BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. How long to stay at a job you don't like?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    As in all honesty your current job is not adding to your skills, I would think it would be in your best interest to start looking. Wanting hands-on when many are looking for opposite should help you....

  2. In the spirit of recent optimism, what is your true love?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    My first love is my son. He was born with a virus and ended up with unusual learning disabilities. Never phased him, he thought it was the teacher who was slow. He did excellent in math and science...

  3. what color is your ink?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Last 18 months have been told blue, all is blue as then they can tell what is original, copies are so good now you ane not tell the difference. Noticed attorneys and banks have switched to blue

  4. can they say I was terminated?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is not true in every state included many right to work states. You should check laws in your

  5. Anxiety getting the best of me....

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to amaxiechRN2011's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have dealt with anxiety my whole life. After I had kids I dealt with it by screaming alot!! In my mind I was telling my self to stop but did not know how, I am also perfectionist. I graduated...

  6. Intro and disability issues

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to lollila's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How are things going

  7. Venting about job search...Has anyone experienced this?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to rnnow09's topic in General Nursing

    Could you go visit HR or the hospital in person? Harder to ignore you when you are standing there.. Just a

  8. PRN but haven't worked in 8 months!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This happened to me in home health job once. Census dropped I got no calls.. I figured they auto termed me but I had to speak to corp HR not long ago about a work data dn they told me I was still...

  9. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    If OP works in US as a RN then she should be held to same accountability as anyone, no matter where she is from. I can understand she may not understand unemployment but frankly 1/2 of America...

  10. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    Also unless you worked prior to this 7 months, I believe you would not get unemployment anyway as you do not have enough quarters worked. So appeal it and find out their real reason. Even if you...

  11. Nurse Licensure Compact

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    That is it in a

  12. Contract Issue

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Just for the record......OP's original post does not state whether $10,000 was paid up front or to be paid back if she did not complete contract. Still wonder how someone can decide such a thing in...

  13. Contract Issue

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

  14. Contract Issue

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, never even thought of that. OP, is that the case? I am older and never encountered this paying for orientation and training stuff. I guess if that is the case the hospital might not charge the...

  15. I am HIRED!!! Labor and Delivery Nurse To BE!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to wobbles007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My advice is to keep your eyes wide open, listen and learn.. Ask questions, ask to get your hands in on things. Do not be shy, or lazy. Ask to join in. Find several mentors even if you are assigned...

  16. Contract Issue

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    Not only did you spend the money that fast?? How can you know you hate your job in less than 11 days?? I know you did not work every day either.. You don even know what you job is in this period of...

  17. no job after two years

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to icedtea's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry. Life can be so

  18. Which state is better to work and live in Arizona or Florida??

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

    Have lived in Florida....have friend in Arizona..me I choose Tennessee. Sorry actually hate FL, not sure I would even visit for vacation. Arizona has so many different areas and climates. You must...

  19. I am HIRED!!! Labor and Delivery Nurse To BE!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to wobbles007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats:yeah::yeah: I started in L&D back 23 yrs ago.. Great place to start!! Best of

  20. RN student in NYC, relocating take NCLEX in NY or Maryland?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to pongtipRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to school in FL and took NCLEX in MD, was no problem for me but this was years ago. Call MD BON and they will help

  21. RN to MSN - Western Governors University versus Univeristy of Phoenix ?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ERNeck's topic in Western Governors University

    Technically a pass is a 3.0GPA. Some schools will not accept a 3.0 and some will not accept WGU. If you lan on more than MSN I would suggest you contact the school you are interested in and get their...

  22. preemployment drug screen

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    I agree the longer you wait the more suspicious it looks and you could lose the

  23. ADN to BSN experience?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to pacnwRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have read posts on here about Aspen University, supposedly according to Dean of college no pre-reqs and very affordable. but it is RN-MSN program, no BSN. Of course no need for BSN if you have MSN....

  24. burned out

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to damaskblue's topic in General Nursing

    You might like home health.. with a good agency!!! Administration is administration eveywhere. But being out in the field all day gives you control. You can sometimes pick who you want to see when.....

  25. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to StephPR's topic in General Nursing

    Being sensitive about your pets dying or members of your family dying is to be expected. I do not think this would be cause for concern as a nurse. Yes, you will be sad and may even cry if a patient...