BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. An RN with a Bachelors in Biology instead of BSN?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Great that you were able to make decision and best of luck in your journey. Now try to get Mom to go RN with you instead of LPN. You should get financial aid with 2 in college. I think that would be...

  2. What can I expect from the HESI entrance exam?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to tbabbyy143's topic in General Students

    Thanks, obviously never took one, passed NCLEX first time. Maybe it is more a regional thing as I started Nursing school in MD and finished in FL. Just have never even come across the term except on...

  3. Nurse Kept my Great Grandfathers wedding Ring

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep, you are right but does not mean he is not married.. but one would assume he may be widowed since he was wearing the ring to start with.. This is still a family thing. Ring would be passed down...

  4. An RN with a Bachelors in Biology instead of BSN?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse practitioners can choose from several specialities,...adult health, family health women's health, pediatrics...... You get thru your BSN (I think there is a minimum of hours practicing required...

  5. An RN with a Bachelors in Biology instead of BSN?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

    BSN is what they want..some times a BS in related field will be ok.. BSN teaches research and community nursing. Some leadership but if you become a nurse and work 6 months you will find yourself...

  6. What to say?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Gladnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hiring freeze may be longer than you think. I would just say you need employment now. Any one hired may have something come up that would cause them to need to leave.. but they would not know ahead of...

  7. Lpn Or Rn?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to bdlogo's topic in General Nursing

    Is another college a possibility? Could she get financial aid and go somewhere with more options/openings? Can you ask college advisor if she enrolls for LPN do they take her off wait list? Would not...

  8. You, The Expert; Share Your Story?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    After working one year at Johns Hopkins High Risk L&D, I moved to Fl and got position in community hospital L&D.. Within 2 weeks I realized I knew more than any of them. I was scared to death...

  9. Why HH nurses quit

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    Yes my old company used that same exact scale..according to them that meant a SOC was 1.55 x 3 equals the amt of time you should be able to finish the whole thing...When you work that out it sounds...

  10. Lpn Or Rn?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to bdlogo's topic in General Nursing

    I think BSN is a fine idea but I am not seeing any requiring it as basic education. I have been doing a job search after being off a yr with family illnesses. So I am on internet every day and read a...

  11. Do men in healthcare suffer from burnout?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Pigeons's topic in General Nursing

    But that may have been from lack of respect or being forced to do the "heavy jobs", not just burnout.. Traditionally I think women in general have more on their plates then men. And most women are...

  12. Discussion, please share your opinions on this.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught the opposite in ADN program.. but I do believe nursing is perceived as that way by others especially older

  13. Agency jobs???

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    No one uses any agency where I am located for anything. Years ago I made $50 hr on Easter sunday to work 12 hr L&D shift. My reg pay was $16/hr.. It was neat but I do not like the starting fresh...

  14. Is nursing "worth it"? HELP!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to bd22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When it is good..It is SO WORTH IT! That is what gets everyone thru the days when it is not so good. Tonight I took my 6 yo grand-daughter to dinner and in the car she says" Grandmom, I am so happy...

  15. Lpn Or Rn?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to bdlogo's topic in General Nursing

    What if she took pre-req for RN and waited to get into RN program next year? Getting all those done makes school so much easier. Is this a

  16. How would you handle this?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, confused here

  17. Need advice-should I apply AGAIN or let it go?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    OP never said this nurse manager was a 'friend".. she was a co-worker! Sorry but in this economic times you have to do things you might have the luxury of avoiding if things were different. The...

  18. Need advice-should I apply AGAIN or let it go?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    I'd call her and explain that now that the opening is PRN, you can commit and follow thru.. Ask if she is okay with you applying again.Unless she acts negatively..I would apply... What do you have to...

  19. What can I expect from the HESI entrance exam?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to tbabbyy143's topic in General Students

    Sorry, I have never heard of HESI's exam? What is it? Why would one take it? Thanks for

  20. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Used to be the Momma with 3 kids, useless then divorced husband.. Yes, crockpots/slowcooker, I have 12 hr recipes. I have some go to recipes less than 30 mins that also freeze well, and thaw in...

  21. Why HH nurses quit

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    When I speak of Oasis in 30 mins that is Oasis questions only...not your head to toe, your assessment, your vitals, your teaching....I am speaking the specific Oasis question as created for Medicare,...

  22. At a Loss to help Students That Won't Help Themselves, and I'm Going to Lose My Job

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to clinicalteach's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just curious.. whatever did you

  23. How to document SN visit frequency

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to TINKER968's topic in Home Health

    Frequency sometimes depends on agency..worked for one who insisted if 4 days in first week this had to be written separate, so there never was any 1 wk9 unless case was opened on last day of their...

  24. Starting A Home Health Agency

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to OBRN4U's topic in Home Health

    Many changes are scheduled to occur in HH arena withing next yr. These will make being a stand alone agency more difficult. I agree it can be done and if you set your mind to doing it..more power to...

  25. Interview with HH tomorrow

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

    Home health is a field you must actually try it to know if it is for you.. So different from other areas. Need to have confidence, time management skills, people person, excellent skills, good basic...