classicdame

classicdame MSN, EdD

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  1. Patient Education - is it a legal requirement?

    classicdame replied to GLAllen's topic in General Nursing

    patient education is a requirement in Texas. Go to their website (Welcome to the Texas Board of Nursing Website) and search for delegation. There is a rule on what CANNOT be delegated to unlicensed...

  2. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    classicdame replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    I believe HR is scared of lawsuits so are wary of what they say. I have learned not to expect an annual raise and to do what is needed to get high on the payscale or seek employment

  3. Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

    classicdame replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    there is a lot behind this practice. For one thing, the facility may have how to raise entry level pay to attract new nurses and maintain staffing levels. I would ask HR if there is a guide they use...

  4. I need help with wording on an application

    classicdame replied to Cindyc6269's topic in General Nursing

    I would not mention it at all. If there are legal implications, just deal with those as they come. Otherwise, the reason you want to leave is for "better growth opportunities". Sounds as good as the...

  5. Why so many 3-11 jobs at nursing homes?

    classicdame replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    used to hate those hours in hospital as many direct admits. There must be some task, such as getting people hs meds and then to bed, that make that shift not desirable in

  6. seeking advice on paramedic certification after graduating with BSN

    classicdame replied to sm_carter's topic in General Nursing

    do you realize that you are still liable as a nurse even if acting or working as

  7. Oxygen administration with COPD patients

    classicdame replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend the DON arrange for an in-service from a respiratory therapist. I do this for new nurse orientation in our hospital. It is very

  8. Calling in treats for unit when home sick?

    classicdame replied to MIRN923's topic in General Nursing

    as a manager I would wonder if you are well enough to order the treats are you sick enough to stay

  9. Nursing as a Career

    classicdame replied to fay999's topic in General Students

    I worked full time for a surgeon as a tech while getting my ADN and then as an RN while getting my BSN and MSN. You have to be really focused and willing to give up some free time for a while. As for...

  10. Are %100 online BLS certifications legit?

    classicdame replied to Freefallin's topic in General Nursing

    there are no short cuts to doing the right

  11. how to improve test-taking skills

    classicdame replied to RookieRoo's topic in General Students

    there are resources for testing strategies and anxiety. A few I have used are: Stressed Over Studying | Topics | Counseling Services | Kansas State University Khan Academy Simple free learning tools...

  12. Friends. 😤

    classicdame replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    don't waste your energy trying to explain. they have no clue. And they won't be there when you take

  13. question about age

    classicdame replied to nursepenelope's topic in General Nursing

    many hospital nursing directors do not see LTC experience relating to acute care experience. I doubt your age has anything to do with it as most nurses are baby boomers still. I do not have an answer...

  14. Help reading x-rays

    classicdame replied to SubSippi's topic in General Nursing

    remember, your interpretation cannot be used for planning care. It would be for your information

  15. Top Issues with Your EMR

    classicdame replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We use HMS. I know the Informatics team and know that they have input on various modules. Nurses complain to me (Educator) they spend more time "nursing" the computer than the patient. To give/not...

  16. Nursing Books

    classicdame replied to MntEMStoBSN's topic in General Students

    I would not recommend buying lots of books that are not required. You will not be able to read them all anyway. YOu will end up reading your REQUIRED books over and over. Generally, the instructor...

  17. Professor made me cry...on the inside

    classicdame replied to ichiro12's topic in General Students

    Honey, patients and families and co-workers will hurt your feelings too. Just bear in mind you will interact with this person only a short while. In other words, get over it. You have a brilliant...

  18. Central line dressing days

    classicdame replied to ngodin's topic in General Nursing

    checked daily, changed weekly and each nurse is responsible for own

  19. Students who get As are bad bedside nurses

    classicdame replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    Does that mean "good" bedside nurses are

  20. I want to improve my routine in studying, can you guys give me any suggestions?

    classicdame replied to notarandomgirl's topic in General Students

    Interrupting your sleep is a waste of time. The information is not retained and you are stressing out your body. Set aside a time of day when you will focus solely on studying - no phone interruptions...

  21. I am afraid of Anatomy and Physiology

    classicdame replied to Housebabyj's topic in General Students

    if you are only wanting to do easy things then nursing may not be for you. After all, nursing is about caring for the body. Yes, A&P can be hard, but remember, you will have an instructor teaching...

  22. Other student needs too much help

    classicdame replied to konstantine's topic in General Students

    she is too dependent and eating in to your study time. The purpose of school is to weed out who can and cannot do the job after graduation. She will never be able to keep up at work. I recommend you...

  23. Legally how many doses can a nurse hold?

    classicdame replied to Donnagg123's topic in Patient Medications

    I doubt seriously there is a magic number. Each med should be considered as a reason to notify the MD. He may have to change his treatment plan. For one thing, not to notify means the nurse is making...

  24. Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    classicdame replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    isn't it funny that humans who are given a privilege will, at some point, consider it an obligation. I bet if they had to find a way they would get to work on their own or find work closer to home or...

  25. a friend's pt satisfaction survey

    classicdame replied to Here.I.Stand's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    glad someone gets