brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Nurses and Lunch Breaks in NYC

    brandy1017 replied to SonBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The only job I ever had with an hour for lunch was as a secretary for an insurance company. Otherwise it's just 30 minutes at the hospital. I work nights so there is usually downtime to take a lunch...

  2. RN to BSN Does it help

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

    There are plenty of ADN's still working as RNs, but some areas in the country are demanding BSN's, some even for their current employees! So if you can afford it, getting a BSN is a good idea for...

  3. Just a rant rn-bsn

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

    Tuition is expensive these days, even for public colleges. Not much you can do about it, if you're lucky your employer offers some tuition reimbursement to take the sting out of

  4. Beware

    brandy1017 replied to amberm5's topic in School, College Programs

    I've never heard of a college paying for transcripts from another school, although for what they charge in tuition it is not unreasonable. If you go with them they will be making a lot of money off...

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

    brandy1017 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    I think a person would make more money as a paid student intern, vs a CNA. I doubt hospitals would pay much more if any for a CNA II vs CNA I. Whatever additional training a CNA II would get you...

  6. Do nurses get fired often?

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

    I've seen about a handful of staff nurses fired over the years. Several times it was taking too much sick time, once for diverting drugs, once for out of control anger problems and once for mental...

  7. Nasty nurses

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

    You need to be more assertive when you want to take a break. Also if it was her admit how did you end up finishing it? Did she order you, ask you or did you just feel you should do it? Did you have...

  8. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Studies has shown it has nothing to do with willpower, but actually dieting will cause your body's metabolism to slow down drastically and that is one of the reasons people gain the weight back. Also...

  9. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Personally I'm the opposite. I like the bling of a colored stethoscope and sparkly badge

  10. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is nothing funny about this. It is a sad situation for all involved! I'm sure everyone wishes their was a real cure for obesity besides drastic measures like gastric bypass or extreme makeover!...

  11. Well here's something I didn't think about: secondhand pot smoke?

    brandy1017 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what all the fuss is about over pot. Someone I know that was heavy into pot had major memory problems from it and did poorly in high school. Plus I read it's been linked to...

  12. Vent: suspended for not charting on time

    brandy1017 replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Patient Medications

    There might not have been a pyxis in this scenario. Oh well two pain pills is not the end of the world. I bet the patient felt a lot better than usual! Truth is many times doctors are guilty of...

  13. What can ADN nurses achieve with a BSN other than accumulating more debts?

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

    You are being sarcastic aren't you? Liberal Arts is a dead end, all it does is give you a piece of paper that you have a college degree. The only way to get a good job with a BA is thru luck or...

  14. What can ADN nurses achieve with a BSN other than accumulating more debts?

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

    Not where I

  15. What can ADN nurses achieve with a BSN other than accumulating more debts?

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

    Many of us have BA/BS degrees in other fields or at least a lot of liberal arts college credits in addition to our ADN. I haven't heard of a hospital putting ADN on the ID badge, they are not doing...

  16. Vent: suspended for not charting on time

    brandy1017 replied to hopesgramcracker's topic in Patient Medications

    Computer scanning of meds is to be done on every patient. When you have an isolation patient you have to take the computer in and clean it afterward if they don't have computers in the patient rooms....

  17. Are BSN nurses smarter than ADN nurses?

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

    I don't believe either is smarter as we both pass the same boards. One person just chose to go to school longer and get a BSN so they are more educated. But I don't believe people are simply born...

  18. RN-BSN SCAM

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

    Didn't North Dakota make a BSN mandatory and then had to revoke it due to a shortage of

  19. RN-BSN SCAM

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

    I don't understand why the nursing board would have anything to say about a BSN? You already are an RN and you don't even take boards over when you get a BSN so who cares what they think? They are...

  20. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So the problem you really had was with yourself. Frankly when I'm working as a nurse the care is about stabilizing the patient with meds, surgeries and treatment, not advocating weight loss. While...

  21. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Fatty liver is a common diagnosis and for many people it is benign, but sometimes it can lead to hepatitis and even possibly cirrhosis down the road. Weight loss can help, but should be a gradual...

  22. SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    Actually some hospitals are making their nurses get a BSN or be fired! This is happening already on the East Coast. As for the cost of colleges when a BA/BS becomes a requirement to get a decent...

  23. SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    Honestly RN to BSN programs are not competitive. They are open to all ADN's with the money, but if you want to pursue an MSN or NP in the future than you must be selective in what BSN program you...

  24. RN-BSN SCAM

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

    This is what I don't get all these colleges taking your money but when you graduate you are on your own to get a job. I think for what they charge in tuition they really should provide job placement...

  25. SICK of BSN Pedestal

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

    There really is no competition to get into an RN-BSN program. They are a dime a dozen and you have your choice of local or online, public, private, profit or non-profit. They all are happy to get...