classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. Any new changes working in your hospital?

    classicdame replied to heaven850's topic in General Nursing

    right now our changes are positive, as we are remodeling. I guess we never get to the point where we have enough of the right mix of staff for every

  2. I have the time (to pee)

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

    I worked with a nurse whose daughter, also a nurse, died of toxic shock syndrome from not taking a break to tend to necessities. If you do not take care of yourself you cannot take care of anyone...

  3. Precepting

    classicdame replied to CPLove2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you have an Educator in your facility I recommend you contact that person for assistance. Many people are not aware that Educators have special skills and resources regarding adult education and...

  4. Advice: Peds clinical

    classicdame replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take a calculator with you as you will want to calculate doses based on weight or body surface. Bone up on therapeutic ommunication. Your "other" patient is the family. Ask where the preferred IV...

  5. Teaching ideas for group of Senior Citizens

    classicdame replied to Lindseyg_123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    how to keep up with when to take meds, how to store them, issues with OTC meds and RX combined, polypharmacy, knowing what meds are for-----I think you could get really creative and do fun exercies...

  6. Dimensional Analysis made easy please

    classicdame replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    there are websites to assist with this method, but to answer your question, what you want is a right answer, not conformity with students and instructors. Unless they are forcing you to do it their...

  7. Need some guidance

    classicdame replied to Lola RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also went thru that for about a year. Awful. I was lucky enough to have ONE nurse to mentor me through. Hope you find the

  8. manager refusing comp time, and other issues

    classicdame replied to Dean7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In situations like this I have voted with my feet

  9. Can i still apply for job w/o BLS card?

    classicdame replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    another option is to ask your BLS instructor to write a short note that you passed but that the cards are not yet

  10. Thinking about getting out of nursing.

    classicdame replied to RNBSNTX's topic in Nursing Career

    also do a search for H.O.T. Jobs thru AHEC (Area Health Education Center). The title stands for Health Opportunities in Texas. AHEC is all over TX and they publish material on various health-related...

  11. Electronic scheduling - Need some advice (Kronos/Cerner)

    classicdame replied to RNJeff73's topic in General Nursing

    any programmer can create a scheduling software, but the trick is to get it integrated with the time clock and HR or Education features. We keep time on Kronos but our scheduling is thru Concerro. I...

  12. Slanderous rumor mongers in the workplace

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

    the next time you are approached by the tech with "information" stop her in ther tracks and tell her you do not like to be involved in gossip. It is a quick way to get fired around here. Eventually...

  13. Passed nclex first attempt!!!

    classicdame replied to MissRN2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good for you! Now the REAL learning

  14. Passed out during clinical

    classicdame replied to HeartsAndLungsRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have worked with two MD's who did that in medical school. Did not interfere with their career and won't with yours

  15. Seizure Patient Question

    classicdame replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    they may need a working saline lock, but not continuous IV unless

  16. Transferring to Peds- Resume Help!!

    classicdame replied to tfb228's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would include the fact that you dealth with families, including siblings of the

  17. I'm going to a Job Fair. Thoughts??

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

    I think it is worth a try. Take a sheet or two of address labels so you can attach them to forms and let them serve as business

  18. What is cholecystectomy with grams?

    classicdame replied to Baubo516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    brings up a good point - we should not have to guess! MD needs to make orders

  19. Study groups with people outside of nursing school

    classicdame replied to studentnurseASN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just be careful that you do not end up in a loop of endless comparisons of programs and waste valuable study time. Good

  20. Titer and vaccines question?!

    classicdame replied to Domo231's topic in General Students

    the date has nothing to do with it as each persons immune system is different (and will change within that person to!). Basically, you either are immune or you aren't and the titer is designed to tell...

  21. Experience Required

    classicdame replied to BidwellBetty's topic in General Students

    I would not recommend volunteering as you would not be gaining any "real" experience. Consider other jobs besides hospitals. Also, apply at hospitals anyway. We prefer BSN with experience, but...

  22. indecisive; failing; discouraged; should i continue?

    classicdame replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    I agree with HouTx. Sometimes people have to adjust to the nursing school routine. The instructors have seen it before. Use them as a valuable

  23. Why am I staying so late after shift ends while others leave on time?

    classicdame replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tell patients "no" sometimes. I let them know at the beginning of the shift that I will be in every hour anyway, so whatever they need can wait till then unless it is a medical urgent matter. Can be...

  24. Mice on unit

    classicdame replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    we were run over by ants once. OUr infection control nurse made sure the pest control people showed up and did their job. We had to block some rooms for a few days but it finally

  25. Licensing Question - BSN/RN

    classicdame replied to BeachsideRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is generally easier and cheaper to take NCLEX in the same state in which you attended school, as that BON is where your school will send paperwork. After you are licensed you can tranfer get...