classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. FNP teach pathophys?

    classicdame replied to %63theend's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    depends on the state and school requirements. In Texas the instructor has to have one degree higher than the student is working towards. So you would be qualified (as far as degrees are concerned) to...

  2. confused about med surg or hospice

    classicdame replied to jfj0710's topic in Medical-Surgical

    hospice agencies tend to be much smaller than hospitals, so chances of growth and advancement may be smaller as well. But if you HATE hospital work, then avoid it. You are not making a decision that...

  3. Failed med/surg! Need help. Confused and disappointed

    classicdame replied to nursingchick42's topic in General Students

    The first thing any nurse does is assess. Why did you fail? Get your instructor's input (may be painful to hear) and assess yourself. From there you can devise a "diagnosis". Are you not focusing...

  4. Argh why JCAHO, WHY?!

    classicdame replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    if everyone is practicing good nursing it won't matter, because you are in the habit of doing the right thing. The anxiety will still bethere of course. Maybe someone else should have the pw too?...

  5. Please NEED HELP - nursing student

    classicdame replied to DatMurse's topic in General Nursing

    You learned an important lesson - expect the unexpected. You never have full control, but you just plan as if you

  6. Teacher offering Ativan scripts....?

    classicdame replied to I's and... Oh's's topic in General Students

    I believe the Dean or Administration needs to know about this. Could end up being an issue for the school. Agree with above post that being impaired is not how we should

  7. Online ACLS certification?

    classicdame replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I did not understand FlyScot's comment either. Remember, you need to be able to do a return demonstration. In my opinion there are online versions that do not require this and are just selling

  8. What should I know about a left ventricle assistant device (LVAD)?

    classicdame replied to loubeav's topic in General Nursing

    you do not have to be a provider but you have to get pre-approval. They do not want patients reading things about possible complications, etc. without the benefit of interpretation by a healthcare...

  9. Roux En Y

    classicdame replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    When we first had started doing bariatric surgery at my facility several nurses took advantage of the discount. Two are dead

  10. Needing some solid advice

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

    you can give a written complaint to HR to put in your record in case something ever comes of this. You can talk to your Director again. You can leave. That is about all of your

  11. Organize my home desk

    classicdame replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have been keeping a folder with CNE info only. Licensure stuff can be downloaded from the BON. Insurance info is under another file, as I have other types of insurance with same company. Articles I...

  12. Checking orders

    classicdame replied to nursedanny614's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we do electronic charting and an icon will flash red for stat orders and yellow for any other new order (or result of a previous order). When we did paper charting I checked every time I charted and...

  13. Extra time for more money..

    classicdame replied to Jon J's topic in Medical-Surgical

    ask your supervisor if they pay extra for extra certs. Otherwise, you would have to go elsewhere to get the pay you want. ACLS, TNCC, etc are, in my facility, requirements for certain departments and...

  14. Ethical Dilemma

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

    has nothing to do with ethics except that it made you feel bad, and you had a conflict between doing what the patient wanted and what the MD wanted. It makes it even harder when you realize that most...

  15. Continue with LPN or try for RN?

    classicdame replied to RunnerMom2's topic in General Students

    doubtful you would be repeating courses because they are generally taught at a different level in RN school vs. LVN. IF you are accepted to RN school you would have less driving, more time with...

  16. Spanish Certificate

    classicdame replied to RNtobe2016's topic in General Nursing

    what is a Spanish

  17. theory theory theory

    classicdame replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    right now the best theory to learn is Maslow's hierarchy of needs. If someone is bleeding out (homeostatis not achieved) then it is not a good time to teach the patient about side effects of...

  18. Lpn vs Rn

    classicdame replied to 2bNurseMustang's topic in General Students

    not a waste of time if that is what you want to do. I work in a hospital and we no longer hire LVN's. Just

  19. Why does Hypoglycemia occur in DM?

    classicdame replied to brettt's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    depends on the patient's type of diabetes, time of last meal (and amount), type and amount of insulin. Do not make the mistake of having a one-rule-fits-all for diabetics. If the glucose level is too...

  20. I feel like I'm drowning...

    classicdame replied to Live.&.Learn's topic in General Students

    one of the most important things a nurse does is prioritize. Sometimes, in a hospital situation especially, that means RE-prioritizing over and over. I recommend you delegate whatever can be done by...

  21. Can visitors be 'forced' to wear PPE?

    classicdame replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I do not htink we have a legal right to force anyone unless there is a declared state of emergency or some such by the local health department. Back to rule #3 in nursing. Air goes in and out blood...

  22. How do you clean the machine?

    classicdame replied to justjosh_ky's topic in General Nursing

    talk to biomed. They have the mfg. user manuals. In my facility the Infection Control nurse, Biomed and Housekeeping Director (who orders clearning supplies) get together and decide the best

  23. Frusturated with situation...does any nurses out there have same issues?

    classicdame replied to rntraveler2012's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    take the breaks. The CNO can cover! Really, as long as you guys accept this, the longer it will go

  24. Pinning Ceremony

    classicdame replied to studentnurseninja's topic in General Students

    Years ago when I graduated we had a large budget due to selling candy and other items while we were students. Over $4000 and this was nealry 20 years ago! We paid for a blues band (Memphis school) to...

  25. Will I get the hang of it?

    classicdame replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    concentrate on doing whatever it takes to keep the instructor happy. You will probably NOT be proficient in any skill till after you have done it many times and that will come after you are working....