classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Had a doctor give me great advice the other day. Something to think about.

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

    Awesome. Same goes for any career. Remember, it is there to finance your

  2. Should I take a job as a medical scribe?

    classicdame replied to MissRN2b's topic in General Students

    I scribed for several years, including the time I was in nursing school. If you can handle the work load you will appreciate the opportunity to learn. For one thing, you begin to see trends in...

  3. Disciplinary actions and results

    classicdame replied to chinadoll1's topic in General Nursing

    Texas provides a quarterly bulletin to all licensed nurses. Among other topics, they list names of people whose license has been inactivated, retired, revoked, suspended --- You can also go on their...

  4. What does Johnson and Johnson get out of promoting nursing careers?

    classicdame replied to WDM08002's topic in General Nursing

    They have a foundation to promote nursing. 1) it is a tax break and 2) it promotes a worthy cause. The foundation also offers nursing scholarships. Don't look a gift horse in the

  5. People really believe this????

    classicdame replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    beam me up Scotty. There are no intelligent life forms on this

  6. What is involved in getting wound certified?

    classicdame replied to RN&mom's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Seems like an expensive prospect for ALL nurses to be certified. Different associations have varying certificiation requirements. Some allow you to be an ADN, some require BSN or even MSN. You will...

  7. Low census

    classicdame replied to mstoltenberg's topic in General Nursing

    who can predict? We are expecting more patients to utilize the healthcare system with Obamacare - but no idea how much the reimbursement will be, so cannot predict if we can afford more staff. I...

  8. About how much does a Med tech make an hour starting out?

    classicdame replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hospital requirements are different than other facilities. Only nurses and MD's and PA's can dispense meds in acute care facilities in Texas. No techs or medication

  9. Is their any online ACLS or PALS accredidated classes??

    classicdame replied to lsilva7's topic in General Nursing

    American Heart asso requires a demonstration of competency, not just passing a written test. We have an AHA-approved training center and will allow people who have done the AHA online course to...

  10. Do you still have to refer to material or do you memorize it all?

    classicdame replied to kstrac13's topic in General Nursing

    there is no way you can memorize everything. Anyway, it tends to change so you need to continually be learning. As for hiring practices, in my area we post for an RN in a specific department and hire...

  11. Ordering used text books on Amazon??

    classicdame replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    I have done it. If you order a previous edition you run the risk of not having some information that has been updated. I did not find this to be an issue in my course. Another option: Use the textbook...

  12. Misreading doctor order

    classicdame replied to Anonymous25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    the MD's reaction could have been more positive and I am sorry it upset you, but no doubt you beat yourself up worse. We all make mistakes. I firmly believe that MD's WRITING in charts makes them more...

  13. Systems theory

    classicdame replied to stunnakeke's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    which system theory? There are several related to nursing. Think of theory as a possible explanation of how things work. If you can pick out the concepts of the theory then you can elaborate on the...

  14. Honors program in BSN worth it?

    classicdame replied to nursing_student93's topic in General Students

    I did it for my own edification. Helped a little when I applied to MSN program in same school later. Who else will know once you

  15. Confusing shoe restrictions!

    classicdame replied to mrs.rn2be's topic in General Students

    really? Sounds pretty exact to me. They want you to have on leather shoes that totally enclose the foot. If you choose athletic shoes make sure they are not canvas. Did not mention color but I would...

  16. Let go from orientation

    classicdame replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would leave it off. If someone asks about it later say I was there long enough to feel like it

  17. Medical history form for nursing school

    classicdame replied to med43's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Agree with Dembitz. Ask how detailed they need it to be (but do not explain over the phone what your history is actually. You want info from them, not the other way around). That said, I doubt a...

  18. Miserable at work...Help I'm drowning...

    classicdame replied to namiller1213's topic in General Nursing

    attempt a transfer. If that is not successful, look for another job while still employed. But I do not advocate staying in this

  19. Patient's right to refuse

    classicdame replied to julz68's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I also agree with imintrouble, BUT the OP has to protect him/herself legally. Just saying the patient refused may not be enough, if the patient or family comes back later and states they didn't...

  20. is it possible?

    classicdame replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    the good news is, you do not have to plan your whole life right now. I would get my license, network with other nurses and medical professionals, work as a nurse then decide about more education. I...

  21. Question about Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis

    classicdame replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The kidneys do attempt to compensate but they are much slower than the lungs. There is a book called "Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy" that might help you

  22. Advice needed on live birth and c-section

    classicdame replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    If you will read your own post you will see that you are exhibiting fear over something that has not even happened yet. What is it that you fear about this situation? Is the sight of blood offensive...

  23. need some help/guidance with a peds care plan

    classicdame replied to firefly101's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I too would try to include education for parents regarding safety and prevention of recurring aspiration. Any teaching on general child safety is

  24. Designated port for PPN/TPN

    classicdame replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if you have dedicated ports for TPN then if it clogs up you can still give meds and blood and find another route for nutrition. Might be a life-saving measure at some point. In our facility,...

  25. Patient's right to refuse

    classicdame replied to julz68's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with SaoirseRN. The rules are there to protect both the patient and you. You will be held to a higher degree of responsibility than the patient because you did not follow policy and you should...