BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. I lied to the state surveyor

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    Do not just accept this and not make waves.. This could affect the rest of your career. Fight back,, do everything other posters suggested especially contacting surveyors and BON..Even if you do not...

  2. I am doing a paper for school.... please post your opinion

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaclynshroyer64's topic in General Nursing

    There is no generalized, non-specific nursing shortage . Maybe in some far off corner of some tiny place in the US, HR might have to actually look hard for a nurse. But in mainstream America it is...

  3. Rusty skills/burned some bridges. what to do?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have disability lawyer,, why would it take a yr for appeal?? And you should be able to get food stamps and Medicaid type coverage! Have you applied.. have you contacted larger churches for...

  4. sleeplessnseattle

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to huberusone's topic in General Nursing

    Life is just keeps happening....hang on and I hope things can at least get stable then maybe better. Best of

  5. Take a pay cut AND work M-F?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it helps to remember there are Happy nurse.. and the sole reason for that is not money.. It is they like their jobs and schedule and feel it fits their personal lives.. Many times the jobs...

  6. Switching Careers After only 1 yr

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to AXIDRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree.. take some time off to get sane again.. then process your feelings. I suspect it is your current position you hate not nursing.. Changing positions after A yr is pretty common. Do not...

  7. I need to make a decision: new grad MGH ICU or ONC floor.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to newnurs02's topic in General Nursing

    In your case you all ready have a great opportunity. MGH program is great for those who do not have other options lined up.. If you like your job,, stay there, finish NP school, finish your...

  8. Why HH nurses quit

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    Would you be willing to share what part of TN or PM your background? Most of my HH is in FL and that is where I found the blantant

  9. Why HH nurses quit

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    I did not realize you were in TN.. Me too. I hope somehow you are able to get them to actually make changes. I have not experienced the same unfairness you have recently but have in the past. I for...

  10. Take a pay cut AND work M-F?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Yes,For the type of job you are considering I would take probably alittle less money than maybe something else.. As to how much,, it depends on what you can handle...maybe 10 % ..maybe more for the...

  11. New Grad RN as new DON?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I once started with a LTC facility where ADON was new grad(BSN of course).. No one respected her,, not even those who hired her.. I felt sorry for her,, she was clueless,, so we became after she tried...

  12. DON interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Congrats, and I hope they are true to their words. You sound ready and are going into with eyes wide open.. Nothing beats

  13. Home Health Hours? Work 3-4 days a week F/T?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ws582's topic in Home Health

    Even when I worked 4 days it was 32 hr pay and I still case managed full time! I asked one company to let me do 4 -10's they could not stop laughing. Did work a place that had an afternoon nurse, he...

  14. Ideas for creating a recognition board

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen Thanks for you.....kinda of a card where other nurses could write a Thanks, simple and sweet or actually say for what.. like covering a shift, healping with meds, all the things a team...

  15. Welcoming Nurses Committee

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    Love the idea, last could make it but all should try to contribute. I bet the new nurse would never forget it either.. I would think a nice basket, maybe a cool small flashlight, a datebook/small...

  16. Unemployment Benefits when you are a student?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Nursing

    Does she actually know the fine is she gets caught? And if she gets any financial aid she is prime for getting caught. This is a big time lie,, not some little white lie and it is unfair to the people...

  17. Really need some advice about a peer interview!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to AliciaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Peer interviews can be tough. But I never had one with a physician.. so that might be okay. I find with nurses though you must be careful what you say as I have run into ones who do not want anyone on...

  18. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong..yes it is wrong but what about alcohol.. not just use or abuse.. what about children who pick up that 1/2 empty can just to get a drink not knowing....Government has too much power now... and...

  19. How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    And please do not leave the room and go to nurses station or actually speak out loud that you think your patient is a "cry-baby" or worse... Sounds travel in hospitals. If you want to think it .....

  20. How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, patience is key.. I have had lidocaine used on me to start IV's and if they only wait for it to work it is usually pain free. Please do not ever assume if you just get a procedure over with the...

  21. Pre nursing student gets an exciting opportunity

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to kira261's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is an awesome opportunity,, not every one would want it but awesome nonetheless. As I have been RN for 23 yrs and never even seen a cadaver..I would think it would be best to go with the...

  22. Do employers have such a surplus of applicants that Respect goes out the window?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to labelle777's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing.. totally

  23. How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent idea.. no one ever used that with me but that would really help.. In HH have never seen it ordered or even heard of it.. but excellent

  24. How to decrease pain during foley cath or straight cath procedure

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    As I had interstitial cystitis and was catheterized more times that I could ever count..my advice is explain what you are doing before and as you are doing it. Have pt take some deep breaths and makes...

  25. Unprofessional Administration!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jerenemarie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am happy you love your new job.. People either love or hate Home health. Yes keep a record and contacting an attorney is your right. They will not do anything or will want $$ to do it...I would...