Maureen Bonatch
Author & Ghost/Freelance writer.
Freelance & Ghost Writer for Mental Health & Wellness, Careers & Healthcare. MSN, RN work in psychiatric, administration and Human Resources. Author of humorous Paranormal Romance & Fantasy.
PROJECTS
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Advice for Myself for When I Was a Nursing Student
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If only I knew then what I knew now. Like many nurses, I received a lot of good and bad advice over the years. At the time, I didn’t know the difference. If I could go back to my nursing student self and offer some advice, perhaps I could save myself unnecessary worries—and I might’ve taken a few different paths on my career journey.
I've been a nurse for a long time. Long enough to look back, reflect over my career, and consider the choices I made and the paths I followed. If I could go ba...
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The Dangers of Fatigue of Alarm
New devices to alert nurses about potential patient crises are being created all the time. The increasing number of medical devices, each with its own alarm competing for attention, can result in sensory overload and defeat the purpose of the warning.
Ignoring and overlooking alarms can have devastating results. The inability to differentiate between critical and routine alarms due to the concurrent sounds can also put patients at risk. Responding late to a significant alarm -- or missing an ...
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Telemedicine and Rural Mental Health Services
Many rural areas lack access to mental health services, which may inadvertently exclude clients from care. Alternatives to traditional in-person therapy are needed. The utilization of telemedicine, or secure video visits, seems an obvious step to increase available rural mental health services.
Virtual mental health treatment, often referred to as "telemental health" or "telepsychiatry," can help overcome obstacles to treatment, increase access to providers, and offer additional benefits for ...
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Positive Changes in Nursing
The ongoing changes in healthcare may require a larger, more diverse, highly educated workforce. The shift toward increased health promotion and a holistic, patient-centered method of care has caused the nursing profession to grow and evolve. As the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, nursing has risen to this challenge. Positive changes are already occurring, keeping nurses on the forefront of quality patient care.
Nurses Are Increasing Their Education
In 2010, the Institute of Medi...
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5 Ways CareerStaff Can Advance Your Therapy Career
Life is full of unexpected changes and opportunities. This can make organizing your personal life around your therapist job challenging, or leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsatisfied trying to do it all. It doesn’t have to be that way. A staffing agency can help you achieve a better work and life balance at almost any time in your life. They can help you customize your job to reflect your personal preferences.
You might consider a contract, per diem, temporary or travel therapy position to...
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When You Want to Call Off Sick-Of Your Job
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There might be days when the alarm goes off and you just feel sick—of your job. Is it time to move on? Or do you only need a mental health day? Consider trying a few ways to get through a work slump to give yourself the time to determine if it’s just a bad day, or a bad job.
Oh no, not the alarm. Most people don't spring out of bed eager for another day at work, but some days stimulating any enthusiasm can be harder than others. Physically you might feel fine, but mentally you're exhausted ...
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What Is It Like to Be a Charge Nurse?
No matter if you work in a hospital, clinic or long-term care facility, someone is in charge to ensure a seamless transition from one shift to the next. There are many terms to identify this role, but "charge nurse" may be the most common. This frontline leader is usually the first step in management and directs the unit in accordance with -- or in the absence of -- a nurse manager to keep everything running smoothly. As the link between staff and management as well as patients and other medi...
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Better Patient Care Starts With Better Employee Care
Small practice settings offer advantages to patients, employees and clinicians by providing personal attention and ultimately better care management with a closer provider-patient relationship. However, as independent practices face rising pressure with regulatory burdens and competition from larger hospital networks, the focus should be on what makes small practices better—the level of care and their relationships with staff and healthcare providers. In order to compete, independent practice...
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Don't Burn That Bridge When You Change Jobs
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Don’t be so fast to take that job and shove it. Good things like recommendations, professional connections and positive references can come from the time you worked there if you leave on a good note. If you depart in haste, that momentary satisfaction could be forever burned in their mind.
The high-demand for nurses has resulted in plenty of opportunities if you're ready to pack up your stethoscope and favorite pen for a new nursing job. Maybe you've been looking for a while, or perhaps the...
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Will Millennials Take Charge in Nursing?
Not everyone can be categorized by the traits of their generation, but growing up during a specific time frame usually results in shared opinions about certain social issues, preferred methods of communication and expectations of employment. These generation-specific characteristics play an important role for nurse leaders and those they lead.
The delayed retirement of many nurses coinciding with millennials entering the workforce has resulted in four generations working together. Prior gener...
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Stay on Top of Your Game by Exercising Your Mind
Perhaps you’ve found the job of your dreams and you’re satisfied to stay there, but don’t make the mistake of letting yourself fall into the routine of, that’s the way we’ve always done things. Seek out new experiences and materials to keep your mind sharp, and your work practice relevant. You might discover renewed energy and vigor when you break out of your routine.
Years of hard work helped you develop a comfortable routine in which most days are predictable. People seek you out because ...
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Why Should You Work With a Staffing Company?
There never seems to be enough time in the day when you’re a healthcare leader
After all, you’re balancing daily demands along with managing, supervising and leading staff to keep your company functioning like a well-oiled machine. Therefore, when you have an unexpected need for additional or replacement staff, it can throw a big wrench into your plans.
Ongoing changes in healthcare challenges companies to maintain and retain quality staff to stay competitive and grow. It can be especially fr...
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Make a Positive Difference as a School Therapist
When it comes to school, there’s something most kids want more than the latest fashion or phone, and that’s to fit in and feel like they belong. None of us want to feel excluded, or like an outsider. A child with special needs must conquer bigger challenges in order to do things like the rest of the kids so they don’t feel left out. A school therapist can help prevent them from missing out on the educational opportunities, and the fun, of their school days.
Going Back to School
Your school da...
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What is SEO and Why is it Important for a Successful Nurse Writing Career
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Nurses - Why isn't anyone reading your article? If you haven't optimized your SEO they might not have seen it. I'm calling on the expertise of Annie Beth Donahue to share a few basic tips on increasing your article's visibility.
You can write the best article, but if you aren't mindful of SEO, all your time might be wasted if your writing is buried on the Internet. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) might sound like a confusing, technical term, but writers need to become familiar with it to i...
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Revitalize Your Love for Nursing
Do you remember when you first began working as a registered nurse (RN)? Were you driven by a sense of purpose and an eagerness to apply your knowledge to your new career? As time passes, our enthusiasm can fade. Sometimes our jobs become more of a routine than an adventure, even if you still love the nursing profession.
Many things in life are beyond our control, but settling for an unsatisfying nursing career does not have to be one of them. Have you thought about reviving your passion for ...