brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. I am not a failure

    brandy1017 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Things come up and sometimes a dream has to be delayed. Remember people first, then money, then things as Suze Orman always signs off with. Before you know it another year will be done and you will be...

  2. Is nursing school worth it?

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

    If you truly are set on being an RN then I would look for a less expensive option. If you live in Chicago you probably have a dozen or more nursing programs to choose from. I would look for the...

  3. how do i go about this situation safely?

    brandy1017 replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    While I've heard of this model before, the nurses were hand picked and most importantly trained to do ICU before being thrown into it! Usually an ICU preceptorship is a good six months, I'm sorry...

  4. Is nursing school worth it?

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

    I would do more research before taking out student loan debt. How about shadowing some nurses and PT/OT etc. What is wrong with the degree you currently have? What are you doing for a living now...

  5. I want to quit

    brandy1017 replied to anonrn1's topic in Nursing Career

    Aren't you on break from school for the summer or is it ongoing? I agree to take time off for your medical/psychological needs. Then to decide if and when to finish school, but you should consider...

  6. Completely lost and in need of help

    brandy1017 replied to Keeka_Prenurse13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PA and NP do virtually the same thing, though they follow different educational paths. PA follow more of a medical school path, while NP follow a nursing model though they both learn the same basics....

  7. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    brandy1017 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ruby Vee what happened to that poor women? Did she ever recover? How sad that he killed her dogs, that would have certainly hurt her and decrease her will to live! Too bad he couldn't be charged...

  8. BSN from 4 year program required

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

    Actually my ADN is from a non profit university and offered both ADN and BSN as well as RN to BSN options. If I had chose I could have finished my BSN from them, but for practical and financial...

  9. Caring for Obese Patients

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

    I had a dear friend who was treated that way by her dr and of course avoided going to the dr as much as possible because of his poor bedside manner. Finally she was able to get her old dr back who...

  10. Caring for Obese Patients

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

    I don't think you've heard all these things on all nurses? I can't believe that! I've been working for over 20 years and haven't experienced comments like that here or at work or anywhere. I'm...

  11. "No One Respects My Religious Beliefs"

    brandy1017 replied to Mikey31079's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know much about islam, but know they do pray at certain times of the day. I've had a muslim dr ask to use an empty room to pray, but he wasn't in their long so I don't think the prayers have...

  12. Caring for Obese Patients

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

    Instead of emphasizing bariatric sensitivity you should be advocating for a no lift environment complete with ceiling lifts! Sensitivity is all well and good, but should be part of being a...

  13. Scripting... Any Positive Experiences to Share?

    brandy1017 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There has been some scripting re hourly rounds "is there anything I can do, I have the time" but it's not enforced. They are actually pretty good lately because while they make suggestions re...

  14. Have you ever had the feeling your employer was looking for a reason to fire you

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's too bad they are blaming you for not getting the inservice done on time, esp when it wasn't your fault. Some places will use even one late education thing to lower your eval, some are not that...

  15. Denied a job, what would you do?

    brandy1017 replied to jpdlii's topic in Nursing Career

    Your qualifications suggest you should be looking for a more important job than charge nurse, one that better utilizes all your skills, education and experience. Perhaps they feel that way or perhaps...

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

    brandy1017 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I personally think it is sad that you have not actually used these great public health experiences, but are working in the hospital instead! These experiences would be great for someone with a desire...

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

    brandy1017 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

  18. an oldie but goodie

    brandy1017 replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    Flecainide an old fashioned anti-arrythmic that has fallen out of favor, though still get a patient that uses it once in a blue moon. Also don't see procardia anymore for HTN, now they use

  19. How do we educate the public on ways to afford medications?

    brandy1017 replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Patient Medications

    Had the same thing happen to me, at first they deleted verapamil from the $4 list and later added it but not for XL so my $4 verapamil now costs over $30. They change the list every year so you have...

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

    brandy1017 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's good to know!

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

    brandy1017 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    WGU is a nonprofit university set up by several western states to increase the number of college grads and offer an opportunity for a college degree to more people. For example it offers an...

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

    brandy1017 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Even people that went to regular colleges are having trouble finding appropriate jobs. I don't think a degree would mention if it was online vs regular unless the college is only on line. I would...

  23. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    brandy1017 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Why'd you leave accounting? Didn't it pay well? There are times I wish I was doing something like accounting esp when dealing with difficult patients or families. Times when peace and quiet and no...

  24. Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    brandy1017 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We've had a few filipino nurses where I work, but the hospital system actually recruited from India. We had a large group of Indian nurses and they were all experienced. In fact they actually came...

  25. Cardiac Telemetry

    brandy1017 replied to workingtomygoal's topic in Cardiac

    Tele is good for extra monitoring of a patient. You are not going to walk into the room and find a patient dead because usually you'll see some activity on the tele first warning you such as VTACH....