brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Depression from nursing, looking for input?

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

    I think getting out of bedside nursing is your best option! Probably try clinic nursing or case management. I know people say home care is less stressful, but it would depress me since I don't enjoy...

  2. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    brandy1017 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Crazy but true! They have made it one of our yearly competencies and we need to be checked off not once, but twice! I make a game out of it and pretend I'm auditioning on broadway.

  3. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    brandy1017 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, if a patient is complex and having problems, a thorough indepth report at the nurses station allows one to sit and listen and write and not be distracted by standing and trying to write in...

  4. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    brandy1017 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with you

  5. Bedside report - hate it? Like it? Love it?

    brandy1017 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Since bedside report became all the rage, management not only roams the halls, but makes us do an audition for them, not once but twice so they can critique us! This has been happening yearly! Crazy...

  6. How much trouble am I in?

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

    That is very harsh! They should have fixed the IV hours ago! Next time if there is a next time I would go to another hospital where I didn't work. I guess I'm not the management type or the by the...

  7. How much trouble am I in?

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

    I hope you're not in trouble. They should be apologizing to you and your husband for leaving him in pain and no iv access for hours! I would defend myself they were in the wrong. Of course they will...

  8. Today's cringeworthy event..

    brandy1017 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    A coworker ended up getting a needle stick because of an overfull sharps container. When she placed the used needle in, another needle shot up and stuck her! It could have been me, but she used it...

  9. A sobering story-------

    brandy1017 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't surprise me in the least that they fired her in spite of several stellar reviews. It is about CYA for the hospital in the event of a lawsuit. Of course if the baby had lived she probably...

  10. A sobering story-------

    brandy1017 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work with cacl so I don't know what it comes in, but it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't have different vials with different concentrations so it is still possible that they had a highly...

  11. Plantar fasciitis, just curious have you had it?

    brandy1017 replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    I've had it once several years ago I didn't realize what was wrong for months it just felt like I was walking on a pebble or it was bruised. It is easily treated. I got a steroid shot and they gave...

  12. new nurse thinking of leaving hospital job

    brandy1017 replied to n1wgmp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you like him and want to work for him go ahead, just make sure the job comes with health

  13. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    brandy1017 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    You are one very lucky person! It would be wonderful to get overtime for 12 hr shifts, but this is very rare. You must be working at a union

  14. Do differentials make up for working 36 hrs vs 40 hrs per week?

    brandy1017 replied to Philly85's topic in General Nursing

    I gladly take the pay cut for my peace of mind and sanity of working only 3 days a week vs 5 days! Yes I think my shift differentials make up the difference, depends where you work. If you really...

  15. A sobering story-------

    brandy1017 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    The bottom line the hospital recognized this error was also a system error and finally changed the dispensing of the med to make it safer. It's just too bad they hadn't done that in the first place...

  16. A sobering story-------

    brandy1017 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    What you are saying is true, the safeguards need to be followed, but again I feel these med errors could have been prevented simply by better hospital med policies. Why would an NICU need adult...

  17. A sobering story-------

    brandy1017 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    This whole incident stems from a systems error and it could have been avoided if the hospital provided prefilled syringes with the correct dose, rather than a vial that had the potential to be ten...

  18. How can I change careers to Nursing if I can't pay for it? I feel stuck!

    brandy1017 replied to FabNurse2Be's topic in Nursing Career

    Why did you decide you wanted to become a CRNA? What knowledge or experience do you have about this career? You have a long way to go to achieve this if you still want it after you become a nurse....

  19. Accused of sleeping

    brandy1017 replied to cdthorste's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a CNA that was fired for sleeping who happens to be a very good CNA she was working a double and they had her be a sitter even though she wanted to work the floor. On the other hand I've...

  20. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

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

    I think my orientation was six weeks, but that was many years ago before residency programs. I think it is longer now and by us the length is individualized. If they feel someone needs longer they...

  21. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

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

    I wouldn't advertise the divorce lawyer till you are aware of all the assets because some spouses have been known to hide money when their is a divorce. To protect yourself get your own checking...

  22. not on the work schedule

    brandy1017 replied to HAYNURSE's topic in General Nursing

    I would file for unemployment and look for a new job under the circumstances. How old are you can you retire and get medicare? It sounds like a really dirty thing they did to you. Tell them you...

  23. Sad story of an ex-new grad nurse

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

    If you end up getting a divorce you will be entitled to half the assets including his pension or other retirement account. If you haven't been working you will probably be able to get alimony for a...

  24. I was happy once. Then I became a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to ebart03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with others to seek out therapy and see your Dr, maybe an antidepressant would help. You are not alone in your struggles and feelings, they are actually quite common in nurses both new and...

  25. Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    brandy1017 replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most nurses I know work either 32 hrs or 36 hours, very few work 40 hours and most hospitals provide benefits even for part time, where I work less than 32 hours the premiums are double, but a...