brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Is Nursing really for me?

    brandy1017 replied to Newbie101's topic in General Nursing

    The first thought when reading your story is why didn't you just ask for a different preceptor? It sounds like you need to work on being more assertive. I agree with others don't rush to NP....

  2. Tired of working ‘extra’...me too.

    brandy1017 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you posted this on a home health page, you would find this is common practice. Medicare and medicaid keep cutting reimbursement and home health responds by putting more work on the staff...

  3. Diabetic RN with HTN working in the ER with Covid Patients

    brandy1017 replied to TT IS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I imagine the new hire was aware of the fact that he will be taking care of possible Corona patients and is OK with that. The truth is we are all at risk. Both at home, but esp in healthcare...

  4. Unfairness at work

    brandy1017 replied to Loveishope1970's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why you can't take at least 3 days of bereavement leave? I would call in as you may be too upset to work under the circumstances. Clearly your mgr has no compassion. But still...

  5. BEDSIDE...run, don't walk!

    brandy1017 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes things were infinitely better when we had good management. I had a wonderful boss for over 20 years, but he was let go. Also the best supervisor I ever had was let go. Basically all management...

  6. BEDSIDE...run, don't walk!

    brandy1017 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you that in many places, esp today, it is tantamount to an abusive relationship! They keep cutting staff and increasing patient ratios with rising patient acuity while the nurses are...

  7. Exhausted; I want a way out.

    brandy1017 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATS on your new baby! I'm glad things are working out for you. When you're off maternity leave, you may want to consider getting a clinic job. Most of the nurses I know that work in clinics for...

  8. Should I be a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to TheSpecialist's topic in General Students

    Don't deplete your savings to go back to school! As a single mom you need an ER savings in case of job loss or other emergency. Do you have student loans from a prior degree that need to be paid...

  9. Employee treatment after exposure

    brandy1017 replied to Ele_123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was told by employee health I was exposed, but they too refused to test me or take me off the work schedule. They told me I didn't need to self isolate just watch for symptoms or take my temp!...

  10. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    brandy1017 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My comments are not about how I am being treated, although I have been a victim of bullying once as a new grad and persevered and triumphed over the bully and her flying monkeys. I watched her lose...

  11. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    brandy1017 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I would consider what your end goals are before pursuing nursing. Do you want to be an NP? If not, I would seriously consider looking into other options like PT or ultrasound tech, both pay more...

  12. Choosing between husband and 2 beautiful poodles or ICU job

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

    If it was me I would choose my family and personal life over work! Take the closer job and then if you really want ICU you can keep looking. But do a real soul search do you truly want ICU as not...

  13. Nurses Disciplined, Fired for Wearing Hospital-Issued Scrubs

    brandy1017 replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I hope he files for unemployment and files a wrongful termination suit with the help of the MNA! This behavior by admin speaks of so much disrespect. To me it is tantamount to when someone ripped a...

  14. Are Sanitized N95 Masks Safe for Reuse?

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

    Working conditions worsened and we lost many CNA's and they weren't replaced. Also there was a crackdown and several were fired. So it seems like CNA elimination is a deliberate strategy. Of...

  15. Are Sanitized N95 Masks Safe for Reuse?

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

    They started with the TB mask to wear for an entire shift. Then switched to a simple mask following the new CDC recommendations that it was acceptable, except for aerosolizing procedures. Then the...

  16. Where to go as a nurse if you dont want to work with patients at ALL?

    brandy1017 replied to guest1074618's topic in General Nursing

    PACU or OR because they are sedated and can't talk! First thoughts that came to mind. In the meantime try being a little more assertive and tell them to put the phone down or take it from them "just...

  17. NURSING IS A TOXIC CAREER!

    brandy1017 replied to QualityRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wish you the best! Hope you can find a better job. Enjoy your freedom for now, but fight to collect unemployment in the meantime! I'm taking it day by day, but have started to get my ducks in a row...

  18. NURSING IS A TOXIC CAREER!

    brandy1017 replied to QualityRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with you that nursing is an unhealthy job, in mind, body and spirit. At least it has been for me and many others. Also that the majority of us are put in impossible situations where we...

  19. How to deal with hate as a Nurse since we are getting special treatment during this time?

    brandy1017 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Sounds like you're in the honeymoon phase of being a nurse. You are indeed a lucky soul to feel nursing is your life's work ie passion, especially during your hardest first year of nursing. I would...

  20. Which nurses are considered frontline?

    brandy1017 replied to rubyagnes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wouldn't put much faith in the public loan forgiveness as of the first people eligible this past year, 99% were denied! I kid you not! The majority on technicalities and the solution was to...

  21. Judy Mikovitz, Ph D and Anthony Fauci, MD

    brandy1017 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That still creeps me

  22. Judy Mikovitz, Ph D and Anthony Fauci, MD

    brandy1017 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I didn't say they used mice. I said they used insects which is worse? I don't think the US planned this pandemic, but I do believe it was from the virology clinic in Wuhan that was known to be...

  23. Judy Mikovitz, Ph D and Anthony Fauci, MD

    brandy1017 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I remember reading that they had an alternative vaccine using insects for those allergic to eggs. Flublock is produced with an insect virus! It doesn't make a mouse that far off, although I have no...

  24. Judy Mikovitz, Ph D and Anthony Fauci, MD

    brandy1017 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I don't know the truth if he has profited off his work with diseases or vaccines, but I sure as hell know he has NOT done his job protecting US! Instead he has thrown us to the wolves saying a simple...

  25. Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

    brandy1017 replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I regret becoming a nurse too. While it may be one of the few jobs out there that pays a living wage and can't be outsourced, it has left my mind and body in shambles. The physical and emotional...