brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Bullying - Will HR help or make matters worse?

    brandy1017 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it worked out for you, but I wouldn't recommend going that route. I think your experience was an anomaly, not a typical response. Usually HR does not help and the manager might use a write...

  2. Have debt but don't know if I want to be an NP?

    brandy1017 replied to daisychains11's topic in General Nursing

    Your student loan debt is shocking, yet surprisingly common these days! I would be most concerned about paying down your debt. I wonder where it came from? Private colleges or for profit ones? How...

  3. Have debt but don't know if I want to be an NP?

    brandy1017 replied to daisychains11's topic in General Nursing

    The two times in my life where I dealt with a bully were times of transition. One a new high school after going to a private school for eight years and next as an unsure, anxious new grad. I think...

  4. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    brandy1017 replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP Christopher, it sounds like this was your first time working at a nursing home. Nine patients is actually very good ratios for the typical nursing home. It takes time to get used to a new...

  5. The Failure of Modern Healthcare due to Administration

    brandy1017 replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Not entirely, there is a work ethic that leads to young and middle aged people dying from overwork either by suicide or heart attack. But since they live by the sea they eat more seafood, fish which...

  6. Covid 2021 Survey: How is your staffing determined and do you feel it is safe? Do you experience moral distress?

    brandy1017 replied to NursesTakeDC's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Why aren't they using travelers? Apparently cheaper to mandate and it proves they don't care about their staff or the safety of the patients. Why did it take till now to hire these 40 new grads?...

  7. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure they have the money and technology to do that, but so what. Wrongway Medical Center is not the name of any hospital, but probably a very true description of the majority of health systems in...

  8. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I never told anyone about allnurses or my posts. Sad that we have to worry about coworkers stabbing you in the back like that. I think if anyone questioned me I would deny it and say hey I don't...

  9. Were you a bully in high school?

    brandy1017 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that's it exactly! I almost made a med error one day when I was upset over the bullying. Thank God I caught it before I gave the med to the wrong patient. The bullying can rattle you and make...

  10. Were you a bully in high school?

    brandy1017 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    You gotta add the song to sing along with.

  11. Were you a bully in high school?

    brandy1017 replied to Koalified's topic in General Nursing

    My high school bully is dead, died in her sleep a couple years ago. Lots of people on facebook talked about what a nice person she was, a side of her I never saw, but her harassment was short lived....

  12. Was it easier to practice as a nurse back in the day?

    brandy1017 replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    While I mentioned the Stepford nurse tongue in cheek as sarcasm, I have encountered some nurses, who only see things in black and white and seem to have no clinical nursing judgement. My mom was...

  13. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I love this! Allnurses is like family where we can commiserate and like families there is even raucous debate at times. I don't know how I would have lasted in nursing as long as I did without...

  14. Is Anonymity Important to You?

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree, but really I'm hiding in plain sight and have been very vocal, especially lately, so my old coworkers could certainly know it's me and at this point I don't care anymore! I have no...

  15. Was it easier to practice as a nurse back in the day?

    brandy1017 replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was better in the old days. But it wasn't Xanadu. I still had stress especially as a new grad working with older nurses who were burnt out and didn't want to precept or help us. Also...

  16. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    My last manager reminded me of Cruella de Vil complete with one long white streak in her hair! LOL She would talk about God and Mother Teresa in one breath and the next would be I will write you...

  17. I Am Absolutely Miserable Because I Hate Being A Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to PerkyWallflower10's topic in General Nursing

    Enjoy your trip. I wish you well. Your coworkers comments remind me of so many nurses that would say how much they love nursing even when the working conditions are outright abusive! So many can't...

  18. How many unvaccinated coworkers are you aware of?

    brandy1017 replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It seems like all your posts are full of displeasure and disdain toward your fellow coworkers and even patients. If your coworkers are fired are you ready to have even higher patient loads due to an...

  19. Pity Party - US Hospitals Hit With Nurse Staffing Crisis Amid COVID

    brandy1017 replied to JKL33's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It doesn't matter. Sadly no one cares! The hospitals are just getting bailed out by the government with our tax money and many of the large ones actually made a profit in spite of covid! Insurance...

  20. Pushed by quacks, use of Ivermectin is poisoning people

    brandy1017 replied to nursej22's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There is no one to sue if a drug is generic. All the lawsuits on late night TV are for patients who have taken a brand name drug and later serious side effects or even deaths happened from said

  21. Pushed by quacks, use of Ivermectin is poisoning people

    brandy1017 replied to nursej22's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I invite others to check them out and make their own decisions about their validity. For me I do respect them and am thankful these doctors were and are working together collaboratively to save...

  22. Pushed by quacks, use of Ivermectin is poisoning people

    brandy1017 replied to nursej22's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The FLCCC is a group of front line critical care doctors saving lives when there was no treatment. They collaborated and shared what help save people's lives based on their training, knowledge and...

  23. I Am Not Smart Enough For Nursing And I Have No Options

    brandy1017 replied to SuperBlue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What classes have you taken in the four years besides nursing prerqs? What job are you currently doing? What interests you about nursing? How are you paying for school and board? If you...

  24. Pushed by quacks, use of Ivermectin is poisoning people

    brandy1017 replied to nursej22's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are a group of doctors that support Ivermectin along with other treatments such as steroids, vitamin D, Vitamin C and thiamine. They are critical care Dr's. They do not support taking the...

  25. I Am Not Smart Enough For Nursing And I Have No Options

    brandy1017 replied to SuperBlue's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you sure you want to be a nurse? There are many other options and you are so young to feel this is your only one. Ultrasound tech might be a good option for you and many low cost non-profit...