Brownms46

Brownms46 has 27 years experience and specializes in Everything except surgery.

Latest Activity

1. Traveling to AZ

   Brownms46 replied to newrn05's topic in Travel

   Guaranteed hours in a contract is only as good as the contract the hospital and the agency have signed! Don't be fooled!

2. Contract Question

   Brownms46 replied to cardiacbeeatch's topic in Travel

   It doesn't matter what the "paper" you signed states, it matters who you signed the "paper" with!

3. keep your credentials up?

   Brownms46 replied to CathyLew's topic in Informatics

   I used to keep my credentials up, but now I don't even bother. I have no intentions of every working as a nurse again for any amount of money. I have found my calling in the IS world, and I'm not leaving! I just wish I had found this career years ...

4. Sick of being a LPN

   Brownms46 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in LPN/LVN

   I totally understand where the LPNs who are frustrated have posted here are coming from. I was also sick and tired of being sick and tired of explaining myself, and defending being an LP/VN! Thankfully I was given an awesome opportunity to make a wh...

5. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

   Brownms46 replied to Brownms46's topic in Informatics

   LOL Thanks VivaLasViejas! I don't get to play online much, but I enjoy checking in every once in while!

6. Anyone Certified as Epic Ambulatory Analyst?

   Brownms46 replied to edaga7's topic in Informatics

   edaga7 sorry, but I just saw this. I have went thru the Epic Ambulatory Certification, and I would glad to answer your questions. The certification has two tests, and three build projects, or it used to. There have been some changes since I beca...

7. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

   Brownms46 replied to Brownms46's topic in Informatics

   My mother always said, "Nothing beats a failure but a try" If you don't ask, you won't ever know. I'm an LPN who answered an ad, where a company was looking for someone with an nursing background, and the desire to train. I got the job, and then w...

8. Job security -- what are you seeing?

   Brownms46 replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Informatics

   I think the consulting jobs might be down for some firms, because they're just too many out there! Unless the agency is on the mark, and working hard to find good talent, they are going to be pushed to the side. Not to mention all they can see is $...

9. Working at Bon Secours

   Brownms46 posted a topic in Virginia

   I'm considering relocating to Richmond, VA for a position at Bon Secours, in a non nursing position. Is there anyone here who works at Bon Secours and is not working as a nurse? Any possibility that anyone is in the IS dept, or knows someone who i...

10. SOOO sick of my job already!!

    Brownms46 replied to tx2007's topic in Ambulatory

    I would request a meeting with your manager, and let her know your feelings. If this didn't work, I woud quietly seek out a head hunter, and tell them what you need in a position. Many times head hunters will know of open positions that are not ad...

11. First travel assignment - Texas

    Brownms46 replied to cryptic12's topic in Travel

    I lived in San Antonio a long time ago, and I did a travel contract a few years ago at Fort Sam as a ICU/ER float. Great contract, but I was on the NW side of San Antonio in housing, and the commute to the NE was awful! I totally agree with being ...

12. Hurt on job, no pay?

    Brownms46 replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in Disabilities

    Request to be seen by the work comp doctor immediatley! And give EEEOC a call and then your story. You are covered under the American's Disabilities Act. I hope you are better soon. In some states you can be seen by a provider of your choice. Ea...

13. Hurt on job, no pay?

    Brownms46 replied to TsavarenaRN's topic in Disabilities

    You and your employer need to read the "Employers' Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Diabilities Act". I hope you and the nursing office you work in are not giving nurses this kind of advice or attitude! If you ...

14. LPNs in nursing infromatics

    Brownms46 replied to ndynrs's topic in Informatics

    I think many LP/VNs do not get into IT, because they don't know the opportunity exists. About 10 years ago I started a online forum for LP/VNs to find out about travel nursing. Now many know they can travel, not to mention even CNAs, MAs, and lab t...

15. LPNs in nursing infromatics

    Brownms46 replied to ndynrs's topic in Informatics

    Best parts for me is the flexibility, and the feeling of accomplishment when you troubleshoot an issue, and find a resolution. I got into this by answering an ad to change careers. The day I found that ad was an answer to a longtime prayer. A frie...