classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. What is the working RN's expectation of the nursing student?

    classicdame replied to mlauren's topic in General Students

    you did not do anything wrong. The nurse was just irritable. Many are overworked and feel the students get in their way (forgetting when they were students). As for what they expect, that is not the...

  2. Feeling discouraged

    classicdame replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you are wasting energy worrying about things you cannot control. All you can do is try to make the best grades possible. Also, if you have the reputation for being an honest and cooperative student...

  3. Hospital access to full text online journal articles

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

    we do not subscribe to any of the platforms so the only access I have is in public domain or I go to the local university library and borrow their

  4. Living in one state testing in another

    classicdame replied to HHH's topic in General Students

    hogwash. The test is not related to the state where it is taken. It is a national test. You would have to transfer your FL info to the AL BON ($$$$) and request licensure in that state, then pay again...

  5. Why do we use insulin drips?

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

    remember that when people are on a drip we are checking glucose levels frequently and can correct them faster. People with renal and liver disease on insulin may RETAIN the insulin, and have a...

  6. nursing nutrional scope of practice

    classicdame replied to mreshu's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone can be a nutritionist. There is no licensure required and some are mainly sales people. Dieticians are licensed and registered, like nurses. So you can probably act in the role of a...

  7. Helping a classmate

    classicdame replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    you cannot open her brain and pour it in. If it is convenient to study together SOME OF THE TIME, then that might be ok. But I would not be surprised if she spent the time whining about how hard...

  8. Advice

    classicdame replied to jfor1234's topic in First Year After Licensure

    talk to the faciliyt Educator. Tell that person you need advice. Talk to the manager of your dept. Tell that person you need more support, not

  9. PLEASE HELP!

    classicdame replied to pedsRN28's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like a legal answer anyway and may vary from place to

  10. My VA Story

    classicdame replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility the staff nurse would not handle this anyway. Only the case managers or social workers. Except for the stress on the patient, the situation is kinda

  11. Sigma Theta Tau ... and then drop it later?

    classicdame replied to Enthused RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I personally did not get any benefit from STT and dropped after several years. It is focused mostly on academia and I do not work in a university

  12. Techs and nursing students.

    classicdame replied to FatKittyHenry's topic in General Students

    I am sure they feel dumped on a lot. But if they do not understand the scope of "work" in the big picture sense, they do not realize that others have contributions as well. It is important to work as...

  13. Fighting Discouragement

    classicdame replied to doomsayer's topic in General Students

    consider a study group where people teach the others a concept. If you can teach it you know

  14. Am I screwed?

    classicdame replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in General Students

    Your gpa is probably ok for admission to a state school and I would recommend you go that route. Experience counts towards being a CRNA as does the education level. So you can work on both at the same...

  15. Patient dilema

    classicdame replied to Anggelica's topic in General Nursing

    check your policies. You may need to use the chain of command to be taken seriously Withholding pain medication is simply cruel. Is it necessary to PUNISH a disabled

  16. who can sign patient informed consent?

    classicdame replied to Trang5891's topic in General Nursing

    the instances listed by OP only allow minors to give consent for themself, under specific

  17. Nurses: Why do many of you do this?

    classicdame replied to terina66's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    also a HIPPA violation and not good manners. I agree with

  18. Nurses can't be punished for violating HIPAA

    classicdame replied to MikeyBSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is a federal law, so yes, you can be subjected to fines and jail time if the federal govt., or the patient involved, decides to

  19. Question about concept map

    classicdame replied to Rg0709's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sounds like

  20. E. Coli outbreak and symptoms

    classicdame replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    and if there was a recall the organic food website would not be the only source of information. Short answer: Wash all fresh fruit and

  21. continuing education

    classicdame replied to Leesha's topic in General Nursing

    does your state require CNE? If so, the rules should be online and you can research to see if this company is acceptable to your state's

  22. most hated subject???

    classicdame replied to fullstopltd's topic in General Students

    My worst was psych. Dreaded the clinicals. Once the semester was over the instructor told me I was the best student she had ever had and encouraged me to go in to psych nursing. Really? I thought I...

  23. Pulse rate issues

    classicdame replied to Hopestobe's topic in General Students

    I bleieve a lot has to do with nervousness. Try using your stethoscope to listen for pulses in different parts of the body on different people (family and friends). I believe you will get better with...

  24. studying ideas plz

    classicdame replied to kisha27's topic in General Students

    go to www.learning-styles-online.com. Do an inventory to discover your own style. They have suggestions based on what might work for your particular

  25. OB/ Pedi semester

    classicdame replied to NTessier13's topic in General Students

    ask for references so you can study better. Sometimes it is not what you say to someone but how you say it that matters. Say you want help and ask politely which of these will the test questions come...