BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

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  1. Can any nurses help me with documentation? I'm a nursing student.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to italy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This may be old.. but I think a good standby is the "head to toe assessment" This gives you a plan to follow in your head. It makes it hard to forget a system and makes your assessment organized....

  2. THAT USED TO BE ME!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to glutton4punishment's topic in General Nursing

    Please remember this many years from now

  3. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely agree with the NO Nights!!! My brother is bipolar, not a nurse or anything but he once tried to work night shift and he got so messed up..his meds had to be readjusted and he almost needed...

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

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

    If money is tight.. the ADN route is good...community colleges are reasonable and most have great programs, then you go do either brick and mortar or online to get BSN or better yet do RN to MSN...

  5. Applying to other states, but not licensed by the state

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    That is a shame...but maybe you need to call more than 2 places. Of course you need to make it very clear regardless of being a RN you could only do non-licensed help. Your EMT/Fire Dept background...

  6. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    What is you were in another field and had big responsibilities.. Many tell me their jobs are more stressful then nursing..kinda a personal perspective.. Would your life not be stressful then. My point...

  7. Email resignation?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to livingonadream's topic in General Nursing

    This is true.. but when a past employer states you are not eligible not rehire, they can not say why.. so new employer tends to think the worst. I am sorry but reality is at will employment favors one...

  8. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    Bipolar people can handle stress once taught how...sometimes better than others. Frankly "LIFE" is the most stressful thing and all the rest follows

  9. Confused new RN!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ashalina213's topic in General Nursing

    Step back and look at why you became a nurse..honestly like one poster said.. if you still feel that way.dig deep to motivate yourself to be happier with life..not your job.. but life..Happy people...

  10. Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    I know many nurses who are bipolar and majority stay on their meds and deal fantastically. I know a few nurses who self medicate and should be on meds and seeking treatment.. yet somehow they get by.....

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

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

    I would go only with ones accrediated both regional and NLNAC. I know quite a bit about ones where student is already a RN but I defer to other posters about ones for BS in other field. Ladies??...

  12. I need to quit but feel like a heel.............

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hit the road jack!! Now.. before they destroy your self esteem and

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

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

    Did you look at online accelerated programs?? There are some, costs vary, but you can find some within reason, usually you can do clinicals where you live. Just another

  14. Etiquette ? re: getting a referral to new doc

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, your health trumps your job! Go get whatever help wherever you can however you can. You need to be your own advocate. All the other posters had great ideas for working with ins co and...

  15. How should I ask my manager...?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    Simply let NM know that you are interested in day shift if any openings come up that you would qualify for. That way if there is a list you can be put on it.. But I agree do not give up on nights till...

  16. Applying to other states, but not licensed by the state

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    Another idea..have you tried volunteering while you are searching....health dept, clinic, hospital, Red Cross. Blood bank......I know they will limit what you can do but it does give you a reference...

  17. Applying to other states, but not licensed by the state

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    You could try internet search for hospitals in the area you are looking, call and try to get a real name or get thru to HR(almost impossible) and snail mail your resume or fax if you can find a good...

  18. Applying to other states, but not licensed by the state

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    Previous poster is correct about license answer. You need to look at states where you can get a license or temporary one in a short time...Some states take 6-8 weeks,, hard for someone to hold a job...

  19. Email resignation?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to livingonadream's topic in General Nursing

    Well now.. that I know the rest of the story..I change my 2 cents...Sorry...The only reason I mention the not eligible for rehire is many years ago, I walked on a job as the administrator was verbally...

  20. I need to quit but feel like a heel.............

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ADON said it all when she played the "Guilt" card with you. She knows what is happening, the DON knows what is happening. and you..as new gal on the block already know.. Let them know you worked hard...

  21. Compact States: 1 is enough?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    You can only get compact for the state you are a resident...if that state is a compact state....then you can work in the other compact states until you change residency again. Compact states work best...

  22. Email resignation?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to livingonadream's topic in General Nursing

    Are you afraid to call NM? As a NM I would really be upset to get an email on Monday..Really! Personally in my case my NM was as mean and meaner than you could imagine but I would still call if I had...

  23. Email resignation?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to livingonadream's topic in General Nursing

    Call first, explain, then ask NM what she needs.. email, fax, mailed copy.. I would think most companies would like a fax as your signature would be on it. I had to do this once and you should know...

  24. My first OB Interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry, missed the post about you having the interview and then the wonderful call from previous employer with OB openings.. That should give you a lot to think about..Old job..continued seniority and...

  25. My first OB Interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am sorry some feel scrubs are unprofessional. I have been nurse manager for years and frankly would not hire someone who showed up in high heels..(just joking!) Since I interviewed and was hired at...