classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. I need help with doing a care plan for a patient starting on insulin

    classicdame replied to shellzbellz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I recommend you always include some psycho/social aspect in your care plan. For instance, Bob seems in denial about his condition and will need education on self-management as well as filling in...

  2. Failed a semester, determined but I need a game plan!

    classicdame replied to stargirl018's topic in General Students

    I agree with above post. A tutor made all the difference to me. If nothing else you get confirmation that you are actually learning the content. I admire your

  3. Question about IM vs IV injection, when to aspirate, what to look for

    classicdame replied to jeshicuhx3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    True story: Our Infection Control nurse provides literally hundreds of flu vaccines. He told me he always aspirates, and never in all his long years had a blood return until the ONE time he did. He...

  4. Accreditation Audit..... Help!

    classicdame replied to LuvEdTwi's topic in General Nursing

    anything related to infection control - the simple things like washing hands, crash cart with expired items, labeled containers. They are also interested in continuity of

  5. Considering a non - accredited school

    classicdame replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in General Students

    check with the Board of Nursing. If they have approved the school then your license and credentials will stand. Most employers only look for the license, not the

  6. Am I being low-balled on pay?

    classicdame replied to JPN_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Too low for an RN, in my opinion. However, that state may not require nursing license to give immunizations, so they may not consider your license a benefit. If you think it is too low then you...

  7. ACLS Certification First Time. Overwhelmed, need help

    classicdame replied to MayMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! The Skillstat website is outdated. But glad it was helpful. Just saying in case some people take their instruction too literally and end up making wrong

  8. Stupid question

    classicdame replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    what bothers me is that if this was a concern why did you not do something about it without having a drug screen as motivation? PREVENTION of a problem is better than fixing a problem. Don't be...

  9. Staffing question?

    classicdame replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    we use Concerro. Management chooses parameters for individuals (must work 2 wk/mo, etc). Individuals set own schedule. Conflicts are worked out verbally before going into computer. This program even...

  10. first patient died on me

    classicdame replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is why facilities have chain of command. You advocate all the way to the top if you have to. Sorry you had this

  11. working where you get your own medical care?

    classicdame replied to OrangeSN's topic in General Nursing

    not an issue for me since my hospital stays are free. That is motivation

  12. Advice on current job

    classicdame replied to rjay22's topic in Nursing Career

    ask if they would hire you if you had NO experience. Point being, sometimes people do not qualify for new grad programs because they have been out of school too long. If that is true, opt for any RN...

  13. I am Thankful

    classicdame replied to StacyAtheNurse's topic in General Students

    Talk about perseverance! Congrats on your ability to stick to your

  14. PTSD after being an ICU patient

    classicdame replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    well if you were "held prisoner" in a strange place and your next breath depended on a stranger making right decisions and medicines made you goofy----I guess I see where the PTSD comes in. If a diary...

  15. How do you keep your shoes white?!

    classicdame replied to mdm063's topic in General Students

    I use Clorox wipes (no bleach in

  16. RN in non medical facility

    classicdame replied to Jamie1123's topic in General Nursing

    I think your scope of practice may have something to do with how the facility is licensed and how they are insured. Why don't the nurses all get together and ask for a meeting to resolve these...

  17. tattoos/piercings

    classicdame replied to Swellz's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility you must have tattoos covered, no piercing except in

  18. Blue port on NG tube leaking

    classicdame replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    this would be a great project for your purchaser to investigate to see if another product is out

  19. What electives should I take for RN-BSN pre-reqs?

    classicdame replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in General Students

    electives are designed to allow you to get the required number of hours for graduation while allowing you some freedom to choose. The psych courses would be good, as would a computer course, ethics -...

  20. Entering final semester

    classicdame replied to Rebel6678's topic in General Students

    I think you are worrying ahead of time. None of the those things have occurred yet, so just chill for a while. Just take one goal at a time. And

  21. Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

    classicdame replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

    At will is the standard in my part of the country. The only contracts are for travelers, about 13 weeks, and we have not had any for

  22. Burned out already

    classicdame replied to LaceyRN12's topic in General Nursing

    first, I recommend you do a little research on the difference between burnout and compassion fatique. If you have compassion fatique you will not do any better somewhere else, unless your patient...

  23. BSN vs ADN or Program vs Program

    classicdame replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Actually, the new health care programs call for BSN as entry level to all hospitals in USA by 2020. That is a goal, not a law, but the writing is on the wall. We hire BSN over ADN when possible. And...

  24. Working for one hospital but two different facilities?

    classicdame replied to Candezi's topic in General Nursing

    probably. Better ask. I assume in one area you will be FT and they may require you to be on call, so just

  25. Coreg, dig, bradycardia

    classicdame replied to jbhetman's topic in General Nursing

    that is probably a doctor