wonderbee

wonderbee BSN, RN

critical care; community health; psych

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  1. When to start applying for jobs

    wonderbee replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    I applied for and got my first nursing job at the beginning of my final semester. I worked as a GN until I passed my

  2. nurses and the union in fl

    wonderbee replied to angelofmercy61's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The union has negotiated a contract for me that I cannot be mandated. And now that my facility, among others, is the focus of cost cutting with the sword of Damacles hanging over all our heads, I am...

  3. Preemptive Horizontal Violence, Get 'em Before They Start

    wonderbee replied to hvlqodvhiniyc's topic in General Nursing

    In all fairness, there are those who have been admitted to our profession who cannot claim perfect squeaky clean records with the law. I think it is to those individuals that people like the OP are...

  4. Am I "too old" to change careers?!

    wonderbee replied to pixieshmoo's topic in General Nursing

    Realistically, you can expect you will probably have to work in a hospital to get some experience. You can expect you will likely have to work rotating shifts. To get your foot in the door, you can...

  5. I quit nursing school

    wonderbee replied to curiousrainbowfan's topic in General Students

    What makes you wonder if you can go back? Why would you? Because two of your friends chose nursing is not a good enough reason. Choosing a career in nursing, or in any field for that matter, isn't...

  6. Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    wonderbee replied to Nickytoto's topic in Psychiatric

  7. Can someone please tell me exaclty what RN's do?

    wonderbee replied to tamarin100's topic in General Nursing

    In an ICU environment, you would have two patients. You are responsible for all of their care. There are no aides, at least on most units. You will perform an assessment every two hours using your...

  8. Shingles

    wonderbee replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm being treated for shingles right now. The doc told me that 3 other patients had been diagnosed by him this week. He was wondering if it was something in the air. I know I didn't get mine from...

  9. What if I want to quit the union?

    wonderbee replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I work in Pennsylvania. Belonging to the union at my facility is a requirement. I pay dues of $25/check and 7% of my gross (SEIU). I've never heard of the Becks Objector status until now. I'm going to...

  10. Recognized by coworkers on AllNurses.com?

    wonderbee replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I guess that opened the door for some honest

  11. Echo Heron

    wonderbee replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in General Nursing

    A gifted and honest writer.Recommended read, especially for

  12. Union Dues, How much do you pay?

    wonderbee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently had to begin paying union dues. I pay a union "fee" of $25 per check and a percentage to cover "dues". I'm working casual now, sometimes only working one or two shifts a pay period so I...

  13. Union Dues, How much do you pay?

    wonderbee replied to wonderbee's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I too used to live in the South too. There were no unions. I'm actually happy to be a union member. The union really turned my facility around from what I understand. I just...

  14. Is this really what psych nursing is like?

    wonderbee replied to Nickytoto's topic in Psychiatric

    Alovera, it does sound like a rewarding place to work. Our facility used to use RNs in the milieu and LPNs gave the meds until someone found it more cost effective to replace the RNs with milieu...

  15. Haldol and Ativan cocktail IV

    wonderbee replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in Psychiatric

    In response to the original post, when working in a neuro trauma ICU setting, I've seen as much as Haldol 10/Ativan 5 IV push q2h for head injury combined with detoxing, a very common occurrence,...

  16. Where do you get your CEUs?

    wonderbee posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've got to get started on my CEUs. Do any of you have info on where I can get free or low cost CEUs? Like online maybe? Someone mentioned MedLine but I don't see anything about it.

  17. Western Psych?

    wonderbee posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Anyone have any experience with Western Psych in Pittsburgh? What can you tell me? Please PM me if you wish.

  18. lost mom during the first semester

    wonderbee replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Such a tragic and unexpected loss. It sounds like you loved her and honored your friendship. I believe she just may be with you in spirit, cheering you on, as I believed my mother was when I lost her...

  19. Family Doesn't Want Patient To Know?

    wonderbee replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    When they ask the direct question, I do not lie. That the patient is asking this shows that they already suspect the truth. I'm talking about an awake, alert and aware patient. This usually has to do...

  20. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    wonderbee replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    Sorry for my lack of knowledge on the subject. I thought it was the state that issued specialty

  21. Is moving to Florida worth the move

    wonderbee replied to enigma2441's topic in Florida Nursing

    When everyone thinks of Miami, the first thing that comes to mind is South Beach, beautiful condos and balmy breezes. Here's the thing. Only the wealthy get to experience that life on a daily basis....

  22. ER Nursing, Is it considered critical care?

    wonderbee replied to NicNac's topic in Emergency

    As long as state boards of nursing issue separate certifications for each specialty, then I guess they will be recognized as separate. I don't think I could have functioned in the ED as well as I did...

  23. How many hours should i be studying a day?

    wonderbee replied to NursingStudent-Tati's topic in General Nursing

    There is no one size fits all formula. In the beginning, you're naturally gung ho and excited about it. You might highlight everything, read all the assigned readings, type out your notes, make flash...

  24. do any of you like codes??

    wonderbee replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    For me when I'm working a medical code, I get detached from the patient. The goal is clear. Time stands still. The drama unfolds as the team assembles, each member with a job to do. This is when my...

  25. Dying Pts who are still full codes.

    wonderbee replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I've also heard of the slow code. I've never been part of a slow code. Can someone explain