brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. do you wash your hair every day?

    brandy1017 replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do but I have oily hair, less so as I've gotten older. But for dry hair you could try conditioning your hair first, then shampooing. My roots are oily, my ends are dry since I have to color my...

  2. Depressed about life choices

    brandy1017 replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    You are right you can be self sufficient as a nurse as it pays a living wage. I was just pointing out that the OP might find she has no more disposable income as a nurse than she does now and would...

  3. Bullying while working as NP

    brandy1017 replied to ms smile's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My Dr actually takes my BP on each visit, even though the med asst did it already. Not sure if he does this for everyone or if it's because I have high blood pressure.

  4. 66% of Doctors Recommend Careers As Nurse Practitioner Instead

    brandy1017 replied to MikeFNPC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My Dr used to get out of work around 6PM. Now it is after 9PM and then still has to round on the hospital patients and this because of the computer documentation that is required. It wasn't till...

  5. Getting unemployment for called off

    brandy1017 replied to tiggerslilyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Usually a person just uses PTO to cover a low census day or try to work extra another day if that is possible. You would have to check out your state's unemployment laws, but a doubt you would be...

  6. Rude coworkers

    brandy1017 replied to djroxy05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes it does happen especially in medical school with the residents. Suicide is even an issue for doctors as well. If you go on Kevin MD it talks about this under reported problem in medicine. I...

  7. Depressed about life choices

    brandy1017 replied to Dwilder's topic in General Nursing

    You are probably better off than you think. You may qualify for food stamps, title 19, earned income credit, even a free cell phone since your income is so low. You would find out you would not be...

  8. Rude coworkers

    brandy1017 replied to djroxy05's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is common for the blame game and witch hunt to begin when patients go bad so they can find someone to throw under the bus! I may sound cynical but that's just been what I've observed over the...

  9. Graduated 2years ago but never worked as a RN.

    brandy1017 replied to Tesfanurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    I would write up a cover letter explaining why you delayed getting your license as you were a caregiver that you put your patient or loved one first and want the chance to care for other patients now...

  10. Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    brandy1017 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I liked the elderly because I had such a wonderful grandma and I would visit the people at the nursing home my mom worked for when I would pick my mom up after her shift. I ended up in a tele unit...

  11. Other Nurses: a compendium(of love and hate)

    brandy1017 replied to sistrmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I don't let the difficult nurses get me down. Luckily working 3 12's one can go a month without seeing someone! Funny story, the interrogator asked me a question and then proudly proclaimed Wrong!...

  12. Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    brandy1017 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Have you forgotten the mental health parity law. Sometimes people need to take a mental health day in our job. Many nurses are struggling with crippling depression and anxiety and if they need time...

  13. Fired for "sounding like I'm high"....

    brandy1017 replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hope you applied for unemployment. You can always try for unemployment and it is good if they told you they wouldn't contest it. But even if they did contest it, you could still prevail and get...

  14. Asking for salary raise.

    brandy1017 replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Job hopping has become the best way to increase your pay. There is no longer any real incentive to stay at one employer. Raises are low if you get one and benefits keep getting worse and most don't...

  15. Why can't hospitals do better?

    brandy1017 replied to ORNurseCOS's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well you start by not giving pharmaceutical companies free reign to charge whatever they want. We are the only country where this is standard business. Also non profit shouldn't be allowed to pay no...

  16. Asking for salary raise.

    brandy1017 replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    Sure you can ask, but most likely the answer will be no. Clinic nurses make less money than floor nurses usually. Plus most large healthcare facilities are very corporate and just give out 2-3%...

  17. Med error during a code

    brandy1017 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're right. I'm just so used to using the computer scanning to pass meds, but we don't use it during a code. Luckily it's a step down unit and with the emergency response team codes are...

  18. Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    brandy1017 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like Baloney's suggestion the best! I never thought a phone call would cause so much drama! No one mentioned they gave out a coworkers number, but come on most of us are in the phone book and it...

  19. Med error during a code

    brandy1017 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Glad the patient is going to be ok. While the computer scanning is such a hassle it does prevent these type of errors if you use it. Of course in an emergency situation it would slow you down, but...

  20. A potential nursing student seeks realistic advice/outlook

    brandy1017 replied to Markman122's topic in General Nursing

    If you liked working with PT then I would suggest going for PT not nursing. It allows you to work one and one with your patients and you have a variety of choices of settings such as clinics instead...

  21. skeptical of another nurse

    brandy1017 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with many travelers and agency nurses over the years and most are excellent with lots of varied experience. I remember one who had been a happy office nurse and then found herself laid off...

  22. What is the draw to nursing these days

    brandy1017 replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with calivianya many people are drawn into nursing due to the crappy economy, all the media hype about a nursing shortage, and the chance to help people. But the reality of nursing in many...

  23. Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    brandy1017 replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

  24. Can I date the nurse who took care my mother before she passed away?

    brandy1017 replied to m4a123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So maybe my suggestion is unpopular, but I hardly call one phone call

  25. What's with ...

    brandy1017 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad there is a low cost online option like WGU for those who want or need a BSN though I haven't used them for a BSN. With the high cost of college tuition a low priced option is wonderful and...