Monkies BSN

Critical Care

New Member

Monkies has 8 years experience as a BSN and specializes in Critical Care.

Finished in OHIO!!

Monkies replied to OhioRN1234's topic in Recovery

Well said! After a mental health crisis, suicide attempt at work, I was dragged through the mud. Never had a positive drug test in my life, did not receive a diagnosis of abuse nor addiction, but now I have a public document detailing my persona...
What does it take to succeed in the ICU?

Monkies replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

I absolutely LOVE critical care and the ICU. My biggest piece of advice is develop excellent self-care practices! You are dealing with pts who can turn in a heartbeat, and potent medications/treatments. No matter how educated, practiced, or experienc...
Returning to work after incident

Monkies replied to Monkies's topic in Recovery

Yeah, a clean slate would be nice,. Trying to decide if I have the strength to "face the music" and return. It is, or was, a position I very much enjoyed, with amazing co-workers. I have been told they are holding my position pending the results of t...
Returning to work after incident

Monkies posted a topic in Recovery

Just wondering if anyone returned to the same job after accusations or being caught? How did you handle everything, the gossip, broken trust with co-workers, etc? In hindsight, would you do the same or find another position?