classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Quick Med Memory Fun

    classicdame replied to melmacrn's topic in Patient Medications

    CJDmomma: LOL = betablockers

  2. Medical marijuana, role of the nurse, professional organization

    classicdame replied to hotflashion's topic in Patient Medications

    there is also an American Nazi asso. but that does not make them professional. Sorry, but I have nothing but negative

  3. Need certifications to start new assignment

    classicdame replied to Kelanw's topic in General Nursing

    all nurses, respiratory therapists, and certain others are required to have PALS or ACLS in my

  4. hi pls help me just confused with the nursing dx

    classicdame replied to regdaph's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    why can't they make up their own? The nursing diagnosis is not billable so does not have to conform to ICD guidelines. I perceive NANDA as a reference, not a rule. In our facility our electronoic...

  5. Undermined by administration

    classicdame replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nurse Management

    The BON will probably have a different viewpoint from the ADON. That is the purpose of a license - to have authority, accountability and responsibility for your actions. But be careful how far you...

  6. BLS instructor

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

    In my part of the country almost all Nurse Educators in hospitals and other facilities are also BLS instructors. Not so many of the instructors in nursing schools, however. In the hospital environment...

  7. ADN's being pushed out

    classicdame replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    just a word about certifications - they do not "prove" that the nurse knows more, but that the nurse is willing to learn more. Once I received my certification I was obliged to take many more hours of...

  8. State to state Endorcement

    classicdame replied to nursenurse87's topic in General Nursing

    agreed. I gave up my Tennessee license when I moved to Texas because I knew I would not move back. But everyone's situation is

  9. Blood Glucose Monitoring- What is your workflow?

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

    we have electronic medical records. Once the glucose monitor is docked, the results are automatically documented in the patient's medical record. Nurses also indicate in MAR to justify why they did...

  10. Should I report my awful administrator?

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

    usually these people exist because their supervisor allows them to exist. Do the exit interview, if allowed, but forget about making a complaint higher up. If that person wants your opinion they will...

  11. Advice please... confused :-/

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

    I am in education, but work closely with our HR department. Here is what I perceive as happened: The spot needs to be filled and they want you. However, state/Joint Commission/Facility rules require...

  12. Starting a new job in the ICU after 2 years of tele..... HELP

    classicdame replied to BriRN's topic in Nursing Career

    no one became a great ICU nurse overnight. You will not be expected to know it all when you start. It is a process. Give yourself a

  13. Is nursing for me???

    classicdame replied to XcrMat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if the OP is looking for prestige and titles then choose another profession. You have to earn those in nursing. In my facility there are many male nurses in Director roles (about 50/50 male/female)....

  14. State to state Endorcement

    classicdame replied to nursenurse87's topic in General Nursing

    Your license expires next week?? If that is the case you will need to renew in MD as you cannot apply for endorsement in Montana without a current

  15. hi pls help me just confused with the nursing dx

    classicdame replied to regdaph's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    not all hospitals or other health care facilities use NANDA. Best to ask your instructor if you are in school or Educator if already

  16. Help preparing for pre-admission test for practical nursing course

    classicdame replied to brittM's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I recommend you get the book and study it. If you feel you still have knowledge gaps, get another book. No point in buying multiples if one will do. Have not taken the test, but in our area it is a...

  17. do i need to give this more time?

    classicdame replied to BotoxBaby's topic in General Nursing

    in the USA about 60% (!!!!) of new grads leave their first job within 2 years. My personal opinion is that no one realizes what nursing is about till they do it. Expectations do not meet reality....

  18. Well there goes the neighborhood...

    classicdame replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    a BSN will soon be the entry level expectation. Our local CC works with the local universities to have bridge programs so the student can matriculate without loss of time or money. I see this as a...

  19. ACLS help please my work just sprung this on me

    classicdame replied to abells's topic in General Nursing

    AHA expects a live class to be 2 days if this is your first attempt. The one day is for renewals. An exception would be if you did the online portion first, including the test, then came only for the...

  20. Being a patient where you work

    classicdame replied to NelleG's topic in General Nursing

    first, I do not believe there is any such thing as privacy. And when it comes to my health, I would rather the whole world knows than not get appropriate care. Anyway, who really cares???? I have been...

  21. ABG interpretation

    classicdame replied to Nursing2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Download the app ABGStat. You will not be able to use it on tests, but it should help you learn patterns that eventually will make sense. You can even test yourself by changing a value then guessing...

  22. Need help writing own review questions

    classicdame replied to Bel-AirBritt's topic in General Students

    How can you pose a question if you really do not understand the content? I suggest you check with your textbook to see if there are chapter questions, make diagrams of drug classifications...

  23. Planning to move to a new state after graduation

    classicdame replied to sarahmac09's topic in General Students

    The compact has to do with LICENSURE, not with NCLEX. The NCLEX is good in all 50 states and territories. I recommend you take NCLEX while in Florida as the Board of Nursing there will have your...

  24. How to handle a coworker always causing trouble

    classicdame replied to lnle3618's topic in General Nursing

    I would make a comment to the supervisor if you have something SPECIFIC to discuss. You cannot complain on behalf of someone else. Also, suggest a solution. There is a lot of literature on this topic...

  25. New Grad RN in Skilled Nursing/Rehab...5 days orientation?

    classicdame replied to ISeeYouNurse13's topic in General Nursing

    Very old fashioned. Generally I would expect more, but if they put you with a preceptor you should be fine. Otherwise, you will be learning as you work and that is