classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. MAs call themselves Nurses at my office..opinions please?

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

    Protecting our profession is one thing (very important!) but the REAL issue is in protecting the public. We are obligated to report these instances. It is illegal and should be treated as

  2. Help Find A Solution To Curb Obesity Among Us Nurses

    classicdame replied to mgvberg's topic in General Nursing

    Please post some of responses. That would be

  3. Physician Negligence

    classicdame replied to Djadia's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agree that you cannot make a report but I would certainly contact Infection control so they can keep a watch on this patient. That could affect hospital risk if an infection develops. Poor

  4. Community Nurses - Transporting Equipment Issues

    classicdame replied to H.R.Logan's topic in Public, Community Health

    might help with USA audiences to define Community Nurse. I believe we might refer to them as Home Health or Visiting Nurses.

  5. Heartbroken

    classicdame replied to RainMom's topic in General Nursing

    A donation at this point might be a HIPAA conflict unless you send it anonymously. No matter how a note is written, it still says "I know confidential

  6. Burnt-out at the last semester (BSN) for a M-urse. Need advice STAT!

    classicdame replied to TurtleLittle's topic in General Students

    I was depressed too, at the end of school. I believe that fatigue (both mental and physical) had a lot to do with it. Try to persevere till graduation. Remember, not all nurses work in hospitals. You...

  7. Best nursing journals to subscribe too.

    classicdame replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

    If you join ANA you will automatically get a journal that is juried (peers making sure certain parameters are followed in research). RN is not juried, but is interesting to read. Nursing 2012 is not...

  8. Question for Nurses with BSN and MSN

    classicdame replied to MattRN81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    not as bad, but only because the real shockers are behind you, like learning a new language and culture. There will still be mind-stretching episodes, but on the whole you will be able to relate to...

  9. Graduation woes

    classicdame replied to crewz's topic in General Students

    I hate tests too. But just remember, you KNOW this stuff or you would not be so close to finishing. Good luck and I hope you get some

  10. ACLS

    classicdame replied to roni42286's topic in General Students

    be careful about Skillstat online. The last time I looked they were using the 2005 guidelines and you will be tested on the 2010. I believe a book is VERY helpful. They can be ordered from...

  11. Last semester of the RN progam and doing Great but exhausted!!

    classicdame replied to snbonbon's topic in General Students

    YIPPY!!!! THe light is at the end of the tunnel. I so appreciate the exhaustion. On graduation night I was at a restaurant having dinner (early evening) with friends and family. I fell asleep during...

  12. Cultural adaptation situations.. God must want me to be diabetic...

    classicdame replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

    God may want him to be diabetic, but that does not mean God wants him to be an uncontrolled diabetic. THe greatest testimony we have regarding our beliefs is how we live. Diabetes will kill you and...

  13. Money, Carreer choice, Doubt, ....

    classicdame replied to Enlightenedchild's topic in General Students

    there are plenty of ways to make money as a nurse. The best way is to make yourself a more valuable employee. I recommend you learn how to be a nurse and work while getting your BSN. Then get a...

  14. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    classicdame replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    does not matter what others think - the wonderful thing about being a nurse is the flexibility it offers. Many nurses change where they work as their career progresses. Good luck in your new

  15. Calling all students...need your opinions!

    classicdame replied to KBICU's topic in General Students

    research shows that the best preceptors are those who have been nurses less than 5 years, because they remember how it was not to know anything and be scared all the time. I congratulate the nurse who...

  16. How to deal with a loud/mouthy fellow student

    classicdame replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    Lucky you! You have a chance to work with a psych patient and learn how to do therapeutic communication. Just think of her as needing psych help (probably does need some counseling) and your attitude...

  17. I can't figure out what I am doing wrong?

    classicdame replied to stressedwayout's topic in General Students

    I would request a consult with the Instructor. Perhaps they can guide you. For one thing, the instructor might be able to point out "faulty" thinking in your test answers. That could put you on the...

  18. Ventilator training/classes

    classicdame replied to dsd00's topic in General Nursing

    never heard of such outside of college curriculum for respiratory therapists. Try contacting a hospital Educator in your area to get some input. Also, ask someone in HR for the facilities where you...

  19. Peds Nurse to Adult Nurse... Help!!!

    classicdame replied to gahills's topic in General Nursing

    well I hope you understand you are a novice again, even with prior experience. Your learning curve will be shorter of course. I recommend you talk to one of the more seasoned nurses or an Educator and...

  20. What Kind of Positions Are Available for a New Grad in a Doctor's Office?

    classicdame replied to kwaziness's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in an MD office and did pt history and pt education as well as assist in-office procedures. I managed and trained all the clinical staff. Ask him about the job description and hours. If you...

  21. It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

    What does it matter? You have a job. As a hospital educator I can tell you that much more money was spent than in your salary and benefits. The salaries of all the people who helped train you in every...

  22. HELP PLEASE!! COPD patients

    classicdame replied to nelge16v's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    COPD patients are difficult to care for because they are angry a lot. Who wouldn't be?? Is the anger based on fear or guilt or what? GEt to the bottom of that and see if you can come up with a way to...

  23. Need Creative Ideas for Patient Teaching

    classicdame replied to NursingGirl13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    how to instill eye drops diet instructions (cardiac, coumadin, diabetic, renal---) safe transfers from bed to chair and back wheelchair

  24. Independent Learning

    classicdame replied to rh201's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    yes, you are normal. You will still feel this way after graduation and it gets worse when you start nursing practice, then finally your confidence builds and you get comfortable. If you are making...

  25. HELP?? Pediatrics Ileitis, Pancreatitis, Negative for Crohn's

    classicdame replied to smark2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you need more history. How did the patient develop an ileus? That is usually due to excess pressure or anatomical issues. Is the pancreatitis chronic or secondary to another problem? Has the patient...