Bonnie Nurse

Bonnie Nurse

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  1. The nurse who wasn't. Thoughts and comments.

    Bonnie Nurse replied to lulu123's topic in General Nursing

    That's an odd game with semantics. The way I figure it, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing I both "earned" and "got" because I (1) did the work, and (2) wrote the checks. I have to dissent here...

  2. I want her fired!!!!

    Bonnie Nurse replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I'm interested in getting into a less frenetic area of nursing where patients come to you for help with, say, diabetic issues. This adrenalin can I get it done before my brain is completely fried is...

  3. Has anyone been stress and dont think?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to tampaflrn6's topic in General Nursing

    I've read valid comments here about asking colleagues to look at your patient in these situations. Experienced fellow nurses are wonderful, but what I don't see addressed here is how asking "too many...

  4. Amazed with Nipride

    Bonnie Nurse replied to RNBEAUTY2003's topic in MICU, SICU

    I keep a little laminated ring with handy information on little credit card sized cards. All the major pressors on them with start drips rates, and weaning parameters most commonly used. I've used it...

  5. Can I get opinions please?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to chele44's topic in Nursing Career

    It does depend on the culture there in the unit. If all the nurses there have "decided" that new nurses don't belong there, then they will search for evidence to support what they already think. If...

  6. How are the other RN's treating you?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to Tug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are more passive aggressives in the nursing profession than any other. I have learned that the old saying "You teach people how to treat you " is oh so so so

  7. How are the other RN's treating you?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to Tug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been in nursing less than five years. I was an educator for about 12 years before that. Your idea about teaching RN's to be good teachers and mentors is wonderful. It is sorely needed from...

  8. i dont want to be a nurse anymore....

    Bonnie Nurse replied to mcg1929's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's unfortunate that you were expected to do the bedside's job in addition to passing meds. But let me help you prioritize here a bit. If someone doesn't get a bath, it's not life threatening....

  9. CNS as Educators

    Bonnie Nurse replied to ChelleChelle's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I, too, am thinking about entering a program that would prepare me for diabetes education. That seems to be my niche. I've heard that there is an advanced practice certification for diabetes...

  10. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    Bonnie Nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    When you have a heart rate of 180 in the next room, it is entirely okay to leave anyone who is stable to attend to that patient in need. You can make sure they are cleaned up (by yourself or a CNA)...

  11. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    Bonnie Nurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know the outcome was not something you wanted. I, too, have been exactly in your shoes. I was unsure of what to do about a problem and the patient coded and died. My manager was at bedside...

  12. Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    Bonnie Nurse replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    Your comment here made me laugh out loud! And after the day I've had, that is no small feat! You are so right about the docs! I've spent as much as 45 min of my day trying to decipher an order,...

  13. Help getting organized?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to superdeluxe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is an excellent idea about the bags. Definitely appealing and probably VERY TIME SAVING!! So now that gets me thinking about the legality of it all. I do wonder if pulling meds for more than one...

  14. A doctor made me cry!

    Bonnie Nurse replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Brooke1984, I cringe when I hear about such a remark. A few questions pop into my head when I hear such a story. (Understand that this head spent 12+ years in the public classroom teaching critical...

  15. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    Downside of using propofol long-term is an increase in chance of patient's developing pancreatitis, I believe, due to the lipids in the

  16. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    Downside of using propofol long-term is an increase in chance of patient's developing pancreatitis, I believe, due to the lipids in the

  17. Hemodynamics book...

    Bonnie Nurse replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with the Made Incredible Easy recommendation. They actually have two books out. One is Cardiovascular Nursing Made Incredibly Visual. The other is Cardiovascular Nursing Made Incredibly...

  18. A doctor made me cry!

    Bonnie Nurse replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely on par, Woody436!! We TEACH all the people in our lives how to treat us. One way to stop this is with non-verbal communication. You'd be surprised how putting your hand up in a stop-this...

  19. Help! I'm not a quitter, but...

    Bonnie Nurse replied to nskoog's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this looks simpler the more you look at it. School #1 = 30 months with BSN midway. If life throws you a curve, you can do MANY things with the RN BSN you will have at that time. You may find...

  20. What would you do?

    Bonnie Nurse replied to WannaBeMaleRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Since you are working on prerequisites, i would try and keep the GPA as high as possible. Some nursing program enrollments only end up covering a range of 3.3 and up, mostly up, and those under 3.3...

  21. Rude Family Members: Just Venting!

    Bonnie Nurse replied to sarahRN482's topic in General Nursing

    You know Dutchgirl, I do think the PACU nurse should have ASKED the patient if he needed pain medication prior to transfer. The whole situation may have been different if she did. I agree. BUT...

  22. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    Bonnie Nurse replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I loved it that you made a comment to her that told her what you thought of her remark, but have you ever thought of asking her a question or making a comment that addresses the unspoken and...

  23. Upset - sorry so long

    Bonnie Nurse replied to JentheRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you sign the application, you are guaranteeing that it is without error only to the best of your knowledge. This is a perfectly understandable error. I've worked for companies whose parent...

  24. your very own personal crusade

    Bonnie Nurse replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    You've hit on a real education gap regarding geriatric assessment. Families and many practitioners don't understand geriatric syndromes. They need to be told repeatedly that the elderly person is not...

  25. Resource for hearing drug names pronounced correctly?

    Bonnie Nurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do any of you know of any resource for hearing the correct pronunciation of drug names? I am an oral/aural learner and i need to hear things before i can internalize them. Phonetic guides are fine,...