BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My opinion: Only highly desired hospital, large teaching type facility can offer any internship worth what MGH is offering.. and yes , if it becomes a trend we will be eating crow but does not really...

  2. Night shift and Sleeping

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Other then HH I always had to clock out for the 30 min break. HH had to with one company actually call in to a computerized service that documented your time,, was paid hourly. Other HH merely had...

  3. The worth of the nurse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    We could have saved them all that time for research, couldn't we?? Would be nice for the world to know it though

  4. Why does Chamberlain's online RN-BSN seem to different?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to creamyitalian's topic in Online Distance Learning

    LunahRN, Do you feel the nearly 20K for Chamberlain is worth it?? How well does Chamberlain BSN work when applying for MSN program??

  5. Seeking advice from current RN's

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jdchisolm68's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to take Humor in Nursing or Basket weaving for nurses..something to take your mind off the life and death seriousness of nursing

  6. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just to have this internship on one's resume will open opportunities in the future that will make up for not making more money for the duration of the internship!! To me it is like taking a education...

  7. Interview with HH tomorrow

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to R*Star*RN's topic in Home Health

    Their set-up is one of the top ways for home health to work well and the number breakdown is fair. All of it sounds like it is a good place to work.. I hope you get the job.. traditionally HH used...

  8. Night shift and Sleeping

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    I am totally in support of what you do on your break is your business.. That said..most posters are talking about sleeping several hours. In USA if you get 30 min break you are lucky. Of course law...

  9. Job listing on resume??

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you have worked for a facility that you do not want a prospective employer to contact.. how do you list this on resume? Also how would anyone recommend I deal with the fact I have moved several...

  10. Job listing on resume??

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Since most jobs are online, applications goes hand and hand with resume. so still an issue. If they contact, will never get chance to explain

  11. Interview tomorrow - Need tips!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to cieloarge's topic in General Nursing

    Do not talk about NO experience.. talk about what you have to offer, willing to learn, good worker, life experiences with time management.. that kind of thing....You need to sell yourself, of course...

  12. Job listing on resume??

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I need this for work experience but they fired me just prior to vacation and they basically knew I was going to move.. NM said she was "made" to do it and would give good reference.. After a few great...

  13. Job offer on the spot

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me too many nurses on this site seem to be second guessing job choices.. or they have no job choices....So maybe the ones who just are happy with a job are not posting???? Never pick a job...

  14. Seeking advice from current RN's

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jdchisolm68's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say more psych classes as every patient has a psych component to his

  15. Equipment Breaking during a home health visit

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to mickjordmoll's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, You are covered by employer as long as you are doing your

  16. Job offer on the spot

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in General Nursing

    Right to work/At will states allow you to resign or can fire you with no reason.. Has nothing to do with her contract.. She would still owe the 10K. Also since I have worked in several right to work...

  17. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Do you mean it is a disgrace 4000 nurses applied or that they only had 150 openings?? I think MGH is taking advantage of the economy but obviously 4000 nurses were willing to give it a shot and while...

  18. cervical exams?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Make your self a practice board, with different centimeters...Practice using your hand and seeing how each size feels, then practice on other objects like small pancakes, pizza, etc. Till you get...

  19. RN still unemployed in Southern CA, I am really getting depressed

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to cuddly's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I was going to say... change your resume.. try to get someone who hires nurses to look at it..if it is professionally done , maybe it is over the top.. if not professionally done,may need...

  20. I really screwed up on an interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Go ahead and ask for feedback but do not hold your breath.. Most nurses are saying they do not even get told they did not get the Job..no call no nothing.. so I can not imagine anyone taking the time...

  21. Do most LTC facilities fire for mistake on orientation?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation used to mean you were being watched, helped to avoid making mistakes. Seems like I just keep reading thread after thread of nurses getting fired for nothing, or making mistake with...

  22. Do most LTC facilities fire for mistake on orientation?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to markfish's topic in General Nursing

    You were not really fired, where

  23. Where to work

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to navyguyhm3's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the experience, registry would be fine.. but if not and medic is great but still not same as LPN....registry may put you in a bad place... Only you know for sure.. If confident try it to...

  24. What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    Me: 4.2, 9 months pregnant and taking care of 2 toddlers to boot. Got 2 units of blood after c-section. She is now 26 so I

  25. My lie to patient's mom

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you get the IV on fist try you were an expert..at least for that stick.. It is not a lie at all. merely reassuring the patient you know what you are doing ans since your proved it.. You Are the...