brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. 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

    Sure if there was a go fund me, we could help this nurse. I remember when the two nurses from TX got Ebola, there were go fund me for them. I gave to both gladly. So happy they both lived and...

  2. 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

    This situation reminds me of one a couple years ago in NYC where an older nurse 60-70 ish was still working and tried to discharged a pt, but who was angry he wasn't getting the pain meds he wanted....

  3. 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

    A lawyer could make sure you are compensated for all the injuries, physical and psychological, including dental implants which are insanely expensive! Many times workers get short shrift with workers...

  4. 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

    You don't know the reasons for their approved LOA. If they were sick before than most likely they had health problems related to Corona. I don't know the situation where you work, but many...

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

    brandy1017 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe the people telling you they are making more money now. It simply isn't true. For a while in the Spring people were getting $600 a paycheck extra plus state unemployment, but that...

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

    brandy1017 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    There's a lot to unpack with your story. First cut back on your OT to help you de-stress. You can change your W4 tax withholding status usually online at HR so the govt doesn't take as much from...

  7. Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me that if you want to be an admissions coordinator you need to start applying to other facilities. It seems clear they are not interested in giving you that job. You don't have to...

  8. Nurses make me sick

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting post! When I see the stages of coping I think about working as a nurse thru the pandemic without adequate PPE, staff or supplies. I went thru all the stages except optimism. In fact I...

  9. Nurses make me sick

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Are you against wearing masks? If nothing else I'm sure they have helped lower flu, cold, RSV and maybe helped at least a little with covid. I don't think they hurt anyone. I wonder why you are...

  10. Nurses make me sick

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I too am sickened that in the midst of a worldwide pandemic with tens of millions unemployed and lacking health insurance, there has been no real talk or action by politicians to fix our healthcare...

  11. Nurses make me sick

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I love a lot of the Nurse Blake videos on Youtube. Check them out for a laugh! They are funny and will brighten your day. Here's one PS Dudernguy might not appreciate this as not serious and...

  12. Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    brandy1017 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    No I haven't cared for a patient that had GB from a viral infection, although I am aware that can happen. I have taken care of a young mother who developed almost total paralysis, she could move her...

  13. Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    brandy1017 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I can only say what I've seen re GB and the flu vaccine. I took care of 3 patients they were all over 50. One man was totally paralyzed but could breathe on his own. I was told he eventually...

  14. Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    brandy1017 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes that is my main concern for this vaccine as I have a hx of pcn anaphylaxis where my throat started closing up and I felt like I couldn't even swallow. No symptoms until one night out of the blue...

  15. Yes, Employer Can Require Covid Vaccine

    brandy1017 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Doesn't everyone get MMR? I did as a child I thought it was one of the routine vaccines people

  16. Happy New Year to allnurses!

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not making resolutions, but I plan to eat healthier and exercise the dog and hoping with my new found freedom from Wrongway Hospital will bring better health since I have no stress now! Quitting...

  17. A Staffing Perfect Storm

    brandy1017 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Was this the hospital you were mentioning? https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/04/30/denver-health-bonuses-nurse-ceo-cuts/ Or another system, since they all act the same these days, cut...

  18. Covid Patients on enhanced droplet precautions in a regular room

    brandy1017 replied to telenurse2009's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It goes right along with the Republican's war against workers, where corporations interests must be protected at all costs. Can't afford to protect workers ie cancelling OSHA protections, this...

  19. Covid Patients on enhanced droplet precautions in a regular room

    brandy1017 replied to telenurse2009's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is simply about money. The fact that they already had made more rooms negative pressure means they are more than able. They are simply refusing to spend the money. I'm sure if any staff gets...

  20. A Staffing Perfect Storm

    brandy1017 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree at my healthcare system they had already driven record nurses and PCA's off by layoffs and raising pt ratios before Corona hit. Now have to rely on travelers getting crisis pay and pulling...

  21. What Do You Miss About Nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    We had a power mad mgr that liked to bully employees for daring to speak up about unsafe staffing and lack of critical supplies like oxygen flow meters, suction and tele monitors. She was brazen...

  22. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    brandy1017 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I really wonder if this 2 month job would be seen by a new employer, especially if it was out of state. I know people do leave off short term jobs that didn't work out and I bet most of the time it...

  23. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

    brandy1017 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, it's just corp healthcare at its finest! These days in a lot of places nurses are replaceable widgets and not people. Consider yourself lucky not to waste any more of your time with them....

  24. A Not-Love Letter for Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to nikkulele77's topic in General Students

    So I'm curious to you and any other retired nurses out there. Do you feel your life and health improved after leaving nursing due to the lack of stress? I'm hoping my health will improve when I...

  25. Unable to wear N95 or papr

    brandy1017 replied to runner502's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Since you failed the fit test they should have given you a hood for the PAPR and gone over with you how to use it and turn it on. If it was on and working properly the oxygen makes it so easy to...