classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    classicdame replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    you might want to consider another form of nursing (outside a hospital) if you do not want to serve when the need is

  2. New to Education

    classicdame replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    congrats on your new career. I found it helpful that first year to be really cognizant of what the BON rules were. My state asso offers an annotated NPA which has helpful interpretations and position...

  3. Faculty competency checklist

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

    here is another question: why would a hospital let someone care for patients, or train others to care for patients, if the hospital has no idea the CI is competent? Liability issue. However, I do...

  4. indonesian issues

    classicdame replied to tiararf's topic in General Students

    We finally got beyond the "nurse as handmaid" perception in the USA. Nurses are very well trained here, and have responsibilities now that in the past were reserved for doctors only. Just to show you...

  5. What does CNA do during code blue?

    classicdame replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our CNA's are certified in AHA CPR. They can "call" a code, but that does not mean the responding team will agree with them. They can do compressions for sure. With CPR knowledge they can be an asset...

  6. Help with practice questions :)

    classicdame replied to skulskcc01's topic in General Students

    1. D. My rationale is that we are dealing with the here and now. The next option would be about allergies. Could be either 2. A. Something you can do without MD order. Heat and sitz baths are old...

  7. Jury Duty and Nursing School

    classicdame replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    Your jury notice should indicate whom to contact to see if you are eligible for exemption. If you are not eligible, then you have a legal obligation to attend and your school is legally obligated to...

  8. Chest tube care

    classicdame replied to deepurple's topic in General Nursing

    umcRN: please check with the chest tube manufacturer, pediatric pulmonology, pertient associations for standards of care. Stripping creates lots of POSITIVE pressure and can cause tamponade or other...

  9. CNA- Have an interview for ER tech..

    classicdame replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    good attitude goes a long

  10. Chest tube care

    classicdame replied to deepurple's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot something: We are transitioning to "push to set" wall suction. On the traditional type, many nurses were not aware they must pinch the tubing BEFORE setting the level of suction on the wall....

  11. Chest tube care

    classicdame replied to deepurple's topic in General Nursing

    I did not read all that but do recommend you get some free information from the website I am scribing. Your equipment may be from a different manufacturer, but the info is still good....

  12. Oncology rotation

    classicdame replied to phuretrotr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    besides IV's of various types, you will have various meds to consider. Most are dosed by weight. Compare your numbers to Pharmacy's. What would you teach the parents/patient? What psycho-social issues...

  13. I need Money

    classicdame replied to miabia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another great source is the public library. The school library, if one is near, would be a good choice so you can talk to the

  14. Lunches

    classicdame replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    probably thermoses. Consider small boxes of frozen veggies with dip. I used to carry sugar snap peas that would be cold, but thawed, by dinner. WONDERFUL with ranch

  15. ACLS

    classicdame replied to Bitsy07's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You should be able to ask questions during the first sessions. Don't be shy. Others are probably wondering the same thing. Pay attention to the checklists that are in the manual and be able to do...

  16. i really need honest advice... my job is offering to pay nursing school...

    classicdame replied to luvmykids0810's topic in General Nursing

    might depend on the market. Would be nice to have a job waiting. But I agree that an attorney needs to see the contract. They might keep you on the low end of the pay scale during that 3 years or have...

  17. Broken spirit....

    classicdame replied to RNsuperstar's topic in General Nursing

    stay in there. You will always come across jerks, MD and otherwise. Just do the best you can and ALWAYS protect your patient. If needed, initiate chain of command. I would write an incident report on...

  18. ANA, State, and Specialty Associations

    classicdame replied to Melissa0181's topic in General Nursing

    I am a member of Texas Nurses Asso and thru them, the ANA. I am also a member of a specialty organization. This allows me to know what is going on in Congress (State and Federal) regarding nursing. I...

  19. how to guide students on tele floor

    classicdame replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    One thing we do is ask the monitor techs to pull off strips for the students to analyze. This can be "fun" if done as a group or as a

  20. New member

    classicdame replied to 2012nurstudent's topic in General Nursing

    your anxiety sounds very normal to me. A lot of us (LPN and RN alike) felt unprepared the first year we worked. You will gain confidence with time. The good thing is, you care enough to be concerned....

  21. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    classicdame replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are two factors at play : big money expectations and exciting work. The perception of floor nursing is not as exciting as critical and other units. Students will learn when they are in...

  22. Cert Med Aid or Phlebotomy class?

    classicdame replied to hurditrthere's topic in General Students

    My vote is phlebotomy also. Not only will you hone your technique, but will also learn which specimens go in which color container, what tests are included in comprehensive tests (like Hemoglobin is...

  23. nurse fired

    classicdame replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    In the US she would be fired, but also the patient has the right to sue and could result in fines, jail time or both. I still get asked by friends outside the hospital to "look up" their loved one's...

  24. Question about student nurses

    classicdame replied to shortNsweetRN's topic in General Nursing

    you might want to review your Nurse Practice Act for some of the answers you are seeking. I have been a student, hospital staff nurse, instructor and now coordinate all students in a hospital (along...

  25. For profit nursing school

    classicdame replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in General Students

    don't be fooled by the label "not-for-profit". That is just a tax status. Every business has to make a profit to survive. I do not see how that would affect the