brissygal BSN, RN

Dear Lcmills, How did your interview go? I unfortunately cannot help you. But I was a CM for a large health insurance company in Florida some years ago. I had a case load between 50 - 70. Hope that helps. Let me know what you found ou...

Neuronurse 88 - you did a magnificent job under difficult circumstances. You have received very good advice from those who have responded to this post. The only comment I would like to make is, next time alert the Team Leader or in charge RN of ...

Great Question? I am curious to know too.

I found myself in UP of Michigan last Summer exploring this beautiful area. Wandering if anybody on this site is actually nursing at the new hospital in Marquette, Michigan. Love to hear what the climate at this hospital is for nursing and if many of...

Set your course. Believe in yourself and have a leap of faith! What is the worst that can happen.........it might not be what your looking for....but it might be the best step you have ever taken! Just remember to Breathe......it will be fi...

Hi there Googlenurse, ASN, BSN, RN, You sound like you have itchy feet - can't stand still long enough LOL. You sound like me! Your a seasoned nurse with many years under your belt. Don't be lured about the $$$ -and jumping ship trying to...

Hi there, I think you have reached the answer that you were looking for, just by writing it out. It sounds like moving to ER might be the direction you want to take at this time. Go For IT! Life is about living. You might find your directio...

Dear coffeeandvendingmachines, RELAX, RELAX - ROME WAS NOT BUILT IN A DAY! You are putting too much pressure on yourself. You have been given some great suggestions and it sounds like you have a great nurse manager helping you. If you know ...

Hi AnonymousNurse2012 I looked up the link you provided in your post. I interrupted - RN number by Exam (to be the state you got licensed from completing the NCLEX) and the date you received your first license. Hope that helps. If yo...

Hi Jeff 214, ghillbert has sound information and she has her finger on the pulse. You can present HR departments on E3 visa. I did, worked in the USA for 5 years under this visa (had it renewed twice by my employers). Its an awesome visa for Au...

Dear NYtoLA I feel your pain and understand completely how difficult it is to get onto Californian Board of Nursing. I had a quicker response by emailing them and only waited 2-3 days for a response. Go out on the website and look up under...

HI Evamilly87, I read your post. I would look on website www.indeed.com for case management positions. You have the options of looking for case management work within a hospital - but I think they will want recent experience in this field - like...

Hi SuperNurse3177, It sounds like you are having a rough time. Be kind to yourself - your doing an amazing job but I think you have put too much pressure on yourself. Would it be helpful to talk to your line manager about how your feel...

I too am wondering why you are considering NP Program so soon in your career? But I am sure you have your plan mapped out. I agree with amoLucia Option #3 and then Option #2 Try to pick an area that you will be happy in, and it will ...

Hi Oliveoil15, I think that is a fair and just question to ask. ACLS definitely. I would think doing your PALS would be a good idea too. You have all that experience in PCICU and you don't want to disadvantage yourself. Go For IT!

KatStat, BSN, MSN, RN Thank you that is helpful information.

Hi hypnotizer90, Don't beat yourself up! You set your course - Go For it! You have great skills from Med/Surg that will help you in your new role. It sounds like its time to specialize and that is what your aiming for now. Believe in...

Looks like nobody has answered your Question. Are you looking for Hospitals in around the city of Sydney Australia? If so, look at St. Vincents Private Hospital located in Darlinghurst NSW or Mater Hospital located in North Sydney NSW, Roya...

Hi Caramel79, My understanding is that once you are licensed to a State in the USA then you can endorse to other States. If you have any concerns notify the State you are wishing to join. When you fill in the application for endorsement the...

Dear AussieNurse123, Thank you for your post to this thread. Good on you - for stepping up to the role by going as LPN and then to RN. You got the OB/Peds you needed in the classes you did. Whilst it was a long process you took the rewards from it. V...

Dear Oznurse73, I am also an Australian Nurse - I have passed the NCLEX with my bachelor of nursing with California about 16 years ago and did not need to do any additional courses. I did my Nursing degree at Southern Cross University located in Lism...

Dear Ariahorizon, I may not be the best person to provide my comments to you. As I am reflecting on what I did to obtain Public Health degree but I did my studies in Australia. I had already obtained my Bachelor degree in Nursing (equivalent to BSN) ...

I also wonder about infection control. If a IV is disconnected even with chemo, surely you can't just hook it up to patient and soldier on. What are your thought on this?

I have nursed in the USA and contemplating on going again. Would love to touch basis with any Aussies who are currently working in the USA at the moment, or who has recently worked there? Drop a line when time permits? Would love to hear your thought...

Can anyone recommend a good hand cream? With the constant washing of hands whilst on duty, my hands are getting red and almost to the point of bleeding across the knuckles.