brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. If you could redo it....would you choose nursing?

    brandy1017 replied to ICURNPA92's topic in General Nursing

    I regret not going back to school to be an NP. Hospital nursing is brutal and stressful and only getting worse. I'm hoping to make it to an early retirement, but time will tell. Floor nursing is...

  2. Seeking Financial advice

    brandy1017 replied to HalfBoiled's topic in General Nursing

    You must live with the folks if your expenses are so low. That is great and it is wonderful that you have that option. I would suggest reading about personal finance. Some books I like include...

  3. Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    brandy1017 replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't envy them and after reading other comments I realized nothing I say is adequate in the face of what others have gone through or are going through. I wish everyone that is struggling peace and...

  4. Need help..hate my job :(

    brandy1017 replied to butters9812's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand the stress but remember you are doing a good job and you are catching issues before a patient codes. The RRT is a wonderful resource for the floor nurse. Many have protocols so...

  5. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    brandy1017 replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    There are jobs with less stress. I know because I used to work as a secretary and there was no stress there. I worked for about six different employers some as a temp and a couple for 2 to 5 years...

  6. Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    brandy1017 replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the other interview and ask to shadow if they don't already offer shadowing which I've heard is common practice now. Then pay attention to the vibes and see if it seems better run. If its...

  7. Need help..hate my job :(

    brandy1017 replied to butters9812's topic in General Nursing

    Your experiences and feelings are pretty typical for most nurses, especially new grads. Since you have cardiac experience check out Dr offices especially cardiac, clinics, cardiac rehab or consider...

  8. Am I too old to become an RN??

    brandy1017 replied to bananerz84's topic in LPN to RN

    You're not too old, but please rethink the private college especially if its very expensive as most are! Student loans are the worst debt out there and I would avoid them like the plague or at least...

  9. Need a BSN for what again?

    brandy1017 replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I find it odd that your hospital expects the nurses to get Dr's to write correct orders. Don't most places use computer programs like Cerner or Epic where the Drs are prompted by the micromanaging...

  10. Need a BSN for what again?

    brandy1017 replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    School costs money, lots of money, tuition keeps going up faster than inflation and many nurses don't have the time to go back to school with their family responsibilities. I loved college and have a...

  11. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

    brandy1017 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why so many piling on because Modern RN spoke his mind about his negative experiences and feelings about being a nurse. There are so many vent threads on this forum, too numerous to count, about the...

  12. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    brandy1017 replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    Once again a small serving of ice cream is our gift! In years past they have published our names in the newspaper, which upset a coworker who didn't want her stalker ex to know where she worked,...

  13. Will nursing wreck my hands?

    brandy1017 replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    es it's hard on your hands, especially in winter. But it's even harder on your back, shoulders, body and your mental health! It is very stressful and can be anxiety provoking and overwhelming at...

  14. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    You hit the nail on the head. The average salary for RN's is around $65,000. Sure with overtime you could make a lot more, but who wants to work their life away! Other than the coasts where cost of...

  15. confessions of a RRT

    brandy1017 replied to yahoomagoo's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if you are overly sensitive and misreading the nurses. I haven't ever witnessed what you are describing. We appreciate the RT's and know they too are overworked and can't be in two places...

  16. Coping skills for anxiety?

    brandy1017 replied to MA Nurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I totally understand how an anxious person's mood can rub off on you and make you feel anxious. Is your stress because you don't know the right answer to the questions or just feeling overworked and...

  17. What's In A Name Badge?

    brandy1017 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So far we only have our first name and RN on our badges, but a local competitor has both first and last names on their badges which I'm glad we don't do. Would be worried about a stalker situation....

  18. Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be a lot easier to actually enjoy the job if staffing, resources and equipment weren't cut to the bone, just so some suits can get lots of money! Morale is really low due to this...

  19. Nursing is Just a Job - Common Myths in Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    In response to the OP that being a nurse is just a robot following Dr's orders. I disagree it is not the Dr that is the problem it is the computer big brother micromanaging everything you do,...

  20. I hurt my back at work and I think my employer is going to fire me. Need career advice.

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

    I haven't heard of a person being fired for a work injury per se, but there is usually a limited amount of time they hold your job before they let you go if you aren't able to return to your current...

  21. Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    brandy1017 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    No I value my sleep too much! Not to mention I'm not a workaholic, plus I'd never want to be in as much debt as it would take to be a Dr! And now even the doctors are as henpecked as we are with...

  22. Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    brandy1017 replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    If there is not a risk than why do they actually give a disclaimer presenting the rare risk of GB in the pamphlet when you are getting your flu shot? I don't remember for sure, but I do think they...

  23. Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    brandy1017 replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    It is not a myth or there wouldn't be a payouts from the govt vaccine compensation board. Which in itself is a total crock of **** because the govt has given the pharmaceutical companies blanket...

  24. Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    brandy1017 replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    The CDC itself warns that the flu vaccine can cause guillain barre along with other side effects. That is a fact! If you are the unlucky one it happens to say goodbye to your career and more...

  25. Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    brandy1017 replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to 1984! George Orwellian healthcare! I believe the corporate overlords are overreaching re mandated vaccines as well as many other ways to gain control over their workers to keep them in...