brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    GPA is just a convenient way of weeding out applicants. Truth be told, intelligence and grades is not the way to success, all it does it get you thru the door. Looks, youth, personality, charm and...

  2. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

  3. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you can get away from turnover. In fact the BSN RN is quicker to leave than an ADN because they have more job opportunities to choose from and it is quicker and easier for them to go...

  4. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    brandy1017 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    My only concern is that SNF and LTC is very understaffed, especially given the ever increasing acuity of patients as hospitals discharge people sooner. I wouldn't want to be in the position of having...

  5. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    brandy1017 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to have a bittersweet love hate relationship with nursing and you are far from alone. It is good that you like caring for the elderly. It's true pay, benefits are down, but that is a...

  6. About U.S. vacation time..

    brandy1017 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt they would tell you the truth about that though! They would probably mention the amount of PTO you accrue, but now how difficult it is to actually use

  7. Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    brandy1017 replied to catmom1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can't believe they are not allowed. I think more likely they don't have to provide the equipment. We need a national no lift law imposed on all care facilities. It is possible the VA system...

  8. About U.S. vacation time..

    brandy1017 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I make sure to take my vacations, 1-2 weeks in the spring, summer and fall and maybe 1 week in the winter. I use all my time even if it's just a staycation. It is a good stress reduction strategy....

  9. Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients

    brandy1017 replied to catmom1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish every hospital had lifts in every room. By the way 400 pounds is not enough. Nowadays we get 500 even 600 pound patients on a too regular basis! How can anyone move a person that size safely!...

  10. Displaying credentials

    brandy1017 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think the titles are good for your resume or Linked in profile, but I don't think it needs to be on your name badge. Actually all the alphabet letters would probably confuse the patients. I don't...

  11. Help? I regret this career choice?

    brandy1017 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    Did you even graduate yet? Did you not like clinicals and that is why you don't want to be a nurse? You don't have to work in a hospital. You could try to get a clinic or office job, although I...

  12. Failing nursing school!!!

    brandy1017 replied to nat_22's topic in General Students

    So my advice would be to use the nclex review material and study that as well focusing on what specific area of nursing you are studying. That is what I did back in the day I was on the Dean's list...

  13. Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

    brandy1017 replied to Godsfavorforeve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What have you done to analyze where you are weak and improve. Have you tried review classes. You really need some feedback on what areas you need to improve in. I don't know if they tell you that...

  14. Wishing we all were understood

    brandy1017 replied to brad4834's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    God bless you and help you and your patients. I couldn't do what you do. I work on a tele step down unit with mostly elderly or middle aged. I couldn't do the ICU, just too stressful. I hate...

  15. What do you think about managers and employees being friends on Facebook?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't do it. In fact I didn't intend to friend coworkers on facebook either, but once they friend requested me, I was afraid I would offend them by declining a request. I do think it is a bad...

  16. Displaying credentials

    brandy1017 replied to jetMA96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For me only cold hard cash would encourage me to climb the ladder etc, not here's a one time raise that we reserve the right to take away from you in the future if you don't jump thru all our ever...

  17. PATIENTS BECOMING MORE ABUSIVE?? anyone agree?

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

    This situation probably comes down to money. More and more people have been forced into high deductible insurance where they have to pay for the office visit. Even if they have regular insurance...

  18. What's your dress code at work?

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    We used to be color coded, but now it's anything goes. It's nice to be able to wear what you want, your favorite colors or something cheerful. They even have days when you can dress up to cheer...

  19. How many of you actually enjoy your job?!

    brandy1017 replied to kwerno00's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I don't enjoy my job. Sure I've saved lives, made a difference and yes have met some amazing people, both patients and coworkers, but I don't think the stress to my mind and body is...

  20. Thinking about quitting

    brandy1017 replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What was your previous career and is there any way to get back into it? Why did you leave your last job? When did you start reading All Nurses. If you had been active on here you would see ADN's...

  21. Terminated after 2 months

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

    I had a friend that took a new job when she moved to another state and they fired her. In that case it was weight discrimination as people had made negative and false comments to her about her...

  22. I shouldn't be a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse there is so much you don't know that books can't prepare you so you need to ask for help when you are not sure. It is better to ask too much then to have false bravado. Forget your...

  23. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what your problem is and I don't understand how you can be offended because she is caring for a disabled spouse. Do you lack a heart! Where do you get off! Where has she said that her...

  24. Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    brandy1017 replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    Even state colleges are now offering online degrees and guess what when you graduate there is no mention of it being the online version. You get the same degree and the same title and no one knows...

  25. Does your facility ask you to sleep over when it snows?

    brandy1017 replied to oliveleaf's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They have asked for volunteers to sleep over and be available for day shift and they had plenty of takers. They even paid for the time sleeping! Turned out not everyone was needed and then some were...