BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. Job offer on the spot

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

    If they terminated you, they would not be able to collect on the money. Only if you left early. Unions would be very nice but look at auto makers, they are losing all their unions and the unions being...

  2. Night shift and Sleeping

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    If hospital or facility allows it,, then it is fine but in general it is grounds for termination and I feel it should be..again who would sleep on day shift and get away with

  3. Job offer on the spot

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

    In today's market.. no sign... no

  4. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I find HH on paper much quicker than computer. I have used at least 5 different software programs, do not dislike computer..just saying handwritten for me is much

  5. How Do You Separate Home Life From Work When They Bleed Together?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    You have a lot on your plate. And I do not see it changin real quick like.. So take time for you..go out for dessert, or even dinner, pick up a good book, a DVD, even a magazine about something you...

  6. Lost my dream job

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to shippoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Could I ask which ones? Thanks in advance. Sorry know this is kinda off topic but it is truly about my dream job also.

  7. Lost my dream job

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to shippoRN's topic in General Nursing

    From what I read from these threads..not alot of jobs in every location..BSN getting hired over ADN in many hospitals, but not necessarily making much more $$. Outside of hospital it depends on what...

  8. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Is medication helping you to deal better at work? If not, can you take a

  9. Ive decided not to go ahead with nursing school...(Rad tech or RT)

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jrt71's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to do it over again I would go for Occupational therapy asst, 2 yrs, better pay then RN and they are always smiling and relaxed.. Then go on to OT if I ever wanted more.. used to think PT...

  10. Lost my dream job

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to shippoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have researched last yr and ones that state one yr are never really one year. And yes I have all pre-reqs done unless the school requires something unusual. Well let me take that back,, yes I have...

  11. Night shift and Sleeping

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Where are these hospitals where all the patients sleep all night? I have been a patient and had family members and if anything... it is a joke to think a patient could actually rest/sleep in a...

  12. Job offer on the spot

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

    If pushed I would accept.. but never sign anything.. If pushed to sign, then you definately need time. Why do you think you would need to sign anything? Only time I ever had to sign is when I got paid...

  13. How do you tell when being an RN is not for your?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    the copy ad you wrote specifically states qualified candidates will have a rn and 3+ years of case management experience...the op does not have that...it is very difficult to break into case...

  14. They want my salary requirement--help!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Just a note: I have found some online forms actually require a number. I always put negotiable but now not always possible and we all know the first one that states a actual number is usually not the...

  15. How did my CNA interview go?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to TeeP125's topic in General Nursing

    Second interview is because they CAN!!!!! It is employers market. And if you live in St Cloud, working in St Cloud would make more sense. traffic to Orlando is the pits. Plus Kissimmee/St Cloud...

  16. Night shift and Sleeping

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    I loved nights, stayed busy with L&D but after 3 yrs.. I started to vomit every night at 2:30am..Could not say I was really that tired, I kept warm, kept moving and mostly was busy..did not matter...

  17. Lost my dream job

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to shippoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you doing yours online? May I ask what college only takes a

  18. Is nursing "care" a thing of the past?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to AnneBlunnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, my whole life I have heard nothing but horror stories about UHC and how people come to USA to get help... Yet since being on A.N. all the nurses are saying the opposite. I even posted a direct...

  19. What am I doing wrong?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I'd just simply say I am looking to come to work for your fine facility.. Where do I start? Do not knock yourself out of the running before they even

  20. Ive decided not to go ahead with nursing school...(Rad tech or RT)

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jrt71's topic in General Nursing

    I think either is a good position but I think rad techs would have more opportunities. I have a friend who has been RT for like 35 yrs and of course now has moved into management but he never...

  21. Need advice pls answer!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Nystudent24's topic in General Nursing

    Check online for CNA classes..sometimes a county extension office will have a free or low cost program, also some nursing homes have proframs and I think most community colleges also.. You need to...

  22. Sleeping on the job.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to swon1223's topic in General Nursing

    Okay,, would any of you tolerate any one who slept on the day shift??? I think not!! And the night person is getting paid more $ for the trouble of staying UP all night. It is a job for so many hrs.....

  23. What am I doing wrong?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    When I got CNA job after 1st semester of nursing school, I was automatically accepted, never got any CNA certificate or award, no test.. This was in Florida and maybe things have changed now but with...

  24. Placebo's & Trust

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DJ-Adia's topic in General Nursing

    OP said Allison was a new Grad.. that is the part that amazes me!! So many can not get jobs and this one has job and seems to run the unit?? And if she has stated all of the things she does in an...

  25. Need advice pls answer!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Nystudent24's topic in General Nursing

    Starting as a CNA is a great idea. It will get you good experience for if you decide to go on and become a nurse. And if not you may really love being CNA. Plus it will open your eyes to what RN's...