classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. First Aid Kits

    classicdame replied to William2's topic in General Nursing

    depends on where you live. Areas with heavy snow might need sand and blankets. My sister has a long stick to poke gators off the road. Not a problem where I live

  2. Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    classicdame replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    if one person is filing variances, but everyone else is able to take a break, that looks suspicious. But if everyone is filing variances then there is reason to believe the staff mix is too

  3. Just finished school and family doesn't need me anymore.

    classicdame replied to techtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    you gradually moved into a new schedule when you were in school. You will gradually move into another one now. Make some special time with your daughter with you and her alone. Make a date with your...

  4. Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    classicdame replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    we assume it is part of the nurse's assessment when a change in condition is suspected. After all, the MD would rather you call with a number than a request to get a number (requiring two phone...

  5. Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    classicdame replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think it is common for employers to pay you for unproductive time (lunch). However, there should be a mechanism where you claim the time if you had to work thru lunch. Ask HR or payroll

  6. need msn ed preceptor tampa/sarasota ?? area

    classicdame replied to sunnyflanurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    there can be a delay as long as 6 weeks if the facility where your preceptor works does not have an affiliation agreement with your schoo. So, like Rose Queen said, start with that list of agreements....

  7. About to start my online Stats course. Any advice?

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

    It is vital that you do not get behind in this class. Communicate with the instructor as needed. I took it online and had no problem, but it was a well-designed course. However, if you miss one...

  8. Is it too late for me?

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

    If you have already been accepted in the nursing program then you must not require working as CNE to help you achieve your goal of being a nurse. You priority is now getting the grades you need to...

  9. Application process to test

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

    it is easier and cheaper and faster to be tested in the state where you went to school. The school has already provided information to that state's BON. Otherwise you will have to start over and pay...

  10. Question Concerning RN Course - HELP!

    classicdame replied to mtgip12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    something else to consider: this course probably has clinical rotations that must be done while you are enrolled in the course. Your degree program is designed to take you from a firm foundation to...

  11. Quizlet or Study Blue?

    classicdame replied to Vtachy1's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    do not recognize the names. Be a little more generic

  12. I graduated nursing school and I dont know where I should take the NCLEX

    classicdame replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Students

    it is easier, faster and cheaper to test in the state from which you graduated nusing school as the information about you is already at the BON in that state. Then you pay a fee and transfer to

  13. ACLS

    classicdame replied to marpe9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you fail just the test you must repeat within 2 weeks. If you fail test and megacode you repeat course. In the back of your book is the checklists your instructors will use to check your...

  14. Don't listen to the nurse

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

    ignorance is hard to reason

  15. Nurses Enabling Substance Abusers

    classicdame replied to zombienurse13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is not up to the nurse to determine medication therapy. Surely you know how dangerous it is for someone to come off a high too quickly. If his vital signs were ok and the order was valid I say give...

  16. Not paid for working past your shift?

    classicdame replied to nomadicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    no, it is not legal, even if "we have always done it that

  17. Charting Issues

    classicdame replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a hospital years ago in which a patinet had come in for surgery, had complications, went to ICU then downgraded to a medical unit. In the hospital 5 weeks and her skin assessments were...

  18. Chances of Graduate School?

    classicdame replied to mariarose's topic in General Students

    I think your changes are good. Like sslamster said - it will depend on other factors. For instance, my program required an "A" in statistics from the BSN

  19. Inquiring Minds

    classicdame replied to Glycerine82's topic in General Students

    You have to learn a new language and a new culture. There is a LOT of information to learn in a reasonably short period of time. It has to be your major focus till you graduate. But then you are very...

  20. Which way to go?

    classicdame replied to amtisdale's topic in General Nursing

    it really depends on the market in your area. For sure, all hospitals and most MD offices are having to convert to electronic documentation. The IT people are leery of nurses moving in to their...

  21. ACLS Classes in Dallas

    classicdame replied to SVT511's topic in Texas Nursing

    you have to arrange in advance with the insturctor to do the skills test, as not everyone will include an online person in the skills lab. We charge $275 for the live course, but if someone brings...

  22. My NCLEX story

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

    Congratulations and welcome to

  23. In light of the recent NETY thread that was closed...

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

    what does NETY mean and why do people expect everyone to know EVERY acronym out

  24. Acronyms: Where's the COW?

    classicdame replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    had a patient get upset when I claimed she was bi-sexual. No, I had written BS (blood sugar) in her chart. Glad they cannot read what we put in the

  25. ketones and drug testing question

    classicdame replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    i doubt the facility would go to the trouble and expense of having a test that would yield "false" results (non-alcoholic