classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Starting as a ESW at a young age?

    classicdame replied to jvmiciano's topic in General Nursing

    besides the safety issues, which are real, as a minor you cannot sign a contract. Contracts can be as simple as a form promising not to break HIPAA laws or security

  2. Nursing Imposters

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

    we stopped the color thing because the public still did not know one discipline from another. The badges are more

  3. Nursing Imposters

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

    Everyone in our facility is required to wear a badge and the badge has a hang-down with "RN" in 1 inch letters. Or it will state tech, RT, Dietary, LVN-----. This is a simple way to let the public...

  4. Bariatric Beds

    classicdame replied to BWBC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sizewise and Stryker make these beds. They are expensive. We are lucky enough to have Sizewise down the street and they respond within 2 hours when we need any specialty bed. We lease them on a prn...

  5. Bedside shift report w/ emergency department

    classicdame replied to bsnursing's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we found it difficult for the nurse in ED and the floor nurse to both be available to the phone at the same time. We created a report sheet, and now the MD or nurse in ED fills it out and faxes it to...

  6. Experienced nurse now inexperienced

    classicdame replied to BSNWendy's topic in General Nursing

    don't sellyouself short. Tasks are the easiest part of nursing to

  7. How does a Versant Residency work?

    classicdame replied to babybluelife's topic in General Nursing

    In my area of the country the versant residency programs have the new hire work 8 hr shifts, Monday thru Friday, for the first week or two to get an immersion orientation. After that, they work with...

  8. create a therapeutic toy

    classicdame replied to sabi10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Something I thought was very useful was a homemade "snake". It was rolled up polyester fiber fill covered with fabric and decorated with felt (for safety and ability to wash). Was great to bunch up...

  9. Is it worth it to take a Cardiac Dysrhythmia class while in nursing school?

    classicdame replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    personally I would not spend the money just yet. Many facilities who require ACLS/PALS also offer dysrhythmia courses for free to

  10. Need RN credits transfer help so badly to a college that will accept them.

    classicdame replied to tupamoto's topic in General Students

    just in case you are not aware: "transfer" can mean the course is acceptable as credit in the new program, but does not necessarily mean it applies to your degree. They may be considered acceptable...

  11. JP Drains and blood exposure

    classicdame replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure this has happened on several occasions to many people. I once had a unit of blood explode when I spiked it. What a

  12. "Omg. I just got my CNA license, and I'm giving narcs."

    classicdame replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Texas does not recognize "working under someone's license". Every person is responsible for their own actions. Nurses are responsible for delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel, but can never...

  13. CNA ADL training

    classicdame replied to nikkibobicky's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Create scenarios for each of the areas requiring attention, then have each CNA come in one at a time to "test" orally. I would try to test them in 1-2 days so they do not have much time to share...

  14. NERVES

    classicdame replied to Nurse2Bstacy123's topic in General Students

    what you are feeling is normal. Also, studies show that nurses have some of the same personality traits and one is worry about things to come. So you already sounds like a

  15. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    classicdame replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go to nursing school if you are expecting an easy job afterwards. Not happening. Nursing school is like learning a new culture and new language all at once. But the real work comes after you get...

  16. CEU expiration date question

    classicdame replied to Meriwhen's topic in General Nursing

    First, there is no CEU. Units used to refer to 10 contact hours as one unit. Now we just refer to the contact hours, so the term is CNE. Two years is the limit for materials because, for it to be...

  17. How do you deal with death?

    classicdame replied to succinate's topic in General Nursing

    My spiritual self helps me deal with death, although some events require more grieving than others. I realize that death is part of life. Character has nothing to do with

  18. Burning out on night shift - how does ANYONE do it?

    classicdame replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12 hr shifts 3 nights a week for several years. The advantage was the other days of the week allowed me to recuperate. Some people cannot work nights at all, their body will not adjust. I...

  19. Trying to figure out the best job applying strategy.

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

    I have no ideas what the market is like anywhere else, but if the big cities are that particular then a smaller town makes sense. People have to want to live or travel to the smaller towns and those...

  20. The Zoll Defibrillator for dummies: explain this thing!

    classicdame replied to myuasurion's topic in General Nursing

    as an Educator, I have seen the "other" side of ACLS/PALS courses. We follow the AHA guidelines. But just last week a nurse complained about not passing ACLS. She admitted she had never attended the...

  21. help!!! insulin sliding scale

    classicdame replied to AdoreMyBeautyy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sliding scale used to pertain to regular insulin only. Now we have the rapid acting insulins that help prevent, rather than treat, hyperglycemia. The American Diabetes Asso. has recommendations for...

  22. I dont understand..........

    classicdame replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    those are just numbers and remember, the Kaplan test is NOT the NCLEX-RN. If anything I hope you have learned how to take tests and pick out distractors. Most people who take NCLEX pass it the first...

  23. TNCC as a student nurse?

    classicdame replied to jglover4168's topic in General Students

    agree with Dranger. We do not hire people new grads based on certs as they have no experience and the cards are meaningless in most

  24. PCA and Nurse Aide, what's the difference

    classicdame replied to ConstantLearner2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA's do not get a license. Licensure is reserved for professional jobs, like nursing, CPA, electrician===== CNA's earn certificates. The good thing is, the certificate is good anywhere in your state...

  25. Clinical question

    classicdame replied to lepew's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    students coming to my facility do not get patient information till the day of the clinical, just like "real"