classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Would you consider this cheating?

    classicdame replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not handled in the best fashion, but the student sure did "help" the others by relaying that information. The better approach would have been to give notice up front about expectations. I did an oral...

  2. Pregnant and debating getting the flu shot - Advice??

    classicdame replied to luvsfallin's topic in General Nursing

    People die of the flu. Even

  3. ADN to MSN at Walden University

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

    as long as the school is recongized by your BON you should not have any problems. You might ask Walden to verify an agreeement with your state. We have several Walden grads in our

  4. "You look tired"

    classicdame replied to nickel78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    respond with a smile. Anything you say will be held against you. And I hope you get your much-needed rest

  5. Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    classicdame replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    why would anyone choose to attend a school that advertised like that

  6. Pregnant and debating getting the flu shot - Advice??

    classicdame replied to luvsfallin's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend reading what the CDC has to say about pregnancy and flu vaccines. Regarding the mercury - you can also check their site and learn that NO EVIDENCE exists to relate vaccinations to birth...

  7. Doctor tells patients he will quit if President Obama is re-elected

    classicdame replied to chicarn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    if your income was to be cut as much as 60% would it bother you at

  8. Issue with a chemistry lab professor

    classicdame replied to hershdawg's topic in General Students

    how do you know how she feels? I think you mean that YOU feel she thinks you are stupid because of the way she treats you. My advice is to lay low, smile a lot and study outside the classroom. She may...

  9. Desperately Need Help With Care Plans

    classicdame replied to LVN2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    consider the developmental stages. What is the child supposed to be achieving during this period in his life? Will the illness interfere with that achievement? What fears would he

  10. Difficulty transitioning from LPN to RN?

    classicdame replied to ashleyr34's topic in LPN to RN

    When I was in nursing school I observed that ANYONE who had worked in the medical field came to nursing school with some pre-set ideas and, if there was conflict, some had a hard time adjusting. In...

  11. I don't think I want to be a nurse anymore...how about RT?

    classicdame replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    I have a lot of regard for RT's and believe I would have enjoyed that job had I not chosen

  12. Hired into ICU as a new grad, now bring shipped off to ICC... :(

    classicdame replied to Phlavyah's topic in Critical Care

    expections and reality sometimes clash. No manager can ever quarantee where the need will be. I guarantee that you will be asked to change work days and shifts several times in your nursing

  13. APA Format and You...

    classicdame replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I too did my master's thesis on PERLA - and other papers as well. Good money well

  14. Questioning ethics/legality of "bake-sale" threat

    classicdame replied to sunnygirlfriend's topic in General Students

    how does this person plan to collect it if you refuse to fork it over? I agree with above post. Demand accountability

  15. 1st 5 weeks- will I always feel this way

    classicdame replied to kay0324's topic in General Students

    you might need to see a mental health counselor/provider. They can provide tools or counseling to help you feel more in control. Good

  16. How to prepare for nursing school

    classicdame replied to aboxofrain's topic in General Students

    there is volumes of information on the internet too - all

  17. Which would be better? ADN or BSN?

    classicdame replied to Reckless96's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Better depends on so many factors. The ADN route is definitely quicker. In the long run it may be more expensive to get your ADN then work, then try to take classes for the BSN. If you can possible...

  18. Second Semester Grade help

    classicdame replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in General Students

    I agree with de2013. You need another person to bounce off questions and

  19. Head to Toe Assessment for Ventilated pt in CCU

    classicdame replied to ICURN1286's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    remember, your assessment is what YOU see and hear and touch (hopefully, no smells!). You will not have patient input. This might be your easiest assessment ever, since you won't be getting into...

  20. just need someone to have my back

    classicdame replied to deltagal1230's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    not likely that you will be on top of the mountain all the time. Maybe you overthought the test, or were tired, or simply not as prepared as usual. The lesson here is "what

  21. Is this restraint issue a dilemma that can go to the ethical committee?

    classicdame replied to J-Swish's topic in General Nursing

    foro the purpose of your paper you want to include what "rights" the family has in this case, if any at all. I wonder why the MD did not order a sedative or tranquilizer. Sounds to me like the...

  22. Why am I so nervous?!

    classicdame replied to cscb2003's topic in General Students

    you are nervous because you do not have full confidence in what you are doing and you may not fully understand the expectations others have for you. The secret is to ask questions, be receptive and be...

  23. diabetes oral antigyperglycemic agents, please help

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

    unless the MD specifies, I would hold all oral anti-diabetics and all insulin EXCEPT the basal insulins (Lantus and Levimir). The practice in our hospital is to check glucose levels before and after...

  24. Can you understand this direction?

    classicdame replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    bascially you want to know what action constitutes a minor incident and what peer review can do to prevent it from becoming a major incident (one worthy of reporting to the

  25. Exhaustion bloopers

    classicdame replied to K+MgSO4's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for sharing. So funny. Have done the "I love you" thing myself. Evidently the doc was as stressed as you. Have you considered a fan in your room for white noise? Yapping dogs are SO