brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Fear of failing? reason to not enter nursing program?

    brandy1017 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    You could probably benefit from counseling before you go back to school. You are placing too much importance on being a nurse and doing well in school. School or work does not define a person, it is...

  2. The FIT Nurse

    brandy1017 replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the extreme stress we are under and shift work makes it even harder to lose weight, not to mention all the aches and pains from moving obese patients ironically makes it harder to...

  3. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I'm tired of nurses being portrayed as selfless. We have a right to protect ourselves and be compensated if we are injured at work due to negligence of not having adequate equipment and protections....

  4. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well even if they are treating her well now that doesn't mean she shouldn't sue. It is her right! Many times hospitals will try to admit mistakes and foster good relations to prevent a lawsuit. I...

  5. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The standard person didn't know anything about Ebola. I can't imagine walking into work and taking care of an Ebola patient and I know about it because I read books like The Hot Zone that discussed...

  6. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They are employed by the govt and I don't think they can sue, although I think they should be able to if they do not have adequate armor! But they signed up and knew they could die, wheareas nurses...

  7. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Same difference! The point is they didn't have adequate protection. Ebola is a level 4 danger and one should wear a hazmat suit with a respirator not a simple gown and

  8. Nurse who survived Ebola is suing the hospital

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Of course her medical bills are being paid for she is entitled to this thru workers comp. I think she deserves to win for her pain & suffering, future medical bills and the loss of all her...

  9. New RN (almost), 401k, and Retirement

    brandy1017 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    A Roth IRA can actually be used for an emergency fund as well so no need to delay funding a Roth! Also a Roth is great when you are young and in a lower tax bracket as it is an after tax investment,...

  10. New RN (almost), 401k, and Retirement

    brandy1017 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree with Calivianyna to take time for vacations while you are young and healthy. Traveling, hobbies and having fun making good memories with family, friends and loved ones are important, as...

  11. New RN (almost), 401k, and Retirement

    brandy1017 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't start working as a nurse till I was almost 30 and then started putting 6% in a 403B as we had a pension at the time. When I started setting money aside for retirement it was actually because...

  12. Nursing Students are ROBOTS!

    brandy1017 replied to MurseMita's topic in General Students

    State schools are very selective because they are usually the cheapest schools out there and so there is alot of competition for a limited number of seats. If you don't get in, you can always...

  13. I LIED to a professor

    brandy1017 replied to Peonies n posie's topic in General Students

    I would not advise you to confess. Instead forgive yourself, let it go and resolve not to lie in the future. Also remind yourself to be more diligent if a lab is off next time. The most important...

  14. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    brandy1017 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others if you can afford it and still are mentally sharp which I assume you are go for it! My only reservation is if you can't afford it and are planning to take out student loans....

  15. Bedside Report

    brandy1017 replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    How about having them call or text message the CNA for such little things, not waste the nurses

  16. Nurses req. to be CNA's before becoming a Nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to Phoenix16, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it should be required. I think it would help you get to see if bedside nursing is for you and get you ready for the fast pace of nursing if you have a hospital CNA job. You could soak...

  17. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    brandy1017 replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I feel sad for this new nurse who simply wanted to express her joy at being a nurse and her faith in God helping her as she was attacked instead by many people for having the nerve to speak of God!...

  18. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of schools to choose from and not all are so selective! The public college is sometimes the most selective simply because they have so many more applicants than spots in the nursing...

  19. Time to give up?

    brandy1017 replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the update. Nursing is not for everyone, and it is ok that you decided it was not for you. While you feel your time and memories in nursing are horrible, many of us offered suggestions to...

  20. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    brandy1017 replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Truth is God can use anyone, believer or not, but a believer may be more aware of God's presence. Sometimes a miraculous healing occurs where even non-believers see something miraculous that cannot...

  21. I Have The Time and Other Lies

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

  22. I Have The Time and Other Lies

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

    Too true!

  23. I Have The Time and Other Lies

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

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  24. I Have The Time and Other Lies

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

    I think this is common and we were given the same scripting but they have not enforced it like your place has. Right now bedside report is their baby and they asked the patients if they liked bedside...

  25. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but if you are in the stock market and your retirement fund drops, you have to stay the course and wait for it to recover. It finally has, granted it has taken years, but if you didn't panic and...