brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Nursing Conspiracies - Do I Need a Tinfoil Nurse's Cap?

    brandy1017 replied to KeepClimbing's topic in General Nursing

    I do think colleges should offer realistic job placement statistics, not obscuring the truth by counting all jobs that are part-time or have absolutely nothing to do with the programs (nursing or law)...

  2. What's REALLY with the hospitals using Magnet as a cover for wanting BSN only nurses?

    brandy1017 replied to foreverLaur's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you wanted to be a nurse why did you get a bachelors in business after already spending the time and money on a BA in Psychology? That said you could look for an accelerated BSN program or a direct...

  3. My manager went off on me!

    brandy1017 replied to mh356's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it's sad that when one is stressed to the max they have to wear a mask and fake smile and pretend everything's ok like they're on holiday! Basically become a stepford nurse and everyone will...

  4. for those nearing retirement age

    brandy1017 replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Problem is if you become disabled you would still be penalized for taking out the 401k before you were 59 1/2. You are told to do this or do that, but it ends up becoming a trap. People are...

  5. for those nearing retirement age

    brandy1017 replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a lot of older women who are woefully unprepared for retirement and they joke they will work till they die but many are struggling to keep going due to health problems, and chronic back...

  6. another new grad that can't find work.

    brandy1017 replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing is one of the few jobs available in America that pays a living wage (though woefully underpaid for what we do) and can't be outsourced so the competition is going to remain fierce as people...

  7. Would you consider me?

    brandy1017 replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends how bad you need a job. If your husband is working and your not the main breadwinner, then you can afford to be fussy and wait and hope for a better job to open up. The rest of us...

  8. another new grad that can't find work.

    brandy1017 replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was at Walgreens the other day and the clerk asked what I did I said a nurse and said you run your but off but you hardly ever get a break. She said I get 3 breaks and I'm going to nursing school...

  9. for those nearing retirement age

    brandy1017 replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    God willing I hope I can retire by 62 if I make it that long! I'm doing everything I can to get my home paid off by then if not sooner because I fear the future. Work is stressful and wearing my...

  10. My manager went off on me!

    brandy1017 replied to mh356's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would NOT approach her for a plan of correction. You already got your eval and it was ok. She was venting over the stress of the situation and I would try not to take it seriously. Also in my...

  11. Nursing Conspiracies - Do I Need a Tinfoil Nurse's Cap?

    brandy1017 replied to KeepClimbing's topic in General Nursing

    On the conspiracy about nursing schools the plain truth is every school is trying to keep their classes full and tuition up. The difference between nursing and other fields like medicine, pharmacy or...

  12. Who else love's their 12's?!

    brandy1017 replied to jnfRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like only working 3 days a week, being there less often seems to make the stress and noise easier to handle when I'm there. Don't have to get caught up in hospital politics and cliques! Only...

  13. Is it worth it taking out a loan for a CNA program certificate?

    brandy1017 replied to mariposabella's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Price seems reasonable and a credit union is a good place to go. It's non-profit and your a member unlike a bank that wants to profit off you. Credit unions usually have better loan

  14. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    brandy1017 replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wish our hospital had such lift equipment as a sit to stand. I would gladly use it rather than injure my back. I've been injured twice where I was out of work for several weeks on top of the...

  15. Suspended for not doing as nursing super ordered

    brandy1017 replied to ED_Bound's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately the threat of violence is very real, especially in the emergency room and psyche ward; but it happens everywhere else as well. That said some hospitals are more proactive and take more...

  16. Suspended for not doing as nursing super ordered

    brandy1017 replied to ED_Bound's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm sorry this happened to you, but unfortunately by refusing the supervisor they can discipline you for being insubordinate. In my hospital we don't have 15 minute checks. If it comes to that...

  17. Is there ever a time where it's okay to give up on nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Your only 21 so your parents shouldn't be tired of helping you, your still so young. As far as trouble with math you just have to take the time to study. There are such books as Math made easy,...

  18. Treating pain/anxiety in patients with drug history

    brandy1017 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I also think its wrong to take patients off pain meds and anti-anxiety meds because they have a history of so-called drug abuse. They are taking these meds for a reason and they usually have chronic...

  19. Family members that follow you

    brandy1017 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    {original quote Jenni 811 {I had a family where the patient's son had a notebook. he took down EVERY note in that stupid little notebook. I mean everything! Doc and I were listening to lung sounds...

  20. He// to the NO!

    brandy1017 replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    No wonder so many nurses are on

  21. Issues @ work with coworker

    brandy1017 replied to SDALPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To those nurses out there working home care or private duty is this jockying for position with the patients and family a common problem among coworkers? The other day I had a patient that let me know...

  22. He// to the NO!

    brandy1017 replied to FLmomof5's topic in General Nursing

    If one of you were fired for not clocking out and went to the state unemployment office to appeal your discharge, I can't help but think they would start an investigation and penalize this company for...

  23. "You are an angel!"

    brandy1017 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of patients don't realize all we do for them. They simply don't understand the complexity of their disease and the medical management and monitoring that goes into keeping them safe and...

  24. Is there ever a time where it's okay to give up on nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    PS I took liberal arts classes at a university before going into the nursing, but worked part time and went to school part time so didn't take out student loan debt then. Those were some of the best...

  25. Is there ever a time where it's okay to give up on nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Ultrasound tech is a good paying job, though I've noticed people who had prior bachelor's degrees seemed to have preference to get into the training program and also had an easier time getting hired....