classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Hospital access to full text online journal articles

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

    Recently learned that CINAHL and EBSCO would be about $10,000/yr on top of the DynaMed we already have. So no, we will not be getting those. I will continue to use university library (close

  2. certifications?

    classicdame replied to CrossCountryRN2008's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I treated the review course as a book purchase, since it enhanced my career, and used it as a tax deduction. Not a CPA though, so my advice might be faulty. I do believe the certs help your career,...

  3. How much is too much morphine?

    classicdame replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I recommend you now what your state says about palliative care vs. acute/chronic

  4. I am scared to do CPR

    classicdame replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    My first time was as a recorder. I did not participate in the actual code. It helped me to see and hear what was being

  5. Questions about Nursing Care plans?

    classicdame replied to mcclot1993's topic in General Students

    If your textbook does not address these terms, then go to the school library and look at another textbook. These will be the basic concepts for creating a nursing diagnosis and then a plan of

  6. I need help with these nursing questions

    classicdame replied to bryan_del's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the questions are a little vague too. Whose perception are we considering? Why don't you put in your comments and let us discuss

  7. Advice for Study Groups

    classicdame replied to amandagill's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Rule are important. Make sure the time is well-spent. Discuss rationales out loud and why the other answers in the study guide do NOT work. For instance, someone can start the conversation by...

  8. May 2014 Pinning Ceremony: Ideas

    classicdame replied to topaz1100's topic in General Students

    my opinion, or my 2 cents worth----buy what you can with the money you have and let the chips fall where they may. If no one wants to assist with time or money it means the ceremony is not a priority...

  9. Unsupportive fiance...not sure what to do

    classicdame replied to Ashley_Sam's topic in General Students

    I wonder how supportive he will be in future

  10. Is it ever appropriate to...

    classicdame replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    I have done it, but usually it was signed by all the nurses on the shift. Some nurses have goine to funerals, but I have

  11. New grad needs help- quick question!

    classicdame replied to trauma_lama's topic in General Nursing

    ask for videos of surgical procedures. Many times MD's have them for patient or MD

  12. Asked to break the law

    classicdame replied to maxxilla's topic in General Nursing

    better to be fired than lose your license. Also, the "we have always done it this way" argument rarely holds up in

  13. Bullying at work, far commute... what to do??

    classicdame replied to NS81's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are staying for the money, then in effect you are paying them to make you miserable. Reframe your thoughts. What will happen to your family if you are too ill to work? And can't the boyfriend...

  14. Should I go straight to graduate school or pay off my debts first?

    classicdame replied to Kathy Kethdy's topic in General Students

    agree with above posts. Once you get some experience the right answer will be

  15. Question about albumin level and nutrition

    classicdame replied to Lex_pedsRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    in a hospital setting you could ask the dietician for advice. From what you have described the patient is not critically low and would benefit from eating, especially protein. Hope the MD has allowed...

  16. Patient death

    classicdame replied to jamesTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    most employers offer employee assistance. Ours is offered as part of the health insurance plan. Contact HR about how to get this assistance. I feel it should automatically be offered to anyone whose...

  17. How do I fix being "too reserved??"

    classicdame replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Students

    write down some questions. Ask them periodically throughout the day. If you have any down time, go to the instructor and let her know you are looking for something to do. Ask can you do a 5 minute...

  18. I have difficulty ambulating/moving patients--any advice?

    classicdame replied to kickeedee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Get a gait belt and write your name on it. Talk to a PT aide about how to use it. We have this requirement for every CNA in our facility and it really helps with transfers as well as decreasing staff...

  19. Chemical and Mechanical Restraints

    classicdame replied to NicuRN628's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the most important thing to learn about restraints is that they are ALWAYS a patient safety issue, not a staff convenience issue. That is why prn orders are not allowed. Specific criteria must be

  20. Couldn't believe he did this...

    classicdame replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Nursing

    CNA's in Texas cannot be delegated to do anything that requires a nursing license, like give meds or make nursing judgments (such as ws the blood sugar reading "good" or "bad"). Medication aides have...

  21. Yoga teacher training - Can it benefit my nursing practice?

    classicdame replied to 078207's topic in General Students

    maybe. I do not know what yoga teachers do. I do know that "alternative" therapies are frowned upon in hospital settings, unless ordered by MD. It gives the appearance of you practicing on a...

  22. What to do? :(

    classicdame replied to Toaster's topic in General Students

    you have NOT wasted your time. You have learned what you do not want to do, and that is something. I recommend working for a while. I was 45 when I started nursing school so I can testify that it is...

  23. Why do you choose to start IVs in certain veins

    classicdame replied to DorothyR's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. What is the purpose of the IV? Am I giving fluids, medication with high/low viscosity/blood products? 2. Viscous meds, low Ph meds, blood products need bigger catheter and bigger vein 3. Phenergan...

  24. Research question on malpractice and nursing documentation

    classicdame replied to I will be a nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you will need to do some searching in CINAHL but it is my understanding that the most common error is FAILURE to document what occured and

  25. Central lines

    classicdame replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    PICC's are central lines, but inserted peripherally. Tunneled means the tubing is under the skin to help prevent