Monica RN,BSN

Monica RN,BSN

ER, ICU, Nursing Education, LTC, and HHC

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  1. What's your job and what do you like about it?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to kimtab's topic in General Nursing

    I am a DON in a 120 bed LTC facility. It has good days and some not so good.. like any job. I am rewarded with many great accomplishments in my job, and frustrated with many aspects as well. I like...

  2. Why Isn't Florida a Compact State?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to sa48sh's topic in Florida Nursing

    As a nurse in Florida.. I am wonderering what is the meaning of a compact state? I consider myself well educated and very diverse in many areas.. Just never heard this term before.. Is this similar...

  3. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    In my facility, I am actually the DON, so I do not do direct care unless I offer to help out with a med pass or go in if staffing is short.. (which I do from time to time) however, in no job I had was...

  4. Is anyone near or in the path of Katrina?

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been following the weather channel, and I know this is a scary hurricane. Wondered how the folks in the direct area are holding up? May God bless and keep you safe. I am also thinking of the...

  5. it's been 3 days. No results!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to marshalbc77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just had to respond because this made me think of how different boards are these days. I took boards almost 18 yrs ago, pencil and paper.. 2 whole days and waited 8-10 weeks for results. Could be a...

  6. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did not read all the posts before my reply... i saw that you indicated phenabarb and oxy look the same... so I can almost see what happened here... Just the same both are accountable.. Glad it...

  7. Med error,I'm suspended,I need advice,please!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Mama2-3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First of all , it would seem to me that having five pills in a cup that look the same would be a red flag, that is NOT usual.. Second, the nurse who put 5 narcotics in a cup had to know they were all...

  8. RN's that dont like showering? Whats with that?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    I do believe in nurses being supportive to the CNA staff and helping them with lights, etc... But I draw the line with showers. A nurse should not be showering anyone. This is just absolutely UNSAFE...

  9. DON Certification Exam

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Nurse Management

    I decided to just take it and did not study.. i got 78.5 %. at least I passed. I had one more attempt and read the book then decided to redo it once again to get a better score report for my resume'...

  10. Help, please! Need to interview an RN

    Monica RN,BSN replied to kenheather's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. What is your title? Director of Nursing for 120 bed Nursing Home RN, BSN, CDONA 2. What are your nursing responsibilities? Overall management of all the staff within the facility. Writing and...

  11. should this girl pass nursing school?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to mommymandy's topic in General Students

    Oh I see... They must have local boards in Phillipines, Did not notice this was not a US student. Sorry...

  12. should this girl pass nursing school?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to mommymandy's topic in General Students

    I am wondering what are local boards? I have never heard of such a thing... we had to pass our college exams and then it was off to State boards NCLEX. Please clarify if anyone knows of local boards?...

  13. anyone from the lorain ohio area

    Monica RN,BSN replied to MLMpbt2lpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am in Florida now, but grew up in Trumbull County Ohio.. Howland area. Good luck with school.

  14. DON Certification Exam

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Nurse Management

    THANKS! I am tossing this question back out there for any one else who might have some input.

  15. Major shakeups at my ltc

    Monica RN,BSN replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just curious in which state you could be allowed to have 70+ patients. In Florida it is against nurse practice law to have more than 40. In my building, I will not allow any of my nurses to have over...

  16. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am a transplant to Florida in 1982.. Wondered if any of my lost high school friends are out there. I attended Howland High School in 1982. Any one from the Warren, or Howland Area?? Monica...

  17. Do your on-call nurses come in if short?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In our facility, we have department heads who take "Manager on duty" These individuals rotate among 8 of us and when we are "MOD" we have to go in for 4 hours on Sat and 4 hours on Sun. We round the...

  18. CE BROKER - Help!

    Monica RN,BSN replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Here is the information from the Florida Board of NUrsing Website. I however am a continuing education provider for nurses, and have a website. As a provider I have to report hours to CE Broker under...

  19. Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    Monica RN,BSN replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Hello There. I have a new position as a DON for a 120 bed LTC facility. I love nursing management and have been an RN for 16 years. I like these boards and find there is a lot to learn and conribute...

  20. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    Monica RN,BSN replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    RN of 16 yers. I have a 2004 bright yellow mustang. I also have a 1972 bobcat for drag racing. Does 11's in the quarter mile at

  21. Question for other managers...

    Monica RN,BSN replied to debRN0417's topic in Nurse Management

    One thing I learned as being a manager in nursing is to create your own personal confidential file. Any wriiten dicipline and phone converstaions, complete with name date and phone numbers are to be...

  22. Staff morale / targeting

    Monica RN,BSN replied to porsch65's topic in Nurse Management

    As a new DON, I made a survey that asked many questons and was submitted annonymously so that their voices could be heard without identity. I asked things like what they liked best/least, support...

  23. Nurse with Dental Problems

    Monica RN,BSN replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I too thought I would not want dentures early. I am 38 and have full upper and lowers. I am glad I got them because they do look so much better. No regrets

  24. Dr. under investigation for flu vaccines - What is your opinion?

    Monica RN,BSN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Was curious to see what others are thinking regarding the Doctor who obtained the flu vaccine from Canada. I think that the board is taking this too far, personally. I get a bit ruffled when the board...

  25. Dr. under investigation for flu vaccines - What is your opinion?

    Monica RN,BSN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for replying. I also think the Board of medicine got too crazy with this as