brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. "The Criminalization of Mistakes in Nursing" - NC Philipsen

    brandy1017 replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    Like the ANA that is too busy *****-footing with the AHA too actually stand up for the rights of their bedside nursing members! Why waste your money on an organization that doesn't have your back!...

  2. Enough is enough- taking back our profession

    brandy1017 replied to forrester's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Truth be told, medicare and medicaid are not on nursing's side. They are cutting costs every way they can and we are the casualties of this in the form of worsening working conditions and increased...

  3. Enough is enough- taking back our profession

    brandy1017 replied to forrester's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Sounds like you missed your calling, you were meant to be a lawyer not a nurse. Too long winded legalese to sift through. I thought medicare already reimburses nurse practioners, but at 1/2 the rate...

  4. DEPRESSED New grad. What are we suppose to do?

    brandy1017 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    Can you apply for some US hospitals that are near where you live? Years back we had a couple of nurses from Canada move and work at our hospital. Then after a couple years experience they were able...

  5. Pharm Sales Reps? Where to find them?

    brandy1017 replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    I would look at the $4 pharmacy programs offered by walmart, target, kmart, and even walgreens and try to use meds on that list as much as possible if cost is a concern. Also the old generic...

  6. Rough night at work...

    brandy1017 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Why would he need his own TV? I think I would mention germs and suggest not leaving a suitcase etc on the floor to collect who knows what germs. I don't know how it is where you work but I don't...

  7. How to deal with mean old men

    brandy1017 replied to AMCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very unhappy patient complaining how she had been ignored and no one had checked on her in hours. Family was present and she kept going on and on. I just said I'm here now and I'll take...

  8. Please Help Make Retractable Safety Needles Mandatory

    brandy1017 replied to LRB79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I thought this already was

  9. Is a double major possible?

    brandy1017 replied to nursegirl333's topic in General Students

    Nursing is very intense both the coursework and clinicals, but if you want another major take some of these elective courses in that field and see if you can do both. Start with 1 or 2 classes as...

  10. I hate being a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

    We have a falls committee and I heard they spent a week going over what type of falling leaf and what color to make it to put on the doors! Too funny, what a waste of time, but I guess you could look...

  11. Can my insurance company disclose what meds I'm on?? Seeking treatment for drug depen

    brandy1017 replied to babypanda123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't have any knowledge but since so many hospitals self-insure and many require you to fill your prescriptions at the hospital itself, I would be worried about a "leak" from the hospital pharmacy...

  12. Clinical Ladder Dream or Deception?

    brandy1017 posted a topic in General Nursing

    To those who have a clinical ladder they've climbed where they work, are you happy with it? Does it have a demotion clause? Are they changing the terms to maintain the level each year to encourage...

  13. Should i be a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    79Tango who is your avatar in the picture? Just

  14. 24/7 Video Cameras in ICU rooms

    brandy1017 replied to umcRN's topic in Critical Care

    I know a large hospital where I work and this is standard practice in their ICU's. Kind of creeps you out, but I suppose it is useful especially in a rural area where they are doing remote...

  15. Should i be a nurse?

    brandy1017 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I concur with the others who suggested either school teacher or doctor! School teacher is wonderful because of the great working hours, off weekends, holidays, winter break, spring break and summer....

  16. RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?

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

    I was recently mandated and have been thinking of getting a reproduction Swedish Mora clock with the extra

  17. RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?

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

    I bought myself an amethyst ring after graduating and passing boards. Most of my jewelry is costume so this was a special

  18. Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    brandy1017 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it might help if you were able to lose some weight first for added confidence boost. Weight discrimination and age discrimination is rampant in the world but all you can do is do your best...

  19. I hate being a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to SJE RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I know what you mean about family, friends outside of healthcare not getting it! They don't understand the difficult working conditions I deal with in the hospital and make comments I should work...

  20. when an ADN gets their BSN do they need to retake boards as well?

    brandy1017 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Question when an ADN gets their BSN do they need to retake boards as

  21. Public Service Announcement: Know your LTD coverage BEFORE you need it.

    brandy1017 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    On another website I read MetLife has been notorious for denying people LTD when there was no doubt they were disabled! What I read said even judges had limited ability to help people with their...

  22. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    brandy1017 replied to ksc0723's topic in Nursing Career

    Too bad you don't like psyche, otherwise I would suggest be a psychiatric nurse. Maybe if you could find a patient population re psyche to prefer AODA vs geropsyche vs chronic mentally ill homeless...

  23. What do you think?

    brandy1017 replied to Decemberblues's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe if we had a national staffing patient ratio like CA has the hospitals would be forced to hire adequate staff and then we could take our breaks, get a vacation, and all these new grads could get...

  24. Call offs d/t low census

    brandy1017 replied to FritoPie's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see why the part time person did anything wrong in taking the place of the PRN person, other than you were upset at being called off. Why shouldn't they be allowed to try to make up a day if...

  25. New grad needs start-up assistance

    brandy1017 replied to KYAPRN's topic in General Nursing

    Can any of your extended family help you out till you are able to get on your