Bonnieparker22

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1. Calling patients by "pet" names.

   Bonnieparker22 replied to dbabz's topic in Relations

   I find it condescending and offensive. I absolutely hate being called "Hun", it really sets my teeth on edge. I am a grown woman and I have a name. In a professional setting I am not your Hun. The thing of it is- not everyone will tell you when it bo...

2. What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

   Bonnieparker22 replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

   I was going to roll change a woman with dementia who slept with no underwear or depends on. She had a bm in bed and it was very messy, and as soon as I peeled back the covers she took a finger and smeared in through her poop and genitals and then stu...

3. I got in!!!!

   Bonnieparker22 replied to CreativeUsername's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congratulations! I just my acceptance letter tonight to my local community college for the RN program. I am SO excited!

4. Lane Community College 2017

   Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in School Programs

   Honestly - I am so nervous. I felt like my interview could have gone better but I think I did ok. I did great on one question and then I was too nervous for the second one so I think I could have answered better. This has been the longest week of my ...

5. Lane Community College 2017

   Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in School Programs

   I have no clue! I suppose we will have to wait for the letters that go out on April 13 to see if there are any more details. I suspect there will be some sort of an essay portion, but who knows.

6. Lane Community College 2017

   Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in School Programs

   I got an interview! What a relief! Do you know what the interview is like?

7. Lane Community College 2017

   Bonnieparker22 posted a topic in School Programs

   Anyone else out there apply to LCC's 2017 RN program? I applied with 54.94 points. I had two B's in Writing 121 and 122 and they were only 3 credits each (I took them a long time ago!) so unfortunately that hit my GPA a little. If I do not get in I ...

8. We are human too

   Bonnieparker22 replied to IdrilRN's topic in Geriatric

   At my facility it is in the service plan to tuck one lady in and tell her you love her and give her a kiss on her forehead. It is how she likes to be put to bed, it makes her feel comfortable and safe. Personally I think it depends on your facility a...

9. Night shift exhaustion

   Bonnieparker22 replied to Emmasmom03's topic in General Nursing

   I am in the same boat. Yesterday I slept from 9am until 4 pm, then I got up and went back to sleep from 11pm until 7 am. I am sitting here now ready to fall back asleep. I feel like my life is passing me by, not to mention the strain it is taking on ...

10. A&P study suggestions

    Bonnieparker22 replied to msheather413's topic in Pre-Nursing

    What material are you on? What worked for me was a study group. We would go through the chapters and the study guides and quiz each other. I think quizzing yourself is a really good way to see what you know. Use the tests in your book. I tried taking...

11. Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    Bonnieparker22 replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I was really scared before I took my caregiving job about how I was going to feel about bodily fluids. It wasn't a problem for me at all! My advise is don't think about it too much. Get in there, clean them up, joke with them if it's appropriate, etc...

12. Fun hobbies or interests?

    Bonnieparker22 replied to happy_life's topic in Stress 101

    Oh yeah oh and I forgot to mention I used to volunteer at a therapeutic riding facility! If you enjoy working with people in the special needs community and horses then you will love it!

13. Fun hobbies or interests?

    Bonnieparker22 replied to happy_life's topic in Stress 101

    Happy life- it sounds like we are the same person!! All I do lately is work, school, hang out at home with my boyfriend and dogs, sleep, and eat. I go through phases of hobbies. I love to craft so when I have time I crank something out. I made some p...

14. Advice for memory care caregiver

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone is interested-I started my job and I absolutely love it. I am still in training but I've been doing a lot of the basics; showers, toileting, changing clothes, cleaning, and feeding. Some of the residents have been very easy and some have be...

15. Advice for memory care caregiver

    Bonnieparker22 replied to Bonnieparker22's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice. This disease breaks my heart and I hope to be a compassionate caregiver and to help them end their journey with as much dignity as possible.