classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Interested in getting into nursing staff development! What should I do next!?

    classicdame replied to Ruth RN-BSN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I do not have a critical care background but do have an MSN with a focus on nursing education and am certified in Nursing Staff Development. I believe you are on the right path as you need nursing...

  2. The Little Things....

    classicdame replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    teamwork is a result of mutual respect. Glad he took the time, like you have done, to acknowledge

  3. Med documentation

    classicdame replied to Stoogesfan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Vague question, but I would answer yes. The nurse should document anything out of the ordinary. In this case, the nurse would be responsible for administering the med and should be able to document...

  4. Varicose veins and about to start nursing school

    classicdame replied to Samira38's topic in General Nursing

    only your doctor will be able to advise that. There are support hose of course but I would ask my MD about preventive measures specific to my

  5. Proper charting?????

    classicdame replied to jennilynn's topic in General Nursing

    we have electronic charting, which is basically checklists on a screen. We discourage narratives. While our BON is not specific about charting they do require enough information to make sure the whole...

  6. I am looking for a quote from a RN for my project. Please anwer the question below.

    classicdame replied to Jenne543's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personal power - using my experience and values to the best of my abilitites Professional power - using my license, and the public's trust, to effect outcomes in a patient. I find that people will...

  7. D on my first exam

    classicdame replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the key to these questions is finding the distractors and throwing them out first. Then look for the REAL question. When I was in graduate school I had a course in test item writing. WOW!! I kept...

  8. Clinical Educator?

    classicdame replied to coopman712's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    No experience but have met some of these people. I think it is a great career opportunity!! Also, as a hospital educator I call on them to assist me with skills labs and other training if it pertains...

  9. Faculty competency checklist

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

    I personally believe the CI should be paid for the orientation. It is

  10. Should complete their education modules during patient care time?

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

    Too distracting from work and does not allow focus on education

  11. New RN on Med/Surg and so frustrated between 2 preceptors

    classicdame replied to eileeny21's topic in Medical-Surgical

    try to arrange a meeting with the three of you, and possibly the manager, together. State you are getting conflicting information and need to know where you stand so you are not wasting anyone's time....

  12. Floating?

    classicdame replied to Morganalefey's topic in General Nursing

    you are not protecting your license by working in an unfamiliar environment as the expectation is for you to be a competent, not expert, nurse. You might be risking your job, but that is your choice....

  13. Am I the only one?!

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

    I do not think many seasoned nurses could succeed in that environment. Not every employer is the same. I hope you find your place soon and learn to enjoy your

  14. I am ready to take the next step!

    classicdame replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    good luck. I worked during my studies too. It can be

  15. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    classicdame replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Texas. What is a snowstorm?

  16. Getting to Know Native American Culture

    classicdame replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting article. Thanks. Not long ago I had to do diabetes education on a patient who spoke no English. The MD had charted that the patient "could not communicate" and the nurse had the...

  17. What are you really good at?

    classicdame replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My co-workers tell me I am good with people having behavorial issues. Maybe it's because I do not judge and feel that all of us have some kind of issue. Or maybe it is the "birds of a feather"...

  18. Covering up Medication Patches

    classicdame replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't see why a window frame of tape would be an issue with absorption but I am going to look up the info on Micromedex. Agree with BrandonLPN that id of site is impt and worrying about heat may not...

  19. Nursing care for patients who have had a stroke

    classicdame replied to keshaboo01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    poll does not make sense. Both options are the

  20. Just lost my RN license

    classicdame replied to FormerRNCA's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All states reciprocate with one another, and will do a background check as well and communicate with any BON you have been connected with. This is an awful situation to be in. I suspect you might have...

  21. Second degree student and repeat grades

    classicdame replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in General Students

    schools know the difference in courses in the USA. Each has a course number. The number reflects the level and type of course and how many credits you can earn. Every course in every school in your...

  22. overwhemled with Medsurg 3rd semester

    classicdame replied to Sidnetra23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    does not matter where we went to school. We all had the same issues as a student. My suggestion is to form a small study group, make rules as to what can be discussed (no gossip, boyfriend talk, etc)...

  23. Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

    classicdame replied to EMEddie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would discuss with the head of nursing. This is a serious offense. They will investigate, but that does not mean she loses her job. If you hesitate on this person you will always find a reason for...

  24. First semester first exam

    classicdame replied to TracyB229's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do not make a decision based on one test. The purpose of testing is to find out what you know and what you need to learn. I know you are disappointed, but you will hit a groove eventually and it will...

  25. Feeling overwhelmed..

    classicdame replied to Scrubs_girl's topic in General Students

    I have been there and so has every other nurse. You are right, it might not be for you. But it might be you do not have the confidence yet to make the 1000 decisions you made today and now you are...