Bonnie Blue

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  1. Tell me about your state!!

    Bonnie Blue replied to lmolvr's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I live in Nashville so I will try to answer some of your questions. Your conference is at the Opryland Hotel. It is away from the city but has lots to do onsite. There are several bars and Opry...

  2. Alcoholic Male, should i do nursing?

    Bonnie Blue replied to DevinS's topic in Nursing Career

    Devin, I have 18 years + of recovery. I have earned a BS, MS and a MSN in that time. I would strongly suggest that you work on staying clean and sober for right now. You could probably get a job as...

  3. I am a new RN grad and want to work in cardiac rehab,need some advice please!..

    Bonnie Blue replied to KimberRN's topic in Cardiac

    You need to get the tele experience to be effective in cardiac rehab. You need to know your rhythms. Also, cardiac rehab jobs are highly prized and as a new grad you would be going up against RNs...

  4. List of Specialties

    Bonnie Blue replied to HeleneSylvie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These are the specialties listed in certification catalog from the american nurses credentialing center: Acute Care, Adult, Family, Gerontological, Pediatric, Psych/mental health. There are also:...

  5. Landing a job outside the hospital

    Bonnie Blue posted a topic in Nursing Career

    On Friday, I resigned from my med-surg job at a local hospital. I lasted six months. I liked the patients and my co-workers but I was not a good hospital nurse. I am a new grad so I don't have the...

  6. Landing a job outside the hospital

    Bonnie Blue replied to Bonnie Blue's topic in Nursing Career

    In response to your question, yes and no. I spent almost a month on days with a very experienced nurse. Then I went to nights, again, with an experienced nurse. I felt supported and comfortable...

  7. Your Worst Mistake

    Bonnie Blue replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad working on a med surg floor. I made a med error today. This is not the first time I have made an error in the six months I have worked on the floor. I owned up to it but I am just...

  8. DESCRIBE Your IDEAL Nursing Instructor

    Bonnie Blue replied to VickyRN's topic in General Students

    Lecture: Powerpoint and case studies. Example patient and then review the patho and nursing interventions for that patient. Clinical: help students think their way through problems. You can ask why...

  9. DESCRIBE Your IDEAL Nursing Instructor

    Bonnie Blue replied to VickyRN's topic in General Students

    Lecture: Powerpoint and case studies. Example patient and then review the patho and nursing interventions for that patient. Clinical: help students think their way through problems. You can ask why...

  10. wellbutrin side effects

    Bonnie Blue replied to NurseJessica's topic in General Nursing

    I've been taking 300 mg in the AM for almost four months. The only side effect I've noticed is that my dreams are frequently vivid and bizarre. My libido came back after being gone for months. I...

  11. Jessica's family's lawyer opposes medical mal. cap

    Bonnie Blue replied to Tilleycs's topic in General Nursing

    It's also about blame. It's the doctor's fault, the nurse's fault, the company for making a "defective" product etc. People seem unable to take responsibility for themselves, that mistakes happen...

  12. Cardiac Rehab, anyone else working this area?

    Bonnie Blue replied to lee1's topic in Cardiac

    I'm an exercise physiologist who does Phase I inpt rehab. (I'm also in nursing school) My suggestions would be to contact your state cardiac rehab organization along with the national one AACVPR....

  13. Anyone regret getting those student loans?

    Bonnie Blue replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    When I graduate, my school debt will be in the high 5 figures. The interest rate right now is five percent. My credit card debt is $3k at 10%. I'm working part time to pay off the credit card...

  14. Dean's List!!!

    Bonnie Blue replied to essarge's topic in General Students

    We don't have a "Dean's List" per say. I did get a 4.0 last semester. Surprised the heck outta me! Now I'm eligible for one of 2 full-tuition merit scholarships. I have to write an essay for the...

  15. APA Papers

    Bonnie Blue replied to essarge's topic in General Students

    I got an APA format program from Perlla.com. It was wonderful! It cost me $25 but definitely worth it. Plus, you can download it straight from the

  16. I failed my Psychology exam

    Bonnie Blue replied to giftedRN's topic in General Students

    First of all, you are not a failure! Your grade on a test should not and does not determine your worth as a person. Now then, it could be any number of things. Was the test MC or short answer? Did...

  17. opinions on chest pains

    Bonnie Blue replied to Robin61970's topic in General Students

    Robin, I would strongly encourage you and your husband to look into some kind of supervised fitness program. Your husband should probably work with a trainer and a dietician at the very least. I am...

  18. How old are you?

    Bonnie Blue replied to Rhona's topic in General Students

    I am 35 and I will be starting a bridge MSN program in August. I already have a BS and MS in exercise physiology but want to do more hence the nursing

  19. Nursing Assistant - How?

    Bonnie Blue replied to Born 2 B In OB's topic in Nursing Career

    Your hospital may offer some in-house training to become a patient care assistant/nursing assistant, check there first. I am signed up to take a 3 week accredidated course through a training school....

  20. Treatment with herbs

    Bonnie Blue replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that herbs can be beneficial. In Europe, there is a governing body that sets standards for herbals. Commission E(?) monographs can tell you use and dose information. Unfortunately, in the...

  21. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

    Bonnie Blue replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those career changers. I have a BS and MS in exercise science and have been accepted to a 2 year combined RN/MSN program. I have 6-7 years of healthcare experience, cardiac rehab, EKG,...

  22. Confidentiality

    Bonnie Blue replied to mindil's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am interested in this topic also since I will be starting school in August. Is there a web site or publication that clearly defines patient confidentality with examples, case