brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you are feeling better. Why don't you read some inspiring books to uplift you while you wait to see your therapist. I suggest Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach and Women and Money by Suze...

  2. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Reason for FMLA is private. Usually you speak with HR and they give you the paperwork to have your Dr fill out. FMLA covers medical and psychological, as well as family. Depression is a real...

  3. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If you quit your job before coming back from FMLA they can require you to pay back insurance

  4. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you are listening and realizing you are being overworked and underpaid! Now you need to make some decisions. Cut back on the hours you work. Be firm and delegate some of the...

  5. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    This just really hits home especially as people use facebook to brag and put all their happy pics up, but that is only one side of the story. They leave out the problems. The saddest and most...

  6. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses work as at will employees, where the employer may fire you at any time and you, in turn, may leave at any time. Nurses leave jobs for many reasons, and I think that is their right. It is...

  7. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone was against the OP. I for one spoke out against these predatory contracts and others too. I agree some of the comments were harsh and not necessary. Just because something is legal...

  8. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    The 2008 crash was also driven by the subprime mortgages that many unsuspecting people received and were unable to pay when the economy tanked. The subprime mortgage market and stocks were driven by...

  9. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    SilverBells you seem depressed. Things will get better. When a person is depressed they are not seeing or thinking clearly. Therapy and even meds do help. I've dealt with depression in my life too...

  10. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Plenty of us are living in these homes that you consider beneath you and are perfectly happy with them. As you said yourself, the new McMansions tend to be made cheaply. Also they burn faster than...

  11. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I had read about the Radium Girls recently and there is an article on Buzzfeed by Kate Moore, The Light That Does Not Lie. ·Posted on May 5, 2017 The Forgotten Story Of The Radium...

  12. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    So when is your first therapy appointment? First you need to be of sound mind to be able to think clearly before you even think about buying a home. You said you are living with family now so I...

  13. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I remember the ANA came out against mandatory safe staffing ratios in MA, combined with the lobbying from the hospitals the measure failed. I would like to see the National Nurses United...

  14. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you had a union that could help and lived in a state that put workers before corporations. Sadly it all comes down to state law and if you live in a worker friendly state. Apparently...

  15. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    I love the idea of getting local news interested! Perfect! Give them a black eye and a warning for future nurses! There is an article in the Dallas Morning News about a hospital there, Parkland,...

  16. Predatory New Grad Contracts

    brandy1017 replied to CreamCheeseRangoons's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest trying to research laws re contracts in your state. Check out NOLO for more info. I've read that contracts are not always enforceable, depending on state law. Also a contract is...

  17. Have you ever requested a patient be removed from your workload?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You aren't failing her. She if refusing to follow medical advice to move more and stop the pain meds. If its been over a month since surgery, she shouldn't still need them anyway, unless she has...

  18. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a traveler that was using a Christian health share for insurance. Problem is they don't always pay out in the end. Then you have the option of negotiating with the hospital to pay it...

  19. Nurses on Match.Com

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You have to have some standards. You don't want to end up with someone who will break your heart or abuse you. I've witnessed many coworkers in bad relationships, some abusive, some cheaters, and...

  20. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Why can't your son get his own insurance policy thru Obamacare? Wouldn't it be cheaper as he's probably not making much money as a student? Also some colleges offer health insurance for their...

  21. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    You should check into a credit card balance tx. Even with your credit that still might be an option esp given your income. The rate is around 4-5% balance tx fee from 12 mo to some as long as 18...

  22. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    If your goals are different how are you going to mesh re where to live and building your practice? Regardless I agree with others suggesting learning about personal finance. I recommend Your Credit...

  23. Nurses on Match.Com

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Curious why you frame it as he replaced you. You said it was a mutual decision to end the relationship. On the one hand I think dating will help you get over him, but don't rush into anything...

  24. Nurses on Match.Com

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with internet dating sites, but be aware they don't always do a good job screening people with criminal records. When you date someone new make sure you meet in a public place...

  25. Buying a House on a Nurse's Income: How Do Nurses Afford $450,000+ Houses?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest you cut back on investing in silver and cryptocurrency and put that money toward your student loans. Those tend to be risky investments that may be high one minute, than crash the...