brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Affordable Online RN-to-BSN Programs

    brandy1017 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How would they

  2. Lifestyle Discrimination

    brandy1017 replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think nurses are being mistaken for airline stewardesses or hostesses, that we have to look a certain way to do the job or what I like to call stepford nurses! We're paid for our nursing skills not...

  3. Introverted nurses

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

    I consider myself shy and introverted, although am totally comfortable at work and fine with patients, family and doctors. The stress gets to me, but I don't think it has anything to do with being...

  4. treading water: burnout and compassion fatigue

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

    No one is soulless! You are judging the other nurses without really knowing

  5. BSN required by hospital system, chance of this being waived?

    brandy1017 replied to Vervain7's topic in Nursing Career

    Well it sounds like they are seriously interested if they are still willing to fly him out for the interview! If he is interested he should take a chance and meet with them! What does he got to...

  6. Unbelievable

    brandy1017 replied to FlyingScot's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm surprised someone would be so bold first to violate HIPAA and then to try to twist things around. She must have the boss wrapped around her finger that she wasn't disciplined for this in the...

  7. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

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

    Education is useful only to a certain point. Almost 50% of workers with a bachelors are now in jobs that don't require a degree! The student loans still have to be paid back regardless of the...

  8. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    To NurseGuy Bri those that chose to get their BSN did so for their own reasons. We are all RN's we all passed the same boards! It is a personal choice whether to get an ADN or BSN and should remain...

  9. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

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

    The ANA is irrelevant to most bedside nurses. Frankly they are not supporting us as they should by working for no lift environments, nurses to patient ratio's like the National Nurses. I could care...

  10. am i reasonably resigning?

    brandy1017 replied to wakeuptothesun86's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow! How much do you owe in student loans? $100,000? Because of your student loans I have to agree not to quit your present job till you have another secured. If you put your loans in deferment or...

  11. Quitting: is it okay to say....

    brandy1017 replied to Zuzu's Petals's topic in Nursing Career

    Why don't you wait to quit your job till you have another lined up? I think it is easier to find another job when you're gainfully employed. Once you have another job then I would give my notice and...

  12. Father of a nursing student needs advice

    brandy1017 replied to Keane68's topic in General Nursing

    Early spring is the best time to apply for a new grad residency program. I think the earlier she starts applying the more selection of job's she'll have. When I graduated many years ago we were told...

  13. Which seems longer, this shift or this winter?

    brandy1017 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I want to see the beautiful flowering cherry trees in Washington DC, esp the double flowered japanese cherry trees. Also some beautiful chinese purple wisteria. I wonder if they will bloom this year...

  14. Why did you become nurses?

    brandy1017 replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a "calling" that is wonderful, but it must be balanced with knowledge, education and ability, just don't look down on others because they went into it for more pragmatic reasons. Also I...

  15. Diploma nurses are worthless?!

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

    It may have been easier getting a job if you had stayed where the diploma program was. Since these are now rare and apparently not available in Florida you will have to fight the stereotype and...

  16. Advice for the first year of Nursing

    brandy1017 replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree, school is the easy part, actually working in the real world as a nurse is the hard part. You have to learn what you don't know, manage the anxiety, deal with cliques and other nurses that...

  17. Why did you become nurses?

    brandy1017 replied to rupertmichaes's topic in General Nursing

    I was working as a secretary feeling bored and unchallenged, not able to use my brain to my full potential. I was taking college classes but realizing a bachelors degree really wouldn't help me get a...

  18. Lifestyle Discrimination

    brandy1017 replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think they simply make their own smoke breaks. They are the only ones taking their breaks most of the time and that is what reinforces

  19. Lifestyle Discrimination

    brandy1017 replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Robots ala stepford nurses at your service! We aim to please and raise the Press Ganey scores with our exceptional care! lol Also the patients get to choose blonde, brunette or

  20. Lifestyle Discrimination

    brandy1017 replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obesity is already a national and even worldwide epidemic! Interesting they are finding so many things contributing to it beyond simply overeating from the BPA in plastics, pesiticides and...

  21. Lifestyle Discrimination

    brandy1017 replied to utadahikaru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Obesity is not easily changed. It is well known that the only successful weigh for most people to lose weight is surgical procedures such as gastric bypass, lap band and more recently sleeve...

  22. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    brandy1017 replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the valium mist, would be wonderful and calming for everyone involved! Problem is the nurses might start falling asleep at the station!

  23. % of Nurses that smoke

    brandy1017 replied to twinner05's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think most smokers are addicted and it is used as a way to relieve stress. Also the smokers are the ones that usually get their breaks and I think that is how smoking is reinforced in nursing!...

  24. Quit with the rudeness

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

    I really think this is the usual state of nursing in most places. I think it is rare to find a really good job in nursing these days. You may make a living wage being a nurse, but the job itself is...

  25. Quit with the rudeness

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

    I totally agree that the impossible expectations and the stress in nursing can make someone snappy! I struggle with that myself, but I try to stay by myself and keep to myself when I'm having a bad...