brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    brandy1017 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Once you've been working for a while in the real world you'll probably forget all about your calling! Are you willing to be underpaid and short staffed because it's your calling? I hope not because...

  2. A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    brandy1017 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to buy that argument when the CEO is making millions! Look at Walmart the family is rich while the workers are making practically minimum wage and many are being subsidized via govt benefits such...

  3. Anyone else regret this?

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

    What is sad is this push for BSN is leaving people in student loan debt at a time when pensions are virtually extinct. Many people in their 40-50's going into debt when they don't have many years...

  4. Requiring a BSN degree for an ADN scope of practice

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

    If you already experienced this for an entry level job in the art field, why are you so surprised this would be an issue in a science field? I agree both ADN & BSN do the same job, but if a...

  5. My patients would be horrified...

    brandy1017 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    You are probably building up your brain listening to books. I think that is harder than just plain reading. It is probably helping you with your studies without your even knowing it! You must be...

  6. A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    brandy1017 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    I just read in Money magazine that a survey of corporate firms only 43% were increasing wages as of July 2014! This a high point from a low of only 16% in October 2013! I think that is a pretty sad...

  7. Do you think you'd be able to do medical school?

    brandy1017 replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure medical school is much harder than nursing, though doable if you are willing to put in the time and effort to study. But it's not for me. I decided a long time ago I didn't want to spend...

  8. A calling to help others but give me a good paycheck

    brandy1017 replied to runningcrazy's topic in General Nursing

    So why didn't you get a raise? Was it hospital wide? I would look for a new job that may be the only way you get a raise, esp if it's hospital wide. I think some hospitals are taking advantage of...

  9. General workplace/personal life separation

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

    I think it is up to the person. You don't feel close and choose not to be "friends" that is ok, that's your choice. Others don't feel that way and prefer a closer relationship. You are right,...

  10. Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    brandy1017 replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Some places take hair samples which can check you for months! You are lucky if it is only a urine drug screen. Stay clean and sober. Good

  11. Is This Bullying?

    brandy1017 replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where can we get one? What colors are

  12. If hospitals require 85% BSN...

    brandy1017 replied to pete M's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think because a majority of nurses work in hospitals or outpatient settings. LTC actually doesn't use many RN's because they rely on LPN's and med aides, etc. Homecare I don't think you even get...

  13. What did your manager do for you?

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

    Make sure there are adequate supplies to work with. It is a major frustration when things are missing and broken and the response is it's not in the budget! Don't keep the budget down just to get a...

  14. Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    brandy1017 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you are becoming too attached and involved with your patients. It might help if you can detach yourself and leave them in God's hands. Try to accept that you can't save them all, only do the...

  15. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Because they have the highest patient ratios and some of the sickest and most difficult to deal with patients! They get all the altered mental status, confused, detoxing patients without adequate...

  16. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    brandy1017 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Precisely why it is smarter and safer to just call off sick without asking in the first place! It is easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission. I know this offends the perfect workers...

  17. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    brandy1017 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    You're being overly dramatic. One can call off sick in a timely fashion, it is not springing it on anyone. The hospital is supposed to be able to staff understanding there will be sick calls and...

  18. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    brandy1017 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with your

  19. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    brandy1017 replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    I would still call off, write up or not! Besides if they are already down 2 nurses, they can't really fire you can they? Also think about getting a different job when you get back. I think it is...

  20. No more 12 hour shifts?

    brandy1017 replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think PM's is the worst shift for isolation, work when others are off, awake when others are sleeping and off when everyone is working. Unless you're young in the party/drinking scene I wouldn't...

  21. No more 12 hour shifts?

    brandy1017 replied to UpennRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even the VA is starting to offer 12 hour shifts when they used to just have 8 hour shifts precisely over safety concerns re long shifts. The hospital systems in my area offer a variety of shifts,...

  22. In at 6:30, out at 9:00 and not a drop of food. I love this job!

    brandy1017 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    This is the reason so many new nurses go back to school ASAP to be an NP. Maybe you should consider that

  23. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    brandy1017 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No you don't want to move to Hawaii. Keep it special as a vacation hideaway! Plus it's too expensive anyway!

  24. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    brandy1017 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Come on now, that's just mean! Everyone has a dream.

  25. Everest Ontario ca. Said I need to do MA before the RN program?

    brandy1017 replied to Rockastyliz's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone going to a for profit college, sorry don't know which one, but they pulled the same thing on her. After she was about halfway thru the ADN RN program they claimed they changed the...