brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Oncology RN Forced to Resign

    brandy1017 replied to Done's topic in General Nursing

    If the firm represents the hospital then why did they take your case. That would seem to be a conflict of

  2. I need ADVICE!!!

    brandy1017 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They didn't actually fish the syringe out of the sharps container I hope! That would be dangerous, dirty and disgusting. I hope I misunderstood what you

  3. I gave two weeks,,,but I dont want to finish

    brandy1017 replied to KarriRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you can't take it then quit, they already know how unhappy and overwhelmed you are. Why is it nurses are always expected to just grit your teeth and bear it! I may be in the minority but if you...

  4. Oncology RN Forced to Resign

    brandy1017 replied to Done's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know oncology nurses had the highest rate of drug diversion! I do know that the hospital watches nurses via the computer ADU and tracks them against how often they dispense drugs and...

  5. ER Abuse

    brandy1017 replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    I agree sometimes I get migraines so bad that I'm puking my guts out and they can last over 24 hours, but I haven't bothered going to the ER because of the ridiculous copay, knowing I'll be treated as...

  6. I really need some advice ASAP

    brandy1017 replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    so if he doesn't have dementia why is he doing this? Has he had a psyche eval I hope and been put on some meds to behave more appropriately? I'm glad I'm not the one who has to clean up after him...

  7. Video on the Nursing Shortage

    brandy1017 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The you-tube comedy is funny and so true! My only concern is a lot of them are filled with foul language which is too bad because it spoils

  8. Cross roads...Cut Throat... Change

    brandy1017 replied to TigerLilie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how it is with the rest of you but my hospital is supposedly fully staffed but we are always short and mandating! I wish they would hire more nurses! I'm being called just about every...

  9. Just Thinking About Leaving Nursing...

    brandy1017 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you ask the manager why she lied to you. Why you have 11 patients and not 7 that you had agreed to. Could you just back out of the

  10. Just Thinking About Leaving Nursing...

    brandy1017 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Travel nursing is utilized for places that have high turnover and who can't seem to keep their nurses. Gee I wonder why! So therein you can be working in difficult situations because there is a...

  11. I need more money.

    brandy1017 replied to rn2bsn's topic in General Nursing

    It is very common practice to underpay especially if you have been at a place for a long time, unless you belong to a union where raises are negotiated. At the best union place, say VA, you are on a...

  12. Is No Orientation the New Orientation?

    brandy1017 replied to Inquisitive2's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently they are short staffed and want warm bodies up and running as quick as possible, but don't want to actually spend the time and money to properly train staff. Bet the place has high...

  13. Rewarding tenured staff - what have you seen?

    brandy1017 replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    Having holidays and weekends off and more time off would make me happy and wouldn't cost a lot of money! Giving employees more time off to spend with family and friends would be much

  14. Upfront payment for non emergent conditions

    brandy1017 replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency

    I spoke to the state insurance commissioner and was told since they self-insure they can refuse to treat you if you have unpaid bills even though you are still paying insurance premiums. Truthfully...

  15. What hurt worse back or feet

    brandy1017 replied to tishluvnc's topic in General Nursing

    Your back is definitely at risk of injury and chronic pain if you stay in the healthcare field. Bedside nurses also help with moving, lifting, turning patients so becoming a nurse won't protect your...

  16. Lovely allnurses, please help me!!! (Long)

    brandy1017 replied to Devie06's topic in General Nursing

    If you become a nurse you are going to end up missing out on alot of your child's life. Weekends and holidays for starters, being mandated and held hostage to the job when they are "short" staffed...

  17. meeting with manager

    brandy1017 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well Ihope you are wrong. It seems rather extreme to fire you over such a mistake. I wish healthcare wasn't so cut-throat. Good luck to you! Maybe you will just get a reprimand and suspension, but...

  18. Upfront payment for non emergent conditions

    brandy1017 replied to danggirl's topic in Emergency

    They already do this where I work, you are required to make an upfront payment, also they have people from finance approach patients for their deductible before they are discharged from the hospital....

  19. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    brandy1017 replied to redredrose's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hr shifts so I start assessing patients between 22-2300 and since I was already there at 1900 I know whose stable or not. If they are stable I let them sleep, but sometimes you get busy and...

  20. Another vent.

    brandy1017 replied to Do-over's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for what you went through. I hope you were not permanently injured. I hope you are pain free. How scary and painful. I've been a nurse for close to twenty years and in that time I've...

  21. Are most employers hypocrits?

    brandy1017 replied to teeroze201069's topic in General Nursing

    Apply for unemployment first off and if they contest it then you will be able to explain the situation. Since they were unable or unwilling to hire you as an RN try to get an RN job elsewhere....

  22. I've Had Absolutely ENOUGH And I Cannot Believe The Managers I work Under!

    brandy1017 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what nursing is like for many people. If your a pet you can get away with anything and if they don't like you they can write you up for the pettiest things. And now with the big brother...

  23. Nurse Interfering with Medical Care, AGAIN!

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

    When a family member of mine was struggling with cancer there was an LPN at her doctors office that did the same thing. She thought she was the doctor and would block my attempt to get help for her....

  24. New Grad Terrors

    brandy1017 replied to adamsli88's topic in General Nursing

    It is natural to have some degree of anxiety as a new nurse. It was pure hell for me as a new nurse and I felt like you did. But if there are coworkers you can trust as mentors and for a second...

  25. Anyone work on a Cardiac Progressive unit?

    brandy1017 replied to FutureOBNurse2118's topic in General Nursing

    You will still plenty of med-surg patients with just a dash of cardiac thrown in. Learn a lot, tele, cardiac meds, ACLS, basically a step-down from ICU. Valuable knowledge and experience and usually...