BonnieSc

BonnieSc

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  1. I feel like going to class is a waste of time

    BonnieSc replied to LibaSkelova's topic in General Students

    I've always disliked school and don't learn particularly well from lecture. (Even as a kid, I had trouble following stories when the teacher read aloud.) Those above give great advice for how to make...

  2. Manual BP - even or odd

    BonnieSc replied to Nonono1's topic in General Nursing

    Manual BP cuffs are designed to read only even numbers. Automatics can read odd or even. "Falsifying" because the needle fell between two marks, so you write 116 instead of 115? Please. Always do what...

  3. Feeling so Bummed

    BonnieSc replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    I've never heard anyone say that nursing school is where you develop caring friendships for life! Literally never. I'm in casual touch with a few people from nursing school on facebook, but that's it....

  4. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    BonnieSc replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    Not every PA program requires a bachelor's degree or six total years of school--there's a lot to check out regarding that career path. I really think the OP would be unhappy as a nurse or nursing...

  5. Crushing meds

    BonnieSc replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    What's your method of crushing? We have Silent Knights and no problem of "poofing"... but it is hard, sometimes, to get all the powder from the bottom of the plastic envelope. I rinse it with water,...

  6. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    BonnieSc replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    Uh... what the heck? As others have mentioned, there are plenty of nursing positions where bed baths and toileting don't come into play, but anywhere a nurse is delegating "that" to nursing...

  7. MSN--overwhelmed with options

    BonnieSc replied to BonnieSc's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Well, I took much of the advice here and I start at a state university this month. Classes meet for one day about every two weeks, at least to begin with; the commute will be about 1-1.5 hours, but I...

  8. Looking for some advice before making a mistake.

    BonnieSc replied to italianlifter's topic in General Nursing

    PA actually does sound like it might be a good career for you. Lots of projected growth, and your salary should pay back for your degree. Typical nurses' hours are great for some people because we...

  9. Poop and the dirty side of nursing?

    BonnieSc replied to dariannarnold's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I almost never wear a mask but I think I'm supposed to? There've been times I've regretted not wearing one. Some nurses and aides wear them all the time. One of my aides, I know if he's reaching for a...

  10. Concerned about being Overqualified

    BonnieSc replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    While I've never been a recruiter or manager (I have been on hiring committees)... I wouldn't worry too much about this, at least not the "will they think I want to jump ship?" aspect. Very few new...

  11. "Are you a Christian?"

    BonnieSc replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Why on earth would you think that? If a Christian patient didn't want a Muslim nurse it would be because they were racist and/or bigoted in general, not because of strong Christian beliefs. There's...

  12. Feeling like you're complicit in the addiction problem...

    BonnieSc replied to ScientistSalarian's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is still a place for the bedside nurse to evaluate whether orders are appropriate. The doctors do rely on us regarding these medication and daily management issues; we are still the ones...

  13. How do you not feel like an imposter?

    BonnieSc replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes! Just as they say "if you're the smartest in the room, you're in the wrong room"--you never want to feel like you're the best nurse on your unit. You aren't going to grow in that

  14. How do you not feel like an imposter?

    BonnieSc replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, totally. Though I have to remind myself that sometimes when I'M taking report I might sound like I'm trying to show someone up, catch them out, etc; really I'm just thinking out loud. I really...

  15. How do you not feel like an imposter?

    BonnieSc replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. I often feel like this, and I'm bewildered when I get praise from colleagues for things that I don't feel like I do well enough. While it doesn't apply to everyone, I think it's part of the human...

  16. How do you get your first nursing job?

    BonnieSc replied to stnurse2016's topic in General Nursing

    The Bay Area is one of the most difficult places to get a job in the US. Take whatever advantage you can. And consider that you would be earning, say, $6000 a month; if you can start working sooner...

  17. Difference between nursing skills and tasks?

    BonnieSc replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'd agree that listing "trach suction" as a nursing skill on a resume is redundant, because as the PP said, it's something that either most people learned in nursing school or any nurse can learn to...

  18. "Are you a Christian?"

    BonnieSc replied to anon456's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I say something similar to Julius above, or occasionally, flat out lie and change the subject. Or mention something vaguely about how I was raised Catholic and then change the subject. People ask me...

  19. Am I right about nursing?

    BonnieSc replied to Monsoon8181's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always surprised when I hear the occasional CNA say they wouldn't want my job because it's so stressful. I wouldn't want THEIR jobs because they seem so stressful. And I get paid a lot more....

  20. Anyone taken NCLEX in CA for WA?

    BonnieSc replied to smellyacres's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hmm. I don't know the answer to your question about whether you can apply for ATT in both states and then just do one (probably want to ask on the NCLEX forum or somewhere like that). But I'd strongly...

  21. How long did you stay at your first job?

    BonnieSc replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, that's my point. This is one of the many myths about nursing jobs. The job postings may SAY one year, but that doesn't mean you'll get hired for them. In particular, many/most people will still...

  22. Fun opportunities to work/travel as a bilingual?

    BonnieSc replied to Cats&Tea&Climbing's topic in General Nursing

    MSF is absolutely a "paying gig". It isn't very much compared to what regular hospital nurses make, although room/board is also provided. Perhaps your friend was referring to a stipend rather than a...

  23. How long did you stay at your first job?

    BonnieSc replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    What's magic about one year? Usually I hear about "getting in my two years". Neither one nor two is "magic" regarding moving into a different branch of nursing, if that's what you're thinking...

  24. Was this a blood transfusion reaction?

    BonnieSc replied to blahblahblah172's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like a possible transfusion-related event--it's certainly worth the hospital looking into it. My hospital did a big transfusion education push a few years ago after a couple of different...

  25. CSU nursing pre-reqs and BSN programs

    BonnieSc replied to cardenas_a's topic in School, College Programs

    Post to the California forum for people with more specific knowledge. It's been a while but I think all the prereqs were the same at all the CSUs when I was there; look at a few colleges' nursing...