classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Will NCLEX ever REQUIRE BSN???

    classicdame replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To do so would require all 50 states and the territories to agree that the BSN is the minimum degree for entry level nursing. That would eliminate a lot of nursing schools. If we all fall under a...

  2. LPN or ADN?

    classicdame replied to Fabuluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    a BSN is NOT required to sit for NCLEX-RN. You really need to talk to someone at the State Board of Nursing in the state you are planning to be licensed (assuming you are in USA). They will tell you...

  3. Held back a semester

    classicdame replied to lilnursey'15's topic in General Students

    you really have more time to assimilate into a nurse identity and that will be to your advantage when you go to work. This will go by faster than you think! Good

  4. Pierce County, Washington nurses suing over mandatory flu shots

    classicdame replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you want to work in the healthcare industry you should do whatever is needed to prevent the spread of disease. Most people think of the flu as an inconvenience, but people die from it every...

  5. LPN-RN

    classicdame replied to Love others's topic in General Nursing

    try your state institutions as they are

  6. Declaratory Order for Juvenile Assault in Texas, HELP!!!

    classicdame replied to nettie376's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I thought you had a background check while in school. If so, and the state put any restrictions on it, then you abide by what they said. It should not be news to the BON. But really, I believe they...

  7. School load w/workload

    classicdame replied to mw1179's topic in General Students

    Nitole12: In my experience, once you graduate and ONLY have to work 40 hours a week you will feel like you are working part

  8. New Grad RN Needs Help

    classicdame replied to Samt9's topic in General Nursing

    depends on your definition of better. If you absolutely refuse to work nights or weekends or 12 hour shifts, then the hospital is not for you. If you work in clinics you will lose some of the hospital...

  9. Pediatrics/OB

    classicdame replied to faithk's topic in General Nursing

    chances? your guess is as good as anyone else's. I would try to get into a hospital with a good Pedi department. If they do not have room for a new grad in Pedi right away, or in any of the maternal...

  10. School load w/workload

    classicdame replied to mw1179's topic in General Students

    I worked full time thru three degrees. It can be done. Yes, it feels like you will never graduate, but the time goes by whether you are in school or not so you might as well be working towards a

  11. Nursing Remedial Course

    classicdame replied to Swgirl's topic in General Students

    Check with your BON. They probably have a list of approved courses and providers as not every course would pass muster. Also, they periodically require these courses so should have an idea where they...

  12. Last semester! Advice needed, please!

    classicdame replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    No point in worrying ahead of time. Could be the load is within your ability and not as bad as you anticipate. Good

  13. New RN needs Senior RN Advice

    classicdame replied to RN-4Ever's topic in General Nursing

    A job is a job. If you thinkyou would like that work do it. You can always change your mind later. And do not worry about "forgetting" stuff. You will recall them when you need

  14. Eating healthy

    classicdame replied to Joa1680's topic in General Students

    fresh is best. You also need protein, so if you eat meat I recommend you cook something on your day off and split it up over a few days. If you go online I believe there are plenty of dietician sites...

  15. Anyone dealt with COBRA?

    classicdame replied to tnmarie's topic in General Nursing

    talk to HR at your old employer's office. They can tell you price. You have that option but it will be

  16. New Nurse Proverbs.

    classicdame replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    This, too, shall

  17. What can I do to secure a job as a new grad?

    classicdame replied to frequentFLyER's topic in General Students

    while employers of every industry prefers experienced workers, the truth is that some people have to trained on the job. Consider facilities outside your neighborhood or town. Apply online to several...

  18. Nurse Practice Act

    classicdame replied to aek1991's topic in General Students

    use the website's serach engine to find the key words.Hint: In the Texas NPA there isa paragraph on what can NOT be delegated to the unlicensed person (CNA). I take it to be like a mini job...

  19. Starting to see the light

    classicdame replied to devhrt12's topic in General Students

    One distinguishing characteristic about nursing school is that each semester builds on the other. You are now at the point where you can make decisions based on a firm knowledge base. This base will...

  20. RN working and going back to school

    classicdame replied to roxystarfire's topic in General Students

    the reason that question is impossible to answer is because "hard" has too many variables. What is hard for one is not for the other. I worked full time while going to nursing school. I kept that job...

  21. Paramedic Vs Registered Nurse: knowledge

    classicdame replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    There is definitely a place for both professions. I know many EMT/Paramedics who have become nurses. I assume it is because they wanted the option to do more with and for the patient. That should tell...

  22. How can I stand out at clinicals?

    classicdame replied to futurenurse2be's topic in General Students

    EVERYONE can teach you something. Ask the CNA about tips on moving patient and changing linens. Ask everyone about the "best way" to do things. You will get different responses, but you will also be...

  23. Room Organization

    classicdame replied to nashvillenurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Happened twice today - if you use the last glove please replace box. Not an answer to your question but had to say it I am on the Saftey Committee and, believe it or not, there are RULES about where...

  24. Background Checks

    classicdame replied to rogersrn99's topic in General Nursing

    a background check is not the same as a credit report. Defaults on government loans or fraud with govt. funds will show up, but I have not yet seen one with bankruptcy listed. They are really looking...

  25. Downtime=Productivity

    classicdame replied to Onconurs's topic in General Nursing

    Our HR policies prohibit use of personal cellphones, unless in a breakroom, during a break. Is there a policy about their