classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Integrative Therapies-Concepts from 0ver 1000 years ago

    classicdame replied to energywithin's topic in General Nursing

    what did you

  2. Is it illegal for an Lpn to sign when it requires Rn signature?

    classicdame replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    better take this up the chain of command. It could mean that the paperwork needs to be revised to indicate "Nurse Signature". You ought to review your nurse practice act to determine what is and what...

  3. I need pinning ceremony ideas!!

    classicdame replied to marialaughs's topic in General Students

    we ended up doing ours in a church, since the school facility was ugly and the church had sound, seating and a reception hall. We started with a blues band (Memphis), students sat in choir loft facing...

  4. help with accuchecks

    classicdame replied to melcolbstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend contacting your lab technologist in charge of this - who may even be the educator for that product. Not only do you need to know, but others will as well adn the patient care depends on...

  5. Master's prepared nurses working as RNs. Do you do advanced assessments?

    classicdame replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I think the assumption is that if you are getting your MSN you intend to use it in a different manner than as a general staff nurse, for instance, as a Nurse Practitioner. Whether or not you work as...

  6. What is my right to transfer to another unit

    classicdame replied to riken25's topic in Nursing Career

    the union has no jurisdiction over facility policies. WRITE a complaint to

  7. Shift Cancellations (Please HELP!!)

    classicdame replied to wenRN01's topic in Nursing Career

    we cancel in rotation, to be fair to everyone. Senority is a great way to lower morale. We also cancel aides first and allow another nurse to work instead, because the nurse is more flexible. One...

  8. Overtime

    classicdame replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OT is not paid till after 40 hours, but the average SCHEDULED work week in a hospital is 36 hours, so you have to work 4 hours on base time to get OT on the 4th shift. It is not worth it to me. I am...

  9. Part time Nursing shifts

    classicdame replied to Amber307's topic in Nursing Career

    Our ER allows flexible shifts and some are only 4 hours Depends on the

  10. Case Management in nursing

    classicdame replied to Bluebell.'s topic in Case Management

    I have a friend who is a certified case manager and works for an insurance company. Her job is to make sure the insured (worker's compensation) is getting the treatment they need and is utilizing...

  11. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

    classicdame replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    of course you are apprehensive. However, you would not have made it out of nursing school if you did not pass those tests so you must have knowledge about content. My suggestion is to NOT study the...

  12. What should we doing by last clinical?

    classicdame replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    elkpark is right. Students slow down staff and they resent it. You will understand once you are responsible for all those patients and their care. However, I do not think that is an excuse to be rude....

  13. Relocating to FL/help

    classicdame replied to jshortreed's topic in Florida Nursing

    Headhunters expect to be paid by you or the employer. Make sure you know which. I recommend looking online to see if local facilities have openings. Most prefer online applications. At least you will...

  14. Case Management in nursing

    classicdame replied to Bluebell.'s topic in Case Management

    In my facility the case manager is in charge of determining appropriate utilization of all resoures. For instance, CMS has a 2-midnight rule. If the MD does not think the patient will be here for 2...

  15. Open to advice for new nursing student/visual learner

    classicdame replied to runforme82's topic in General Students

    I like to create grids on new information I have to memorize, like when I took a pharmacology course. At test time I could "see" the grid in my head. Highlighting, underlining --- all that is helpfull...

  16. How important is statistics in nursing and nursing school?

    classicdame replied to miyhaka's topic in General Students

    It was required in my BSN level and again in grad school. I write policies and have to research evidence for that task so knowing a little about statistics helps me. Also, I keep demographics on...

  17. Calling patients and/or co-workers "honey" or "hon"

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

    I wish this was the biggest thing I had to worry

  18. Night nurses - being asked to come in on your night off

    classicdame replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    same is true with day peopl. They might have stayed up half the night. Just say no and let it

  19. Teaching project on diabetes

    classicdame replied to jscott102259's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a simple but very effective visual aid I use when teaching the public. I looked at the label (or found online) the carb content of popular beverages. I labeled snack- bag sized plastic bags and...

  20. Pay cut

    classicdame replied to illcleff's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine if there is no real contract you will either have to agree to take the cut or find work elsewhere. They can always "eliminate your position" and let you

  21. Need Advice on how to handle situations with NM

    classicdame replied to adviceneeded's topic in Nurse Management

    not following policies - well, which ones can I choose not to follow? This NM is setting the facility up for a risk management issue. Failure to be consistent creates friction with the rest of the...

  22. Not to beat a dead horse... But KAPLAN?

    classicdame replied to cassi_future_RN's topic in General Students

    hard to say - I taught Kaplan for years and it is a great course, but not everyone needs it. I could not afford the course myself at the time I tested. I figured if I did not pass I would then spend...

  23. Is it worth it to get LPN license while still in nursing school?

    classicdame replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    sounds like a waste of time and money to me, if you are committed to the RN path. If you need to work right away, that is another

  24. When do hospitals do most of their hiring?

    classicdame replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    In many areas of practice there is always a need for experienced nurses. We have trouble finding experienced OR nurses. Just now we are expanding so we are hiring, but once that settles down we will...

  25. Continuing Education?

    classicdame replied to John24's topic in General Nursing

    If you join a professional organization you will have access to free or discounted CE. Also, there are many vendors who offer CE. Baxter has some on kidney disease, Medline on various topics --- check...