classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Full sharps containers not getting emptied!?

    classicdame replied to Beanyamean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I should have mentioned that housekeeping is also checking. Really, it just should not

  2. Full sharps containers not getting emptied!?

    classicdame replied to Beanyamean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    See if someone from Infection Control could initiate a system like ours: We have an equipment tech. His job is to collect broken or redundant equipment to take to storage and to take clean equipment...

  3. Upset :(

    classicdame replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    this is so hard. No wonder a lot of nurses work w/ends in restaurants. Tips can make up for the

  4. Working while in school ?

    classicdame replied to ahinson07's topic in General Students

    Impossible to say as it varies with individuals. If you have kids, spouse working "odd" hours, no babysitter, live far from school---all can be an issue. If you have family support and can work w/ends...

  5. Back in school

    classicdame replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    this is called growing up :) I think you will appreciate the time alone to study at your own pace, not be interrupted by others, then use your free time for your own interests. Some students tend to...

  6. nursing school bullying

    classicdame replied to greatestsummerever's topic in General Students

    sounds like a jerk but you will always have them around. Ask him point blank why is he shunning you? Better yet, ignore him His jerkiness will just rub off on you. Remember, once he is out of sight he...

  7. Checking A Patient's Blood Glucose In His Earlobe?

    classicdame replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    I have done this with burn patients. It is whole blood, so does not really matter where it comes from, but at home I would use the

  8. Legality of signing refill requests?

    classicdame replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    may depend on your nurse practice act. I used to work for MD's and would only call in RX refills if MD had clearly written these were allowed. It is still a medically delegated

  9. RN wants BSN but not in medical

    classicdame replied to robertharvey58's topic in General Nursing

    if you live in a big enough city you might find work in research, labs, etc. Medical technologist require baccalaureate degree. You might talk to your school advisor to see if there are any leads....

  10. My parents want me to be a doctor instead

    classicdame replied to inspiredbynavy's topic in General Nursing

    tell them plenty of nurses have changed their minds later and then atttended medical school. It is still an option. Also, due to the new healthcare laws and levels of reimbursesment, the raining money...

  11. Skyrocketing health insurance costs-This is crazy!

    classicdame replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    percentage increases are meaningless until you compare actual costs. If a premium of $150/mo increases by 10% I am still better off than paying $500/mo. It will be interesting to see how premiums are...

  12. Independent Study in Emergency Room - Need Help on Ideas for Topic!

    classicdame replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Count the times people give medication history and leave out vitamins and supplements.

  13. What we're getting outselves into

    classicdame replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in General Students

    people just like to gripe. How many women have you heard complain about pregnancy? How many of them have more than one

  14. Anxiety about making friends in NS

    classicdame replied to parkj9's topic in General Students

    You are there for you, not them. If you make friends, great. But if not, just remember your goal is to get that license. You may never see these people again

  15. Health Insurance for nursing school?

    classicdame replied to PhillippaX50's topic in General Students

    first check with the school to see if they have something to offer. If not, contact a general agent for quotes on plans with higher deductibles (premiums will be lower). If you have any liability...

  16. Chart Audits....you have to be kidding me!!!!!

    classicdame replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    There are huge fines to the hospital if documentation regarding restraints is incomplete. To be correct, it has to be

  17. Out of Work Nurse

    classicdame replied to kathyshonk66's topic in General Nursing

    We collect about 29 cents for every dollar that we bill. With the expected changes our CPA advised that our reimbursement would be lower, but who knows what it will

  18. is there a good one page glcemic report to give to patients

    classicdame replied to babs1963's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    what type of data do you want on the report? Is this for your personal use or to give to next nurse or to

  19. A patient expired! Cannot figure it out why!

    classicdame replied to NP2B2016's topic in General Nursing

    make a point of asking the MD at some point, because it is a learning experience. Sounds like PE though. Do you have employee assistance programs at your facility? If so, you are eligible for...

  20. Analogies and metaphors

    classicdame replied to izzflr's topic in General Nursing

    raising blood glucose - carbs are like matches - burn hot and fast and they are done. Proteins are like logs - burn hot and slow for many hours. The heart is like a sump pump. If the electrical motor...

  21. feeling overwhelmed...

    classicdame replied to yaleli's topic in General Nursing

    you do have to stand up for yourself. It is easier that you think for one person's schedule to fall thru the cracks. We now have a scheduler program and nurses self-schedule, with restrictions built...

  22. Out of Work Nurse

    classicdame replied to kathyshonk66's topic in General Nursing

    you have my sympathy. I am afraid this will be a chronic condition with Obamacare - as hospitals have more regulation and less revenue. Should not happen to an experienced nurse for

  23. They're running our techs away

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

    more techs equal more money in payroll. You can do everything they do and they HAVE to have you. Techs sure can make a difference to the nurse but admin. does not always see it that

  24. Noticing things and have some beginners questions...

    classicdame replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    It is what I call the "OH NO!!!) teaching method. OH NO! You should have done it this way. Very poor teaching and creates all sorts of problems, but not everyone is a teacher and most facilities will...

  25. Spanish class

    classicdame replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    In certain parts of the country it would be an asset. I would not expect extra pay,