brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Nursing pay..Check this out!

    brandy1017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP he sounds disgruntled re his pay. There are resources available such as payscale and glass door that gives more info re average and median pay for nurses in different cities and even in...

  2. Nursing pay..Check this out!

    brandy1017 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Actually it does, and it even varies by cities. But as another OP mentioned the COL varies. I'm sure it's not just nurses that are paid differently re COL. All I can say if you are unhappy with...

  3. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    brandy1017 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    The no bath tub would be a deal breaker for me! I love hot bubble baths with a scented candle to relax. I lived in a small cute apartment for ten years and the rent went up only once in that time....

  4. What are Your Goals for 2018??

    brandy1017 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sticking to just a couple goals that I know I can achieve. One to pay off my car this year which will make it even easier to max out my Roth IRA, my HSA and to keep plugging away at my 403b....

  5. Does anyone here like nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    The main problem with nursing is even if you can find your "fit" TPTB choose to understaff to pad their pockets, disregard nursing input if it gets in the way of money which is pretty much all the...

  6. Private loans for poor credit

    brandy1017 replied to EvelynStevens's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree, please don't put your loved one in that position. It is unfair to them if you are not able to repay they will have to and they could be garnished or even a lien placed on their home in...

  7. The Financially Independent Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to MNC's topic in General Nursing

    I like having an "FU" or freedom savings account so you are not trapped in a bad job or left destitute if you end up laid up or laid off. I started my Roth IRA for just those reasons. Hopefully I...

  8. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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  9. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I learned pretty early on administration chooses to short staff and tries to manipulate nursing to work overtime rather than hire enough staff in the first place. It is one thing to want to work...

  10. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree it is so tempting to respond likewise to hostile judgemental, unfriendly coworkers; but as satisfying as it may be in the moment it is unproductive and only escalates things. I have learned...

  11. Why is it difficult to transition from nursing student to working Nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Nursing

    Working conditions suck and are getting worse! I can't imagine starting out now with the high acuity, high patient ratios, computer charting and lack of resources. It was difficult for me when I...

  12. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I'm glad you saw the error of your ways and have opened your mind. I've worked with newbies that thought the old timers were lazy slackers with bad attitudes while they just knew everything and...

  13. It's Does No Good To Gripe About Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to EGspirit's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with some of the OP's insights. Some people are perfectionistic, competitive and judgemental. I've worked with nurses like this, thankfully they are in the minority. I suspect there are...

  14. What Do You Think? Can You Be A Nurse If You Can't Do Bedside Care?

    brandy1017 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Sure anyone that can pass nursing school and boards can be a nurse. The problem is getting a non-bedside job. Usually for office or teaching jobs you need at least a year or two of bedside nursing....

  15. Why so much Negativity in Nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to lindsayCalifornia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't recommend nursing. Better choices would be find a good govt job, preferably federal govt as they have the best benefits such as pension and health insurance. If you get a state or city govt...

  16. Realizing that Nursing is Not for Me

    brandy1017 replied to S.Loft's topic in General Nursing

    If you are still on orientation as it seems I see no problem with just letting the manager know that this isn't for you and they will probably let you go. CNA work is hard and fast paced and not for...

  17. Flu Shot = Sick

    brandy1017 replied to Taina33's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Most jobs in healthcare are now requiring flu shots unless you can prove you already had guillain barre or anaphylaxis from a previous flu shot. The govt is spurring hospitals to go ahead and force...

  18. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    brandy1017 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Before I became a nurse I worked as a secretary in a variety of mostly pleasant but somewhat boring jobs. I wanted to do more and use my brain and be more challenged. Well nursing is definitely...

  19. Forced out to pasture

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

    I'm sorry this happened to you and I hope you will be able to find another job soon. Still I don't think it's fair to blame Obamacare, before insurance companies cherry picked only the young and...

  20. Tension with Management

    brandy1017 replied to NeuroNurse101's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hear me out and please read my whole post. While it doesn't look like your manager has any intention of letting you transfer to ICU at this time, the fact that you are being called into the office may...

  21. Does years of experience matter?

    brandy1017 replied to ProfessorD's topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding many schools make you retake science classes after the 5 year mark so that is an incentive to go back to school ASAP! Also you will still be gaining experience if you work while...

  22. Fired from my first RN job after only 2 weeks.

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

    I don't think 5 weeks is enough time for a new grad, many new grad residencies are at least 8-12 weeks orientation. Also 8 patients is too much. I know it doesn't seem like it now, but you really...

  23. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    brandy1017 replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    If you are going to become an RN choose the cheapest way available, state two year community colleges are usually the cheapest route, then consider an online BSN from WGU Western Governors University....

  24. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    brandy1017 replied to Dformola's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure the CEO's don't feel underpaid! Even when they resign or are forced out they get a golden parachute worth millions of dollars to cushion the

  25. Should I quit? Idk what to do!

    brandy1017 replied to vc01ca's topic in General Nursing

    Money is important, but it is not the only consideration. If you are happier at the second job I would highly consider making the switch. See if you can negotiate the pay rate. When you switch jobs...