classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Possibly Odd Question

    classicdame replied to want2b3's topic in General Students

    frequently, the the hospital setting, the MD is not around. The nurses responds and gets someone to call the

  2. About U.S. vacation time..

    classicdame replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I am familiar somewhat with the Swedish government as family live there. I have had several Swedes ask about vacations and other tax related issues. What they forget is that you can take all five...

  3. hospital compulsory vaccine

    classicdame replied to texasmade89's topic in General Nursing

    actually, it is a Board recommendation in Texas. They adopted the CDC plan for vaccination of health care workers (nurses, lab personel, etc). Healthcare workers interact with many people, some very...

  4. Shoes!

    classicdame replied to stephalina6's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Leather athletic shoes last the longest and feel the best to

  5. IV Certification online course in CA

    classicdame replied to Nurse Chef's topic in General Students

    have you asked the school? If they have this requirement surely they have

  6. difference in getting PCT AND LPN

    classicdame replied to unimesh15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    in Texas, regardless of the title, a person is either licensed or not licensed. THis is why it is confusing to my why the LVN's are employed as non-licensed. I have the impression that, regardless of...

  7. difference in getting PCT AND LPN

    classicdame replied to unimesh15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We no longer hire LVN's in our hospital because they are limited in what they can do in this environment. But they do have a license which the PCT does not. Maybe the facility that is giving the LVN's...

  8. Bilingual Nurse vs. Interpreter

    classicdame replied to Futurern310's topic in General Nursing

    do you give English tests too? I knew a nurse who referred to otitis media as otitis meatus. Amazing how many people do not speak their own language

  9. Help? I regret this career choice?

    classicdame replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    consider pharmacy or medical technology. Some of your previous education will be credited towards those degrees. I find technology in the lab

  10. Transfusion reaction? tachycardia and nothing else

    classicdame replied to JennyD22's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you. Until proven otherwise, any new symptom is a transfusion reaction! In my facilty we contact the Medical Director for the Blood Bank. Sometimes that involves questions and sometimes she...

  11. Bilingual Nurse vs. Interpreter

    classicdame replied to Futurern310's topic in General Nursing

    If you speak fluent Spanish and the patient does as well, then what is the difference between English speaking patient and

  12. Pain Seekers

    classicdame replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    don't know what dept you are in, but it is possible to have pain that drugs does resolve. It may be an inconvenience for you but it is vital to them. Do they need to have a Pain specialist consult?...

  13. Labs related to medications- Nursing School question (RN student)

    classicdame replied to Laurby92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    micromedex and Good RX are two phone apps I use. I am sure there are

  14. Medical Scribe

    classicdame replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a scribe for ophthalmologists before becoming a nurse. It was kinda fun because you get to learn details you would not know otherwise. You need access to a medical dictionary and good...

  15. I shouldn't be a nurse

    classicdame replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I highly recommend you contact your employer's HR dept to see if there is an employee assistance program. If so, make an appt. with a professional to discuss your grief and anger. Whether or not you...

  16. Licensure/Certification Abbreviation help!

    classicdame replied to Swanks916's topic in General Nursing

    I believe RoseQueen hit the spot! My certifying association gave recommendations on how the initials should appear

  17. Medication orders

    classicdame replied to trlawson's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot publish anything. I can warn you that it needs to be worded carefullly. In Texas the nurse is not allowed to choose between a, b, c as that is an MD privilege. But something like "we ALWAYS...

  18. RN,BSN salary in UK, USA, Canada and Australia

    classicdame replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    there is no standard in the USA. Here in rural Texas it fluctuates greatly, depending on need. Right now we are paying new grads (no experience) $22/hour, but many mature nurses here earn up to...

  19. group management project- need HELP please!

    classicdame replied to imnavi8trix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    cannot publish a policy but can tell you that Joint Commission expects hospitals to have a smoking policy. Look on their site to see if they have any standards or

  20. Questions about ethics in nursing?

    classicdame replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    there are many things you can do/not do that qualify for malpractice, depending on your State laws. One of these is negligence. But, again, the definition of negligence is defined by law. One of the...

  21. nursing theory

    classicdame replied to ebyan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Theories help identify behaviors and why they do/do not affect the desired outcome. We use the caring theory in my hospital as part of our nursing philosophy - what behaviors show we care? If you want...

  22. What is best private or state university for nursing?

    classicdame replied to Shrestha87's topic in General Students

    Believe me, it is more important that you learn, not that you are taught. As an adult you are really expected to be responosible for your learning. So why would the private school status make a...

  23. Anxiety Disorder?

    classicdame replied to Chesterton1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need the advice of a professional. Start with your primary care provider. You may need to see someone in mental health. A LOT of nurses are on SSRI's and other drugs affecting mood, but...

  24. what is definition of primary and secondary care

    classicdame replied to loulou92765's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that if you are acutely ill you go to your primary care physician. If your illness needs the consult of another MD then that second MD is providing secondary

  25. What do you do when you have to "read everything in the book"?

    classicdame replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    I would read, and take notes. If there is a test at the end of the chapter, take it. Pay attention to theings pertaining to assessment, intervention and teaching. These help you plan care for the...