BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. Can anyone tell me your experiences in a accelerated nursing program?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to skyheaven477's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ANURSEATLAST gives excellent advice! And yes if you had to wait for CC that would cost in the long run...but not everywhere do you have to wait.... OP , since you are single have you considered moving...

  2. THAT USED TO BE ME!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    Can you briefly explain how Canada's system handles elderly people.. like dialysis for over age 65? 70? I have heard horror stories but never knew anyone to ask for the truth. Do you have home health,...

  3. Why do you like home care? What are the advantages?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to smartandgrit's topic in Home Health

    I have done home health for majority of my 23 yrs as RN. This poster wrote exactly why I love being a field nurse. It is like she has written Webster's defination of home care!! I have also done home...

  4. Am I in the wrong Nursing home?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Majority of LTC's are this way.. The ones that are not have one thing in common...a nurse who wanted to fix it.. so be that nurse...set up a meeting with management , then the pharmacy, let them...

  5. I'm in my first semester of my BSN, not sure if I can do it.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to brielle776's topic in General Nursing

    I found my lecture notes were more pertainent to what I needed to learn then the book. I used the book to go deeper if the lecture did not give me enough. ADN/BSN nursing classes the same for...

  6. MSN difference education vs. management??

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse educators are prepared to educate, they can teach in facilities or be staff developer or at college level. Nurse leadership is to get further up the ladder in management,, to like Executive...

  7. Taking a trip out of state to network -- best ways?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Nursing

    Pester the nurse recruiter and the pester her/him some more.. they have easy jobs nowadays as too many for each job. Call HR ask for a tour. Get your friends to intercede for you.. get them to give...

  8. My first OB Interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So did you call your old employer and apply for their OB openings??? I know it hurts when you feel you aced an interview but did not get the job,,been there, and lived thru it.. Keep the faith!...

  9. Should I bother to get my rn?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    Poster is only 22 so I think she has more than enough time in life to get her money's worth. What about older nurses who just want the personal satisfaction of getting a higher degree?? I think many...

  10. HELP

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to rosez's topic in General Nursing

    What does above post have to do with original post? I am totally

  11. To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    So sorry,, I do not even look and your name did not make me think..basically I did not think..No offense.. You Go

  12. HELP

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to rosez's topic in General Nursing

    After reading post after post about new grads.. It seems the 6 months period causes many to start to ?? their career choice! Take some time off for you.. stop trying to save the World. After nursing...

  13. Unsafe agency, unsafe case. Need advice please!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Greta to hear DON called and things were dealt with to your satisfaction..Hope things get better...Be on the look-out for another position thta suits you better. Best of luck to

  14. To all the newbie ER nurses out there...

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to shieldanvil81's topic in Emergency

    Great to hear a new grad who is working..in ER even!!, sounds happy and has learned things in 3 weeks. I am proud of you.. You go

  15. Unsafe agency, unsafe case. Need advice please!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    I sent you a very detailed PM about your specific issue. You can show up for your shift without performing that procedure and call DON and discuss how she is going to get you what you need. Do not be...

  16. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that discrimination?..Kinda nasty as people are not all in mental hospitals for the same reasons? Almost like saying you can not be a nurse because you are diabetic..I mean under control no...

  17. Please help me find a non-bedside career

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    You might try home health.. you have the experience for it.. driving is heavy so make sure you are okay with that.. It is not as physical as reg bedside nursing. Most have call but usually you can...

  18. Should I bother to get my rn?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to UpstateNyDollCna's topic in General Nursing

    Most non-hospital jobs require RN or more!! If you are creative and flexible you do not even have to work in a hospital ever,,, there actually is not any rule to that effect. Usually easier to start...

  19. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    Now that you mention

  20. Unhappy and Depressed

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you working as a tech if it is so bad? You do not have to for school. I know it is good experience and all but at the rate you are going you will never finish.. can you concentrate on school...

  21. Unsafe agency, unsafe case. Need advice please!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Okay.. first off, I want to share something I learned in nursing school years ago before dirt was invented.....Do not let anyone yell at you! You are a human being and be it boss, doctor or...

  22. Our ADON says that ICU is boring... Is it true.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I wonder if this ADON is the same one on the post about the ADON trying to "Guilt" the new grads into staying because she is training them and not leaving because her place seems to be a

  23. Unsafe agency, unsafe case. Need advice please!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    Your situation must be very confusing.. I re-read your post 3 times and still do not really get it!! Are you the RN? What procedure do you need help with? Why have you not taken this need for more...

  24. Who Would Do It...Monitor Handwashing?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Infection control nurse exists in every facility.. now that person may have 15 other titles in smaller places! The program would have been set up when purchased and I imagine that the Infection...

  25. Nervous about test results!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Nursing

    Try to focus your attention on something other than the test.. It is finished and it will be what it will be...Go on with your life, read a good book.. You might like Chicken Soup for the Nurse's...