BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. any experience with travel agencies?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to mee9mee9's topic in Travel

    If you like challenges, change and are flexible..Travel nursing could be for you..Can you make new friends quickly? Could be for you....Like to travel? Could be great for you...Are you experienced in...

  2. RN Interview at a nursing home --Help Please!!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MM123's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing home interview will be similar to any other interview. They will want to know your feelings on geriatrics, multi-tasking, med knowledge and nursing in general. I suggest you read their Mission...

  3. Need prayers please

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BSN75's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers for you, your son, family and all his

  4. It finally happened to me....

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    You need to re-read your last post..you sound happier and are actually defending what you do and why you work Float! I think you had a day that was worse than usual, are tired and need to take a few...

  5. Pet Nurse?!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    You are too sensitive.. and are over thinking this.. PerNurse did not try to give you any medical advice.. I fell sorry for someone who has to have that on a name badge but at 17 yo it might be cute....

  6. It finally happened to me....

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    You do need a vacation! Statistics prove people should take time off about every 6 months in general. Now you do not have to go to Europe or anything.. maybe 2-3 days in a row off if you can manage...

  7. Need advice on job offer

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to CKS's topic in General Nursing

    If not asked, you do not tell!!! They made the decision to hire you, be Happy! The write up may have been because someone found out you were interviewing or even that you would be offered the...

  8. My first OB Interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to RaziRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Relax! The person interviewing you is a regular person..be polite, answer appropriately, take deep breaths, talk slow and precise, smile, and then smile some more. Answer questions but have a list of...

  9. FINALLY got a job!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to StillSeeking's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your new job and be a great

  10. I think I have an interview tomorrow

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to CathyLew's topic in General Nursing

    Well Knock them dead! And see what they offer! Good

  11. Home Health Marketer

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I could be of help..I did not want it to sound negative just realistic. Sounds like you have what it takes to make it. It is a great paying and can be very interesting job. I am happy you got...

  12. Home Health Marketer

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I have done home health nursing for over 20 yrs..also did some marketing for hospice. You have accepted a very tough job.. Pay varies by area and yes more referrals equals more money. You need to...

  13. Torn between Nursing and Medicine

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Loux's topic in Nursing Career

    Dear Nursing instructor, You seem so disgusted with the quality of students going into nursing, be it first time or as 2nd degree, why would you lower yourself to even consider instructing such...

  14. how to juggle having a family and becoming a nurse practitioner

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely, and then decide if you want to work As RN for a bit..different schools different rules...plus remember they are planning to change NP education minimum in 2014 I believe or might...

  15. Choices-Having a Tough Time with this One!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Diva7332's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you love traveling.....if so why would you want a staff job..what will happen after 13 weeks and you are ready for new adventure or new scenery...Yeah I know staff jobs are tight but with...

  16. How does quitting without notice really look?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to inProgress's topic in General Nursing

    What about this scenerio..you give notice, work it, everything is good, they say you are rehirable but then later on you find they are not saying NO but are not saying yes..which in essence means no!!...

  17. Fired. Will I ever work again?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Jack43's topic in General Nursing

    I have 23 yrs experience..excellent personal references but can not get a job. Last year in Feb I took 2 weeks of to go to FL to care for my dad after kidney transplant at age 81! Director told me...

  18. Thinking of switching to long term care

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to JLHSNP's topic in General Nursing

    Try home health.. you will get to work independently for the most part. You get to care for the patient and whole family. You learn how to adapt without machines. And you get such a variety of...

  19. NAP trying to become RN, what to do

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to TYoungRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Keep

  20. Torn between Nursing and Medicine

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Loux's topic in Nursing Career

    At you age as long as you could afford it go for MD or DO. And yes I think you would love DO once you learn more about it! If you are unsure or money is an issue. go to DNP..you will have more time...

  21. What's the scariest thing you've ever seen as a nurse?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    Four times for me.. 1..Labor and delivery,, single mom all alone, Dr using vacuum assist device, baby comes faster then Doictor thought and he froze and did not turn off vacuum and dropped baby, I...

  22. not working for a year to get BSN

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursinghopeful1111's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly would take the gift of not needing to work to get ASN then bridge over to BSN. Not working should not factor in as you decided to go to get your BSN right up front, just schooling worked...

  23. Interviews & job offers....Murphy's law?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I say take the first job, and work it honestly as if you had no second job in mind..then if the 2nd one makes offer, consider it and compare to what you have in the 1st job them give notice if you...

  24. how to juggle having a family and becoming a nurse practitioner

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I also had the kids then went to nursing school, then never quite got around to finishing BSN so NP is now out of question as I would not have enough work time to pay off loans. My advice to everyone...

  25. First Nursing Job

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to RN0310's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there and do your best. I also suggest you sign up for an CEU offering in time management, online...Not to add more pressure but to give you an outlet to try to get with it easier. If you like...