classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Losing my mind with clinical paper expectations

    classicdame replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    I worked 9 years for ophthamologists who described a healthy sclera as

  2. Noc Nurse perspective...

    classicdame replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is common for night workers to feel this way. I know both shifts complain about the previous one leaving tasks for them to do. What I resented was being expected to make coffee for the...

  3. Is math in nursing hard? Maybe I should reconsider nursing?

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

    the instructors do spend time instructing, as the concepts need to be explored and you need to have the opportunity to practice. But practice is the key. Most nursing students LOVED having math...

  4. Failing in Pre-Nursing Course

    classicdame replied to bs_ing86's topic in General Students

    You need a counselor first, someone from the academic world who can help you discern why you are not progressing as you would like. If you have a learning disability or some other situation that can...

  5. stroke question

    classicdame replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in General Students

    ASA used to be recommended for stroke symptoms, but now that CT is done routinely to rule out ischemic vs. hemorrhagic I do not know why it would be needed. I have not seen the recommendation in the...

  6. Thank you note--too much?

    classicdame replied to missk88's topic in General Students

    a thank you note is a nice gesture. Do it

  7. Minimum Requirement for Ceiling Lift???

    classicdame replied to bcyouletme's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that you ought to follow manufacturer recommendations. Contact the vendor or go online to their website. Don't risk your back. I do not see how your license is an

  8. ALERT Regis College Direct-Entry Program--need to find our own NP preceptor!!! HELP

    classicdame replied to peachez10's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have tried to warn people about this situation on this forum many times. If the school is online you need to ask ahead of time how the clinical rotations will be held. Many times they will tell you...

  9. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

    classicdame replied to kabfighter's topic in Government, Military

    when people question this situation I always think they believe nursing is related to tasks only. There is so much more to being a nurse than knowing how to do certain tasks. I believe paramedics...

  10. Low morale at my new hospital job....

    classicdame replied to AmyRN1227's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    do not get involved with gossip. ask people who complain to provide solutions. ask mgr what are they doing about morale. need action, not

  11. Does RN school give you your CNA cert.?

    classicdame replied to jdmar's topic in General Students

    I am in Texas and the local schools do not offer the certificate. It comes thru the Dept of Health. If the nursing student completes a form and has the school complete it's portion, then the Health...

  12. About to graduate and discouraged.

    classicdame replied to kodacat's topic in General Students

    Employers know you do not get enough exposure to patients while in school - how could you? There are so many types of people and conditions, there is no way you could have that many experiences. If...

  13. Statistics???

    classicdame replied to akilah530's topic in General Students

    I dreaded statistics like you would not imagine. I never had algebra in high school and here I was 47 y/o taking my first statistics class. Turns out it was more words than numbers and it made more...

  14. Cringing at venous sticks...

    classicdame replied to jamieekins's topic in General Students

    When learning new tasks such as these I like to watch others first. When you realize the patient is being helped, not hurt, then you will be able to accept what needs to be done. Lots of people (I...

  15. Lab work question

    classicdame replied to Racer15's topic in General Nursing

    titers, drug

  16. What was I thinking?

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

    45 when I started ADN and then went on to get BSN then later MSN. Not sorry and you will not be either. It was actually "fun" in some

  17. Ambulance law

    classicdame replied to adamsmom2's topic in General Nursing

    send her out in a

  18. This might be a stupid question but...

    classicdame replied to PDNKA's topic in Pediatric

    I read an article just this week stating that minor lacerations don't have any more scarring with bandaids than with stitches. So if the bandaid or equivalent works, use it. There are skin glues...

  19. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    classicdame replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    he may not be unreasonable, but does he have a solution other than YOU changing jobs, etc? It is a problem for both of you. I think an adult, even if paid, would be an asset just to make adult...

  20. Large percentage failing nursing school exams, why?

    classicdame replied to tganios's topic in General Students

    the questions are probably from a question bank. They have probably been tested for validity and reliability to avoid bias and other pitfalls. That said, when you are a practicing nurse you will have...

  21. Clinical professors...

    classicdame replied to rei-chan's topic in General Students

    In my area a nursing school instructor must have a minimum of master's degree and some experience. The pay, however, is equal to what a new nurse with associates degree earns in the hospital. So many...

  22. Whose responsibility is it to discuss expectations of the nurse aide?

    classicdame replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    clarify with the co-worker about expectations to see if you are on the same page. Then, if policies are not being met or if patient care is impacted, bring to attention of

  23. Favortism

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

    if you have a solution as to how it could be done more equitably then tell your manager. At least you will have

  24. Drug Screen question

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

    could be their malpractice insurance requires this to rule out people who are ax-murderers,

  25. Becoming a paramedic as well as a trauma nurse?

    classicdame replied to valerierose's topic in Critical Care

    you really need to focus on one or the other. I recommend nursing because you can then do anything a paramedic can do and more. I bet you would like being a flight