brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    brandy1017 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I lke anything where I get to use my brains rather than my body! I like doing physical assessments, and admissions, understanding pathophys, pharmacology and when to call the Dr for new orders etc....

  2. Disgusting Icky Stickies: Nurse Protect Yourself

    brandy1017 replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to wash my hands each time. I don't like the gel, plus I don't think it works for cdif. The downside is my hands get red and irritated each winter. We can do our part and do, but it is up...

  3. What if nursing doesn't work?

    brandy1017 replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you are coming from. I really think nurses need to make a plan to protect themselves from being injured by planning to get a job away from the bedside, especially ICU nurses since...

  4. Special Snowflake!

    brandy1017 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Yes there is a nurse where I work that is referred to as the princess. I think if she knew that she would agree and approve!

  5. Special Snowflake!

    brandy1017 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I was replying to Autumn Apple BSN post about pvt and nclex, but did something wrong so her comments didn't post. Sorry, maybe I'm just a COB whose mind is going. lol What would they have done back...

  6. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    brandy1017 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    Can't you fill out your FAFSA now so you can at least qualify for govt loans rather than private loans that require a cosigner? Yes they expect your parents to contribute to the cost of college, but...

  7. Nurses found out what im making, dont know how ?

    brandy1017 replied to arack05's topic in General Nursing

    So just curious was it a substantial raise? One of the past supervisors where I worked actually told people she got a 5% raise. Ok, but nothing special. Are you paranoid because you got a really...

  8. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    brandy1017 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Or you give them their pills in a cup and then they proceed to say what is this blue pill here? So for those patients I give them one at a time and sometimes pop them in their mouth if they have...

  9. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    brandy1017 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

  10. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    brandy1017 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it seems like patients in the hospital think they have won the pain med lottery and want to take full advantage to get the most they can while they are there! It can be those with chronic...

  11. Nursing as a Second Career...can I get financial aid with a graduate degree.

    brandy1017 replied to msdee69's topic in General Students

    It's not both, its either or, either an ADN then RN to BSN or an accelerated BSN. The accelerated BSN is the better route, but have you considered a direct entry MSN RN-NP program where you could...

  12. Nurses Fight Back! Why Some Hospitals are Despicable

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Surprisingly, I've only encountered one new nurse that had the superior attitude and looked down on us older nurses. Happily she didn't stay long, but moved on and out of state. I hear she is now a...

  13. New Nurse on Paxil

    brandy1017 replied to elomi18's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Serotonins are being handed out for so many conditions, like how the birth control pill is used for many off label things. Serotonins can cause migraines and even paradoxically cause anxiety and...

  14. Nurses Fight Back! Why Some Hospitals are Despicable

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    While I think the hospital I work with is ok, things have worsened as they have raised staffing ratios and we are not staffed as well as in the past. Plus now we are expected to put orders in and be a...

  15. One Healthcare Risk Manager's View Of Individual Nursing Malpractice Insurance

    brandy1017 replied to RiskManager's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the info. I don't have individual liability insurance, but I know the hospital does. When I was a new nurse a patient fell in the bathroom when they got up by themselves and broke an...

  16. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

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

    The more education you have doesn't magically gain respect, yet alone a job that requires a BA degree. I have worked with so many CNA's who have a bachelors it isn't even funny. They make $10 to 15...

  17. "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

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

    Why does it bother you so much since you seem to already have your BSN? I think if BSN is mandated current RN's should be grandfathered in, but I have no more control over what happens than you do....

  18. I give in, I'm a COB

    brandy1017 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I actually find the majority of new nurses easy to work with, easier and more pleasant than a few of my fellow crusty old bats who are difficult to deal with for various reasons. A few are nit picky...

  19. Curious-why do people put ADN, RN? It's ASN...

    brandy1017 replied to RN_SummerSeas's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I think my degree was called ADN by the school and I'm just fine with that. I don't feel the need to be called ASN, doesn't matter to me. I think science classes are more a weeding out...

  20. You should know better

    brandy1017 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm addicted to sweets, pasta, bread and carbs so am a picky eater and only like a few vegetables. A kit kat chilled in the fridge is a great snack! I speed and never wear a seat belt, nor a helmet...

  21. Med/Surg too much, what now?

    brandy1017 replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me paper charting is quicker and easier than all the computer crap. The real question is how many patients will you be responsible for. I've heard rehab places that give 14 patients to a...

  22. About apologizing

    brandy1017 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem apologizing. I can come across as blunt and snappy, especially if I'm stressed. What amazes me is how easily some people can be offended whether I'm talking to lab or ER about a...

  23. Why don't you just read the chart?

    brandy1017 replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Turnabout is fair play, I have some questions for ER nurses. Why do you almost always put IV's in the antecubital which as you know ends up being a positional nightmare if you need to actually use it...

  24. Wrongful Termination?

    brandy1017 replied to MEANNRS's topic in General Nursing

    Seems awfully harsh to fire you over a small med error that didn't even begin with you. I would file for unemployment and if they contest it be prepared to tell the judge the whole story and...

  25. The Hotel Phenomenon

    brandy1017 replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    The unit manager is responsible for ordering equipment and I think it is a common trend in many places to keep the budget down by refusing to order needed supplies. When the budget is kept down the...