classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    classicdame replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. --Scott Adams American cartoonist and writer To draw an analogy: a man's suffering is similar to the behavior of...

  2. Thinking to Moving to FL Right After Graduation

    classicdame replied to Leidy325's topic in General Students

    you really cannot avoid the reciprocity process because the FL BON will require information from your school and, if they are not familiar with the program, your NCLEX date could be delayed while they...

  3. Top Issues with Your EMR

    classicdame replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Part of EMR to change? Not allowing same data to be charted in several places. Still have to look for things. meaningful use? Some education done Type? HMS % of day on computer? 20% or so. I do not...

  4. High alert meds

    classicdame replied to EDnurse1228's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The Institute of Safe Medication Practices has a list of high alert drugs on their website.

  5. Still carrying books around

    classicdame replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our Pyxis (automated medication delivery) has drug info available digitally and we have Micromedex on all hospital computers. You can get a phone version of Micromedex on your smart phone. It also has...

  6. Core Measures

    classicdame replied to TX_nurse_08's topic in General Nursing

    Our case managers work with the nurses to provide tools to help remember each of the measures. The core standards are evidence-based, so it is hard to argue their existence. It would be better for you...

  7. My heart is shattered into a million pieces :(

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

    Sorry you had this experience. I recommend you consider other venues besides hospitals. You just lack confidence in your skills. Once you get more seasoned you will be able to change your career path,...

  8. Oncology help!

    classicdame replied to CC Wisconsin's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend reviewing major chemotherapy drugs and then how to assess for the most common side effects. Will you be allowed to do IV inserts? Some patients will have central lines - try to learn how...

  9. Problems with constructive criticism

    classicdame replied to nursecandace737's topic in General Students

    I think you might be too hard on yourself. Listen to what the instructor has to say and take to heart whatever CONSTRUCTIVE suggestions she provides. You may never see her after graduation, so your...

  10. overwhelmed student!

    classicdame replied to debrawr's topic in General Students

    whatever you are doing at the moment is your priority. If you are studying, focus entirely on that. If you are with family and friends, that will be your focus. Allow yourself to be less than

  11. Book worm vs. skill set

    classicdame replied to country3's topic in General Students

    speed is not the priority. Critical thinkers (book worms) may be slower, but they understand what they are doing better and may "see" what needs to be done faster than the task-doer. Just work at your...

  12. Help me brainstorm!

    classicdame replied to Nurseamanda00's topic in General Nursing

    So sad. It would be nice if the urologist's office could contact the mfg. rep for assistance. I know this is done with

  13. Hyperinsulinism and D20W delivery

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

    wow. First off, I hope the MD has been notified of your concerns. A different care plan may be in order. Have never dealt with this issue. Hope you find your

  14. Farrell valve with a GJ tube for medications?

    classicdame replied to ememily2004's topic in Private Duty

    I hate that nurses are supposed to know the ins and outs of every single piece of equipment out there, without benefit of an in-service. I believe your agency should require either an MD order on how...

  15. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    classicdame replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Our facility has a policy against carrying weapons, regardless of whether or not the individual is licensed to do so. Exceptions are law enforcement

  16. Changing our colors again- rant.

    classicdame replied to beeker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    forgot to mention that we all wear whatever color we want, but no prints. Maybe you could suggest this to HR. Increases employee satisfaction

  17. Changing our colors again- rant.

    classicdame replied to beeker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    so riduculous. Patients are not aware of what the colors mean so the purpose of the colors is completely ignored. Our facility creates a badge attachment that has RN or LVN or RT, etc in big letters...

  18. Disappointed Nursing Student

    classicdame replied to Amerk's topic in General Students

    your states's higher education coordinating board sets the requirements for "labeling" all course work. If the degree program calls for courses in a higher level, that is what they are referring to....

  19. Tell me about continuing education credits

    classicdame replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    continuing education is required by my state - 20 hours every 2 years and should be related to your area of practice. Another option is to maintain board certification (such as certified critical care...

  20. OK to let nursing license expire if you have one in 2 states?

    classicdame replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    At the time I moved to Texas from Tennessee, TN did not offer inactive status. You either had an active license or you did not. So I let mine lapse in TN as I knew I would not need

  21. Will going from ADN straight to MSN allow me to still work as a floor nurse?

    classicdame replied to Angeljho's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    sure. We have MSN nurses on the

  22. inactive RN-continuing ed-loaded question

    classicdame replied to LillyFish's topic in General Nursing

    each BON is different. Some mandate that if a nurse has not worked in a specific period of time in nursing then taking courses again may be required. As for non-hospital jobs, GN's can be hired in...

  23. HELP : ) Core Measures!

    classicdame replied to jmbean1's topic in General Nursing

    these issues have been addressed by our infection control nurse, case managers and the quality analysists. They created checklists that are put on the chart as part of the care plan. They put colored...

  24. PICC Maintenance

    classicdame replied to Skykomish's topic in General Nursing

    If you have not done this already, I recommend contacting the mfg. rep for the PICC line type you are using. THey have educational materials including videos that you can use. They should also provide...

  25. How do you judge glucose monitoring?

    classicdame replied to mitral's topic in General Nursing

    mostly based on MD order, but OP raised good points. The nurse is monitoring the labs and should be able to spot irregularities in any lab, not just the ones the MD has ordered us to monitor. So...