Bonnie Blue

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1. Tell me about your state!!

   Bonnie Blue replied to lmolvr's topic in Tennessee

   I live in Nashville so I will try to answer some of your questions. Your conference is at the Opryland Hotel. It is away from the city but has lots to do onsite. There are several bars and Opry Mills is a huge outlet mall. The hotel runs shuttles...

2. Alcoholic Male, should i do nursing?

   Bonnie Blue replied to DevinS's topic in Career Support

   Devin, I have 18 years + of recovery. I have earned a BS, MS and a MSN in that time. I would strongly suggest that you work on staying clean and sober for right now. You could probably get a job as a tech in treatment facility after 6 months clean ...

3. I am a new RN grad and want to work in cardiac rehab,need some advice please!..

   Bonnie Blue replied to KimberRN's topic in Cardiac

   You need to get the tele experience to be effective in cardiac rehab. You need to know your rhythms. Also, cardiac rehab jobs are highly prized and as a new grad you would be going up against RNs with experience. You might see if the rehab departm...

4. List of Specialties

   Bonnie Blue replied to HeleneSylvie's topic in NP

   These are the specialties listed in certification catalog from the american nurses credentialing center: Acute Care, Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, Psych/mental health. There are also: neo-natal and women's health which are certified by...

5. Landing a job outside the hospital

   Bonnie Blue replied to Bonnie Blue's topic in Career Support

   In response to your question, yes and no. I spent almost a month on days with a very experienced nurse. Then I went to nights, again, with an experienced nurse. I felt supported and comfortable asking questions. I had trouble staying focused and ...

6. Landing a job outside the hospital

   Bonnie Blue posted a topic in Career Support

   On Friday, I resigned from my med-surg job at a local hospital. I lasted six months. I liked the patients and my co-workers but I was not a good hospital nurse. I am a new grad so I don't have the one year of experience that alot of places want. ...

7. Your Worst Mistake

   Bonnie Blue replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad working on a med surg floor. I made a med error today. This is not the first time I have made an error in the six months I have worked on the floor. I owned up to it but I am just sick. I have tried soo hard not to let this happen...

8. I'm just so proud to be here!

   Bonnie Blue replied to eltrip's topic in Tennessee

   Burp, I've heard this too. Although, I went to open house for them about 2 months ago and flat out asked about those issues. I was told that it used to be like that but since they've had a change of personnel, it's better. I already work PRN at ST...

9. I'm just so proud to be here!

   Bonnie Blue replied to eltrip's topic in Tennessee

   Newly minted Vandy grad in the Music City here. I'm hoping to work in the pods at St. Thomas. Want to put my time in before working as a NP

10. NP vs PA -- a travesty ????

    Bonnie Blue replied to Granted Fal's topic in NP

    Check out my resisdent hours post. To recapitulate: Starting July 1, residents will be limited to working 80 hours a week. Which means, teaching hospitals will need mid-level providers to fill in the gaps. I know that the nurse recruitment dept. h...

11. I am a slacker

    Bonnie Blue replied to kjseam's topic in General Students

    Count me in the slacker goup! I have a paper due Friday which needs major revsion. (I HATE APA STYLE!) Here I am goofing around online!

12. New to nursing

    Bonnie Blue replied to VBMEDIC's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go! I wish you all the best. I think you're in because of your skills and abilities, not your gender or color. At least, I hope so. ;-) Take advantage of any and all learning opportunities. Grand rounds at the hospital, AACN chapter meeting...

13. HOLY GOD Tuition is $18,500 a year ! ! !

    Bonnie Blue replied to MJ-12's topic in General Students

    After finishing my program at Vandy, I will be 75K in the hole. But, I have my license and my MSN in two years.

14. Today was the day!!!!!!!!

    Bonnie Blue replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Students

    :D Congratulations, Tonya. Make sure you reward yourself! You deserve it!:biggringi

15. Get ready for nursing school?

    Bonnie Blue replied to Cheryle's topic in General Students

    I picked up this pocket one and have found it to be really good. "Practical Guide to health assessment through the lifespan." Mildred Hogstel and Linda Curry. This book covers taking a history and doing a physical assessment for newborns through s...