brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    brandy1017 replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    The NCLEX and nursing is not about simple memorization! Your answer is frankly arrogant and stupid! You need to choose the best answer among competing ones, but more important you need to be able to...

  2. Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    brandy1017 replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you make a good living as an accountant? I hope you are going to low-cost schools/programs for the LPN and RN programs like community college so you aren't stuck with expensive student debt and...

  3. We can't eat

    brandy1017 replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    Your comments don't make sense. First you react with am I mansplaining or womansplaining. Your quote, "Are you mansplaining or womansplaing? I spent 42 years in nursing and another 10 retired but...

  4. We can't eat

    brandy1017 replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    You seem offended by my comments. Has your experience been different not just for you but for the average nurse? Yes you became a CRNA, but most nurses are staff nurses and most hospitals do...

  5. Tribute to Nurse Tristan Smith

    brandy1017 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Read in its entirety: 'A Letter to My Abuser': A nurse's tragic experience resonates across the

  6. We can't eat

    brandy1017 replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    Not really surprising, as nurses usually work for private hospitals unlike teachers that more often work for city ie government run schools. Many nurses as a female dominated career have been...

  7. Should I file a lawsuit for age discrimination and retaliation?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    One last thought re this clinical ladder nonsense. While I don't think it applies to the OP's situation since another person a favorite was promoted ahead of her, it reminded me of the original...

  8. Should I file a lawsuit for age discrimination and retaliation?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The OP stated, "I have met the criteria for promotion and worked in the unit for 6 years, have done a lot of projects, precepted and led a committee, and have a master's degree. While my manager's new...

  9. Should I file a lawsuit for age discrimination and retaliation?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Since you have a MA's I would apply elsewhere, either in your hospital or another. I think you are wasting your time with this manager. Age discrimination lawsuits are usually about older people and...

  10. So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    PS One last thing if you take money out of your 401k/403b before 59 1/2 they withhold 20% for taxes. If you are in a low tax bracket as I am, you'll get some of it back at the end of the year, but it...

  11. So Happy To Be Out Of Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Well, when you retire your taxes are much less. In my case I have a pension and use a mix of my Roth IRA and 403b and can use my HSA for med/dental if need be. The Roth and HSA are tax free, so it...

  12. How to express concerns to manager?

    brandy1017 replied to Truthseeker123's topic in General Nursing

    What I know is rehab units are usually part of a nursing home, one section. It is the most profitable section because medicare pays up to 100 days of rehab a year. Long term care must be paid by the...

  13. Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's important to bring up the importance of selfcare and mental health due to the stress of nursing, high rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide in nurses and sadly the recent death of a...

  14. Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    If you pursue nursing, try to go to the lowest cost college you can find, community colleges are a hidden gem! Take out as little student loans as possible. Take a personal finance class and learn...

  15. BLS and RQI - Can't do it

    brandy1017 replied to Brae30's topic in General Nursing

    This whole BS makes me think management could use the damn CPR robot as a way to get rid of people, especially older nurses! It sounds like they are targeting you in retaliation to your filing...

  16. New Job Recommendations

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! That is why you should be thanking the Queen Bee she bothered you enough to finally leave that place! Here's hoping the next job will be much

  17. Age Discrimination in Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to MNRN22's topic in General Nursing

    The OP said "I pride myself on great patient care and I love the hospital that I work for, in fact for many years I worshiped it and felt honored and privileged to work there. Now I feel hurt, angry,...

  18. Age Discrimination in Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to MNRN22's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what good filing a complaint with the EEOC would do. Truth is at 65 most women, especially nurses, are already retired or at least part-time or in a non bedside position. I think at...

  19. Have you ever wanted to see a coworker fail?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Were you her manager or were you colleagues on the same level or was she above you? Don't know why you can't let her go. Her presence got you out of a bad job you were unwilling to leave on your...

  20. New Job Recommendations

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Is it the Queen Bee? If not, why not do you think? Regardless, you weren't happy there. They had changed the job requirements on you and were expecting ridiculous and insane amount of on call for...

  21. New Job Recommendations

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I think this may well be one of the best things to happen, a blessing in disguise! You finally left that employer and it is about time. You have had so many complaints and problems over the years,...

  22. Have you ever wanted to see a coworker fail?

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Silverbells, when I saw the comment thread I just knew it had to be from you! I have to say you are still falling into the same trap of the past, comparisons, black and white thinking, distorted...

  23. New Job Recommendations

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I've been checking into this and it is becoming a common issue across the country where the nursing homes are close to bankruptcy so the state takes over allowing it time to hopefully get loan...

  24. New Job Recommendations

    brandy1017 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with the first job, where you know people and have a good rapport already with them, so they are a known entity. The drive is not that long, get snow tires if you are really concerned...

  25. Being Mandated to Work

    brandy1017 replied to nurse_shelly's topic in General Nursing

    I had read this last week and thought she mentioned a Dr's note, but see I was wrong. In the past, it was as simple as a Dr's note to stop mandation but that is probably no longer the case in most...