classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. help please :)

    classicdame replied to samanthaAnn2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP: you mentioned that you do not expect much improvement. A goal could involve a sign/symtom not getting WORSE, especially if your assessment shows she is at risk for something that has not yet...

  2. Sitting down in patient rooms.

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

    I have been asked by the patient sometimes to sit on the bed when visitors have the chairs. I always refuse for infection control purposes, but it does show they want that

  3. Do you believe the pain is all in your head?

    classicdame replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    while it is true that pain is in the brain (remember your afferent/efferent pathways?), the stimiuli come from physical, spiritual or neurological basis. A lot of people, in my opinion, blow off...

  4. Sitting down in patient rooms.

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

    if you have the time, it is a nice

  5. clinical documentation nurse

    classicdame replied to luccinurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is this the same as Informatics Nurse? If so, it can be a good career path. Consider certifying as a specialty to command better

  6. Blood Draws

    classicdame replied to jcarl12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you mean no one has observed your competency? Scary. Why can't the day staff do some of them? About the only way I know to do this myself would be to ensure I was VERY organized before I started, had...

  7. Is this unrealistic?

    classicdame replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    did you ask your employer to increase your hours? Guess I am stating the obvious. I wish you

  8. passive aggressive nurses

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

    A lot of people complain about the ED holding patients so the individual nurses will not have to get a new one. In my experience it is often a combination of MD not completing the chart, Housekeeping...

  9. burnt out

    classicdame replied to alwayzaminata's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you. Not knowing anything about your situation I make these recommendations; Ask for a personal loan thru family See if your car can be used as collateral. If you live in the city...

  10. Question for nurses from a student

    classicdame replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    those are HR questions. We have prn which has little or no comittment and then part time which has some comittment but also benefits. Almost any position is good, but in a nursing department is best....

  11. Question for nurses from a student

    classicdame replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a paid position is much better as you will have more access to actual situations. Due to confidentiality laws we are prohibited from putting volunteers in certain areas; areas where a...

  12. Aggressive patients?

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

    we tried that once - having a colored magnet on the door frame. Of course the family/patient asked what did it mean and then they were

  13. DNR Orders

    classicdame replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks,

  14. Do your peds floors take drug withdrawl babies?

    classicdame replied to NicuGal's topic in Pediatric

    we do. Has nothing to do with behavioral issues as is the case with

  15. RN student

    classicdame replied to Bugsmom898's topic in General Students

    I doubt employers pay attention to anything other than licensure and board disciplines (if any). The issue may come up if you plan to matriculate into another degree program and that school does not...

  16. Schools misrepresenting competitiveness?

    classicdame replied to skzfoz's topic in General Students

    why the Swedish flag? My son lives in Stockholm and it is SOOOOOO

  17. Surgical Nursing Student Question

    classicdame replied to mission1234's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    so many possibles. Fat embolism, dehydration (might also explain BP & fever). Looks like you have some research to do. Good

  18. Rounding IV drip calculations

    classicdame replied to myknucklehurts's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    better ask the instructor. When you go to work this info should be in a policy. Whatever you do, record what was actually given, not what was

  19. Clots and blood travel

    classicdame replied to terg888's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    minutes to days, depending on viscosity of blood, blood pressure, anatomy (twists and turns in the vessels), how much exercise the person is getting, any meds they are on (like blood thinners)---no...

  20. HELP! - Phlebotomy tips needed!!

    classicdame replied to kat620's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    New nurses come to me for help and I arrange for them to spend time in Same Day Surgery or other areas where 1) lots of IV's are started and 2) most patients are generally healthy 3) I know the nurses...

  21. Is it what you thought?

    classicdame replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    I was disallusioned my first year as I did not realize how hard nursing really is. After many years I now believe this is the best career I ever could

  22. Sleepy Nightshift nurse

    classicdame replied to jackpp's topic in General Nursing

    OP: Get a medical checkup to rule out other

  23. DNR Orders

    classicdame replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    agree with smartnurse1982. The written word is stronger than the spoken one. I would certainly want witnesses. And I would want a case manager for that state to explain it to me - not othe

  24. New Grad RN program specific scenario interview questions

    classicdame replied to klyxn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    never had an interview like that and I think it should have been handled differently to allow you some time to think. However, you did learn to be ready for just about

  25. G Tube Placement or Not...

    classicdame replied to Doll Head's topic in Medical-Surgical

    when something does not seem right about placement, an x-ray is in order. Phone MD. Aside from that, are you checking blood sugar regularly? We have a protocol for diabetics getting continuous or...