classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Trying to get an idea of pay rate in my area

    classicdame replied to amberbay_19's topic in General Nursing

    See if there is an AHEC in your area. Area Health Education Center. It is a non-profit that exists on grants (mostly from govt) to assist/inform the public about healthcare related education (becoming...

  2. Hospital budgets and cuts

    classicdame replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    depends a lot on where you are. We just doubled the size of our hospital and added more staff. No freezes on pay but they took away bonuses. Do not know about Admin

  3. Other Side of the "Clinicals" Coin

    classicdame replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    My general hours are 0730-1630 but today I was here at 0500 to talk in a staff meeting about playing nice with students. Schools say they cannot afford instructors. Hospitals do not pay preceptors...

  4. Hospital budgets and cuts

    classicdame replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    I am amazed that this information would be shared, even for a non-profit. People forget that hospitals are there to provide 24 hour NURSING

  5. Certification in Nursing School?

    classicdame replied to mommycruz3's topic in General Students

    BLS, as stated, is a requirement. ALCS is a cherry on top. We do not include ACLS as a consideration for hire with a new grad, as we do not feel they have the experience to back it up. But we do not...

  6. Other Side of the "Clinicals" Coin

    classicdame replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Episteme: Many schools can no longer afford instructors at every clinical site, especially the online programs. Staff nurses are being asked to precept the students, but they really do not have time...

  7. Education day

    classicdame replied to Nursekenzie's topic in General Nursing

    I would think of it as a positive. You are representing the hospital, so you must give off good vibes. You are being paid to be there, so they expect you will make good use of the information and make...

  8. Hospital Policy Vs. Unit Rules

    classicdame replied to StayLost's topic in General Nursing

    Legally speaking --- who knows? I would err on the side of approved policies. However, it might be more fruitful to discuss the forms in a staff meeting and make a recommendation to achieve the same...

  9. Hospital budgets and cuts

    classicdame replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    OP: You were told that bonuses for admin were that amount, or is that a

  10. To report or not to report? Also where and how?

    classicdame replied to Momma.RN's topic in General Nursing

    get out and report to Health Dept and Medidcal Asso. He cannot change things fast enough for a real

  11. APA style guide necessary?

    classicdame replied to dee789's topic in General Students

    makes more sense, to me, to purchase the template ony. But a used version of the book might be handy. The template puts it all in the format and after a w hile you have it

  12. Wondering about using an old version of Pathophys book?????

    classicdame replied to nasam's topic in General Students

    the body has not changed much in thousands of

  13. I feel like im an incompetent final year nursing student

    classicdame replied to strawberry111's topic in General Students

    well I do not know you well enough to assess whether you are incompetent or dumb, but I will say that MANY seniors feel like they just do not know enough to practice. There is a lot to nursing and you...

  14. Yet another interruption on nights

    classicdame replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    fudge the time and do it when you assess the patient or empty the foley

  15. Nursing Student Issues

    classicdame replied to WanderLust07's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    she is being evaluated on her behavior, not yours, so do not compare. Remind her of her

  16. Traditional 4yr vs LVN-RN?

    classicdame replied to ramseyer's topic in General Students

    I also recommend BSN. It is cheaper in the long run because it takes less

  17. Laying off RNs

    classicdame replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    reimbursements to hospitals is down so they may have to let some people go. Appears that free/cheap health insurance has a cost after

  18. Juggling nursing school and... everything else

    classicdame replied to fbrlauren's topic in General Students

    I worked full time and went to nursing school. You have to eliminate or reduce the "other things" in your life that are a distractor. Be very strict about your study time and do not allow...

  19. Fundamentals & Core Nursing Class Tips

    classicdame replied to CDub72's topic in General Students

    Welcome to nursing! My advice is to study what is directed in class. If you get a study guide (how to pass NCLEX type of thing) you will have sample questions on the various topics as you approach...

  20. Failed reentry exam & feeling HORRIBLE!

    classicdame replied to minlou's topic in General Students

    Nursing schools are "graded" by the BON by the number of students who pass NCLEX. That is an OUTCOME of the school's ability to produce nurses. If many fail, the school is reviewed (expensive and...

  21. Need help preping

    classicdame replied to zinkon12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congrats! Welcome to the crazy world of nursing. My recommendation is to wait till you have direction in what you will be studying. That is what the instructors are there to do. But a school library...

  22. Failed reentry exam & feeling HORRIBLE!

    classicdame replied to minlou's topic in General Students

    Long time ago, when water was 9 days old and I was starting nursing school, I was half through my second semester when I received a certified letter from the Dean's office. Seems I had not taken my...

  23. Anatomy and Physiology 2 study tips?

    classicdame replied to Carla0912's topic in General Students

    the quantity of time studying is not as important as the quality. Change up your methods so that more senses are involved. This allows the info to "stick". Methods include reading out loud, reading...

  24. Anesthetic Cream prior to Allergy Shots?

    classicdame replied to enunez29's topic in General Nursing

    I have used it prior to starting IV or accessing port in chest, but not for allergy shots. For one thing, EMLA takes 45 miniutes or longer to become effective. The allergy needle is very small and in...

  25. Where are my rights as a RN? Is this true...

    classicdame replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in General Nursing

    The Texas NPA clearly states that a nurse does not act under the license of another nurse. Each licensed individual is responsible for his/her own actions and, as a professional, should be able to...