brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Just first try, keep on going. At the very least this should show you that most places don't expect one nurse to do the job of multiple people. There are many articles and videos on Youtube re...

  2. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Silverbells there is no need to wait for 2 years experience. The standard is 1 year, although I have seen new grads get a new job with 6 months and sometimes less. If I haven't mentioned, use a...

  3. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Silverbells you need to start being kind to yourself in what you say about yourself. That is the first step. Look at all you have already accomplished. Imagine the happy future awaiting

  4. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    "Also the fact that the "Add Friend" option is gone does make me wonder if she found out about me and chose to block any friendship requests or if it's just because she doesn't want friend requests...

  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

    You have even higher aspirations than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! Their mansion doesn't even cost that

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

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    When I think of vocation, I think of missionaries or nuns or people who can afford to do volunteer work. I went to a Catholic grade school and got my nursing degree from a Catholic college. Many of...

  7. 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 shocked and saddened that nurses are paid so poorly in the UK and other countries. London's housing costs are probably comparable to Northern CA or Hawaii, but here the nurses are paid more to...

  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

    While I agree with much of your post, I don't think most Americans are greedy or jealous. If you read thru this post, we have been trying to steer the OP in the right direction and many of us have...

  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

    You are very lucky. One to have family that loves you and are able to let you stay with them. You should be able to save a lot of money, pay off your student loans and other debt. It's good you...

  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

    What did you do your MA in? Healthcare Admin or an MBA? Either of those would have coursework on budgeting and finances that could be utilized to help with your own personal budget and planning for...

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

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Except it is not always accurate info. For at least two years it had that my house sold in foreclosure for pennies on the dollar, when I had been the owner the whole time and making my payments on...

  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

    It is not about being more deserving, rather that she has the practical need of having a home for her baby. Most parents prefer a permanent home in a good school district for their child if they can...

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

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Don't tell us you are trying to find the address of your ex's baby mamma so you can do a drive by! God forbid. Just stop it

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

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Well we've all given you are experiences with buying a home, but you remain unsatisfied. Therefore I suggest you make the bold step of asking your coworkers how they could afford such expensive...

  15. 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 has been an amazing thread. The sheer number of responses this thread has generated is awe inspiring. SilverBells does get a lot of us talking that is for sure. But between all the hype...

  16. 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 true, taxes and cost of living make a big difference in what someone can afford. Some urban places in CA are so unaffordable they were offering 40 year mortgages and of course ARMS, betting on...

  17. 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 too have been to Europe and love all the flowers, window boxes of them and cobblestone streets. Switzerland and Germany had so many cute old fashioned houses with window boxes of flowers and dogs...

  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

    Now is the time for self reflection and therapy. Now is the time to look for a better job. Then you will have the time and energy to work on improving your circumstances and your social life!...

  19. 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 agree not everyone should rush out to buy a home. If you don't have the savings both for the down payment and also for maintenance you can end up in a jam. Especially for younger workers I would...

  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

    Now is the not the time to buy a house! You don't want to buy a house before you know you are settled with your work and personal life. You want to buy a house close to wear you work to cut the...

  21. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't reasonable to expect a man or woman to stay single and celibate in this day and age. Most people will move on and look for another partner. It is just human nature. As to your dream,...

  22. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I did see a therapist during nursing school and my first year or two of nursing for personal and career guidance. I paid out of pocket for the majority of it. There was a local non profit woman's...

  23. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I find that hard to believe. But if this is one of the better ones, you are still being overworked. You don't have to stay in LTC. You can make a change. You can sign up on linked in for starters...

  24. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Look for a bedside nurse job where you are paid hourly. Maybe even as a charge nurse and hopefully you can pick up OT if you want and actually be paid for it! Not abused and taken advantage of the...

  25. How Has Your Nursing Career Affected Your Relationships Or Other Aspects of Your Life?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    That is why you need to set limits and say no. If that isn't an option than you need to look for another job. Instead of obsessing over your ex and his baby, spend that time looking for another job....