brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Nurse Manager, New Employee vs Old Employee

    brandy1017 replied to ougreene's topic in General Nursing

    "Step 2. Sit down with the new nurse and explain to her that this is not how things are supposed to be done at your facility. Recognize her for having the courage to come and complain about the issues...

  2. Attention all night shift nurses, techs, cnas, and pcts...

    brandy1017 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Not very good staffing ratio's if you ask me. We have up to 6-7 patients per RN and 1 CNA for 13-14 patients on our tele floor. Used to have 2 CNA's but budget cuts. Hardest thing is only 3 people...

  3. Discrimination Against Relocaters

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

    I think you are taking the questions too personally. They are curious about you as you are new and trying to get to know you. That said, you should be friendly without giving too much info. Keep...

  4. Graduating in 2 wks - terrified!

    brandy1017 replied to lookingabove313's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can get some experience in the hospital setting, even working as a CNA during the summer. But better yet getting an intern/externship would really help you overcome your fears and make for a...

  5. Graduating in 2 wks - terrified!

    brandy1017 replied to lookingabove313's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your feelings are normal, fear and anxiety, but you want to try to control them so you aren't overwhelmed. Managing 6 patients is a lot! Doing that in clinicals wow! With that many patients no...

  6. Admission Teams

    brandy1017 replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    We have an Admit/discharge RN during day hours, swing shift, and also have a stat nurse till night shift and of course have the MRT medical response team. So there has been an improvement over the...

  7. Two 12s and two 8s shifts

    brandy1017 replied to tokidoki7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what to recommend. Will you actually have a say in the schedule or will they stick you on 12 hrs weekends and holidays when you'd actually like 8. That is one reason I chose 3 12's...

  8. Who's giving report, anyway?

    brandy1017 replied to Old and New's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't take offense, they were probably just adding friendly comments since when you are working on the unit, it is a team effort. I don't think they are trying to upset you, just jumping into...

  9. In need of some words of encouragement from my fellow RN's

    brandy1017 replied to lil_miss_sunshine27's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like a very unprofessional unit and people fighting over not orienting you. Usually someone is assigned to orient a new person as the main preceptor. The manager isn't leading! There should...

  10. Question regarding non-nursing Healthcare Administration Careers

    brandy1017 replied to RonnieNichelle RN's topic in General Nursing

  11. Anybody ever have an MD actively campaign to have you fired?

    brandy1017 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    No I wish that was the case. My loved one didn't understand what her dr was doing and also was very afraid of losing her dr and afraid no one would take her over. It is true it is not easy getting a...

  12. Anybody ever have an MD actively campaign to have you fired?

    brandy1017 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    If you've been there over 10 years and this problem with the doctor just started shouldn't your good reputation protect you. I'm guessing this is the type of doctor where nurses are to be seen, not...

  13. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    brandy1017 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    How many new grad jobs were available out of the 750 who applied? Sounds like fierce

  14. Nurses can cry too

    brandy1017 replied to ooper3076's topic in General Nursing

    He wasn't really stable when you think about he, his pressure was in the 70's earlier that day so does that mean he was in ICU? I just think its sad because maybe his life could have been saved if...

  15. Nurses can cry too

    brandy1017 replied to ooper3076's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why the doctor didn't give him bipap or vent him or do dialysis. Just because he was a NC4 shouldn't mean such interventions would be refused. He wasn't a hospice patient after...

  16. Please help me! Serious issues with my unit!

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

    Don't know what to tell you? Sounds a lot like where I work. If your a pet you get the vacations, holidays and days off you want. If not good luck! You know it when she's mad at you if you get...

  17. Hospital wars in Denver

    brandy1017 replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    I used to think their were too many managers and not enough floor staff. This is no longer the case. VP's, managers, supervisors and, of course, educators are being cut left and right to save the...

  18. Hospital wars in Denver

    brandy1017 replied to nurse2033's topic in General Nursing

    This is the same thing happening where I live. The city hospitals are closing and the hospital systems are building new hospitals in the suburbs to compete with each other for deeper pockets....

  19. Help in Drug Calculation

    brandy1017 replied to Joijes's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was going to suggest is there a supplemental "solutions" manual. I bought one myself for College Algebra years ago and it made all the difference. Before I could waste hours on one problem and...

  20. If ICU is long term goal, Med/Surg Hospital or Med/Surg LTAC ?

    brandy1017 replied to buckheimer's topic in General Nursing

    I too would suggest the hospital. The LTAC will be very intense with high staffing ratios at the same time. Plus like the others said their would be more job opportunities and networking in a...

  21. Need advice

    brandy1017 replied to wolkswagon's topic in General Nursing

    If you would be willing to work overtime, you could sign up with an agency and check out the hospitals that way. I believe they test you and give you training on specific things you might need or...

  22. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    brandy1017 replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny but there might be a grain of truth in that. We were supposed to get some sort of pharmacy bots, but they never arrived. Probably cost too much! Have you heard of them? Just

  23. Chronic lateness- what is that about?

    brandy1017 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I usually get there on time, but cut it close with the time clock. What I hate is if someone's late and then starts complaining about their assignment and wants everybody to change their patients...

  24. Working with a difficult nurse

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

    I don't think you can change her. Does she treat her other coworkers this way or just you? Its probably a way for her to show off! Anyone else have any

  25. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    brandy1017 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing