brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Stanford Rape

    brandy1017 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised there has been no mention of the Stanford rape trial and sentence on all nurses. I'm opening up the discussion as I feel it pertains to us in many ways. One as people who may have been...

  2. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    brandy1017 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    The difference being this was not an empathy exercise, but rather a way to punish the nurses and show them what it feels like to not be able to go to the bathroom. It is abusive, shameful and sadly a...

  3. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    brandy1017 replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    When they put the alarm system in our breakroom so there was no escape from the lights, I thought why don't they put the alarms in their own offices! Surprised they didn't put an alarm system in our...

  4. Leaving Bedside Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to Deebuzz's topic in Nursing Career

    I wish more managers were like you. So many forget what its like to work in the trenches once they get into administration. We're blessed where I work with a great supervisor who is hands on and will...

  5. How You Can Lose 50 Pounds In 90 Days

    brandy1017 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree if you cut carbs too much it can affect your mood and cause depression. I do think some people, probably the 2/3 of America that is overweight or obese have some insulin resistance and would...

  6. Ask for a raise?

    brandy1017 replied to kateee's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI, administration usually strongly discourages employees to compare pay rates. If you do discuss a raise, DO NOT reveal that you know about your friend's rate. You will most likely jeopardize...

  7. :/sigh*

    brandy1017 replied to JaxJax5423's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have to get assertive and learn to say no to all the extra demands! Practice, just say

  8. Stanford Rape

    brandy1017 replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    Even modestly dressed women have been raped. You are buying into the rape culture myth that woman who are attractive and sexy are asking for it. Your solution is we all wear a burka? Guess what...

  9. What annoys you most in your daily tasks?

    brandy1017 replied to mangi's topic in General Nursing

    Taking vitals because of the hassle with equipment, battery dead, shortage of the right size cuffs, previous shift leaving the thermometer probes empty. Then everyone needs either to go to the...

  10. Stanford Rape

    brandy1017 replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    No one would have consensual sex behind or around a dumpster! He treated her like she was garbage, raping her beside a dumpster! Thankfully two heroes appeared that put an end to the rape, stopped...

  11. Moral character

    brandy1017 replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    After reading thru the posts I agree with those who think this is not a fellow nurse and perhaps not even anyone in healthcare. If they are still reading this I want to let them know that Hep C is...

  12. Stanford Rape

    brandy1017 replied to brandy1017's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you. I just wish this world was a better place where rape didn't happen period! I just hope the victim's impact letter opened his eyes to all the pain his actions of "20 minutes" have...

  13. Rn-bsn new grad.pay per hour 2016

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

    I've never heard of being offered only 75% pay during orientation. I hope this does not become a trend! Also only a $1 extra for nights is pretty bad if you ask me! The starting pay sounds all...

  14. Moral character

    brandy1017 replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Did you forget about Hipaa laws? People have a right to privacy and that includes health care workers. Your decision to betray your friend or coworker will expose you for the slime you are! Expect...

  15. Will I become a bad nurse? How should I change?

    brandy1017 replied to blueus's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you get some therapy to deal with your anger issues. Read some books about anger management. Sometimes meds are prescribed to deal with anger such as clonidine or wellbutrin, but you'd...

  16. Blue hair

    brandy1017 replied to Fireflynurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I like patch of peacock best! lol I used to do a burgundy purplish highlights when I was young. We do have a couple workers with unusual hair colors, one that does the blue thing occasionally and a...

  17. "Negative" work behavior write up

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

    I think you should follow the footsteps out the door and look for a better place. It will save you a lot of stress and grief than trying to please everyone with a fake happy front. I really don't...

  18. Is Anyone A Highly Sensitive Nurse?

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

    I don't think this profession is a great fit for most people! Give me a break! Constant alarms, short staffing, chaos, multiple interruptions and insane lift requirements etc are the norm of bedside...

  19. What type of soap do you use?

    brandy1017 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I use clinique oily skin bar soap for my face, struggled with acne when I was younger, better now. A really nice splurge is a glycolic chemical peel. It also helps exfoliate and treat acne if you...

  20. What type of soap do you use?

    brandy1017 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Also Tuesday Morning carries some fine European hand soap, I especially love their Christmas soaps, my favorite is their orange

  21. What type of soap do you use?

    brandy1017 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I use body wash floral scents, love bubble baths, but everything now is body wash. Dionis used to have wonderful hyacinth bubble bath, then changed to body wash and now only have hand soap in that...

  22. Too sick to leave AMA?

    brandy1017 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a few people leave AMA and it was usually about pain meds or alcohol. It is becoming more of a problem now that Dr's are being told to give less narcotics and so the patient that was used...

  23. Moral character

    brandy1017 replied to beckiand's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't think it is the employers business of medical problems of a worker. For you to be aware of this medical condition the person in question foolishly trusted you and must have thought of you as...

  24. max capacity lift test?

    brandy1017 replied to BSN16's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds ridiculous and dehumanizing are they hiring a nurse or a mule! I'd look for another job

  25. What do you hate most about your job?

    brandy1017 replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure many of us have PTSD and are burned out! Frankly I think nurses deserve a 25 years and out paid early retirement with health insurance just like many govt workers have! Instead many nurses...