brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Are some people not meant for acute care?

    brandy1017 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise you to stay where you are for now and not go back to acute care. You may feel bored now by the routine and lack of stress, but I would argue that is better for both your mental and...

  2. Failure. Disappointed. Embarrassed.

    brandy1017 replied to guest942057's topic in General Students

    Congrats on your success. I wish you well in your future endeavors. Hope is a good thing. Failure causes reflection to succeed in the future when one realizes what went wrong. For me I loved...

  3. I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    brandy1017 replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand your post. Are you saying you won't hire the OP if she tells the truth about the current investigation? Are you saying she should not mention it? Frankly, it's a mess....

  4. I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    brandy1017 replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. If we are innocent till proven guilty why tell future employers about an investigation that will most likely prevent one from getting a job and paying the bills. If it were me, I would...

  5. Confessions Of A Nurse With Poor Interpersonal Skills

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

    Be friendly, greet people by their name, make small talk how are they doing etc and then listen. If you are anxious and tend to forget people's names, just make a short note after you meet someone...

  6. I am under investigation by BON. Ethical question: Share or not share with potential employers?

    brandy1017 replied to 42pines's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! The accusations against you sound like overkill. I'm glad you have a lawyer and hope everything works out for you. I agree with the others not to mention the BON investigation, and as one...

  7. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    brandy1017 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your experience. I was disturbed when the OP mentioned that the couples therapist they were going to seemed to also blame her for his bad behavior. I would expect a therapist...

  8. Communication Barrier: "Untie Me Now!" | Nurse in Action

    brandy1017 replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    God bless you! Keep sharing your patient experiences with us. They are informative and inspirational. Thanks for reminding us why we became nurses and how little things can make such a difference...

  9. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    brandy1017 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think going back to school unusual for anyone, single or married. Many people change jobs and careers multiple times over their lifetime. Being in a relationship doesn't change that desire,...

  10. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    brandy1017 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    There are obviously problems in your marriage, but I don't think your becoming a nurse is the real problem. Since you are married I would look at becoming a nurse as a way to help your family...

  11. Accused of Time Card Fraud

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

    Wow, why wasn't your first punch in sufficient? You have to punch twice? Where I used to work we had time clocks when you walked in the door and also on the unit, but wherever we punched was the...

  12. Is it reasonable for Nurses to be fired who "ran away" from work during the pandemic?

    brandy1017 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    As the OP just stated these nurses were on a leave of absence. They didn't just quit their job and then ask for it back. If other nurses lost their job I'm assuming they must have been working as...

  13. Coping with the Death of a Fellow Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    The situation affected you and you are doing the right thing by talking about it and seeking support among fellow nurses here at allnurses. It is good to do that and not keep things bottled up....

  14. Coping with the Death of a Fellow Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse-please's topic in General Nursing

    I think your feelings are normal, especially watching a coworker dying from Corona that they may have gotten at work! You have a comradeship with your family of coworkers. We are all in this...

  15. Drive Right On By

    brandy1017 replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    This past year has been horrible because of Corona. And if you were short staffed or burned out before, Corona has made it infinitely worse! Consider speaking to your EAP for a free counseling...

  16. Drive Right On By

    brandy1017 replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    So true, I love beautiful things. It's not about showing off, but the joy they bring me. I have an old Victorian story-book "doll house" and am an old fashioned lavish decorator. I'm not into the...

  17. If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    brandy1017 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

  18. If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    brandy1017 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital system just rolled out a bonus program, but even that they botched once again creating descension among the ranks. Management decided to pick and choose who deserved the bonus and...

  19. Drive Right On By

    brandy1017 replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support and kind words. Allnurses has been a godsend to me thru the years since I first discovered it. I could commiserate with everyone here, find support and realize I wasn't alone...

  20. Drive Right On By

    brandy1017 replied to Guest 1152923's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to many of you. I too coped in both healthy and unhealthy ways. I also was always teased about all the low census I took back when it was available. I actually made the most money in...

  21. What Do You Miss About Nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Just a quick update, my bully mgr is gone, has left the building, Yeah! I'm sure she will be a thorn in the side at her new job. Several more nurses have quit in less than a month since I did. I...

  22. What to do when Nurse is attacked and employer doesn't file police report?

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

    I don't believe it is true that you have to see their doctors for WC injury. I was able to see my own Dr when I had a back injury. It is just a matter of coding it as workers comp. I had no issues...

  23. What to do when Nurse is attacked and employer doesn't file police report?

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

    Nina Pham did sue the hospital which was hard to do in Texas. I believe she did get a settlement, which is uncommon in workers comp

  24. Meeting With HR, Manager, Union Rep

    brandy1017 replied to NisterNurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a union employee you have Weingarten rights that entitle you to union representation. They are there to be your witness and advocate. You need to be informed of what the meeting is about. I...

  25. If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    brandy1017 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I remember we used to have a concierge service available for doctors, nurses and hospital employees. They could run errands, do shopping, take your car in; but I don't think it was free. Still it...