brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    brandy1017 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's wonderful you have a dream, no one's trying to kill your dream. We are trying to protect you from drowning in debt, a mortgage without a house, that a person could be trapped in for decades and...

  2. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    brandy1017 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How much do you owe on student loans and especially the private loans? $10,000 or 100,000? What are the interest rates of your loans, particularly the private student loans which usually are...

  3. Do you have family members who are nurses?

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

    There are several cousins of mine that are nurses and my mom worked in a hospital and nursing home as a CNA, also a close childhood friend of mine was a nurse, though she discouraged me from doing it...

  4. Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    brandy1017 replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    A patient told me that Salvation Army came to the nursing home at Christmas and gave everyone gifts including slipper socks among the small practical gifts. I was surprised and didn't know Salvation...

  5. Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    brandy1017 replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    It really makes a difference who you know does matter more than what you know! Sad to say but that is the reality in life no matter what business or job you seek! This puts the shy introverted...

  6. Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    brandy1017 replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Usually a BSN doesn't get you any more money, the exception is the VA hospital system and some hospitals that require a BSN to climb the ladder. But a BSN probably gives you more opportunities outside...

  7. Forced to resign, need advise

    brandy1017 replied to Babyluva's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds pretty heavy-handed to force you to resign over not scanning IV fluids. It's lousy! But if there's one thing I've learned over the years, management likes to nitpick, criticize and second...

  8. Reasons Hospitals Will Not Have Traveler Back?

    brandy1017 replied to adoula's topic in Travel

    So did you quit working over an injury or illness and than they tried to deny you your pension? But once you got a lawyer you were able to get it reinstated. I've heard of older workers being let go...

  9. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    brandy1017 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm finding this debate very

  10. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    brandy1017 replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know what to suggest, but the good news is your clean and if a blood/urine test were required you would come up clean. I do think I would want to get legal counsel, but can you afford it?...

  11. The War On Fat

    brandy1017 replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are not "examples" for our patients. It is not a job requirement! We're humans and have flaws and the job itself is inherently unhealthy and stressful to begin with! We are being bombard...

  12. This made me mad when I saw it.

    brandy1017 replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the low end of what medical assistants are paid who are taking over in clinics and doctors offices as they are cheaper than LPN's and RN's. Though most MA programs are more of an...

  13. The War On Fat

    brandy1017 replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses and healthcare staff continue to care for their patients no matter what the cost to themselves, neither I or anyone else is going to walk away from a patient because we don't have safe lifting...

  14. Down in the Dumps.

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

    Here is a math tip, you must do the homework and if the problem is you spend hours on a math problem and can't get the right answer there is a solution. It's called a "solutions" manual and is a...

  15. The War On Fat

    brandy1017 replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    This is the main problem, too many of us are being injured and something needs to be done! We need and deserve and must demand safe working conditions that include ceiling lifts and sit to stands! We...

  16. The War On Fat

    brandy1017 replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    It seems many nurses are overweight or obese. It is a fact that caring for obese patients is a difficult and dangerous job and many healthcare workers have been injured while caring for them and...

  17. Overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes

    brandy1017 replied to hotflashion's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe that antipsychotics need to be given to some patients, particularly those who are violent whether it is because of dementia or because they were that way their whole life is irrelevant. For...

  18. So I didn't get in. In comes the downward spiral [@SDSU]

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

    First breathe! You still have options. Check out all the possible allied health jobs. Ultra sound tech is a great job! Pays the same as nursing and more likely to have regular hours, days, and...

  19. Student loan taking forever to pay off...

    brandy1017 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I made the decision to became an RN, I was a semester away from finishing my bachelor's in liberal arts, but realized it would affect financial aid so I chose not to complete my bachelors and...

  20. Can a nursing home have their RNs work 60 hour weeks?

    brandy1017 replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    Yes President Bush made it very easy for employers to avoid paying overtime to a majority of workers! Your ability to get overtime then depends on your state law and if you are classified as salary...

  21. Graduate Nurse program with contract

    brandy1017 replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    Is this something new? I know new RN's were given contracts in the past, but then received a bonus that would have to be paid back if they left early. Can't believe you'd be stuck with such a high...

  22. Graduate Nurse program with contract

    brandy1017 replied to mamain's topic in Nursing Career

    So did you get a bonus of $10,000 that you now have to pay back if you leave early? If not I find it hard to believe they can charge you $10,000 for leaving if you didn't get any money up

  23. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    brandy1017 replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Skipping in the hallway comes across as a cheerleader and not a serious nurse. Going into ICU right out of school is tough and not for everybody. You will be under more scrutiny and if it is felt...

  24. Burned out from floor nursing, need advice, please..

    brandy1017 replied to frazzled2012's topic in General Nursing

    I struggle with the same dilemma, nights is slower, less stress and chaos, but you pay a price physically because of the obese patients and the subsequent wear and tear on your back and body! Days at...

  25. assaulted by my patient--one year later

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

    Sorry to hear you are still struggling with daily pain! I think this is a silent epidemic in nursing and nobody will do anything to help us! Why did it take an act of congress to get safe needles in...