange as evidenced by O2

  12. not signing prn narcotics out on the MAR

    classicdame replied to ellehagewood's topic in General Nursing

    recommend checking your BON and facility policy and pharmacy (ISMP has standards regarding medication

  13. 79.4%..really?

    classicdame replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    same with actual nursing. Close does not count OP has learned some valuable lessons and will be a great nurse for having been able to apply her experience to practice. Good for

  14. Ridiculous for paying for stamps to mail charts q week

    classicdame replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    keep tabs and submit a check request

  15. Conversing with Dementia Patients

    classicdame replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask them about the past. Where were they born? Do they have children? What jobs have they had? What is the favorite food, color, season---- They live in the present and distant

  16. I need help!!!

    classicdame replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    Ask the school for a tutor or a contact with someone who speaks your first language who also knows either nursing or testing. A good educator can help you learn how to answer test questions. I would...

  17. Insulin Administration: Standing and Sliding Scales

    classicdame replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient Medications

    I am diabetic. Sometimes I take my rapid-acting insulin while I am eating, or immediately after. If you can magically be present during that time then you will know what the patient is eating. My...

  18. Manager "threatening" us with primary nursing!!!

    classicdame replied to lelafin's topic in General Nursing

    another opportunity to motivate aides/techs to stay is pay them for what they are

  19. Paper Topic

    classicdame replied to nursinggirl11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    6th right: right reason. Is this medication really the best choice? I also recommend you review the Joint Commission website for sentinel events related to med errors, and the ISMP website for...

  20. Suggestions for finding a theoretical framework for a research study

    classicdame replied to BluegrassRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    ask a librarian about books on nursing theory. I found two books when doing my thesis and decided on one theory because it made me focus on my topic. It provided a sort of outline. Although it was...

  21. Do you think eating in the classroom is rude?

    classicdame replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Students

    I think it is rude and distracting but I realize that some people have to social skills or time management skills and are just plain boorish. Since you cannot change them, sit up

  22. Might not graduate over FB

    classicdame replied to BookWorming's topic in General Students

    you probably need legal

  23. PCT position while in nursing school

    classicdame replied to Mommy_RN1211's topic in General Students

    I would do what is the least stressful. Your primary goal, outside your family, is to graduate. Then you get your license. Then you get your job. A PCT job does not guarantee a nursing job. In your...

  24. What books to keep

    classicdame replied to NurseEric81's topic in General Students

    what you will need is found on the Intranet. I would sell

  25. Dear Nurses, I desperately need your help

    classicdame replied to juniper1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 45 when I started nursing school. Got ADN first, then progressed from there. In my area we hire ADN's. You need to go to facilities and ask them about that, or go to their websites. Calling...