brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Weird Job Shadowing Experience

    brandy1017 replied to SookieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    You were definitely used and taken advantage of. I wonder if what they did was even legal. Also how can it be legal to have controlled substances unlocked and expired? Unbelievable! But apparently...

  2. You will all probably hate me for this

    brandy1017 replied to Lulu Belle's topic in General Nursing

    Where did you find this? Or did you think it up yourself? Too funny! Couldn't stop laughing, laughing so hard I couldn't breathe which is better than crying so hard you can't breathe! Reminded me...

  3. Death of a Dream

    brandy1017 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    So your friend decided she didn't like nursing, therefore she doesn't deserve to be a nurse, I just don't get that logic. The whole idea of deserving a job in the first place is just plain wrong. It...

  4. Death of a Dream

    brandy1017 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    You say you pay all your bills, but then say you live there rent free. I know multi generational families are the norm for some and I'm not against that. I'm just pointing out that your mother...

  5. Death of a Dream

    brandy1017 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm just confused with what you want people to say re your situation. Most people think you are looking for advice on how to improve your family situation and your desire to work and go back...

  6. Death of a Dream

    brandy1017 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't think you are being realistic planning to live with your mother indefinitely rent free. Is she aware of your plans to have another child, be a stay at home mother and live with her till...

  7. Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    brandy1017 replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    Even if NYU gave someone an edge for an NP program which I doubt, one wouldn't be able to afford grad school in the first place with $120,000 in student loans. The only ones who should expect to have...

  8. What am I getting myself into?

    brandy1017 replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    I too vote for PT over RN plus I think it would mesh more with your exercise degree and you could even work with sports injury patients who are really motivated to heal and progress. Nursing may be a...

  9. Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    brandy1017 replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    Your best bet is either a community college ADN followed by RN to BSN looking for the cheapest program. WGU has about the cheapest RN to BSN program out there. It is online. A state college would be...

  10. Lesson learned

    brandy1017 replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Your spouse needs a specialist not a family provider. Unfortunately rare diagnoses are not the first thing Dr's think of. They do a differential diagnosis and start with the most common and likely...

  11. Open mouth, insert foot...

    brandy1017 replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    There was a nurse that was asking questions from the database, not paying attention, asked the patient if they were pregnant. Problem was the patient was a guy! This caused an uproar and a complaint...

  12. What makes a nursing contract binding & official?

    brandy1017 replied to Kit.Kat's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should file a complaint with the Dept of Labor as not paying someone for orientation is most likely illegal and they will be forced to pay out back pay for you and anyone else they did...

  13. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    brandy1017 replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Six letters of recommendation seems like overkill why do you feel you need so many? Some people have applied to 50-100+ jobs and it has taken over a year to get a job and you are fretting over a few...

  14. Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    brandy1017 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    While I understand the frustration and difficulty of dealing with morbidly obese patients and have even been injured caring for a 400 pound patient, I don't get all the hostility toward your fellow...

  15. Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

    brandy1017 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

    While employee health doesn't weigh you we now have a wellness program where you are weighed and measured and blood taken, asking you every personal question under the sun and if you don't go along...

  16. Annual Physical - Does Your Job Require This?

    brandy1017 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Nursing

    We have a yearly health statement we are supposed to fill out. I thought it was mandatory, but also an invasion of privacy and then they wrote it was to help us as if it was voluntary so I haven't...

  17. nursing school THAT hard?

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

    Nursing school was easy for me, but I also read all the material, studied and even used supplemental nclex review books as well. I know some people don't actually read the books, but skim them and...

  18. 14 year old boy wants to become a nurse(my story)

    brandy1017 replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Go for it! There are plenty of male nurses. Take college courses CLEP in high school especially science & math as any healthcare career will need these basic classes. It's possible you could...

  19. Is it really worth it... So Miserable!! So Insecure!!

    brandy1017 replied to nursy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like your preceptor doesn't handle stress well and is snapping at you when she feels overwhelmed. It sucks, but I wouldn't take it personally. You won't be on orientation forever and with...

  20. What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    brandy1017 replied to Guest878640's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find it strange that you want to dwell on the chance that you might be bullied as a new nurse. How will this prepare you to handle such a situation if it were to occur? Bullying exists in all...

  21. Why do some nurses come across to be rude?

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

    A sprained ankle would probably be treated quicker and cheaper at an urgent care clinic. At an ER you are way down on the priority list and must wait a long time to be seen because everyone sicker...

  22. RNs with a Bachelor's in another field

    brandy1017 replied to TwistaKrista's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just because some studies that favored BSN claim superior outcomes doesn't make it so. There would need to be many different studies proving this over and over again because a couple studies could be...

  23. Need help with graduation gift idea for new RN grad

    brandy1017 replied to Windynurse's topic in General Nursing

    A Littman or Sprague stethoscope in her favorite color! I also like the massage gift certificate

  24. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    brandy1017 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Planning for emergencies reminds me of the budget by Elizabeth Warren in her book All Your Worth which recommends 50% for needs, 30% wants and 20% for savings and debt repayment. The closer you can...

  25. Good News!

    brandy1017 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm glad they approved your disability quickly! Hope your health improves, at least this will give you some peace of mind not having to worry so much about money. Good luck to