classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Gift idea to thank the primary care office I have worked at

    classicdame replied to jlm52's topic in General Nursing

    I like traumaRU's suggestion. I also like that OP is thinking of the staff in such a kind

  2. What if Foley does not have sample port?

    classicdame replied to tariq_ze's topic in General Nursing

    you can aspirate from the tubing, without a port, but there is usally a port somewhere. The main idea is to be sterile, of

  3. Nursing/Education

    classicdame replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I have a master's in nurse education, which means I took graduate school level education courses as well as courses specific to nursing staff development. I work in a hospital training new hire...

  4. Anyone have to take genomics?

    classicdame replied to PCTerrific's topic in General Students

    Calm down. They will tell you what you need to know. Sounds like an interesting class to me. I know that there has been a LONG study going on that has resulted in the development of genetic testing to...

  5. Have you had a Hep B titer?

    classicdame replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I do no believe there is such thing as a Hep B booster. No pertussis booster either. You have to get the whole series. I think what happened with OP is the type of titer that was drawn. There is a...

  6. HIV- Occupational Exposure

    classicdame replied to Jnorth's topic in General Students

    I think the chances are minimal but you should notify the infection control nurse to ask for an expert

  7. Looking for help finding a diabetes preceptorship

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

    get on the phone and start calling educators at hospitals and nutritionists/dieticians at various health facilities. There will be someone in your area to whom these people refer for medical and...

  8. ANA application question

    classicdame replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    probably nursing employment. Does not matter though, so answer whatever you

  9. I Chart Too Much?!

    classicdame replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    excessive charting occurs when the nurse adds social or illrelevant information. Ex: "Wife, daughter and son-in-law at bedside arguing about how patient should be cared for at home. Asked for my...

  10. I Chart Too Much?!

    classicdame replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    If more than one person is telling you the same thing, then you need to look at it more carefully. If you are putting in extraneous information then that might come back and bite you some day. Just...

  11. I finally graduated!!!

    classicdame replied to HH_RN13's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and welcome to the world of

  12. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    classicdame replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    Glad HouTx made the comments about glasses. I wear bifocals, unless I am working at the computer. Then I wear readers that I chose to fit the distance between my nose and the screen. Not the same...

  13. Smart enough?

    classicdame replied to patty321's topic in General Students

    Most nurses have doubt that lasts all the way thru graduation and beyond, till they get comfortable being a nurse. That is not so bad, as long as you do not allow it to dominate your life. What you...

  14. Dont Ever give up!

    classicdame replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in General Students

    this experience supports the theory that we have to "become" nurses. We are not born as a nurse. You are in the process of becoming and I am proud for

  15. Pediatrics: Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen

    classicdame replied to dgirlemmy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When I was a pedi nurse we would alternate motrin and tylenol. Of course, things might have

  16. MD's hand writing

    classicdame replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    call them. That is one way to "train" them. We cannot take risks in patient care. Being in a hurry is no excuse. Will be so glad when our orders are all

  17. Older nurse lacking computer skills

    classicdame replied to Nrsasrus's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend she talk to her supervisor to see if someone is available to tutor her. The rep might have someone, or there could be an online tutorial, or someone at work could spend some time with her....

  18. witnessing a DNR

    classicdame replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    this seems like a HIPAA violation to me. I think your facility needs to talk to an attorney about what is really required in such an incident. Pulling people out of rooms in the middle of the night...

  19. Which states do not cover hospice under medicaid?

    classicdame replied to crunchytaco's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Medicaid also receives Federal funding, but it is administered differently in each state as the State's funding is involved as well. That is why it differs. That is also why some Texans are wanted to...

  20. Question about an Assignment

    classicdame replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    I believe the adv. directive was placed in there to see what you know about them. Better check to see what the regulations are in your state, if that information is available. But I agree your CL...

  21. Fun answers you can use for the dumb questions we get...

    classicdame replied to tenjuna's topic in Men in Nursing

    Female here - I get discriminated because of age, but in a positive way. I did not start nursing school till I was 45, so by the time I got my first job I was granny. Patients assumed I had the most...

  22. BSN vs ADN

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

    it may depend on the program some, but depends on the individual nurse a lot. Texas requires the same amount of clinical hours for all the programs, but some elect to do more than is required....

  23. SHOES!

    classicdame replied to ATerzoLPN2RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Anti-gravity by Easy Spirit. Not toners, although they look like them. They have gel balls in the sole so you are cushioned. I get mine

  24. Debt.

    classicdame replied to GeekUSA's topic in General Students

    CHeck with a school counselor. I believe you will finish the CC with an associates degree, then bridge to the university level for the BSN. That is what a lot of nurses do to save money (me included)....

  25. First semester of Nursing School almost over and everything has gone wrong.

    classicdame replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry this has been such a hard time for you. But I agree with kandamom, nursing schools have to take a stand. If they don't, then decisions are too subjective and many people would not agree...