classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. ethical issues and nursing

    classicdame replied to BajanCherry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you need an angle from the patient's perspective. What about cardiac transplants could present itself as an ethical dilemma? Finances? Religion? Age? Family input? Look up the parameters used for...

  2. Advice on practicum of a first semester nursing student!

    classicdame replied to NGBdream's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    be alert and rested. Ask questions. Assess the room as well as the patient for safety issues. Ask questions. And don't forget to ask

  3. Commute for Job I would love, or less travel to Job I don't like

    classicdame replied to countrygalrn's topic in Nursing Career

    why not just move closer to the job you

  4. Preceptorship Selection

    classicdame replied to JMarie_A's topic in General Students

    You are not agreeing to a lifetime committment. You are simply being asked if you have any choices. So pick them and then try to get all the learning out of them that you can get. I have a feeling...

  5. Help with leadership and managment class

    classicdame replied to nadomel's topic in General Students

    can you ask your instructor for a reading list or

  6. How do you listen to respirations on newborn?

    classicdame replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    I had a hard time with this myself. You really need to practice to learn how to ignore one sound over another. The baby will not care if you listen over and over so

  7. Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

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

    quit now or face not getting good reference. Future employers understand "I

  8. Peds Practices and Sick Season

    classicdame replied to netglow's topic in Pediatric

    I do not think that the non-compete clause is lawful in all states. But you are certainly right to point out that the "buyer

  9. Education options

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

    some of my friends have addtional degrees as MBA or hospital administration or some other related field. Getting an MBA will put you on track for administration. Depends on your interest of

  10. Hepatitis B Vaccine Question

    classicdame replied to RN1485's topic in General Nursing

    repeating the series is what is recommended by the CDC. If, after the second series your titer is still negative, then you are considered someone who is not able to convert. You should be...

  11. Is it possible for a patient to bleed out of the very end of an IV port?

    classicdame replied to nursing000's topic in General Nursing

    is this patient in DIC? If the cap is on appropriately it should fill up, but not

  12. Anxiety of nursing

    classicdame replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    You will work as a team and you will be required to attend various classes. It is an area where constant learning takes place. None of us are born knowing this stuff. If it interests you, go for

  13. Help with multidisciplinary communication

    classicdame replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe this will improve when you gain more confidence. Meanwhile, go by the SBAR report sheet and do not volunteer more than that unless

  14. I am having alot of trouble with adjusting to nursing exam questions

    classicdame replied to Tnicole's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    if your texts have questions at the end of the chapter, use them. If your school has a tutor on test taking strategies, or a computer program, do that too. Eventually you do learn,but it is a process...

  15. Starting Rural ICU Preceptorship

    classicdame replied to Piggles's topic in General Students

    I don't know how rural this hospital is, but I imagine you will learn how to use all your resources. Also, I am sure you will be "holding" patients who will be flighted elsewhere. This means you will...

  16. Pharmacology expectations

    classicdame replied to tigerlogic's topic in General Students

    If your classmates all agree that she is not clear, and the syllabus does not outline expectations, then talk to the instructor and tell her just that. I would make an appointment. Ask her if she can...

  17. Lantus - Does it matter evening or night?

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

    I take mine in two doses (split the total daily dose). I get better coverage that way. Time does not matter as long as it is consistent. I educate night workers on this a

  18. IV infiltrate :(

    classicdame replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    so sorry this happened. Now you understand why assessments are crucial. I bet you will be teaching new grads/students about it too. Don't beat yourself up though, as we have all had to learn some...

  19. Question for RNs from a student.

    classicdame replied to rmolander's topic in General Nursing

    we are expanding our hospital by almost 100% within another year. We will be hiring new grads, but that is not the case everywhere. We do not accept volunteers in patient care areas due to risk of...

  20. Pulled from floor by "Men in Black"

    classicdame replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    at the very least you should tell them that you need permission from your Risk Manager before talking to anyone. Hope this does not come back to bite

  21. How important is a msn in education?

    classicdame replied to Mary C's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Depends on where you are. Have you talked to any schools yet for advice or

  22. Passed! RN BSN . Interview lined up

    classicdame replied to twinjeep97's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Good luck! Diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the USA, so you will see many even outside of the endocrinology dept. of a hospital. I recommend learning to be a nurse first, then concentrating on...

  23. Phamacology(DRugs are killing me)

    classicdame replied to KellyT1001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    someting I learned LATER in my career: Know the difference between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. You really only need to know one, as the other is the opposite. Drugs affect one or...

  24. "coarse" lung sounds

    classicdame replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe it is an old term and rarely used. Ask her if there is another term for that sound because you could not find it described in your text. Ask her to please point it out on a patient if the...

  25. RN some experience looking to change hospitals advice needed!!!!!!

    classicdame replied to purpleRN6163's topic in General Nursing

    apply and when you interview they will learn your experience is limited but it is THERE. Good