classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

Member

  • Content

    7,255

  • Visitors

    30,278

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    82

All Content by classicdame

  1. Question that I need help with

    classicdame replied to mhordusky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you always begin with assessment. The care plan may change according to your

  2. The Insanity That Is APA in Nursing School

    classicdame replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Students

    APA format is used by professional scientific research. If nursing decided to use another format we would present as less professional. Also, if you are familiar with the format you can read, decipher...

  3. This is twice I've hear, "You are a black and white thinker"

    classicdame replied to truckinusa's topic in General Students

    I know a lot of nurses who think that way. It helps them make decisions, but sometimes interferes with personal interactions. Do a little reading on critical

  4. Nurses please help me. I'm crying right now. need your advice.

    classicdame replied to succinate's topic in General Students

    Does your school offer counseling? Could be someone has an answer to your financial situation which would alleviate some of your emotional pain. And your parents are right, whatever you do now is...

  5. BP cuff not required?!

    classicdame replied to erint91DC's topic in General Students

    due to infection control reasons we do not allow students/staff to use their own

  6. Relational practice workshop

    classicdame replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    the cultural issue I come across a lot is when to call the doctor. Some people will allow family and friends to treat them then end up in ER because they did not come in

  7. Charting via teach-back method help please :)

    classicdame replied to NurseFries's topic in General Nursing

    sounds fine. I would just state patient able to demonstrate use of BP machine and verbalized understanding of results. You will probably formulate a sentence that applies to everything eventually....

  8. How much is too much?

    classicdame replied to WalterWho's topic in General Students

    This was years ago, but I figured if I learned what was covered in class I did not need textbooks. It helped that my state required the school to have a copy of each book in the library. So I would...

  9. Failing Pharmacology

    classicdame replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in General Students

    she is probably getting the questions from a question bank supplied by the textbook publisher. They are harder to challenge. I recommend you get a study partner and discuss classes of drugs and major...

  10. Question about ethics... old college professor told my boss to fire me

    classicdame replied to cecikata's topic in Medical-Surgical

    try to ignore. In some states it is a felonious assault to slander a licensed professional, but I would not pursue unless pressed to do so in the future. Do your best and your employer will be so glad...

  11. Advice on obtaining CMSRN? Does it help in job placement?

    classicdame replied to LifeCrisis's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would certainly give a certified nurse's application more

  12. Need thoughtful opinion

    classicdame replied to Goldenhare's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I personally believe that not every nurse has a "need to know" what is going on with patients to whom he/she is not assigned. We do bedside rounds. Difficult at first but, using SBAR, we are now...

  13. Diagnosing versus identifying symtpoms

    classicdame replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Nursing

    some terms can be confusing till you use them regularly. Nurses identify symptoms. You may "think" you have a medical diagnosis, but do not document

  14. Clinicals

    classicdame replied to YasminLassiter's topic in General Students

    so sorry you ohad that experience. It would not be tolerated in my facility. May occur, but would not be tolerated. Please do not assume everyone will be that way. I wish you good luck in your

  15. How does increased access to healthcare affect nursing?

    classicdame replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above posts. This is what we all hope. The reality is, if funds are not available to pay extra people then hospitals with marginal or deficit cash-flow will be forced to close. That would...

  16. Are Clinical Nursing skills teachable?

    classicdame replied to Weber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would think it depends on the medication you have to take in order to function. If any of those are prohibited by your state's BON then you might have trouble getting

  17. How does increased access to healthcare affect nursing?

    classicdame replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    our facility is assuming more staff will be required, but until the numbers appear we are not changing hiring projections. We are also concerned that reimbursement will be LESS, so we expect fewer...

  18. Doctors not talking to nurses

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

    certainly does not occur here. Small community

  19. How do I change my outlook?

    classicdame replied to wise8's topic in General Students

    the grades are supposed to represent your knowledge and application of that knowledge. The more you know the better a nurse you will be. Do you really want to be

  20. Was it hard to take Pharm and Patho together?

    classicdame replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    you can do it if you are self-disciplined and do not get behind in either course. Seek assistance if

  21. Pros and Cons of Computerized Charting

    classicdame replied to phlowtey's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse input on how the screen is worded. Single sign on so that once you sign in for the day you do not have to do anything but flash the barcode on your badge to get in to any company computer or...

  22. Canceled up to 3-4 times a WEEK. What do?!

    classicdame replied to murseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    oh the great benefits you get from a union shop (assumption). So glad I work in a right-to-work state. We rotate so that everyone feels the pain. Another choice is to cross-train into another...

  23. Is this normal???

    classicdame replied to nybsn14's topic in General Students

    I do not see the point in increasing debt for a career that no longer interests you. Research what it takes to be an MD student, or even PA till you can afford medical

  24. Officially giving up

    classicdame replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could offer you some hope. I believe many hospitals are waiting to see what Obamacare does before hiring more than essential positions. I recommend a head

  25. Advice on dealing with confused patients

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

    I read a study done in LTC facilitites indicating that the wandering might be due to hypoglycemia - they are looking for food. Many do not eat appropriately, so get hungry between meals. Try a little...