brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Students asking for free money

    brandy1017 replied to l.a.m.b's topic in General Students

    I remember back to high school when I was inundated with college brochures all trying to sell me on their special college. It made me feel special and imagine this great college life, but they never...

  2. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I want to double like your

  3. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

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

    I wouldn't feel guilty, especially after they reprimanded you and held it against you for not getting into work the other day. There will always be a shortage of staff as most places don't hire...

  4. Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    brandy1017 replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    If things don't work out as an educator you could also consider going back to school and getting your FNP. That could lead you in another direction. I read laid off educators during hospital...

  5. Online Nursing Schools vs Traditional Schools

    brandy1017 replied to canwil2082's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think all schools will turn you down. You just have to be persistent and not give up. Sure there may be a stigma with certain online schools esp for profit because the for profit industry...

  6. Can a LPN make minimum payments of $50 if your 39,000 in debt?

    brandy1017 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If these are govt loans then I don't think there would be a penalty. However if they are private like Sallie Mae they are notorious for tacking on fees such as $150 for every three months of...

  7. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    brandy1017 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Sad! Very Sad. It doesn't surprise me though, since hospitals already mistreat nurses, why would they treat Dr's any better once they are employees for the corporation. Of course they would use the...

  8. Can a LPN make minimum payments of $50 if your 39,000 in debt?

    brandy1017 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If they are govt student loans you can put them into deferment or forbearance, but interest will probably accrue, capitalize and the loans will become even higher. You should probably go on income...

  9. BSN rant/inquire

    brandy1017 replied to mw1179's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How did you qualify for a full ride

  10. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    brandy1017 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    But that is reflective of individual personality and style, not where they went to school and whether one was online or not! There are online MSN NP programs, but obviously clinicals are still...

  11. BSN rant/inquire

    brandy1017 replied to mw1179's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think history and govt are interesting and would be useful in their own right and just to be an informed citizen, although I have a jaundiced eye towards politics and politicians. There are even...

  12. Healthcare deductables

    brandy1017 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Welcome to the real world. I don't know what you've been doing for health insurance up to now since you are a new grad maybe you have been blessed to be on your parent's health plan. The market...

  13. How many interviews until you feel like a failure?

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

    Well it's a good sign that you are getting so many interviews. Do you have to say you were fired? Can't you just say you left as it wasn't a good fit anymore and that there was a lot of turnover of...

  14. Do you get sick alot working as a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to Healthcare102's topic in General Nursing

    Surprisingly not, but I do get migraines if I've had a particularly stressful shift. That's a given, usually by the end of the shift or when I've finished it hits me. Also just the dread of coming...

  15. How do you give shift report where you work.

    brandy1017 replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Bedside report is the latest gimmick to try to raise the Press Ganey scores. I don't mind the meet and greet, but think it would be better to give report at the station as some things we can't...

  16. Time to give up?

    brandy1017 replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

    The American dream is a lie or it's on life support! Everyone pushes education as the answer to a good job, but the problem is there are simply not enough jobs out there, yet alone good paying ones!...

  17. Time to give up?

    brandy1017 replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

    Being a nurse is a very hard, stressful job at least that is how I feel, and what I have experienced. Believe me I wanted to quit my first job. It was hell. I didn't know anything, I was bullied...

  18. Will LPN's be around for long?

    brandy1017 replied to OMMx3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It makes no difference, most nonprofits are just as focused on keeping labor costs as low as possible, while paying the people at the top very generously! They might as well be for profit the way...

  19. Nursing Culture

    brandy1017 replied to arborguy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't see problems or conflict due to generational issues where I work. Interesting article but think it is more stereotyping. The older workers generally had pensions that kept them at one place,...

  20. Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

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

    I love art and think successful artists have a dream job. Love the works of Thomas Kinkade all those beautiful one of kind cottage houses and the beautiful pastel colors. That must be a fun job!...

  21. Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

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

    Wow! There are just no words. What a cruel thing to say. I didn't get along with my family, esp my father and he was not supportive of my going to nursing school and even told me when I passed...

  22. Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

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

    Yes there is the occasional nurse that marries a Dr, but the majority of such nurses ie looking to hook up with a Dr end up mistresses to a married Dr instead, sometimes living in the shadows for...

  23. Nurses' union says settlement ends its dispute with Kaiser Permanente

    brandy1017 replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    They are getting almost 5% yearly raises. I think that is a victory and rare these days where no raise or 2-3% a year is the norm! Wish I belonged to their

  24. Prestige in Employment

    brandy1017 replied to InfantryVet2014's topic in General Nursing

    Not if the national school is a for profit! I would stick to the regional school. Don't confuse lots of advertising on TV with being a better college! The for profits are very clever and aggressive...

  25. Does anyone else get grief from their family for choosing nursing?

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

    Sounds like your mom has a problem with the idea of nursing. Maybe she wants more for you. In some cultures nurses are looked down on as mere servants where doctors get all the admiration. If...