classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    classicdame replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    maybe you will be able to demonstrate (document) how having more nurses would be more beneficial than having CNA's, especially since they are not doing any nursing assistance. I worked in a unit where...

  2. Declaratory Order help!!!!!

    classicdame replied to cc87's topic in Texas Nursing

    hope it all works out for

  3. Paranoia or Valid Concern, I Don't Know...

    classicdame replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    do the children have a father? If so, outline expectations and even write them down if needed. He sounds like he is waiting on you to take the lead, and maybe you have "trained" him that way. This is...

  4. 'Runaway' IV of 50% dextrose?

    classicdame replied to 2bNurseTimTin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Crazy question. What is "runaway"? Accidental bolus? I would not do any till I checked the blood glucose level. But I do know it is dangerous to leave someone on hypertonic fluids too long due to...

  5. How do you feel about using an old edition of a book for nursing school?

    classicdame replied to Kran1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My personal opinion is that the book business is a big scam. An acquaintance of mine writes text for nusing and the publisher changes to "new" editions periodically without consulting her for updated...

  6. Incorrect Medication Administration Route?

    classicdame replied to Steveo123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    think of it this way: if there is a negative outcome and you did not follow the order as written, who is getting blamed???? Call the person who wrote the order to get it clarified. Think of it as...

  7. How do I deal with inappropriate behaviour from my Manager?

    classicdame replied to BNRN89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    agree. This situation needs a breath of fresh air or it will become stagnant and ruin

  8. Shift-to-shift report in front of patient and family

    classicdame replied to Piglet08's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    agree. It is difficult, although I have experienced too much gossip and social issues being discussed when pt/family are not around. We have a checklist for our staff to takes notes on while getting...

  9. Help! Manager won't let me off night shift

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

    did you ask her why you are not being allowed to transfer? Have you talked to HR? If this manager cannot accommodate you, maybe HR has another option in another department. Otherwise, you need to...

  10. Would just want to ask help for reaserch problem. :D

    classicdame replied to Mark San Andres's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    have you tried the PICO model for formulating a research question? How would you measure "good" in planning interventions? I agree this is a hard assignment, but once you grasp how to hone your...

  11. Diabetes The Hows and Whys Please

    classicdame replied to athomemom56's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    sorry you have this condition. I know it must be a

  12. Do I need my license to take NRP and ACLS?

    classicdame replied to kmount's topic in General Nursing

    Your new employer might even PAY for your classes, so consider waiting till you are hired before spending that money. Nurses are not the only ones who take these courses. EMS/Paramedics and MD's also...

  13. Charge Nurse

    classicdame replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    It is harder to justify costs when someone does not have direct patient care duties. I do agree that a charge nurse is valuable, but ours also have patients, though less of a

  14. 3 things you wish someone would have told you, that you had to find out on your own..

    classicdame replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have to know everything. Just learning that caused me to release a lot of anxiety. I have smart friends, co-workers and other resources and I have learned to say in a professional manner, "I...

  15. Books for Ped's/Maternity & Cardiac/Resp. ?

    classicdame replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did not even buy texts my last year since the instructor's lectures were so comprehensive. I figured if I knew that info I would pass. To me the biggest challenge with kids was the actual hands on,...

  16. Nursing Program Preparation

    classicdame replied to Nursing 2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pretty much. You will be learning a new language and culture. You will have to be totally focused. It is not high school. It does get easier as time goes on

  17. How to ensure validity and reliability in research?

    classicdame replied to plethoraldork's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    good textbook or instructor question. Your instructor may feel strongly about one method over another, so tell him/her "I am thinking of doing this because---" then see what reaction you

  18. Discussing lab/test results....

    classicdame replied to Animal3's topic in General Nursing

    check with facility policy. It is easy to get in way over your head because the patient may ask questions and you tell them something the MD needs to explain. If you give info be sure to say that you...

  19. compatibility

    classicdame replied to 3UNC's topic in General Nursing

    always check with pharmacy or a drug reference. To me, incompatible means just that. I would find another option for the push med. Also, if the incompatibility is with the D5 you might check with...

  20. are you for real??

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

    I had a young adult male who was involved in an auto accident. He was an in-patient. His Mom was treated and released, as she had been in the car with him. She had trouble walking so wanted me to...

  21. CPR

    classicdame replied to tweddington's topic in General Nursing

    their employer may have liability issues as well as not wanting to pay for the courses. Hopefully, everyone knows to call for help (911 in USA). My personal opinion is that you should have basic CPR...

  22. New to ClinIcals!!! 🏥

    classicdame replied to msBSN14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    pay attention to your objectives as they were designed to guide you thru this process. Expect to feel like a fly on the wall because you will not know what to do. ASK questions to anyone who will...

  23. First month off orientation...reflections..

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

    I would be physically ill before a shift that first year. It is a stressful job but think like this: you must be a good, caring nurse or you would not be working up such a lather stressing about doing...

  24. Looking to relocate, where to move to maximize my income.

    classicdame replied to 1ksgirl's topic in General Nursing

    you really will have to research various areas and compare salaries to cost of living. Consider rural areas that may not have a large pool of nurses to pull from and will pay more to get you. Even 100...

  25. Horrible Interview

    classicdame replied to embarrassedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read somewhere that a job interview is like having strangers look at you naked. Of course you were stressed. I hope the next interview is less