brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Chronic lateness- what is that about?

    brandy1017 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you get the boss mad it will happen sooner, but they are most annoyed by too much overtime. You will definitely hear about and get docked at eval time if you are known for lots of overtime, at...

  2. Chronic lateness- what is that about?

    brandy1017 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    What brought this thread up. You don't work anymore right? I think some people are prompt, some aren't, some even come in 1/2 hour early! Wouldn't do that myself! Some are neat, some are messy....

  3. Working with a difficult nurse

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

    If your nurse manager states the nurse is known for being difficult, why doesn't she just assign you to a different preceptor. Problem solved! Where I work I think they choose preceptors who are...

  4. .9 = Nine 8-hour night shifts in two weeks. Too much?

    brandy1017 replied to EmmieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the 8 hr shifts are better for your sleep schedule and you don't feel rushed. When I'm doing 12's I literally work, sleep, shower quickly, grab a bite to it and do it again. Luckily I'm...

  5. .9 = Nine 8-hour night shifts in two weeks. Too much?

    brandy1017 replied to EmmieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently 36 hrs 3 12 a week, but I go back and forth on changing to 32 hrs 4 8hr shifts a week. I like the 12's except we get screwed on the holidays and every other weekend. If not for that I...

  6. How do go from ADN to MSN.. Skip BSN? what?

    brandy1017 replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    I wish they had an RN-MSN NP program in

  7. Pregnant and Worried New Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Wobbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is a joyous occasion and the boss and coworkers have a baby shower for the pregnant nurses at work! Everything should go smoothly for

  8. Pregnant and Worried New Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Wobbles's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There should be no problem from your manager. It is a common and even expected occurrence that their nurses get pregnant and your even working on a baby floor. That sounds wonderful! I agree you...

  9. Will the nursing shortage ever end?

    brandy1017 replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    So called nursing shortage is the excuse the hospitals give for working you short staffed with high patient ratios. The real reason is to make more profit by overworking their staff; although my boss...

  10. Battling back injury

    brandy1017 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital system will not give light duty unless it is work related. I knew a nurse who was injured at work and said workers comp denied her because they felt she was an excessive runner,...

  11. Seasoned nurse, asked to shadow for new job??

    brandy1017 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    From listening to coworkers who were job hunting this seems to be a common practice now. I think it is a good thing so you will know what you are getting into if you are changing into a new field in...

  12. No burn out....enough is enough!

    brandy1017 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    They used to call me practically every day even when I was on vacation, till I got angry and told them I was sick of it. Then they said we'll put you on the no call list. I'ts been peaceful since...

  13. Job is worse, aarrrrgg

    brandy1017 replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    If they actually hired a PA that should be an improvement. PA's and NP's have much more training then MA's, LPN's or even RN's. Almost like a doctor, although the PA doesn't have the independence...

  14. Speeding tickets and employment

    brandy1017 replied to loveishope's topic in Texas Nursing

    Glad I don't live in Texas! Nowadays companies can find out if we have speeding tickets or bad credit, but I've never worried about a speeding ticket. Wouldn't think that would keep me from getting a...

  15. I dont know if I can be a nurse anymore please advise

    brandy1017 replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard horizon home health has frozen wages and is no longer providing PTO to employees. In fact if they take vacation they cannot use their existing PTO either. This was second hand info, but...

  16. How do go from ADN to MSN.. Skip BSN? what?

    brandy1017 replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a couple programs but the MSN is geared toward management and not an NP program. I have no interest in management nor the personality for it. I'd rather be an NP and use my brain and...

  17. How do you determine what is a good facility BEFORE you work for them?

    brandy1017 replied to CNA&student's topic in General Nursing

    When a family member needed to go to a NH for rehab I checked the govt website and one thing I noticed most facilities either had very high turnover of nurses or very high turnover of aids. I always...

  18. Fired - what do you think...

    brandy1017 replied to LoveBeingAnRN's topic in General Nursing

    File for unemployment and be glad your out of there. I don't understand what was wrong with her using a different type of alarm if the original didn't work and it did the same thing. Is this...

  19. They won't stop calling me!

    brandy1017 replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I don't agree with you. Where I work they call us practically everyday even on vacation to pick up extra. They seem to always be short, no matter how much they hire, people quit or...

  20. When "The Calling" wears off?

    brandy1017 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I understand how you feel, its demoralizing to run around, short staffed, too busy, computer big brother (did you give a med a minute late/early)are you kidding me! We have a very irritating educator...

  21. Hate my boss...what a jerk

    brandy1017 replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully I have a good boss, though I feel sorry for people stuck with a mean boss. Some of the bosses in the other departments were nasty and would try to get people to spy on each other and write...

  22. Should I stay or should I go?

    brandy1017 replied to gobux90's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably enjoy the derm office much more, less stress, regular hours, no weekends, holidays and not having to worry about getting injured lifting someone. I would go for

  23. Back Stabbing

    brandy1017 replied to NSGstudent12's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to a coworker first if at all possible. We all have off days and would give the person the benefit of the doubt. If it was serious let them know so they don't make the mistake again. I...

  24. Nursing shortage? or Nursing bubble?

    brandy1017 replied to goetface's topic in General Nursing

    I've read new nurses in CA have trouble getting work and university was even considering offering upaid? internships to keep their skills up. Have you heard of this? I'm surprised because CA has the...

  25. Can a new grad negotiate union pay?

    brandy1017 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    With a union, I doubt that you can negotiate. Sometimes if you have nursing experience they might give you more based on that if the union negotiated that, but otherwise I think not. Are you going to...