brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. What do hospital nurses want/need?

    brandy1017 replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    This theme of how dare nurses think about the money and they should only be in it to care for others is a really harmful and toxic mindset endemic in nursing and contributes to the mistreatment of...

  2. Cameras

    brandy1017 replied to guest1202005's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I didn't know this was a thing with psych nursing. Is it new? I remember they had cameras in an ICU at a big hospital to watch patients and I've heard of hospitals with remote ICU's using...

  3. Manager is colluding

    brandy1017 replied to AKP25's topic in General Nursing

    She can use her educator for a reference and the 20 daisy awards on her resume. If she thinks this is because of racial discrimination that is something she can fight with the EEOC. She should...

  4. How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    Your vested now re 401k/403b so you can always leave for greener pastures. That is honestly the best way to get a decent raise as well! If you stay at one place they usually give out crappy raises...

  5. How can I word this to my manager when she asks me to pick up extra?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that she has agency staff on speed dial and doesn't need you but is making a case that you didn't call on your day off is a red flag. The only reason they want staff to pick up is you are...

  6. How do you deal with not being appreciated at work?

    brandy1017 replied to willoughby2024's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the problem is above the charge nurse. Admin didn't want to let you orient. The charge nurse was caught off guard and lost her cool. What happened? Did you get an orientation? The...

  7. Help! I need an advice!

    brandy1017 replied to dt1607's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know this trend of forcing staff nurses to float to other hospitals thru threats and coercion started during covid. We are not float staff! Where I worked they had float staff and the...

  8. OSBN investigation after suddenly fired after MAT leave

    brandy1017 replied to letterstojuliet's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They only take one small section of your hair at the top of your head. Some places of employment require a hair sample not urine. A small snippet, not all your hair. I know this as Aurora Advocate...

  9. HEPATOPULMONARY SYNDROME

    brandy1017 replied to ambersky004's topic in Critical Care

    Think his ammonia level was so high that he crashed after the ativan was given then became too sedated and wasn't breathing adequately. Ammonia level was critical. Should have been in the ICU. Tips...

  10. False positive drugs alcohol on job

    brandy1017 replied to Ckahdkwo's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to believe it was a false positive. More likely It would have been due to mixing your sample with someone else's maybe from the ER who was a drinker on drugs and for that to happen I would think...

  11. Surviving a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)??

    brandy1017 replied to sofpet's topic in General Nursing

    That just sounds petty and mean spirited to me. I would start looking for other jobs and probably at another hospital system. But you should include this place as you do have experience and the...

  12. What do hospital nurses want/need?

    brandy1017 replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    My Dr was lamenting the changes with corporate medicine especially the Ascension takeover. In the past the doctors truly listened to the nurses and would use their influence to improve the working...

  13. What do hospital nurses want/need?

    brandy1017 replied to khillbrt's topic in General Nursing

    Mandatory safe staffing ratios like CA has plus adequate support staff with break staff, decent pay and benefits and the ability to take time off use their PTO plus RESPECT! I doubt this will happen...

  14. How to return to nursing after 16 years and mental health issues

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If she did pursue this, would she not most likely face stipulations on her license with urine drug testing, mandatory therapy, etc to even have a chance to work as a nurse? How will the OP overcome...

  15. 51 yrs old with spinal fusion-should I pursue nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Another weird, rare side effect of stenosis or spondylosis can be foot and leg swelling which I have in the left leg, but again I brushed it off as lymphedema from my past surgeries. My calf was...

  16. 51 yrs old with spinal fusion-should I pursue nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'll be the devil's advocate and caution you against nursing especially given a recent spinal fusion. You don't want to harm your back more and need more surgery. Yes there are non-bedside roles,...

  17. Unsafe anesthesia practices in phase 2

    brandy1017 replied to Pacurn's topic in PACU

    I would file a complaint with CMS Medicare. They are the only ones that will take this seriously! Joint commission is a waste of space! They will just give them a slap on the

  18. Life Changes

    brandy1017 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I remember you and all your kind and helpful advice. I wish you comfort, peace and joy on your journey to meet your loved ones in heaven. You will be remembered and missed here by so many of...

  19. IV Phenergan Infiltration

    brandy1017 replied to Pamber's topic in Patient Medications

    Reglan, phenergan and zofran don't work for me. Was the person on compazine for a long time or it was just a rare fluke reaction? I've never seen this, though I know it is an antipsychotic so risk...

  20. Loan Repayment

    brandy1017 replied to GoldenGirls1719's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing she works for a for profit like HCA so then wouldn't qualify for the PSLF. Also, income-based repayment will count both her and spouse's income if married so doesn't always save money....

  21. Where Do I Go from here?

    brandy1017 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    One other thought, the OP mentioned being burnt out from oncology I'm assuming regarding the potential of death. I'd like to suggest checking out https://www.YouTube.com/@NurseHadley She is a...

  22. Where Do I Go from here?

    brandy1017 replied to Sweetpea04's topic in General Nursing

    You are still a baby nurse, growing and learning what is right for you. You tried NICU and found it wasn't right for you. Besides the night shift which is a non-negotiable for your health and your...

  23. Any nurses file their own taxes? Turbo? h&r block?

    brandy1017 replied to Happytimes's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this year I ended up using H&R Block instead of the free Tax Act Software. Tax Act was $40 to e-file state and my brother offered to let me use his H&R Block software he paid for, 5...

  24. I Don't Get the Anxiety Part of Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to missmollie's topic in General Nursing

    Every person reacts differently to the stress and sadness inherent in nursing. Many nurses have anxiety because they don't want to make a mistake. But not all people have anxiety. For what it's...

  25. Hair Follicle Testing in Monitoring Programs

    brandy1017 replied to Sick of nursing 101's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm only going by what others on here have stated over the years. And the IN lawsuit over not being allowed to take her prescribed med, but instead told to go cold turkey. I'm guessing you are the...