brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Med school to NP

    brandy1017 replied to medtonurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depression and suicide are an epidemic in the medical community as you are aware. Check out Dr Pamela Wible's articles on KevinMD.com | Social media’s leading physician voice. She even offers her...

  2. Want to be a nurse but I am really bad academically

    brandy1017 replied to Raistlin007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are old books out there for lay people like Math Made Easy and Algebra Made Easy. Also check out Khan Academy a free online learning site. Start taking basic math and science classes at your...

  3. Dx of Bipolar

    brandy1017 replied to nurse_girlie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The problem is a conflict of interest. Keeping you in therapy keeps the money flowing. I wouldn't trust the system. I think it is more about a money making machine than truly helping people. I've been...

  4. I was found out!

    brandy1017 replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    If someone discovered who I am I would deny it. I feel this is a place where we are allowed to be anonymous and speak our mind. Being able to share and vent helps me cope. Sometimes I would like to...

  5. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    brandy1017 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I could never handle the assignments you had and yes they sound like they should be LTAC patients. My understanding is LTACHS pay well and the ratio is about 8 on nights. I hope you can find a better...

  6. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    brandy1017 replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish I could have gone back to my old job as a secretary, but the pay was literally half what I got as a new grad. I never gave myself permission to admit I didn't like it, let alone quit! I hate...

  7. How do new grad Nurses that don't have BSN manage to survive this job market ?

    brandy1017 replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospital used to stipulate you had to have a BSN within three years of hire, but since the big corporation took over I guess that went by the wayside since they probably didn't want to encourage...

  8. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    brandy1017 replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you should see your Dr and see if he thinks an antidepressant would be in order. Also consider seeing a counselor. I imagine you can't just afford to quit your job cold turkey can you? I...

  9. Would you have gone to nursing school....

    brandy1017 replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    No if I had known what it was like I wouldn't have done it. I've never really enjoyed being a nurse, it's way too stressful and we are overworked and treated like crap! I'm only glad I didn't do it...

  10. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    brandy1017 replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly if you are the only nurse in the building and can't take a true break they are required to pay you OT! Again nurses are frequently coerced to work off the clock, both thru lunch breaks and...

  11. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    brandy1017 replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    No it is not legal to force you to clock out so you don't get paid while still expecting to you to work. Yes there have been class action lawsuits and back pay at many hospitals across the country...

  12. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    brandy1017 replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    As to ACLS you'll find frequent changes in protocol with each new 2 year recert. They are constantly looking to find better ways to bring someone back from the dead so expect change. As to doing...

  13. Nursing nightmares.

    brandy1017 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes have a dream that I'm taking care of patients in a house, sometimes its mine, sometimes it's another family members with a patient in every room. And I'm always busy and running around and...

  14. Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

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

    There is nothing to report. She has done nothing wrong. This isn't 1984 and we aren't living in a police state. To say something to HR or the BON would be slander, wrong and political suicide. Just...

  15. Tempted to Tell the Truth in Exit Interview

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

    I agree not to speculate whether the supervisor has a drinking problem, although to say she wouldn't hire the OP if not a drinker that is quite a shocking and amazing comment. I wonder if this was a...

  16. Is switching from a Biology degree to BSN while in undergrad worth it?

    brandy1017 replied to iopmoris's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree a biology degree is a waste of time and money, the jobs available are low paying. Plus as others said there is a limit on govt student loans so I would just switch to nursing and get your...

  17. Essential Oil Overkill

    brandy1017 replied to Kayauhs's topic in General Nursing

    We have essential oils, they were rolled out a couple years ago but I've never used them for patients. Seems like a silly fad if you ask me. Offerings were lavender, peppermint, orange and maybe...

  18. Anyone having a hard time getting over the verbal abuse?

    brandy1017 replied to kayleeschiff's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Ruby, you've really been threw the mill! To the OP you sound like you were a new nurse working in ICU and learning on the go. I admire RN's that work ICU, especially new grads, very brave; I...

  19. Anyone having a hard time getting over the verbal abuse?

    brandy1017 replied to kayleeschiff's topic in General Nursing

    She probably answered the ringing phone in her pocket. What was she supposed to do hit the decline button? Tempting I know lol. Next time just remember to leave the room, not a big deal. Now the OP...

  20. Anyone having a hard time getting over the verbal abuse?

    brandy1017 replied to kayleeschiff's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, but many times they expect the nurse to call and do the work for them. Worked with a traveler who I was really impressed with the Dr was trying to give her orders to put in the computer and...

  21. Why Can't I Get a Job?

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

    You didn't say what your current job is and what it entails. You didn't mention what your MSN is in. Is it in management or education? Is your current job relevant to the jobs you are applying for?...

  22. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    brandy1017 replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    For your own sake please get some safer tires so you won't end up injured or dead from a car crash. You might be able to get them for less from a junkyard. Thankfully you are a student and jobs will...

  23. Patient Complained I got a written final notice...

    brandy1017 replied to mommyof2grlz's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen management skip steps in progressive discipline if they feel the offense was serious enough and/or didn't like the person. Either way the OP appears not to take seriously the situation and...

  24. Patient Complained I got a written final notice...

    brandy1017 replied to mommyof2grlz's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure to keep a copy of your eval to offer at job interviews and counter any negative references from where you work now. If you have other references you can just say not to contact your current...

  25. Full Time or Per diem (But Full time)

    brandy1017 replied to Irah0526's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be too quick to roll over a 401K/403B into an IRA because there is a little-known clause that you can take money out penalty-free if you leave your job after you turn 55. With an IRA you have to...