Maureen Bonatch MSN BSN, MSN, RN

Maureen Bonatch MSN has 26 years experience as a BSN, MSN, RN and specializes in Leadership | Psychiatric Nursing | Education.

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   2020 Fall Magazine Article Contest Winners - The Search for a New Normal

   Maureen Bonatch MSN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Announcements

   Thank you!
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   College Life Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in COVID

   My twin daughters were born two weeks before 9/11. Although they entered the world before this tragedy, they grew up not knowing any different when it comes to travel and life before we suffered such shock and uncertainty. My daughters started colleg...
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   How Technology Use Can Impact Our Health

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in Stress 101

   Technology has become immersed in most areas of our life, and that of our patients. This can make some tasks easier, but it can also have negative implications when you can’t, or don’t want to, step away from the screen. Although there are many posit...
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   What Advice Would You Give to Future Nurses?

   Maureen Bonatch MSN replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in Career Support

   Thank you! Hoosier- It is such a careful balance to provide realistic, practical advice, even if doesn't always want to be heard.
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   What Advice Would You Give to Future Nurses?

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in Career Support

   The news is often overflowing with articles about nurse burnout, bullying, staff shortages, and questionable compensation. You may have experienced some, or all, of these issues yourself during your nursing career. Maybe enough to make you wonder why...
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   The Challenges of Being a Nurse

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in Career Support

   At the beginning of our nursing career, we might’ve thought the biggest challenge to overcome was passing the NCLEX. We may have envisioned passing this test as if it were the biggest, and last, obstacle standing between us and caring for our patient...
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   How Do You Referee as a Nursing Supervisor?

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in Management

   Where there are people, there’s conflict. Unfortunately, as much as we try, we can’t always leave our differences at the door before starting work. Varying opinions, miscommunication, misunderstandings, values, and priorities can lead to tension and ...
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   Congratulations! You're a New Nurse Leader…Now What?

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Maybe you’ve been preparing for years for a leadership position through education and promotions, or perhaps the opportunity was thrust upon you. Regardless of the path you took to get here, you’re now in a nursing leadership position. Even if this p...
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   Current Issues in the Nursing Profession and Resolutions for Future Change

   Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Download allnurses Magazine Nurses work at the frontline of patient care. We collaborate and work with other healthcare professionals, but usually provide the most direct patient care. This extra time spent serving as an advocate, resource, and educa...
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    When It's Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Maureen Bonatch MSN replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Daisy, I hope this helps make your holiday season more joyful.
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    When It's Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Months before the holidays arrive we start getting bombarded with advertisements and movies depicting the perfect holiday scene. These fictional people are happy, and stressors are wrapped up while everyone exchanges beautiful gifts complete with a h...
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    When the New Workforce Is the Old Workforce

    Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Many of us begin planning for retirement early in our career with most of our concerns evolving around financial planning. Although it's essential to plan for adequate retirement funds, it's just as important to consider the psychological adjustment ...
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    Banish Negative and Self-Destructive Thoughts

    Maureen Bonatch MSN replied to Maureen Bonatch MSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad this article resonates with so many people and hopeful that it helps to remind us to be kind to ourselves.
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    Banish Negative and Self-Destructive Thoughts

    Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    All day, every day, we analyze each thing that occurs with our inner thoughts to determine our view, which can make or break our day depending on our perception. We spend more time in the company of our thoughts than with anyone else. Isn't it time t...
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    Nurses Can Be at Risk for PTSD | Knowledge Brush-Up

    Maureen Bonatch MSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is usually associated with active and retired military members, and although they may consist of the majority of those suffering from PTSD, they're not the only group at risk. PTSD can develop after someone has e...