classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

Hospital Education Coordinator

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  1. Preceptor Problems - Advice needed

    classicdame replied to dragonfire123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you should request a meeting with her and your manager together to discuss your progress. Without making it personal, tell them you feel you are expected to already know what an experienced...

  2. LPN/ADN/RN/BSN differences

    classicdame replied to CallieBennett's topic in General Students

    try looking at your BON website. I have a feeling you probably will gain from knowing what is and is not required in your state. For instance, in Texas there is a paragraph in Rule 224 stating what an...

  3. Teaching

    classicdame replied to Jmar4's topic in General Students

    elkpark - and then, after you get the clinical experience and work up your pay to a reasonable amount, the Dean will tell you that teacher's pay is much less since you have NO EXPERIENCE. Catch

  4. CNA claims to be a nurse - what to do?

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

    I would like the BON decide. If she is giving out nursing education or doing anything a licensed person only should do, then she is

  5. Change of Shift Handoff Report

    classicdame replied to CarebearMurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your BON Nursing Act might have something to say about that. Better check their website. In Texas the nurse has responsibility for covering certain items in documentation, so I assume that could be a...

  6. Training/Orientation Salary

    classicdame replied to tortorRN's topic in General Nursing

    if this is a new positoin they were probably hoping you would tell them a figure since they have no idea what to offer. I would look at a few hospital job listings online and gauge by that. Every...

  7. Sharing unorthodox treatments - Where to draw the line?

    classicdame replied to radtechgirl's topic in General Nursing

    just don't make recommendations. That way you are

  8. Patient refuses blood products. How does your hospital ensure their wishes are followed?

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

    I have had the local Jehovah's Witness group send reps to the hospital to teach staff what is the actual recommendation by the organization. I think you can contact their office online and get a local...

  9. I was ACCEPTED today!!!

    classicdame replied to rlpmnp's topic in General Students

    I started nursing school when I was 45. I worked full time while earning three degrees. Being an older student has advantages - I was not interested in going out all night or talking about boyfriends...

  10. Considering nursing school

    classicdame replied to theladyemma17's topic in General Students

    well, it was definitely worth it to me. I have a good career doing what I enjoy with people I respect. Nursing school can be tough. It is like learning a new language and new culture all at once. You...

  11. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    classicdame replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    there was a national shortage of normal saline recently and I know various drugs, especially those sourced form the rain forests (SOlumedrol) have times when they are short. It is not always the...

  12. Question Of The Day!

    classicdame replied to Theor23's topic in General Nursing

    I find I generally regret the things I did not do, versus the things I

  13. Post-partum or Med-Surg

    classicdame replied to EH44's topic in Medical-Surgical

    everything is lovely on PP till the patient goes into DIC------------ Remember, you are not married to the decision. You can change later. The other thing about med-surg is the variety of conditions...

  14. Gaining confidence

    classicdame replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    You are normal. And you are smart to recognize and area for improvement. I would ask one of the facility educators to assist you. I do remediation for staff having issues, but I also help individuals....

  15. Depressed about life choices

    classicdame replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend you contact the nursing school and ask for an appointment with a faculty advisor. Dress like you are going to a job interview. Without explaining all the reasons why, tell them you have...

  16. Nursing in McAllen, TX

    classicdame replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in Texas Nursing

    The hospital should have an interpreter service and that will help. You omight be able to take a community college course in the language. Meanwhile tye a free app called Duolingo to get started. As...

  17. going to a job fair in scrubs?

    classicdame replied to STL2008, RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    and take the time to bring your name and address and contact number on separate pieces of paper. For instance, return address labels you stick on a card and then add your phone number. Good

  18. What does "medical and intermediate unit" mean?

    classicdame replied to EmiRN's topic in General Nursing

    our medical uit is strictly that, for adults only. We have a separate surgical unit. The intermediate care generally involves telemetry and may include post-ops, cardiac patients - depending on what...

  19. Should urine catheterization hurt?

    classicdame replied to swellnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on reasn. If the pateint has irritated tissue in the ureter's from infection or surgery then, yes, it will hurt some.Some people dread it so much that they imagine more

  20. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    classicdame replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I don't see anything wrong with it, as they are approaching all students rather than singling out a few. I think it is long and wordy. But rules are rules. People need to know that. I work in a...

  21. CNA Reciprocity

    classicdame replied to Mkelly's topic in General Nursing

    I have the understanding that CNA's are certificate thru the state. You oreally need to contact the agency in charge of certificaiton to get your questions

  22. Day to day informatics questions to LPN's and RN's

    classicdame replied to pmabraham's topic in General Nursing

    I get various reactions from our staff. Many believe they are nurisng the computer, not the patient. They must interact every hour to record hourly rounding and more frequently sometimes. Each has...

  23. CNA instructor in Texas

    classicdame replied to Hbond88's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    In Texas the CNA's are certified thru the Department of State Health and Human Services.I recommend you look at their webpage to get the low-down. The certification is monitored by DADS, a division of...

  24. Tips for MedSurg Observation preceotorship

    classicdame replied to KrylaRN15's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Questions should be along the line of critical thinking. Now that I have these lab results, what should I expect or recommend? Do I need to call the MD? The patient has a new complaint. Is it related...

  25. Final Assignment Submitted

    classicdame replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    You can be proud of your accomplishments.