Brinseana ASN, RN

Brinseana has 38 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in LTC.

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1. How does it feel to have a Foley insertion?

   Brinseana replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I worked LTC for years and never had a pt not complain of discomfort to serious pain. I've never had one myself so, unable to give first hand info

2. LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

   Brinseana replied to antidote's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have a couple of LVN friends here in Texas who work at an onclolgy facility.

3. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

   Brinseana replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN/LVN

   Here in Texas LVNs can do almost anything. There are so many areas that are open to us. The longer you are an LVN the more the opportunities come your way.

4. Howdy!!!!!!!

   Brinseana replied to almostrecruited's topic in Texas

   I think it's the part of Texas you are in that effects your pay the most. I'm near Wichita Falls and the main hospital here is United Regional and they are real low payers. Most of the nursing homes pay considerably more than the hospital and they ...

5. Howdy!!!!!!!

   Brinseana replied to almostrecruited's topic in Texas

   Good luck to all of you just starting nursing school. I think you'll find it might just be the best decission you ever made.

6. Introductions

   Brinseana replied to Brian's topic in Texas

   Hi Y'all, I'm new to this board although I've been receiving allnurse newsletters for quite some time now. I'm an LVN in a long term care center and loving every minute of it. LTC is an area that more new nurses should take a look at. It may not b...