classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Is there any up from rock bottom?

    classicdame replied to clover89's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school at age 45. I had NEVER had algebra, not even in high school. The state made me take TWO pre-algebra courses before I could take college algebra. My GPA was 2.8 when I started...

  2. MSN in education vs leadership, which is best?

    classicdame replied to Msgunn31's topic in General Nursing

    you get a master's degree as a NP. Why not save your money and get one degree as NP? That makes you eligible for all the other

  3. Do you really get the worst of the worst when you float?

    classicdame replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    the dumping of bad/hard patients on float nurses got so bad in a hospital I worked in years ago, that the nurses from other departments began to complain LOUDLY to the CNO and keep records of who did...

  4. how often do you need to get a PPD test?

    classicdame replied to flipnbrenda's topic in General Nursing

    We follow CDC guidelines. Because we are in an area with low numbers of disease we are allowed not to do it annually. People who get exposed will be followed, of course. We have had 2 admits within 12...

  5. My Unit Is Bleeding Staff & Morale...Vent!

    classicdame replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Emergency

    Short fix: $$$$ Longterm fix: More staff initially and then weed out the low performers so that the unit can take pride in what they are

  6. Leaving a patient foley in

    classicdame replied to VivaLaVida14's topic in General Nursing

    paur facility has a take out order unless certain circumstances exist. This has to be documented frequently. Nurse's convenience is not a condition to retain foley

  7. Tips To Stay Awake While Studying

    classicdame replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Frequent breaks and do not cram. You will not retain it

  8. Does it matter where I complete my ABSN?

    classicdame replied to melbalt's topic in General Students

    employers are mainly looking at the license. Since all students take the same NCLEX exam, they consider the exam proof enough that you are

  9. John Tyler Community College Nursing Fall 2015

    classicdame replied to VAorthoRN's topic in General Students

    if you cannot find it on the website then you may assume it will be BEFORE classes start. Try calling the nursing school to get an idea. They are used to OCD students

  10. speeding ticket will i get hired?

    classicdame replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    if it was a DUI, then maybe not. Otherwise, they may not relate speeding to bad patient care. Don't

  11. Hospitals and diversion

    classicdame replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    AJJKRN: Not sardines, surely. More like caviar (in consideration of patient satsifaction):) We try never to be on divert, but it does

  12. Working for American Red Cross

    classicdame replied to opto-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    if you think of it as a temp situation, well, ok. But you will not be able to practice skills or grow in your

  13. Drug Testing and New Job

    classicdame replied to mandyfrank's topic in General Nursing

    they will probably show up in your blood. The pain pills might be explained away as being a temporary situation, but Ativan is a powerful drug and some employers may question whether or not you will...

  14. Failed NCLEX for the second time

    classicdame replied to Sunshine1125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Consider a psychologist or counselor to give you tools on how to omanage test anxiety. I feel that if you graduated then you know the material. The testing is

  15. The College Name on a BSN

    classicdame replied to Jiminy's topic in General Students

    I doubt the big name school is a big advantage. Employers are looking for licensure and experience primarily. Read a study years ago where a group of people were folowed over several years in an...

  16. Patient education "cheat sheet"?

    classicdame replied to BurkeandHare87's topic in General Students

    Remember, you do not have to tell all you know about the topic. They are not going to remember. Hit the high spots and get them to repeat

  17. Decisions, Decisions...

    classicdame replied to Christina25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    consider this option: Get your license with the ADN degree (Option 1) then take a bridge program to get your BSN. Many are

  18. Getting put as an nurses' aid on shifts.

    classicdame replied to hybr1d's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A nurse can do an aide's job but the aide cannot do the nurse job. So we might call in a nurse if we need extra help but they will be assigned patients. The difference is that there will be no one to...

  19. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    classicdame replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure administrators "don't care" but are at a loss of how to fix things with no resources. Per our CPA, we are lucky if we collect 27 cents for every dollar billed. But the OP had it right....

  20. Would like to do advance up nursing ladder; need MSN?

    classicdame replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    I feel that it depnds a lot on the market. If your area is lacking MSN nurses then they must choose from whomever is

  21. yelled at by doctor at another patient bedside

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

    I would write a complaint and send to the CNO. I had to do this very thing yesterday because an MD bellowed at a student (I am responsible for students). Mention code of conduct, bullying,...

  22. Need encouragement- how do you control your fear?

    classicdame replied to Summers3's topic in General Students

    we all went thru the same stressors. When you have time, look up articles about "resilience". Nurses have to build up resilience in order to cope with all the things we encounter. The short answer is...

  23. appropriate gift for preceptor.

    classicdame replied to shall62's topic in General Students

    good smelling hand lotion is

  24. Should I take PALS even though I don't want/plan on working in pediatrics?

    classicdame replied to Nursing2102's topic in General Students

    waste of money right now. Employers know you do not have the experience to back up the knowledge. Your one objective is to pass NCLEX then you can think about the

  25. ACLS attire and course

    classicdame replied to cxe008's topic in General Nursing

    you also need to know WHY certain drugs are given at certain