Brownelfin ADN

Brownelfin has 7 years experience as a ADN.

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1. Is there a place for slower nurses?

   Brownelfin replied to Brownelfin's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, subee, that is good advice - I wish it worked for me. I worked nights for a while, and it was certainly more my speed, but my body couldn't manage the varying sleep schedule; I was miserable...

2. Is there a place for slower nurses?

   Brownelfin posted a topic in General Nursing

   Are there any other nurses out there whom feel overwhelmed like me? I am 53 years old and came late to nursing - I got my ADN at age 48 - and I'm at the stage of life where I have to write things...

3. Venomous Snake Bites: Here's What To Do

   Brownelfin replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to add, for outdoor lovers, that snakes are much more active and likely to bite in hot temperatures. On a very hot day in August - temp in the nineties - my dog was bitten by a juvenile...

4. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome

   Brownelfin replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   I’m a baby nurse of 2 years, and I’m thrilled to have this forum where I can learn so much from those with lots of experience. Not only did you teach me about WKS, but you introduced me to...

5. Moving to Massachusetts

   Brownelfin replied to Brownelfin's topic in General Nursing

   That’s extremely helpful. Thank you so

6. Moving to Massachusetts

   Brownelfin replied to Brownelfin's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, Jedrnurse, for the honest feedback. Could you give me an example of one of the human services agencies you mentioned? Are you talking about senior care

7. Moving to Massachusetts

   Brownelfin posted a topic in General Nursing

   Looking for advice from nurses working in rural MA - I’m planning to relocate from North Carolina to Massachusetts for my husband’s work. I have an ADN with about 1 1/2 years experience at...

8. Time Management/ Leaving work on time

   Brownelfin replied to Samurai15's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Samurai15, I am in the very same boat you are. This is my first job as an RN, a little over a year and a half experience now, and I am always the last to leave. I work in an inpatient...