Jonty RN

Jonty has 45 years experience as a RN and specializes in General, Trauma, Military (Spec Forces).

Latest Activity

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   Mature Nurses over 50

   Jonty replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi Sue I'm 62 working in Critical Care, 1300 bed hospital. Worked in SICU at Pitt County Hospital 2003-2005 before returning to UK. God how I wish I'd stayed in NC.
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   Mature Nurses over 50

   Jonty replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Hi Sue, 60 next month, working FT in a Level 1 Trauma/Neuro SICU. party
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   Is there nursing after 50?

   Jonty replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

   I hit 60 in 4 weeks time, been nursing since 1963, military, all sorts, mostly critical care and ED. I returned to nursing after Desert Storm, decided on one more adventure, so came to NC from the UK....
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   Reasons for foreign nurses to leave their countries.

   Jonty replied to Rep's topic in General Nursing

   I returned to clinical nursing in my 50th year and enjoyed it immensely. After gaining a BSc degree I wanted one more adventure, wanting to try a 'new pool' I chose to work in the USA. As I approach...
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   Leaving the UK for greener pastures

   Jonty replied to roxannekkb's topic in United Kingdom

   I am working in SICU in NC, I left the UK, in part to satisfy a wish to experience nursing in the USA, in part because I love the country although I recognise the warts and all!!:chuckle The unit I...
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   Does any one have any info on the use of clinsan?

   Jonty replied to Whisper's topic in International Nursing

   I work in Neuro Critical Care, we use it extensively as most of our patients develop faecal incontinence. It's used throughout our 1300 bedded hospital and is invaluable in containing anal...
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   Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

   Jonty replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely brilliant summation Heather..I would have been horrified to think that after 39 years practice I wasn't caring because I hadn't heard/read of Jean
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   nimodipine

   Jonty replied to rails's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Further to my last post I thought that there wasn't a great deal of "coat".. turns out it's film coated to facilitate easier swallowing!! Therefore crushing it does no harm except it absorbs a tad...
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   nimodipine

   Jonty replied to rails's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   We use Nimodipine (NIMOTOP) in my Neuro Unit in the UK. It is definitely enteric coated and it is crushed for patients who are unable to take oral medication. We have discussed the effects with our...
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    What Freaks You Out?

    Jonty replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    C.diff.. it smells yucky..looks like s*** which of course it is!! and no matter how careful you are it always gets on your
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    neuro nursing certification

    Jonty replied to c fiser's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I've been offered a post in neuro critical care and intend to take the CNRN when I get to the USA. c fiser mentioned a book. Where can I get this
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    Quick Neuro Assessment?

    Jonty replied to neuroRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi I've worked in Neuro ICU for the last 6 years and been nursing for 39. As you are new don't get carried away by 'quick'. Be thorough first, speed comes from experience. NurseDennie has outlined an...
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    Cnrn

    Jonty replied to Jonty's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi Judy.. Thank you for the information.. I had already decided to enrol with the AANN. In view of your response I think the CNRN is a must. regards John
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    Cnrn

    Jonty posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am an English RN of 39 years experience. For the last 6 years I have been working in Neuro ICU in England. I am about to take up a post in Neuro ICU in Greenville NC. I am a member of the British...