brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Downstaffing

    brandy1017 replied to KSjo88's topic in General Nursing

    I agree this job has no redeeming qualities and you should quit ASAP. I wouldn't float to different hospitals in one shift, it so ridiculous and disrespectful. One of the reasons I would never do...

  2. Not Everyone is meant/wants to be a leader!

    brandy1017 replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in General Nursing

    Funny I've never been asked to be a leader, let alone if I wanted to, I wonder should I be jealous. lol You could consider it a compliment. Charge is a duty we all share on the night shift and...

  3. What Do Nurses Want?

    brandy1017 replied to medihacks907's topic in General Nursing

    Jeopardy! It's what our social studies teacher always used in school to teach us. It made learning fun, especially if you were competitive like

  4. DiscouragedRN

    brandy1017 replied to RNmclen's topic in General Nursing

    I have one simple suggestion try to google whatever you need info or advice on. I use it regularly for medical

  5. Now that I'm an "old" nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Tasern1214's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you receive a pay cut for being transferred? What happened did the surgeon demand you be fired and admin sided with him? Why can't you get your job back now that they finally stood up to...

  6. HPRP unfairly being treated

    brandy1017 replied to Wolfpuppy31's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I wish you the best and hope things turn out ok. I'm glad your boss and coworkers support you. Take

  7. Dealing with Stress at Work

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone watched the new Roseanne reboot? I'm not a Republican, let alone a die Hard Trump fan, far from it; but this show is a hoot. Talk about a stress buster! Couldn't stop laughing, a total...

  8. Dealing with Stress at Work

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I pray before work begging for a good night and to stay calm when stressed and to get along with my patients, their families and fellow staff and supervisors. But when the **** hits the fan I usually...

  9. Dealing with Stress at Work

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I used to have a terrible habit of clenching my teeth whenever I was stressed, pretty much all the time. I also had migraines and I'm sure it was related to TMJ from said bad habit....

  10. 100+ attempted IV starts, 3 successes

    brandy1017 replied to crx971's topic in General Nursing

    That was my first thought that you are going from too steep an angle. IV's are my weak link too, but I can get them in when the patient has ropes for vein and once in a blue moon I get a hard stick by...

  11. Commute time to hospital job

    brandy1017 replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    Five minutes, but I've done it in four! LOL Love my sleep time, glad I don't have to waste it driving! Before I bought my house I lived 20 minutes away, but then worked 8-hour shifts. Have a love-hate...

  12. Workplace Sayings

    brandy1017 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I love the Wrongway Regional Medical Center I can so relate! And keeping them alive till 7:05 because death is too much

  13. dream job ended

    brandy1017 replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why ICU is your dream job and yet you are going for your NP as they are too different jobs and unless you are going for Acute Care NP you will be working in an office setting most...

  14. Rolling out bedside report

    brandy1017 replied to magordon's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you were chosen as the token RN in management's relentless pursuit of forcing bedside report because of the mistaken belief it will raise patient satisfaction. Let's be reasonable, patient...

  15. Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

    brandy1017 replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it is a tough gig and complaining to coworkers won't help. They are struggling too. I remember writing down whenever I had a good day to remind myself it wasn't always bad. I listen to...

  16. Problems with nursing profession and why I want to quit

    brandy1017 replied to bravewarrior1's topic in General Nursing

    To Bravewarrior I understand your frustrations and wonder if we aren't working for the same corporate system. LOL It sounds like you are new to nursing and I would recommend trying to find a job with...

  17. affordable apartment with rn salary

    brandy1017 replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I would guestimate net pay after federal and state taxes and health insurance would only be about $4,000 a month tops and probably less ie $3,600, so there is no way you could afford that rent! As...

  18. Staff Retention Policies

    brandy1017 replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, new nurses aren't going to stick around for some extra benny 10-15 years down the road. New RN's are aware of the many options out there and there will be some turnover regardless of what a...

  19. Staff Retention Policies

    brandy1017 replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    Your experience reminds me of a CNO pitching what she wanted in nurses to fill the new hospital they had just built. She made it clear she didn't value the experienced nurses and was only going to...

  20. Would and how would you address no pay raise in over a year?

    brandy1017 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there is anything wrong with asking. Usually raises are announced and lack of raises are also announced as a wage freeze while the place cries the money

  21. Canadian physicians protesting pay raises, advocating for nurses

    brandy1017 replied to elkpark's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is truly a wonderful gesture so very compassionate and not capitalistic. I don't see it happening in America where greed trumps all and the people at the top feel they deserve to make all the...

  22. Nurses smoking weed?

    brandy1017 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    I experimented a few times as a teen, it was nothing special and after a paranoid reaction to it I swore it off for good. I've also read it's linked to schizophrenia in young men so I'd advise to...

  23. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    brandy1017 replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    There have already been studies linking low patient-nurse ratios to higher quality care, less mortality and morbidity, fewer complications yet many hospitals are happy to work short and raise staffing...

  24. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    brandy1017 replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    The problems with nursing cost money to solve and most corporate leaders are simply unwilling to spend the money be it safe staffing, adequate resources, equipment, creating a no lift environment,...

  25. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

    brandy1017 replied to michelle_d's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is no way to absolutely prevent chronic back pain or a crippling permanent back, neck or shoulder injury if you are working bedside as a CNA or RN. It can always happen either due to the size...