BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. Anyone know about Marathon Health?

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Marathon Health apparently corporate in in New England, VT or NH area. Any comments? How are they to work for?

  2. Working with interstitial cystitis. is it possible?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Vally Willis's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I worked with IC back in the 90's, the pain got so bad I had to go on morphine and stop work. I finally decided to have my bladder removed replaced with urostomy. and after adjusting to it I was able...

  3. Help! Want to be Staff developer?

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am RN with 23 yrs exp, took off the last year to care for terminal parents. I have done majority of home health, ADON of LTC for 2 yrs, 1 yr infection control/employee health and some L&D years...

  4. Any info on Integrated Care Management?

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in Case Management

    I received a call and on the spot phone interview based on them finding my resume online.. Was not prepared but felt I handled questions well. Recruiter states she will call back this week and then...

  5. Help? I need to reinvent myself

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been RN for 23 yrs. I spent last yr taking care of parents who were terminal. Quit 2 good jobs to do it... I do not feel doing patient care is what I need right now. Nor do I feel I could...

  6. St.Mary's or Good Sam in West Palm Beach???

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NeekaG18's topic in Florida Nursing

    Used to live there and have family there now. Salaries are poor in FL. The best hospital near that area is in Boynton Beach. Might want to check that out. In my experience both St Mary's and Good Sam...

  7. New grad - Anxiety and Depression

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree totally. Concentrate on learning your job..obviously you passed boards.. so that is a Biggie! I fell that people who are not supportive and who put you down are really jealous of your guts to...

  8. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I went to a another online program, actually 2 classes at 2 different place..my financial aide was never used until the semester was over. So I think you may find that it will all catch up eventually....

  9. Should I settle for a job I'm not happy with?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Nursing Career

    Employers do this to get applications/ resumes that they can use to fill a job quickly if the need arises....they also like to see what's out there. This is what a HR person told me. Also we have a...

  10. Should I settle for a job I'm not happy with?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Nursing Career

    I, truly believe that the difficulty many experienced nurses are having with finding/changing jobs is related to this: In this economy where employers get many applications for most positions and...

  11. Should I settle for a job I'm not happy with?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in Nursing Career

    I am one who could not work somewhere and be miserable. But I did not have to be jumping with joy either, though it was preferred. I had a position once that paid so well, I mean like double what avg...

  12. mood stabilizers and school

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MollNick's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am not in college at this time but started RN-MSN online program last year then went on lamictal. No way I can focus, finish tasks or complete detailed papers. Part of me really wants to go back but...

  13. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    OU seems to be reasonable tuition but with all the requirements and the postponement of start dates, it is becoming more costly. Plus the stress of waiting for the starting

  14. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    They also said the students who applied to start in June would! I would want more than just their advertisement of word. They might mean they were accredited but are they still and did they pass? Just...

  15. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I think what Chuck means is that without his DAR he does not know truly what will be accepted and if they do not accept what he feels is appropriate he may not want to attend their University. Yes,...

  16. What money can get you.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I, seriously do not believe Jane Doe will actually work as a nurse. It has to be beneath her. I agree with finding the Dr aspect but that means actually working as a nurse. She will never make it even...

  17. Terminated illegally I believe

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Every thing happens for a

  18. Terminated illegally I believe

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry above post is " in my opinion" as my mother was HR manager in healthcare and business for her lifetime

  19. Terminated illegally I believe

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Many time non-compete clauses are thrown out by court/judges due to a person needs to work.. and many are never attempted to be enforced..more to play on the upright honest person to police...

  20. Terminated illegally I believe

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately in a at will state, that CEO can fire you period. So you may have no recourse. Lawyers will usually speak to you for free the first time but good you have an in with one. When you get...

  21. Terminated illegally I believe

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious? you want to work for this man?? No one gets 2 week notice when fired.. someone may give 2 weeks severance pay if they are letting you go.. but this is not any where near normal...

  22. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Aspen University is the one that comes to mind where they sell tuition to whole program. I do not know of any that guarantee tuition prices but maybe they just do not advertise that...Good question...

  23. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I have been following your thread and I will say you all are the most patient people I have come across!! I really hope this program turns out to be worth the wait, aggravation, and all. I wonder if...

  24. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Congrats:yeah::yeah:

  25. Just resigned from RN Supervisor - right reason?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Kentondpeacock, RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My opinion..do not turn in anything with your keys...you have not been a nurse long enough to burn bridges. I know you are thinking "I won't ever go back there" but what is a nurse from there runs...