brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. What do you hate most about your job?

    brandy1017 replied to PancakeSaturdays's topic in General Nursing

    First the never ending alarms that grate on my nerves, every time I turn around they keep adding more, the latest phones that alarm constantly linked to all the tele. Try talking to a Dr with the...

  2. Resignation in lieu of drug test? Is random testing the answer?

    brandy1017 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think hospitals would like the right to random drug screen, but I don't think they'd actually do it because of the cost since money is the bottom line. I'm sure any suspicious incident or concern...

  3. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

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

    What do you plan to do with the MSN? I suggest you take baby steps like the others by starting at a community college, get your science and math prereqs out of the way. Don't stop your present job...

  4. Calling in for no sleep

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand this attitude and the errant coworker was foolish to admit to others calling in for lack of sleep. It is one thing to be out drinking and partying and choose not to sleep and...

  5. Calling in for no sleep

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I admit I have called off due to no sleep myself. I know others who work with no sleep or get only 3-4 hours and come to work. I'm not one of them. I don't feel that is safe. I've read someone...

  6. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    He is well meaning but foolish. If he is on disability he doesn't have a lot of money to begin with and private loans probably wouldn't approve the loan with him as a cosigner. But parent plus loans...

  7. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

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

    Take advantage of job corp, go the CNA and then LPN route free through them. Avoid student loan debt, especially private loans. You can do a LPN to RN bridge at a tech school over an additional...

  8. "Cell phone" vibration in your thigh?

    brandy1017 replied to srercg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Never heard of this. However, have heard of a young woman getting breast cancer where she kept her cell phone against her breast in her bra and they believe the radiation caused it. Also heard of...

  9. How much is a normal raise

    brandy1017 replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    The policy to forbid you to discuss your pay is actually against the law. The federal law allows all employees to share and discuss wages. The National Labor Relations Board enforces it and it...

  10. Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    brandy1017 replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    You said yourself you are in a right to work state where they can fire you for any or no reason and you were on probation and they just decided to let you go even though they may not have followed the...

  11. Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    brandy1017 replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    Three tardies in such a short time as a new employee under probation just isn't smart. I don't understand it. You are lucky you have a 5 minute window, where I work we don't even have a 1 minute...

  12. Nurses are truly underpaid

    brandy1017 replied to holly2422's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm surprised you're so shocked by the conditions in LTC. All you have to do is read the news, low medicare & medicaid reimbursement, the lawsuits and even all nurses to get a reality check....

  13. Depression and nursing

    brandy1017 replied to canoehead's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It sounds like a combination of depression and burnout. Maybe meds combined with therapy even group therapy may help. I've used both at times when dealing with anxiety and depression. I too...

  14. How much is a normal raise

    brandy1017 replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    This may help you stand out, but it doesn't guarantee a great raise! Given the budget constraints most workers get the same lowly pay say 2% rather than 4% since other workers will have to get a 0-1%...

  15. How much is a normal raise

    brandy1017 replied to Sully64's topic in General Nursing

    Your 2% raise is common. This is the wage stagnation of America's workers and without a strong union it is unlikely to change. People think merit raises are all about rewarding the good workers when...

  16. Meaning of your username?

    brandy1017 replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    Part of the pen name I had for myself when I was a child and dreamed of being a writer! But I guess I do most of my writing on here and no longer have the desire to be an author. My dream job now...

  17. Angry..

    brandy1017 replied to JellyDonut's topic in Critical Care

    If you are applying for a high level management job multiple job interviews come with the territory. Even if you are just applying for a floor nurse position multiple interviews are becoming more...

  18. Become a Nurse But Don't Work As One

    brandy1017 replied to Stargate Atlantis's topic in General Nursing

    Usually you need some bedside nursing experience first to help you do a good management job having an idea of what your nurses are going thru and hopefully having their back! I wouldn't want a nurse...

  19. How does your facility pay for Mandatory education?

    brandy1017 replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    By us you could simply work an extra 8 hour shift that week or if you don't want to work extra you could either work a 4 hour shift or take 4 hours PTO. They of course would prefer you to work the...

  20. ALL-RN Care model

    brandy1017 replied to Reds5588's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are just trying to work their nurses to death to save money on assistants. I would never work at such a place and 5 patients is too much for no aide etc, no way! Maybe 3 patients, but...

  21. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Worst job was a word processor for an insurance company. Ironically it had won some award for being a great place to work, but for the clerical staff it was really a pink ghetto where we were watched...

  22. Nonsupportive Friend

    brandy1017 replied to jonorato's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you are overreacting. It is hard for someone who has not worked as a nurse to have any idea of the stress we are under and what we can go thru in a day. Thankfully you have your stepmom who...

  23. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    brandy1017 replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    You are talking about two different jobs. RN jobs are not the same as NP jobs and I don't see RN's being replaced by NP in the future because frankly it would be too costly for the employer. NP's due...

  24. [Mini RANT] Crappy Vocational Rehab Counselor Refuses to Approve of me being in Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to Natiel's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A sonographer is a good choice you are paid as much sometimes more than an RN and you have much better working conditions. You only take care of one patient at a time have a defined job whereas as a...

  25. Do Bachelor's Degrees Save Lives? - The Facts about Earning a BSN

    brandy1017 replied to Rasmussen University's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it plays out like this very often, although economically Bob's way is better. As a floor nurse we don't spend a lot of time talking about what degree we have or where we went to college...