BrookeeLou_RN

BrookeeLou_RN

Home health was tops, 2nd was L&D

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  1. info on TN please

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I live in Cleveland area of SE TN. About 30 mins to Chattanooga.. several hospitals, lots of MD's, nice to visit but I think crime is alittle high for not such a big city..Cleveland is wonderful, I...

  2. Have a job @ HealthSouth on Union- any advice?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to virgin_ns's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    LTAC's are funny places.. nurses seem to either love or hate them. Good

  3. LPN VS RN

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to pcarter2324's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    If you can swing it get RN..you will need it.. actually hospitals are starting to look towards more BSN now.....it is personal decision if you can swing it or

  4. Considering moving to TN (chatt area) as an LPN

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to Sylina2100's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Moving to Chattanooga area.. north up I-75 less crime and prettiest area.. Not alot of work, hospitals post RN jobs but have hiring freezes at some,.. so they just post and never hire.. 2 yrs ago...

  5. Johns Hopkins new grad 2011

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sbostonRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Just wanted to share with all of you. I graduated back in 5/88 from FL CC,and on spring break I went to JHH for interview.. It was the first year they were hiring new grads into High Risk L&D.....

  6. Aspen University

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to mkdwhnpbc's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does Aspen bridge program require group work similar to UoP and some others? How often do they have admission

  7. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Since this is an internship.. and not just a short orientation to ICU, I fell it will be set up for new grads to succeed in best case scenerio. Just relax and learn what they teach you. If you do as...

  8. Longing to be a women's service nurse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to misha8210's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I suggest you look for internship or any type of job once in nursing school that would give you any OB/postpartum/nursery experience. After my 1st nursing semester I started as nurses' aide then...

  9. New Grad RN...Why can't I hear lung sounds!!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to sameyjaney's topic in General Nursing

    I have to tilt my head just so to hear lung sounds. Dr said it has to do with my ear canal.. Try it.. can't

  10. What is continue education / contact hours? License Renewal! Need help!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    TN has not contact hours required for RN license.. Not every state has

  11. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    MY is it is fabulous opportunity and will give any nurse in it a fine basis to grow his/her career

  12. What is continue education / contact hours? License Renewal! Need help!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the statement the "Contact Hours" must relate to your job is very broad. Especially as med-surg nurse.. I just imagine there are very few courses that could not relate to your job. But...

  13. Visitation policy of children in L&D/ Mother Baby/ LDRP

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to MemphisOBRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    May God have blessed you with a great kid.. 4 yrs makes a huge difference and not all kids want to continue or even start with sports. Hope you are one of the lucky ones.. I thought I knew everything...

  14. Hey Rn's,,do you ever wish you had done physical therapy instead?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Yes, I wish I had gone for PT.. I know it is more schooling but there are so many more jobs. I even would have been happier as PTA or even OTA. And they get respect nursing just does not get anymore.....

  15. Longing to be a women's service nurse

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to misha8210's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Taking the fetal monitoring and NRP would be great for boosting your chances.. Just keep trying. I know it is frustrating. Learn all you can on your own. Try to meet some nurses in OB and see what...

  16. Is nursing for me?

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

    I think shadowing a few nurses might give you a better idea if nursing could be for you.. Becoming a CNA and working would also give you lots of exposure but may take longer than you want. How did you...

  17. How do I have a write-up removed from my record?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Do what the DON told you to do..write the letter to ADON...once you get response follow-up with DON about getting write-up removed from your file. I agree with every place I have ever been ,, signing...

  18. Overwhelmed new grad, need tips

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Give yourself a break.. you have only been at this for 2 weeks. Med passes are hard but do not cut corners.. very bad habit and dangerous. Ask your preceptor to tell you how it is possible to go...

  19. Geriatric Psyc or Telemetry Stepdown internship

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure there will be pros and cons to either specialty.. Go with your gut.. this gives best chance to be happy. Like other poster said you can transfer later if need be one day. Tele step will give...

  20. What is continue education / contact hours? License Renewal! Need help!

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can use same CEU's for both states. Check BON's for anything in particular either state would require.. like some states require Domestic Violence or Medication Error class, etc as part of...

  21. Is a phone call a good sign?

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS:yeah::yeah:

  22. rn to bsn program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    I was accepted and started WGU RN to MSN program in Oct 2011, they were giving me excellent service. I was also caring for my mother who was terminal..3 weeks into program, she fell broke her hip, not...

  23. rn to bsn program

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    My bad. Sorry perhaps when I was researching they were not regional but working on it. I spoke to several MSN programs who would not accept it because of not formally giving a graduate a GPA.. And WGU...

  24. Best Nursing Salary with the Lowest Cost of Living

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say Texas is a possible winner. IN SE TN 3 br/2ba houses start at $700/mo rent and up and the jobs I have not been offered were 55-58K/yr with over 20 yrs

  25. Best Nursing Salary with the Lowest Cost of Living

    BrookeeLou_RN replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Question: What do you all consider good