BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. I Can't Make a Decision!!! Help me Please?!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Do what you feel most comfortable, but don't worry about resume. I vote for office jobs as your kids need

  2. Why do we continue to do it?

    BrookeeLou_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Simple question.. why do we continue to do it? Certainly not the money? Absolutely not the FUN? Why do we keep being nurses? Well better yet, why do we keep working as nurses? What would they do if...

  3. Why do we continue to do it?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly.. If i could get into case management, I could do that. But even with my experience It is still untouchable for me..or Staff development.. that is my ultimate job.. but again never been able...

  4. Nurses receiving poor care....

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will speak up not to get better treatment but to receive the correct treatment. Once, in for kidney stone, my boss realized when he visited how sick I really was (I was infection control nurse at...

  5. Why do we continue to do it?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am impressed with your answers and feelings. With the large number of posts on AN from nurses lacking satisfaction, I was not sure I would hear such positive answers. Of course nurses have never...

  6. Why do we continue to do it?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I started because it was good money for 2 yr degree, I loved helping people and making a difference. When I got burnt out, I changed into another area. I was good at it and loved it. Then I found it...

  7. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    This could have happened any where in USA also and does on regular basis, especially for uninsured/under-insured. Mandatory coverage sounds great but if one can not pay then what?? Healthcare,...

  8. Email follow-up letter after interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to editor2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but the art of hand-written letter sent via the Postal service is still alive. And I find, when time allows, sending such a thing brings huge results.. People are impressed and usually quite...

  9. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    I just wanted to let people know that when you call Aspen University they explain the AS degree gets you into the RN-MSN program.. you do not have to meet the liberal arts requirements for the new...

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

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to ERNeck's topic in Western Governors University

    WGU definately, UoP is way much more $$$$ and consists heavily on group projects, meaning you have to corrdinate with others all of the place and rely on their work towards your grade. Not my cup of...

  11. Nurses receiving poor care....

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, telling them you are a nurse is good, sometimes not..sometimes I tell them I am an attorney(if they tick me

  12. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Aspen University is about $7200 for RN-MSN, and I am told with a AS degree in nursing and current license you get into nursing right off, no pre-reqs, AS degree is your pre-req. All online, 2 starts a...

  13. Home Health Care or Not???? (lpn)

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Greenlight's topic in General Nursing

    I love home health. Have been in mansions with servants and provided care outside of a tent and everything in between. Makes it challenging. But my most challenging is when I entered in middle of...

  14. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    Not to be pessimist but I have never ever heard of any school requiring the student to do all this figuring. Typically they look at unofficial transcripts and simply tell you what they will accept and...

  15. Band 7 interview pending

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Bailey1979's topic in International Nursing

    You made a

  16. Need Help

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is to drop it and be glad you are out of there. Honestly you made a med error and they will say that is why they fired you! Were they mean? Yup. Were they wrong? Depends on which side you...

  17. Need Help

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to gizmo222's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for what you have had to go thru. I know you are hurting and disillusioned, who wouldn't be? Even though it hurts very bad it is better to be out of there as like I originally said they...

  18. Relocation Situation

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I have 23 yrs exp from staff to Management and the market where I am has bottomed

  19. Anyone else hate the online job application process??

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to LPNnowRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If I knew that I would not be looking for a job:clown: Sometimes I think I know but obviously

  20. What does "+++" mean in narrative charting?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    When I have seen it.. it meant several. But it is not on any approved list by any place I have ever been and documentation should be such that no one needs to guess what it means. I mean really is it...

  21. Relocation Situation

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    If you can not move up the Preferred job interview, I would recommend you take the offered job and withdraw or resign if offered the preferred job. And how do you know you will get 2nd offer and waht...

  22. job advice

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to cblovbeach's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am impressed..you have done so much..Congrats to you. If you need fulltime then take full time job.. chose whatever you feel you will like better. I think any of your choices would allow you...

  23. Not Happy with Nursing~ Advice Please

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you get the office job..but could it be you find oncology depressing? I know I do and could not function well there. I did find home health satisfying as long as you find the right agency. The...

  24. Email follow-up letter after interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to editor2rn's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be okay, if you ask just right..Saying something like you really wanted to send Thanks but did not get everyone's name and

  25. Email follow-up letter after interview

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to editor2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Was there a lead person? If not then send note to HR? It may do little good but who knows? Side note in future, request business card from everyone in on your interview..Simply ask if they do not...