BonnieSc

BonnieSc

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  1. Most Common Patient Diagnoses

    BonnieSc replied to beauty912's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Many different kinds of patients have renal and diabetic co-morbidities... they're really good conditions to know about. We see tons of gyne, mastectomies, bowel surgeries, non-surgical small bowel...

  2. When IV's aren't in use

    BonnieSc replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Some questions about this: --is there a resource online with these guidelines in a simple format? --these dead-ender caps: are they one-time use? The hospital I've been in for a year and a half (came...

  3. 12 hour shifts and weight/exercise.

    BonnieSc replied to NurseFrustrated's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think being careful with what you eat is absolutely the most important thing. I lost about forty pounds in six months before I started working full time in nursing, and about thirty pounds in six...

  4. How's the job market for experienced nurses in Seattle?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    I know the new grad situation is very tough, but what's the word on the market for experienced nurses? I'm hoping to move to Seattle next year; I'll have two years of acute care experience and I'd...

  5. Doctorate in Nurse-Midwifery?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I just read about the upcoming DNP in Nurse-Midwifery program at OHSU. I've been planning on going for the CNM, but now I wonder about this? It's such a new idea to me that I don't know whether I'd...

  6. Getting the CNAs to see priorities

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've been a med-surg nurse for about a year, and I think things are going very well. Usually I get along with the techs/CNAs just fine--we work as a team and they seem to like/respect me. But we have...

  7. "Graduating & Not Ready"

    BonnieSc replied to nursinggurl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would rather my nurse manager hire a new grad who at least has the sense to tell a patient to stop moving before an IV is ripped out, whatever other faults or deficiencies she may have--that's...

  8. Getting the CNAs to see priorities

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm curious, hookem05, how many patients do you usually have? I'm well known on my floor for being willing to help whoever I can, whether it's RN, LPN, or CNA, but if I tried to take vitals at the...

  9. Getting the CNAs to see priorities

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I completely disagree, Talondora. Getting an accucheck is well within the CNA scope of practice. There's no reason I should automatically get an accucheck myself instead of delegating it. Of course I...

  10. gift for new grad

    BonnieSc replied to rnatheart76's topic in General Nursing

    Um, because she wants to get her a present related to her religion? Sure, I'd get a new Jewish nurse something related to Judaism. Why not? You could get her a special prayer in calligraphy to hang on...

  11. New grad finding a job

    BonnieSc replied to amortentia62442's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your boyfriend. Managers are used to that kind of question. Explain that your preference is definitely for the cardiac floor. At the other hospital, ask how long you have to decide (don't...

  12. finding a job before moving to another state

    BonnieSc replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you know exactly where you want to move and are fairly confident of getting a job there, go ahead and apply for your license ahead of time; it will show that you're serious about moving. But if...

  13. The retro nurse's outfit has returned

    BonnieSc replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me sick. What other profession wears a totally non-functional hat like that? For that matter, how many professionals wear uniforms at all? How do we look like we work in partnership with the...

  14. volunteer nursing in central america

    BonnieSc replied to akmama75's topic in General Nursing

    I spent a month in Guatemala a couple of years ago, and there's good infrastructure for volunteering there. Finding a place where you could get room and board (especially for all of you) in exchange...

  15. school, nurse, midwife, midwifery, CNM

    BonnieSc replied to AshleyAnn123's topic in General Nursing

    Not all of these programs provide the bachelor's degree, but some do: MEAC Accredited

  16. school, nurse, midwife, midwifery, CNM

    BonnieSc replied to AshleyAnn123's topic in General Nursing

    There are definitely a few programs that offer a bachelor's degree in midwifery in the US. But the professions just have a different knowledge base and theory of practice; someone with an MSN in...

  17. Argh!! I want to scream at people trying to 'help' me find a job!

    BonnieSc replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have so much sympathy for everyone still in this situation. I was unemployed for two full years after graduation, until I could move. I tried absolutely everything in my area. Everyone else was...

  18. What am I doing wrong??

    BonnieSc replied to lilmomaluvinlife's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The job market always looks good to someone who's not actually in it. Unless this San Francisco nursing student is going to give us evidence, I would trust your own experience. Good luck to you,...

  19. How to keep growing and improving?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a fairly new nurse--I've been working on a med-surg floor since last June and I LOVE it (in the way that means there are still things that make me crazy and plenty of things I don't love doing,...

  20. Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    BonnieSc replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am disturbed that some of the comments here--maybe they weren't meant seriously, I hope not, but I think some nurses would take them as serious advice--would come off as being flirtatious. (Some of...

  21. New RN and NO job!!!

    BonnieSc replied to DetroitNurse15's topic in General Nursing

    Well, "no jobs that I want" is a very different thing from "no jobs"--you've responded to a general jobs thread, so it will help others more if you're specific. But they've definitely been hiring for...

  22. New RN and NO job!!!

    BonnieSc replied to DetroitNurse15's topic in General Nursing

  23. Taped report?

    BonnieSc posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I'm a new RN on a med-surg floor. I've been working three weeks (have a long way to go before I'm let loose with patients on my own, of course!) and so far I really like the job and am very happy...

  24. New grad, job hunting, where to apply

    BonnieSc replied to Maria,NP's topic in General Nursing

    The "intern" title is often (but not always) used to refer to someone who is still in nursing school. I think you could apply for any of the other titles (including intern if the job description...

  25. How long should I stay in the city for an interview?

    BonnieSc replied to teg9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did pretty much exactly what was described above when I interviewed out of state (and eventually moved here). I vowed to enjoy the trip even if I didn't get the job, so I made sure to do a little...