classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Why no sticks after mastectomy

    classicdame replied to wannadowell's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If a patient had a radial mastectomy on one side and not on the other, you can draw from the non-radical side. Many nurses fail to ask about that. My friend had a double mastectomy because one breast...

  2. Honors Project - Geriatrics...Help please!!

    classicdame replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    how about lonliness or the implications of living alone. People are living longer and many are alone. I personally know of three 94+ y/olds living

  3. How do you have non-confrontational conversations at work?

    classicdame replied to lilund27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I conducted a class for Charge Nurses on emotional intelligence and, in the process learned there are many ways to approach this. Some people need to vent. Once that is done, ask what would make...

  4. Interviewing while on workman's comp?

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

    Just say you fell and expect full recovery

  5. Opinion of nurses

    classicdame replied to Kristy02_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe TV has a lot to do with this perception. On TV, people always survive after extreme measures are

  6. One thing

    classicdame replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    As an instructor I can say that this semester I have a great group who are really inspirational. I know they will be good

  7. Sick kids and Nursing School need tips.

    classicdame replied to Dohardthings's topic in General Students

    You will need to call on family and maybe even friends for assistance. You need to know what is the maximum number of absences are allowed and what can be "made up". I wish you lots of

  8. Losing Overtime pay!

    classicdame replied to joccz123's topic in General Nursing

    talk to the payroll clerk, but I believe the Dept. of Labor allows the facility to pay you OT for more than 40 hours, so of course the facility tries to keep you under 40 hours. It does not matter how...

  9. New to the medical field question...

    classicdame replied to new12345's topic in General Nursing

    you will need to get an in-service on all the items in your facility. I can tell you that the red plugs are connected to generators in case the power goes out. There are regulators for oxygen, air...

  10. N95 vs. Surgical Mask for TB PPE

    classicdame replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your CNO and/or Infection Control nurse, and present the documentation you have from CDC. Be

  11. JCAHO Requirement

    classicdame replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    we have one for each patient. Cheaper than

  12. Changing from Med/Surg to Critical Care

    classicdame replied to nurse1903's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If a facility is in the position to hire only experienced nurses that is what they want. Otherwise, they will branch out. They know there is a training period and if they can avoid that, they will....

  13. New Grad program starting with Med/surg

    classicdame replied to fmaca88's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I believe your anxiety is perfectly normal, and will recede once you get comfortable in your environment. A new grad program indicates the hospital is aware that you will need help in attaining your...

  14. AC IV starts

    classicdame replied to LetItBe_12's topic in Medical-Surgical

    as a former Pedi nurse I rarely if ever accessed the brachial or apical veins near the AC. forearm was preferable except for infants, and then I accessed the scalp vein (forehead). Kids just use their...

  15. Oh! My feet! What are the best shoes to wear at work??

    classicdame replied to Yellibee's topic in General Students

    might be worth a visit to podiatrist. After ging thru several types of shoes I learned it was my gait that was causing foot and leg pain. He recommended a support device and I feel much

  16. Team Leader - Advice Needed

    classicdame replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    many nurses chart after their shift is over. Sorry, but that is how it goes and you did the best you

  17. Advice on how to time manage family and nursing school duties!

    classicdame replied to Cielo SN's topic in General Students

    if you have a partner I would discuss how the partner could do more since you are now doing more. Your degree will ultimately benefit everyone in the household. Othewise, talk to family about more...

  18. Expiration dates and preparing for JC

    classicdame replied to ainsliesmom's topic in General Nursing

    we use the dates on the packaging. We have an equipment tech who is responsible for checking every crash cart every month. I do not know Pharmacy's

  19. What are other facilities doing for clinical orientation?

    classicdame replied to UTVOL3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have found it near impossible for me to train new hires during the new nurse orientation period, when I have them from various departments. We have new employee orientation for all new hires on...

  20. New RN - asked by former faculty to consider tutoring

    classicdame replied to TU RN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    the best thing you can repeat is, let's figure that out together. That is what tutoring is about I think. They need to get familiar with the nurse thinking

  21. Medication safety with nurses

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

    we will start electronic MARS soon. Thank goodness! Meanwhile, if order is not legible we call MD. That is the only way we have found to train them to write legibly. Sometimes Pharmacy does the...

  22. Nursing school orientation

    classicdame replied to PurpleLover's topic in General Students

    generally speaking, the second PPD has to be done within two weeks of the first. Orientation is really just a time to answer general questions like where you park, and the campus "rules", etc. It is a...

  23. thank you notes?

    classicdame replied to douxmusique's topic in General Students

    I think it is a nice gesture and speaks well of you as a caring

  24. Certifications

    classicdame replied to anniecolvin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You do not have to be licensed to do the Am. Heart courses, but TNCC and ENPC are designed for RN's. We prefer that new grads have at least 6 months under their belt on the floor before attempting...

  25. Suggestions On Studying Dosage Calculations

    classicdame replied to havehope's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would start with the calculator until you are comfortable with the