brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Holy cow! Now i'm confused!

    brandy1017 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a choice an internship or residency program is preferred because it gives you more time and attention to get used to the real bedside nursing and learn more. Training programs are...

  2. Bored to death at work

    brandy1017 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could be "bored" at work. To have time and not to have to run around and be totally stressed out would be a joy for me! Enjoy this time while you can, become soon enough you'll be overworked...

  3. Need advice - finding a job with stips

    brandy1017 replied to yahmonRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What are your stips? What does that mean or refer to exactly. Is it something general or something specific? Never heard of it. Good luck with the job search. Nowadays it is harder to get a job...

  4. First patient complaint...

    brandy1017 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    This happens! You think everything is ok and next thing you know the patient's mad about something and doesn't want you as a nurse and you wondered what you did wrong and how you didn't realize there...

  5. Has Anyone Received a WCCCD Nursing Acceptance or Denial Letter Yet?

    brandy1017 replied to rbrandnew's topic in Michigan Nursing

    What is

  6. money

    brandy1017 replied to Anktshah's topic in General Nursing

    My brother has a 2 year computer degree and makes around 90,000 while I've been working many more years and don't come close. He can work from home so doesn't have to come to work everyday. I wish I...

  7. Spoke with the manager and feeling less confident with care..

    brandy1017 replied to sn543's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Come one you hardly had any time on orientation and you have a lot of patients to care for I'm sure. It's probably impossible for you to get out on time when your new and even the experienced people...

  8. Dreaming about work?

    brandy1017 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have frequent nightmares and weird dream about work. I'm late or forgot a patient or I live elsewhere near my extended family and work at a different hospital. Sometimes I dream I'm at my grandmas...

  9. feeling like I'm a loser

    brandy1017 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Learn from your coworkers to say no! Get caller ID and don't answer when work is begging you to work! You are just going to end up burnt out! Don't let them guilt trip you into working more than...

  10. What!?!?!?!

    brandy1017 replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is very sad, and I hope fellow coworkers would not be so easily bribed to write each other up over petty things for a candy bar! Are you kidding me! That is very insulting! Wow, just...

  11. What!?!?!?!

    brandy1017 replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That is ridiculous. Who has the time to waste to write someone up over not scanning an IV fluid! That is so petty I don't know what to say to that! Sounds like our hospital educator that...

  12. EMR/EHR out of control

    brandy1017 replied to Rosie13's topic in General Nursing

    Our computer system is slow, awkward and redundant. Different parts don't interface together and when they upgrade the old health history doesn't interface with the new system, wasting everyone's...

  13. Why the disdain for LTC?

    brandy1017 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    How are things going to improve when the govt tied nurses hands in nursing homes by calling them "supervisors" and then say they are ineligible to unionize and safely speak up about patient care,...

  14. Why the disdain for LTC?

    brandy1017 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Most nursing homes are very badly staffed, unsafe, but the nurse will be held liable for negligence etc. It wasn't that long ago that NY DA put camera's in nursing home and proved care was not being...

  15. Did you hate your life in nursing school??

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

    Actually nursing school was a very peaceful time in my life. The courses were structured and the school I went to was geared toward working adults so homework was streamlined. That said, clinicals...

  16. Nightshift vent

    brandy1017 replied to teleRN08's topic in General Nursing

    Get a sleeping pill from your doctor that should help you cope and get enough sleep! Also schedule yourself 2 or 3 days in a row, on off is a nightmare for the night shift that will really mess with...

  17. PLEASE HELP!!!!! Accelerated BSN vs ADN (cost difference)

    brandy1017 replied to melanyblame's topic in General Students

    An accelerated BSN is better in your situation and it would also make it easier if you want to advance in the future with an MSN or NP. Just keep student loan debt to a minimum, avoid private loans...

  18. New Grad and scared might get fired

    brandy1017 replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The problem began when you said it wasn't your patient, but actually it is even if the LVN is assigned you are responsible for the LVN and ultimately responsible for the patient and what happens. The...

  19. Stories of the worst patient going right...

    brandy1017 replied to fmAtoZ&backagain's topic in General Nursing

    The local newspaper published some articles about the sad state of care for people with dementia, mentioning a man with dementia with violent tendencies who was taken by police to various hospitals...

  20. Question on risk of HIV exposure/infection

    brandy1017 replied to LUV ALZ's topic in General Nursing

    I would use goggles and a mask as well as gloves to be on the safe

  21. New Grads Doomed for years to come?

    brandy1017 replied to MusicEMT's topic in General Nursing

    Demographics of the country, retiring baby boomers, people living longer, more elderly and of course the growing obesity and diabetic problems of young children teens means there will be nursing jobs....

  22. feeling burned out

    brandy1017 replied to nite-owl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you live, but if you live in a city with a children's hospital you could try to get a job there. I'm not a pediatric nurse but I feel burned out and frustrated myself over the...

  23. 5months pregnant. Should I apply to new job?

    brandy1017 replied to C0252786's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I think that is reassuring to know that you can get a job when your

  24. Need help with posts

    brandy1017 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Have you had an open MRI, that might help with feelings of claustrophia. I've had CT Scan and MRI before and didn't realize how difficult it is. I never thought of myself as claustrophic or fearful,...

  25. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    brandy1017 replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What is going back to school for? What did he go to school for the last time? When will you get to go to