brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    brandy1017 replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Truthfully I think any one of us are expendable and could be fired without cause. The fact that she is getting unemployment means they didn't have a true cause for firing or her unemployment would be...

  2. Night shifters - ever experience this?

    brandy1017 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I am a night owl and work night shift. Usually I can sleep ok, but sometimes yes I do have times where I can't sleep or sleep longer than normal to recover after a grueling shift. But I've done days...

  3. Bullies at the work place.. vent

    brandy1017 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have checked if she gave the med or not and then given it late. I wouldn't write someone up under normal circumstances. It would have to be a major issue to write someone up over. Sometimes...

  4. I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    brandy1017 replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    Soon you will be able to find out for yourself what nursing is all about ... or you still have time to make a different choice! There are other jobs in the medical field that might be more enjoyable...

  5. Not sure what to do. Licensed RN working as tech.

    brandy1017 replied to Spikey9001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was the write up legit or do you think it was done on purpose to prevent you from joining the new grad RN program? It sounds like they are blocking you from working as an RN and you will probably have...

  6. Question about marijuana use as a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to sasha_t's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I don't know the answer, but I'm sure most places would frown on marijuana even if prescribed. Seems to be an unusual treatment for anxiety, in fact, it can cause a paranoid reaction. Also is...

  7. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

    brandy1017 replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Unfortunately, nursing can be dangerous and psych and ER are especially dangerous with an increased risk of injury by a patient or family. You couldn't pay me enough to do psyche, but lol I have to...

  8. Won't get a job in 2 years? - ADN student in South Carolina

    brandy1017 replied to joe2's topic in Men in Nursing

    What college are you going to? Is it a community college or profit college? Be careful with the profit colleges that are always advertising on the TV. Make sure you take only the minimum student loans...

  9. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    brandy1017 replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey if you're happy as an LPN and are making a living wage and can get by on the salary then good for you. No need to go back to school if you're

  10. ADN's being pushed out

    brandy1017 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with the many older RN's who already have a bachelors in another field and preparing for retirement, paying off their mortgage, taking care of their family, going back to school for a BSN...

  11. To those who want to leave nursing

    brandy1017 replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I find the new nurses can be very annoying with their super achiever I'm better than you, I'm smarter than you and I'm going to show the world how great I am, even though I know next to nothing but...

  12. Hired into ICU as a new grad, now bring shipped off to ICC... :(

    brandy1017 replied to Phlavyah's topic in Critical Care

    Make the best of it and get all the experience you can, cardiac telemetry is useful for ICU and if and when you go back to ICU there or get a job elsewhere in ICU you will have gained some valuable...

  13. Being a CNA has made me question my career-Help!!

    brandy1017 replied to bsb5090's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a bedside nurse is stressful and exhausting, but it can be rewarding as well. While as a nurse you are using your nursing skills, you also are expected to be a "team" player and assist the CNA...

  14. Need Some Advice

    brandy1017 replied to Ally09's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why you shouldn't have a chance at the GN program, since you lack the so called "acute" care experience, a residency program would be ideal to get the training and experience you need and...

  15. No light duty for RN's in my hospital - is this typical?

    brandy1017 replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't you know nurses were mules, okay "professional" mules? The whole hospital system would collapse if nurses weren't breaking their back! Funny how all the other professionals out there aren't...

  16. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    brandy1017 replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Re getting a job as a new grad I think a big part of the problem is that hospitals have hiring freezing and understaff on purpose to save money, although they don't mind forking out for lots of...

  17. Can I vent? Just a little... you can vent too if you want, I won't tell...

    brandy1017 replied to GonnaAmazeYou's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a minority and disabled? What sort of disability do you have? I think it probably would be best not to check off the disability box if you have a choice you might be discriminated against...

  18. Soooo, I quit

    brandy1017 replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    His military experience is very useful and makes him a better nurse. True he can't be a dr or NP because he lacks those coveted credentials, but he still retains all the skills and experience during...

  19. Soooo, I quit

    brandy1017 replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    A good strong effective union would fight back with media coverage and even picketing if necessary and letting the doctors know the working conditions in the hospital. Doctors usually will then add...

  20. Soooo, I quit

    brandy1017 replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard this is becoming standard practices in many ICU's, to push for 3 even 4 patients instead of 2 patients. Without a union, all you can do is quit because they have no intention to hire more...

  21. Obamacare: are you for it, against it, or unsure?

    brandy1017 replied to Lucidity's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wish we all had national healthcare like the rest of the modern world does. I don't understand how we can have the richest people in the world and yet we only have healthcare if we are lucky enough...

  22. How to promote tolerance and support teamwork,

    brandy1017 replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are the two troublemakers still there? What became of them and how did you get them to stop the bullying

  23. Which nursing specialty or position is the most physically demanding?

    brandy1017 replied to J19J94R's topic in General Nursing

    I like your hedgehog! Very

  24. Which nursing specialty or position is the most physically demanding?

    brandy1017 replied to J19J94R's topic in General Nursing

    Almost all bedside nursing is physically straining! LoL, Try clinic nursing, maybe psyche but then you are at an increased risk of violence/physical injury! Management, case management, insurance...

  25. how to ask patient for pain scale score correctly?

    brandy1017 replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    The pain scale is a joke! You are either in pain or your not! Patients look at you like you are crazy how can you put a number on it, its either a little or a lot! Get