classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. How do you handle the rest of your assignment during a code?

    classicdame replied to Ativan's topic in Medical-Surgical

    the charge nurse needs to step in and either take over your coding patient or take care/re-assign the

  2. EMT/EMS to Registered Nursing

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

    Good for you,

  3. EMT/EMS to Registered Nursing

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

    OP: Are you aware that EMS personnel have more than one level? EMT can be Basic or Intermediate and then Paramedic is a higher level. Sometimes people use the terms interchangeably. Like the previous...

  4. Smoking and Health Care Providers: Regulate?

    classicdame replied to TraumaSurfer's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    we are a non-smoking facility but people do go to their car and smoke then stink the rest of the day. Our insurance offers smoking cessation classes and free patches. People are not refused employment...

  5. EMT/EMS to Registered Nursing

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

    yes, you can go from EMT to RN. Some nursing schools offer a special degree program for that purpose. As for pay - all the Fire Dept personnel in my city are either EMT or Paramedics and they get good...

  6. Nurses with Panic/Anxiety Disorders & Prescriptions at Work

    classicdame replied to yasae's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I believe the answer will depend on your state BON. You might need to report to the BON who may elect to contact your MD (with your permission of course). The thing about mind-altering meds is that,...

  7. Same Day Surgery

    classicdame replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    we never leave students alone. Same day is a good place to do focused assessments, verify labs, start IV's and maybe administer pre-op meds. We allow our students to go to OR with patient and then to...

  8. My mom died just before Christmas - advice needed

    classicdame replied to Gloryboo's topic in General Students

    Try putting your success in terms of her own achievements - as I feel certain she would be proud of you. If you get overwhelmed, take time off. Do not stress yourself further if you are not able to...

  9. Nursing diagnosis question

    classicdame replied to EMTPRNDR's topic in General Students

    not enough info to make a good reply, but if a person cannot be active it will not affect nutrition. We can feed them artifically if needed. Breathing --- whole other

  10. Is it possible to overdress for an SN internship interview?

    classicdame replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I so love to have people show me their best when they interview. If being a slob is someone's best I would rather they stay home. Your wardrobe sounds

  11. Extremely beneficial clinical experience...

    classicdame replied to douxmusique's topic in General Students

    well, you are right. You learned what NOT to do. I hope the instructor passes along the information to the facility Educator. When I get negative comments I pass them to the Director of that...

  12. Should I allow tuition costs to dictate my education? HELP please!

    classicdame replied to unbalanced's topic in General Students

    don't forget to check out online programs with your state schools. They are generally cheaper. As for getting more in debt, I recommend waiting till you work a while and figure out what you can pay...

  13. Outside Food in the Hospital

    classicdame replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a policy or a perception? Might have been

  14. Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) or American Nurses Association (ANA)

    classicdame replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I am a member in both, but STT only provides me with journals that I can use for writing policies and creating curricula. Otherwise, the ANA keeps me alerted to political issues regarding my career,...

  15. LPNs make RNs seem more impressive?

    classicdame replied to RN-HSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe that "prestige" is a perception, influenced by many factors and unique to the individual. Everyone deserves

  16. Prioritizing patients

    classicdame replied to JTLewis93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I take back what I said about #2 not getting any worse, because they do develop chest syndrome. But still, as the question is worded, with the choices available, I still go with

  17. RN - $14.75/hr?!?

    classicdame replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    scary. Wonder if they even do a background check or license check. Basically I get the impression they want someone with a license to cover some statement in their liability insurance, and to blame if...

  18. Prioritizing patients

    classicdame replied to JTLewis93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think #1 would be first because NCLEX considers pain a psychosocial issue, not a life-threatening issue. The POTENTIAL for #1 getting worse is greater, while #2 cannot get any worse. You really do...

  19. Practice test question

    classicdame replied to kellerz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    inside to outside so you do not drag in any

  20. How to pass Medical Surgical Nursing....

    classicdame replied to Justice1984's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pay attention to your syllabus as it will help guide your study time. If there are any computer lab apps for med/surg questions, make use of those. Find a study partner who is as serious about...

  21. Chest Tube Air Leaks

    classicdame replied to MidwestICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Google the manufacturer's website for your type of chest tubes. If you cannot locate it, you can get excellent info on this site: www.atriummed.com/en/chest_drainage/education.asp. I keep their slides...

  22. RN - $14.75/hr?!?

    classicdame replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling this job will appeal to retired nurses looking for a fun place to be for a few weeks. Camp nursing does not pay well, but the extra amenities make up for it, if they interest

  23. RN - $14.75/hr?!?

    classicdame replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I might do it if they paid all my living expenses, including car rental, fuel, restaurant tabs, new shoes

  24. Nursing Imposters

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

    not only audits, but our HR/Education database allows us to enter "deadlines". So if a license or cert is due in the future we can run off reports and catch things before they happen. At least, that...

  25. Nursing Imposters

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

    llg: someone in HR was not doing their job. We have audits