BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. rn to bsn program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    You could also look under student forum as there are quite a few threads especially about WGU...WGU is CCNE but not regionally accredited, and that matters for MSN , also WGU is pass/fail and pass...

  2. Best Nursing Salary with the Lowest Cost of Living

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Not FL and not SE TN at least not where i have been. Salaries are low and TN cost of living is low but electric is high, and FL salaries are low and cost of living is higher except now buying house...

  3. Frustrating Injury

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DeacJn's topic in General Nursing

    Nov 2009 had car accident between HH patients. Workers comp covered hospital and therapy. I had to miss some hrs of work for therapy, but still got full work load and lots of sh**. And I broke a...

  4. How do I know?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Taylo040's topic in General Nursing

    You need to verify what a school, private or public, religious ow not with that

  5. Is a phone call a good sign?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they might want you....and please do always use cell number and carry it..if they can not reach you.. they might move on down the line. I hope Congrats are in

  6. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to add to my earlier post.. this residency program would be a fantastic opportunity for you and even if less money then Chicago.. training is priceless. Can you function with $14.59/hr till...

  7. Help please! How to put job offer on hold

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SFtoNYrn's topic in General Nursing

    NO.. what is it with nurses who want to tell everyone everything????? It is logical that if you told them they might hurry along their decision.. but since when is anything in nursing logical.. I have...

  8. Help please! How to put job offer on hold

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SFtoNYrn's topic in General Nursing

    DO NOT TELL THEM YOU HAVE ANOTHER INTERVIEW!!!!! April 25th gives you almost a month. Just tell recruiter you need another week. Usually travelers do not discuss anything with actual manager,, so...

  9. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    Call the appropriate person and say you are thrilled to be moving there but this change in start date is causing a huge financial burden. You would be happy to work as a tech but ask that they meet...

  10. I need a registered nurse to answer these interview questions for one of my classes

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to b.householder96's topic in General Nursing

    that would depend on education and type of nurse you

  11. Help please! How to put job offer on hold

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SFtoNYrn's topic in General Nursing

    Tell travel agency you need to discuss with family and get back to them next week.. They are helping you to fit into how they will make the most money off of you. You do not owe them anything until...

  12. I got a job! :-)

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, what a great day for you. Congrats, you must have really impressed your NM!!!

  13. When to tell manager about interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Yes a clinical instructor would make a great reference. You could also use a nurse who might be a friend as she would know your character and assets. Hope it works out for

  14. Nursing Anxiety

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    So go and look for a home health company that might have full time and benefits or heavy prn and get a short term health policy..if you love it,, make it your

  15. Med Pass 3-11 shift

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry was speaking from personal experience. I was the ADON and yes I cared and I came in early routinely to see the 11-7 nurse and yes she had permission to call me not the Director, me if she needed...

  16. Med Pass 3-11 shift

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    Most places only have one RN on 11-7.. that requires more experience and skills and patience of a saint! No.. all nursing requires that.. but 11-7 maybe a tad more. Most 11-7 have told me they feel...

  17. Nursing Anxiety

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    I simply do not sleep well on Sunday night regardless.. this has not disappeared and I have not worked in a yr outside of my family. You are not weak at all. Going to physician does not mean you need...

  18. Having one of those "this is hopeless" days.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! When I was actively job hunting I applied to at least 10 jobs per week. But still did not

  19. Med Pass 3-11 shift

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    LTC would be top job if not for med passes. Meds passed to 30 or more patients at least twice in 3-11 shift are so tedious. But I personally think many of the meds given are silly. If they made them...

  20. When to tell manager about interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    Are you using her as a personal reference or the job as past employment? If personal reference I would always ask permission to use her as a reference....I would simply explain you wish to entertain...

  21. Need help

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Keis's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought..you might want to move then train for PCT or MA as each state has different rules and you may have to get re-educated once in GA. Check job openings in the area of GA you are moving to...

  22. What do you recommend?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Taylo040's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to school for BSN, you should buy a book on APA guidelines as papers for almost every BSN program requires this style. I also like Chicken soup for

  23. Nursing Anxiety

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be good for you to see your primary physician and make sure you are

  24. choosing between neuro and geriatric med-surg?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ninaricci's topic in General Nursing

    I agree neuro would give you both. Good

  25. Scenerio: Electricity off, Generator not starting, No Water

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    No you are a nurse who wants to be prepared.. I would ask the top person you can get to..Director, NM, or Administrator to have an in-service and answer all of your questions. Usually they have to...