classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. BLS CPR Certification

    classicdame replied to parkj9's topic in General Nursing

    Doubt anyone will care. If they do, you can contact instructor to confirm with call or mail that you attended the class and completed it successfully. We have received forged cards before. People go...

  2. Question

    classicdame replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in General Nursing

    still does not make sense. I do not know what you mean by 'non-tradtional" but if a school offers a program approved by the state's Board of Nursing, and you fulfilled obligations for licensure, and...

  3. Forceful opinions

    classicdame replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    same thing happens when you are pregnant. People want to share all the negative things that happened. Maybe they think they are helping. Just smile and say thanks for that information and do what you...

  4. Question

    classicdame replied to ToothFairy(5)'s topic in General Nursing

    not sure I understand. The Board is refusing to offer you an RN license because you have not worked anything but behavioral health in the past 6 years? I do not see how the LVN practice affects this...

  5. ICU Protocols

    classicdame replied to taprn86's topic in General Nursing

    this is where a good educator is needed. Someone needs to check the nurse practice act to be sure all policies are consistent with that. Then collect standards from various organizations/agencies...

  6. Should I have my name changed on my original license as well as registration?

    classicdame replied to ekramona's topic in General Nursing

    I would make it match my social security card, if you have

  7. Malpractice Insurance Providers

    classicdame replied to the mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a policy thru my homeowner's insurance. Less than

  8. Money For Second Degree

    classicdame replied to lovelyb26's topic in General Nursing

    what type degree? Is it related to nursing? If so, you might be able to negotiate something with your current employer for a loan or tuition reimbursement. When I was seeking my masters dgree I talked...

  9. unsafe staffing

    classicdame replied to TerpGal02's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Texas has laws against mandatory OT (except in emergencies). Failure to publish a completed schedule is not an emergency. Also we have a law regarding safe staffing. Does not keep people from being...

  10. Enrolling in Nurse Assistant course as a way to RN?? I need suggestions :)

    classicdame replied to butter&jelly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    BEing a nursing assistant is a good way to get acclimated to a different hospital culture. You will have to be assertive to get the nurses to teach you about equipment, etc. because you may not be in...

  11. Night shift unintentional weight loss

    classicdame replied to RegMurse12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    make sure your glucose level is normal. Other than that, I recommend grazing, as already mentioned. I found if I ate a full meal during my night shift I then got

  12. Dealing with "haters"...

    classicdame replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    ignore idiots. They are a waste of

  13. Nusing school --- and IBS

    classicdame replied to kayleen4246's topic in General Students

    I have GI issues as well and, when stressed, go on a liquid diet for 1-2 days. Glucerna and similar products work best for me. Quit all sodas and some symptoms magically disappeared. I also recommend...

  14. Dobhoff vs. Keofeed?

    classicdame replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, the names are brand names, like Kelloggs vs. Post cereal. Corn flakes is corn

  15. ACLS class prep

    classicdame replied to Izzy11's topic in General Nursing

    We do NOT teach everything in class. That is like saying we teach to the test. You need to study ekg rhythms and algorithims. We teach the technical skills you cannot learn from the book, like airway...

  16. Education - What's next?

    classicdame replied to bnurse88's topic in General Nursing

    One more thing - become an "expert" in something. I am working with our Health Dept. now to present a LARGE emergency response training program, involving city, state and federal agencies. You would...

  17. Education - What's next?

    classicdame replied to bnurse88's topic in General Nursing

    If you are not required to have continuing education, I would do it anyway and keep a portfolio. I believe you have enough trophy letters for your name at present, so concentrate on helping others...

  18. Background check taking long time...

    classicdame replied to C-lion's topic in General Nursing

    It is personal to you, but not to the Board. Call to see what you can do to expedite

  19. Titers for Hep B negative...a second time!

    classicdame replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    some people just do not convert. I would check the CDC site to learn more about

  20. Nurse self scheduling

    classicdame replied to Belle2013's topic in General Nursing

    We have software called Concerro that does what you recommend. Further, since BLS is required for all nurses and other certs required depending on your job description, Concerro takes you OFF the...

  21. Why would a hospital opt to use needles/blunt rather than Luer Locks?

    classicdame replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    they are cheaper for one thing. Also, the people who order are not on the front line. In my facility, nurses from various depts, pharmacy and infection control all have a say in ordering this type...

  22. Nursing Survey- Help, Please!

    classicdame replied to KellyV89's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I doubt people would reveal information like this on this

  23. What is a student nurses responsibility in this situation ?

    classicdame replied to sweetcaroline2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    above posts are right - get her rationale. If she had a valid reason then you learn something. If she does not, then you learn something else - and then let your instructor or the charge nurse answer...

  24. Attn: RN Preceptors - questions for you

    classicdame replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Nursing

    at your level I would expect you to come prepared. Know what are the common diseases/conditions treated on this nursing unit, and the common therapies. I would NOT expect you to know all about the...

  25. No Pharmacology paper....

    classicdame replied to JessNZ's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am guessing the school believes you are out of the research stage and now in the application stage. Don't worry. You will have plenty opportunities to churn out