BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. please guide me

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sukh :)'s topic in General Nursing

    Most Hospitals do have designation on your name tag..and I agree what is done is done. Do not fall for that tell me your story line anymore..if someone figures it out so be it. Nurse educator has no...

  2. Aspiring L&D nurse has a question!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sunNY718's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I meant to say Specialties tend not to allow LPN's. Nursing homes and such are almost all LPN's. Where I live now and in the part of FL I came from LPN did mostly DR office jobs and nursing homes. I...

  3. Aspiring L&D nurse has a question!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sunNY718's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I became a RN in 1988 with Associate degree. Over spring break I traveled to MD and applied at Johns Hopkins for L&D. It was the first yr ever they looked at new grad application. Lots of...

  4. Help! Failed NCLEX five times, out of school for 9 years

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to cpmom's topic in Retired Nurses

    Dear BDPF, Have you taken a remedial class and NCLEX testing class. After 2 yrs I can not see how the info would be fresh enough in your brain to be able to pass. Do you know what part you are...

  5. Walden University BEWARE

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    Do you mean WGU or walden? WGU accepted all my credits from back even to 1974, they are very nice and

  6. Walden University BEWARE

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    About WGU's BSN proram..I just had a friend call the NP school she was going to apply too and they said they would not accept WGU's. Yes they are accredited but their being competancy based is just...

  7. Burning Bridges REDO

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    I would use Human Resources to verify employment...just my

  8. Burning Bridges REDO

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    Do Not use her! Just using her may make her angry and your reference may get even worse. Use a peer nurse that you worked with those 3 yrs, or a charge nurse or other type of supervisor. And at new...

  9. Walden University BEWARE

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to SassieRN's topic in School, College Programs

    Be careful with WGU also... I think they are great, good prices etc but if not going all the way to MSN with them..you should know many schools will not accept them. Especially NP programs that...

  10. How to tell my clinical manger i need time off for a lumpectomy

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursing assit. 2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with the truth and also have a letter from Doctor up front as to what he thinks you might need. This will let NM be more prepared. I have gotten sick in probationary period also and never...

  11. Snow Days....

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    Having been the nurse that lived in the country/mountains and the facility was in a level area, I ran into this problems multiple times. At first they just laughed as my car was covered with snow even...

  12. need RN travel agency that places in east tennesse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to beaujacques's topic in General Nursing

    I think the best way for you to figure out if this is a good contract, first figure what you will bring home on a 40hr week after taxes. The recruiter can spell this out for you. Overtime is just...

  13. HATE LTC

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, ask for a different facility.....some are different as night and day...When you find one that is doable, go back there, stick to same floor, learn residents as much as possible...and do your...

  14. Help me find out which nursing position is right for me.

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in General Nursing

    I would pick a college near where you want to relocate and email them about their LPN program, sent them transcripts and see if anything would transfer. If not check out about taking certification for...

  15. Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    What about home health, each company has it's own software but Oasis "C" is the basis of each one. I have seen new, young, middle aged and older nurses brought to tears over Oasis Charting....and do...

  16. Nursing Career after caring for dying parents???

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just came off of 9 months caring for both parents with terminal illnesses. Father died in April. Mother just died in Nov 27th. I gave up 2 good jobs to be able to care for each parent. Now I can not...

  17. Nursing Career after caring for dying parents???

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    On resume under Overview. my first line is about caring for dying parents for [past 9 months. Resume writing place told me I was crazy but to me I had to get that fact across first. I did have my...

  18. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dentist in S. Florida named Dr

  19. Did anyone ever complete their RN-BSN through Kaplan University?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in School, College Programs

    RN to BSN or MSN programs online make much more sense than sitting in class. RN"s can be working and gaining experience and in many cases can put their new knowledge to work immediately. Now, I agree...

  20. I should probably let this go but...

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with last poster......be careful. yes, they were absolutely wrong but in this job market..I would suggest treading lightly with those who hold the power over your job. The government can say...

  21. need RN travel agency that places in east tennesse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to beaujacques's topic in General Nursing

    Send me your name and phone and i will refer you to the travel company I use, you never know, ER might have things

  22. Has anyone ever heard of home health travel jobs?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    As I have never worked on the same program in all the home health jobs I have done, you must be adaptable to computers in general. Most agencies are writing their own software now, so impossible to be...

  23. Has anyone ever heard of home health travel jobs?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    You talk to travel agency.. if you have the right qualifications, they tell you about job postings they have or you tell them what area you want to go to......they find a position and submit your...

  24. need RN travel agency that places in east tennesse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to beaujacques's topic in General Nursing

    Since I live here in SE TN, I see things on job boards..right now I could find a few ideas for you...Med Travelers, PPR Healthcare Staffing, and I googled Knoxville Travel Nurse jobs and found...

  25. need RN travel agency that places in east tennesse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to beaujacques's topic in General Nursing

    I have just gotten some emails about travel jobs near Knoxville, Cleveland, Chattanooga, Athens area. What is your specialty? I will look up the jobs for you. You can contact me directly if you...