brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Miserable nurses

    brandy1017 replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    No I highly doubt nurses get more money for teaching students. It is rare to even get a differential when precepting or mentoring new grad nurses to the unit! You may have paid alot of money for...

  2. Miserable nurses

    brandy1017 replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    Well you are going to have to develop a thick skin to survive in nursing as you will be dealing with unhappy patients who are at times rude and disrespectful. The nurse lost her cool and took it out...

  3. Should I feel bad for not picking up shifts?

    brandy1017 replied to cheesypuff's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious what is different about location B? Is it a different patient population or higher staffing ratio's. Just wondering why that is the problem place, why are they ok at the other spots but...

  4. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    brandy1017 replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses make a living wage and that is becoming increasingly rare in America where 50% of workers make less than $18/hr and 40% of them make less than $16/hr! That said I don't think we make...

  5. Does anyone ever get tired of people thinking Nursing is easy?

    brandy1017 replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    This is the same response I've received. People come to me with their medical problems and are surprised that I don't know everything. I tell them even doctors don't know it all and that is why...

  6. Does anyone ever get tired of people thinking Nursing is easy?

    brandy1017 replied to Nsco2018's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you care too much about what other people think. What does it matter that a bunch of men clearly jealous of nurses pay shout out insults on the internet. I wouldn't give them two cents...

  7. Did you take a risk?

    brandy1017 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses I know who switched to clinic jobs and even day surgery jobs are happy with the change. I'm not so sure about home health though, I think it has a lot of downsides such as wear and tear on...

  8. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    brandy1017 replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen this "entitlement" if you call it that both from people who were poor and also those who grew up in a more affluent middle class. I know some who were so traumatized by feeling poor they...

  9. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    brandy1017 replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I read an interesting thought that while we are encouraged to wait till at least full retirement if not age 70 to claim social security because you get a 7-8% increase each year you delay, that...

  10. Please help. Career over before it starts.

    brandy1017 replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The ICU would probably be more physical than tele or med surge since ICU doesn't usually use CNA's. I would take a job long enough to get experience than move to clinic nursing. Bending can cause...

  11. Retirement at what age, and how much $$ will you will need to retire "comfortably"?

    brandy1017 replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Pensions are just about gone in the US. The only hospital system that still has them that I'm aware of is the VA. Govt pensions remain, but the majority are underfunded. I believe Detroit just docked...

  12. Right med but suspended

    brandy1017 replied to CJ2121's topic in General Nursing

    That is totally ridiculous! There are times when the med won't scan and you have to manually enter it. I'm glad I don't work for your place. In the past they have reviewed are scan percentages and if...

  13. Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    brandy1017 replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Even the student loan companies like Navient formerly Sallie Mae have been notorious about steering people into forbearance instead of loan forgiveness probably because it increases their profit...

  14. Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    brandy1017 replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    Were you working as a traveler when it was first approved? All I know about the forgiveness program is you have to work for a qualified non-profit and have to renew every year. I would suggest you...

  15. Student loans killing me!! stressed!

    brandy1017 replied to Nurselyfe92's topic in General Nursing

    This is a warning to all those who are counting on federal student loan forgiveness. From what I've read it's common to be disqualified and few get the loan forgiveness in the end, resulting in even...

  16. Is it best for the new nurse to start with night shift?

    brandy1017 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    It's true it's a slower pace and in my experience there is more of a team effort and a live and let live attitude, but the bottom line is can you sleep during the day and function ok. Some can, some...

  17. Loss of all personal freedom.

    brandy1017 replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    To Boston FNP, nurses with mental illness but without drug diversion have been forced into recovery programs. I totally agree if a nurse is diverting drugs there must be consequences. But that is not...

  18. Loss of all personal freedom.

    brandy1017 replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    That's a sad commentary. I see so many smokers and ex smokers struggling to breathe and sadly it is too late for them. It is terrible and I wish I could do more to alleviate their suffering. Even...

  19. Loss of all personal freedom.

    brandy1017 replied to Runnerlives's topic in General Nursing

    I'm apparently in the minority because I agree with you that there is too much micromanagement and privacy invasion in nursing. Things didn't use to be this way. Back when I first started nursing no...

  20. Nurses' Week - Upended.

    brandy1017 replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work they used to offer a free Christmas meal for those working on Christmas and then to save money they changed it to a dessert voucher. Now to me that's insulting. I think the least they...

  21. Nurses' Week - Upended.

    brandy1017 replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't care about nurses week or feel the need for a token gift or acknowlegement from management. I would much rather they spent their money on hiring enough nurses and having good working...

  22. Did they ask for your GPA, yes or no?

    brandy1017 replied to Bunsbuns's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No but several years ago they wanted everyone's transcripts, some technicality, don't remember what the reason was. Seemed stupid and a waste of a few bucks to boot! Focus your resume around your...

  23. Hoping for a miracle

    brandy1017 replied to Feinhawk's topic in General Nursing

    Look into ultrasound tech. From what I'm aware the pay is comparable to nursing and can be done with an Associates at a public community college. Much better working conditions and less stress. I...

  24. The ANA is worthless, looks down on floor nurses, don't join!

    brandy1017 replied to DannyBoy8's topic in General Nursing

    Love the quote "...We favor a plan with enough flexibility to allow the nurse at the bedside to decide how they provide care." As if any floor nurse would be against fair mandated ratios instead of...

  25. Concern

    brandy1017 replied to FengYan's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree do not tell the Board of Nursing. Your medical records are private. The Board is not your friend and if you confess to them they will almost certainly throw you in a recovery program that is...