classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Can an RN administer general anesthesia?

    classicdame replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    "getting away with" generally means the nurse and the Doctor are both clueless about the nurse practice act in that state. Great setup for lawsuit. I would protect my license and know for sure whether...

  2. Dumbest thing said to family

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

    well, if we didn't have such high expectations of nurses this would not be an issue. For the most part, it ends up being

  3. Good clinical experiences vs. Bad clinical experiences

    classicdame replied to chanandler's topic in General Students

    looking back, I think I would have had better experiences if I had spoken up and asked for nurses to drag me along whenever something interesting was going on. I relied too much on being told what to...

  4. Broken RN

    classicdame replied to Herky980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    get out

  5. Continuing my education after my ADN

    classicdame replied to bgilstrap's topic in General Students

    the older you get the harder it is to do those 12 hour shifts on a busy

  6. Failed Last Semester Clinical

    classicdame replied to snowwhite2002's topic in General Students

    That is a bummer. But from your message I can tell you have already learned some things. After spending so omuch time and money, I would not settle for less than achieving my goal. You know what to...

  7. Delegation & management tips

    classicdame replied to TheLiftedButterfly's topic in General Nursing

    The Texas BON has a lot of delegation resources and models. I recommend their website. The first rule, to me, is that the nurse who is delegating should understand the difference between delegation...

  8. Peripheral pulses - I'm not entirely convinced they exist!

    classicdame replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    are you using a stethescope? You might hear a pulse then feel for it. ALso, if you are anxious you own pulse will be more evident to you than somone else's. My suggestion is to PRACTICE on friends or...

  9. leadership & managemant

    classicdame replied to NADOSH's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    seems a puzzle because the grammar is poor and we have to guess what you are trying to

  10. Do you need all those degrees?

    classicdame replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Academia is impressed with nursees having multiple degrees, so a career at a university almost demands it. Some nurses love to learn and some believe the extra degree will help land the dream job. As...

  11. General question about which Stethoscope and Shoes :)

    classicdame replied to nasam's topic in General Students

    you can call the stores for that info, or the registrar's office on the chance they have knowledge. Somehow I doubt it. You want your shoes to have plenty of support. Podiatrists have recommended to...

  12. be leader

    classicdame replied to NADOSH's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    my failures have usually been related to a lack of emotional intelligence (or the appllication of it). Acting before

  13. Is it a bad idea to quit a job before you have another one secured?

    classicdame replied to Deetail's topic in Nursing Career

    I think a current job speaks more of you than not having one, especially for any length of time. If you are employed you must not be so bad that your being

  14. Is this common with teaching hospitals?

    classicdame replied to liketheairport's topic in General Nursing

    fine print or not I would have told the MD to work on his bedside manner. Or tell him you prefer not to be seen by that group. What are they going to do, kick you

  15. I feel like I am learning to be a nurse on my own.

    classicdame replied to MzSS's topic in General Students

    Adults learn by self-teaching. The instructor offers guidance so you will know what to study, and can answer questions when needed, but you will learn on your own. Take advantage of labs, study...

  16. Why Do Patients AMA? "Against Medical Advice"

    classicdame replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    you are on the right track. The trick is to merge the patient's expectations with what you can deliver. Start preaching that on day 1. Everone wants a quick cure and recovery can take years. Help...

  17. A nursing student picked up an NCLEX study guide and found...

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

    really neat. If I was the recipient I would feel it was "fate" and be really

  18. Accepatnce letter to NS with a catch?!

    classicdame replied to Marsha238612's topic in General Students

    doubt it will be complicated, like IV drips and titration of drugs, but I have found serveral good math-for-nurses sites on the Internet. Just practice a little. Be glad they are not accepting...

  19. Obs Unit?

    classicdame replied to jeangarc18's topic in Medical-Surgical

    you will be doing admit/discharge documentation all day and look for changes in condition that would allow patient to be admitted. This can be anything from unrlieved pain to a heart

  20. leadership

    classicdame replied to bashair's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    learn to take the job seriously but not

  21. How do Female View Males in the Nursing Profession?

    classicdame replied to JUN3UG's topic in General Students

    who has time to consider race, ethnicty, gender, sexual orientation, religion ---? We just get in there and do it together. THis is not a social atmosphere. It is

  22. "Recording lecture reinforces weakness."

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

    If she is the lecturer she may feel intimidated by a recording device - as if she might be reprimaded for saying the wrong thing. Lectures should contain facts, not opinions, unless it is stated ahead...

  23. Fingers crossed...

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

    amen to amoLucia. Sometimes the noisy wheel is the one that gets oiled first. Practice telling how YOU are the best choice for the job. Include things you learned in school they may not know about,...

  24. Can you challenge the CNA exam?

    classicdame replied to sparke998's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In TX you can get the CNA cert after a year of nursing school, without the CNA training. However, the training is only 6 weeks, so why wait? Otherwise, contact the agency that certifies applicants...

  25. Multiple jobs

    classicdame replied to poohrn33's topic in General Nursing

    we think the grass is greener elsewhere. Rarely