BrewerRN

BrewerRN

Pediatrics, Lactation, Case Management

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  1. I need help from a DON or a Hiring Nurse!

    BrewerRN replied to vikki84's topic in General Nursing

    I was an LPN and completed my degree/RN online. I have had 3 jobs since I graduated several years ago and I have not had my online education called into questions. I did however make sure that my...

  2. Do you have to get certified to become case manager?

    BrewerRN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    You can be hired as a case manager without being certified. I was hired without my certification, but I did obtain my certification once I was eligible. You will need to work at least 2 years...

  3. ADN as PHN?

    BrewerRN replied to mandileanne's topic in Public, Community Health

    In NC, you do not need you BSN to be a PHN. I have my ASN and I am currently working in a health department as a supervisor/PHN

  4. Survey to support breastfeeding teen moms

    BrewerRN replied to Cujane's topic in Ob/Gyn

  5. CNA straight cathing and giving suppository?????????

    BrewerRN replied to Stone06's topic in General Nursing

    In NC, we have CNA level 2's that can do more that a CNA level 1. Maybe this was the

  6. Online LVN to Rn

    BrewerRN replied to Ashley t's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated from Excelsior in 2003 and caliotter3 is right. You really need to buckle down and focus so that you finish in a timely manner. Graduation is possible. I did it in 1 1/2 years and that was...

  7. PHN...

    BrewerRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I was doing a little research and I was misunderstanding you. Sorry about that. Yes, you are correct in your statments.

  8. PHN...

    BrewerRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I am in NC. Re-read your post. I am not saying that a BSN would not be qualified, but in what you stated as quoted above is my point. "...that individual is in possession of a valid California PUBLIC...

  9. PHN...

    BrewerRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    No, it still does not automatically make you a PHN. You also really need to stop only referring to BSN. There are LOTS of PHNs that are NOT BSNs. As a BSN you would still have to go through public...

  10. PHN...

    BrewerRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    "Thank you, Momnars18. Considering that, I guess the demand for PHN isn't very high... we probably have more PHN out there than we need... I mean, every BSN out there is technically PHN." No,...

  11. PHN...

    BrewerRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    No, technically they are not. If that were the case then ALL nurses would be public health nurses, not JUST BSN's. There is extra training that goes along with being a PHN. How do I know...I am a PHN...

  12. Help with 1st case management interview

    BrewerRN replied to adbo's topic in Case Management

    I have been a case manager for a little over 3 years and officially certified earlier this year. I LOVE case managment and wished I would have found a position earlier in my

  13. PHN...

    BrewerRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    The title "Public Health Nurse" is only used at government agencies; local, state or federal. The job might be the same, by the title differnt in a private sector

  14. Gonorrhea

    BrewerRN replied to kagkat's topic in General Nursing

    try the CDC website. Also try your local Health Department. Gonorrhea is a communicable disease after all and has to be tracked by the

  15. rn field case management

    BrewerRN replied to tamcal413's topic in Case Management

    I was able to get into case management at a health department. I do case management for high risk peds patients. After 2 years, I was eligible to sit for my certification, so i did and I passed. I am...

  16. Question about getting certified in case management.

    BrewerRN replied to homenurse321's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a certified case manager. The most recognized way to obtain your case management certification is through CCMC. You need to have 2 years experience and then you can sit for the certification....

  17. Looking for info on pp hemorrage & lactation

    BrewerRN replied to akmama75's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I am a RN and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). There is a possibility of a problem called Sheehan's Syndrome. With this syndrome there is a possibility of delayed or...