brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    brandy1017 replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I almost had a BA before I decided to go to nursing school. I was a semester away from graduating, but believed if I had my BA I wouldn't qualify for student loans and the nursing program I went to...

  2. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    brandy1017 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I find your comments rude. It is not unreasonable to expect good pay when you do a job with people's lives in your hands. Also society doesn't determine our wages, the hospitals that hire us do!...

  3. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    brandy1017 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    The reason UPS drivers are paid so well has to do with having a strong union! Without a union to advocate for workers pay and benefits private companies will pay as little as possible to save the...

  4. This is horrible: the doctors and staff won't do anything

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like patient definitely needs an xray and then physical therapy to maintain and improve ROM! Keep fighting for your

  5. pay freezes

    brandy1017 replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We still get raises, but they are paltry 2-3% barely keep up with inflation. Occasionally they will give the newer nurses an additional competitive raise, but they prefer to give senior nurses a...

  6. Not a people person... (Yikes!)

    brandy1017 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I'm more a book worm than a people person, but am very comfortable working in nursing and interacting with patients and doctors. I have social anxiety avoid parties and such, but don't have that...

  7. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are doctors that feel the same way about you and other FNP's that chose the nursing route rather than going to medical school and doing the same thing that doctors with an MD degree do! It is...

  8. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Since the US is all about freedom and independence and chooses not to offer universal healthcare and college like the majority of western nations, one must consider what they can afford to do! If...

  9. Dreams can come true

    brandy1017 replied to brenda1234's topic in Nurses Rock

    Congrats on your dream coming true! What's wonderful is everyone's dream is different! Dreams can still come true for everyone, even those who did become a mother as a teen. Maybe it will be a...

  10. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The point is both ADN and BSN must pass the same NCLEX to work as an RN. If the BSN is so much better than an ADN why don't the BSN nurses take a different, higher boards? It makes no sense to me....

  11. Accused Of Not Being A Team Player-Have You?

    brandy1017 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is always a risk leaving one job for another usually in search of something better. It doesn't always turn out as we hoped and there is no guarantee the old job will take you back. But...

  12. Sad & Angry

    brandy1017 replied to brenda1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just asking if you don't want people to know you are talking about a work situation why are you using your name and also picture? You are making it real easy for someone at work to find out what you...

  13. Holiday staffing policies

    brandy1017 replied to Alissaw's topic in General Nursing

    We never got overtime, but used to get holiday pay we could either take it if we were off, or use it for a day off another day if we had to work the holiday. They used to only schedule holidays 8...

  14. Our nurse-patient ratio changed for the worse... Help!

    brandy1017 replied to nurse carla espinosa's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't understand how they are able to do that when you have a union. Usually the union is involved in staffing ratios and grids and would put that in the contract. If they haven't they need to do...

  15. Let's talk: Nursing Shortage?

    brandy1017 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely because the rural areas don't have a dozen colleges and universities pumping out new grads! They are lucky if they have one or two RN programs. I live in an urban area and we have...

  16. Let's talk: Nursing Shortage?

    brandy1017 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what is so great about working at a hospital? Plenty of people would be happy to trade you for the surgery center, and even go back to school to get their BSN or NP to get away...

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

    brandy1017 replied to Mrs Helleck's topic in Patient Medications

    Patients can get $4 generics thru Walmart, Target, and Kmart. Just ask for the cash only price and don't go thru medicare or private insurance. They have a list of meds that qualify so the dr can...

  18. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Comparing an RN to an NP is not relevant. An RN can't be an NP without either an MSN or DNP. Also I do think an NP that was an experienced RN first is going to know more and have a smoother...

  19. Wage Theft: Justice in the Workplace

    brandy1017 replied to Imagepoem's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is illegal to sign off that you did something that wasn't done and you can be prosecuted as happened to nurses in NY a couple years back. NY Attorney General decided to put in hidden cameras in...

  20. How can I toughen up?

    brandy1017 replied to Channyk's topic in General Nursing

    I was too anxious, "performance anxiety" to feel sad. Fortunately I had a very kind, friendly preceptor who helped ease my anxiety. I've heard other nurses talk about instructors from hell who would...

  21. I'm so conflicted..HELP!

    brandy1017 replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Since you prefer LTC I would suggest you consider working at a long term care hospital. This is a specialty hospital that takes care of acutely ill patients for many months. These patients are too...

  22. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes I remember when the MSN CNS Rn's were eliminated to save money. Many of those nurses went on to get an NP to get a job in a field that was expanding. Also many hospitals have been reducing their...

  23. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To Nola and the other new grads with staggering student loans, I'm sorry you are struggling. It is not fair, but it is a product of our country's politicians who only care about the rich and the...

  24. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    brandy1017 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nurses are not always smarter than doctors, but I believe some are just as smart, but either thru personal choice or limited opportunity simply didn't have the chance or ability to go to med school....

  25. Student loans, ugh!

    brandy1017 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm on the 25 year repayment plan, thanks to high interest rates and putting the loans in deferment/forbearance. I'm almost at the end and I will be so glad to finally be rid of them once and for...