BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. full time or casual status?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful..going casual or per diem status sounds great. Sure there are hours available now but no promises. I have gone this route twice, plenty of work, make your own schedule etc..got burnt...

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

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Next time..do double if you want but work out your own "deal". Sad to say but it is a staffing fact of life! Nothing gained from making a big deal this time but getting yourself all worked up..Just...

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

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did home health travel back in 2003. Great experience and fun too. Then it was difficult to continue to find jobs but now...there are many openings....must have one yr recent experience....

  4. Is this cheating?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BluegrassRN's topic in General Students

    All the papers one could write in one's lifetime does not make one a nurse anymore than it makes one an author. Nursing requires critical thinking skills based on knowledge of medicine, anatomy,...

  5. No dogs allowed in room

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    When I had Hospice in FL for my Dad earlier this yr..we decided if the dog or cat could be present. Being a RN myself I always tried to respect nurses preference also(we had intemittent visits). They...

  6. Is this cheating?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BluegrassRN's topic in General Students

    Absolutely use the same ideas and research..just write each paper specific per it's requirements. I see this as a "Not reinventing the Wheel!" idea. It is not cheating, you are doing all the work...

  7. Pay Raise After Nursing Residency?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    You must do whatever you feel is best for you. If you stay will you become resentful...not good for entire staff....if you leave it is the unknown factor...... Money is not the true motivator...

  8. Planning advice needed

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Whole Life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My spouse was totally for my going to school, acted ok during school, after graduating..He told everyone "HE" put me thru school and I was his retirement plan. I had a loan and got scholarships for...

  9. Planning advice needed

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Whole Life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been RN for 23 yrs. I started pre-reqs with newborn, 2yo, and 6yo, and was going thru divorce, no family support. Nursing school was immediate afterwards. Kids were in daycare or school. My...

  10. Adventist and Agnostics?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PiedPiperRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Think twice! Then go with your gut! Worked in Catholic hospital in town of SDA, most employees in my dept were SDA. Most were totally respectful. I am Methodist so prayer before a office luncheon was...

  11. Wound Care Certification in Miami

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ramacasu1's topic in General Nursing

    Wound Educators is 40hr course that once passed allows nurse to sit for Certification in Wound care......Nursingunlimited is a 4 hr CEU class with no certification what so ever. hence the reason for...

  12. Should I jump into an ADN program without any prior experience?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    Of course RN's can work in DR Offices but they do not want to pay and therefore will not hire a RN often as most will not work for that wage,,If you want DR office become medical asst much easier and...

  13. Wound Care Certification in Miami

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ramacasu1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I did not think $700 was

  14. Need advice from experienced nurses

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, go to manager, have example written to refer to if needed. Simply request another preceptor who is qualified and WILLING to work with you not against you. If not availab;le ask to train on...

  15. Wound Care Certification in Miami

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ramacasu1's topic in General Nursing

    Try WoundEducators.com It is totally online, you self study, not too $$ since you stay home or wherever and do it. The next exam date is in April 2011, last time I

  16. Should I jump into an ADN program without any prior experience?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to blessed2bfree's topic in General Nursing

    I never encourage "steps", too hard to go back, and "Life Happens!" Figure out why you failed 2 classes, and fix it! Get tutoring, find another student willing to work with you. If you truly want to...

  17. Fundic height

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the baby dropped into the birth

  18. Postpartum to L&D...I'm scared/nervous!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Bonnie3tRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went into L&D as a new grad,, that was scary but best decision I made. You will do fine, relax, take deep breaths. Do you still have textbook from school? If so read up on L&D part... if not...

  19. gen ed courses needed for associates degree

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

    Each college requires their own things, most are similar. But if there is any possibility of you seeking more education, look at what you may want and pick gen ed that meets

  20. Help? I need a change!!

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a RN for 23 yrs. I started in L&D at Teaching hospital, then OB/GYN, LTC(mgmt), Infection Control/Employee Health, Antepartum and many yrs of Home Health from staff, to Clinical...

  21. Does Upper Management Even Have a Clue?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Teamlangston's topic in Emergency

    I agree this is found in all types of jobs..why?? Insecure mean natured people who are immature. Advice? Upper mgmt will take the survivors of the fittest. Try to avoid the bad ones and buddy up with...

  22. Start orientation at 1st nursing job tomorrow. PRN in LTC. Any advice?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Big Red gave you great advice, use it. Take many deep breaths, really listen to toher nurses, you will be able to tell the real mentor type from the ones thta would love to see you fall, stick with...

  23. Fundic height

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Could be your colleague did not measure the same as you did..also could the baby have dropped into the birth canal just coincedencely in between two measurements,,gotta happen some

  24. How Nurses Can Combat Inequality

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I agree community/public health is a great place to start. Then perhaps moving up to some type of upper mgmt job within government or large hospital system. Good Luck to

  25. Help? I need a change!!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Let me go into alittle more detail, I have had the burnout all thru career(as we all do) but since I am good at it and Who knows what else I could do??....So I stuck with love/hate thing. This time it...