brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. Good opportunity...so why the teacher backlash?

    brandy1017 replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    Well if you are highly motivated as you obviously are why not give it a try! Usually they give longer orientation programs for ER and ICU as well, just keep your eyes and ears open and soak up all...

  2. Now that I've found my calling ...

    brandy1017 replied to morecoffeepls's topic in General Nursing

    CRNA's might make close to that, but I'm sure your talking tuition around $100,000+, intense study, intense competition and being willing to relocate. Hospitals are increasing using more CRNA's then...

  3. Isn't the employer suppose to pay for your travel?

    brandy1017 replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently its not a highly valued position so I would think twice about spending the money? Do you really want to move to TX? It's hot and dry and they have droughts and fires down there lately. If...

  4. My RN New Grad is losing hope need suggestions

    brandy1017 replied to RN Boyfriend's topic in General Nursing

    What about the nurse practioners in the family. Do any of them have a heads up about job openings? Do they have any contacts in their network that they can mention your new RN grad and try to help...

  5. Now that I've found my calling ...

    brandy1017 replied to morecoffeepls's topic in General Nursing

    I was always under the impression that visiting nurses made less money than nurses working in hospitals. As far as $200,000 the only way I can see you making that much in nursing is getting a top...

  6. Nursing school wait lists and why are more nurses not pursuing a business degree?

    brandy1017 replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    I have no desire to be a manager. My skill is in the medical knowledge, assessment area and if money was not an issue I would go on to be an NP. MBA programs are all about cutting costs and labor ie...

  7. Gasp! An uninsured Nurse (rant)

    brandy1017 replied to optimist's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not scolding anyone, I'm just saying for myself I wouldn't go without if I had a choice. One of the reasons I work where I do is for health insurance. I know others have gone to pool without...

  8. Gasp! An uninsured Nurse (rant)

    brandy1017 replied to optimist's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I wouldn't take the chance of being uninsured, especially if I had a family and a home. We of all people see how many health problems can come up and how incredibly expensive they can be. Will...

  9. dover business college fails whole class

    brandy1017 replied to Kimberly M's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a way to make extra money so you have to take another semester with them! I know several people who went to Alverno and were failed and had to retake a semester, more money in their...

  10. New Job Is Pushing My Buttons

    brandy1017 replied to sweetsleep28's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It' team work and protects the CNA's back and allows you to do an assessment of the patients, not to mention if you aren't watching the CNA do her job and then she is a slacker and the patients aren't...

  11. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

    brandy1017 replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm not surprised CA has no openings, it is like a paradise to many people with the climate. ocean and wonderful views, plus it has the best staffing ratios in the nation! I can see why lots of...

  12. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

    brandy1017 replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I watched a video College Conspiracy and there was a dentist on it that had over $150,000 in loans with interest now over $250,000 and some of her loans were HEAL loans, govt healthcare loans and they...

  13. Maintaining the license without work, and a general rant

    brandy1017 replied to hotflashion's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm shocked with all your credentials you still can't get a full-time job! Age discrimination may be a factor, I would dye your hair to look younger. Where I work, we have a lot of older nurses,...

  14. BS holder - ADN or Second Degree Program - Please help!

    brandy1017 replied to kalin's topic in General Nursing

    An accelerated BSN is probably your best option, especially if you want to go on later for NP. You already have a BA degree you might as well go for a BSN. The extra classes required are probably...

  15. Time to get real -

    brandy1017 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    With law school I think they are simply reporting the employment rate, rather than report who actually has real law jobs. That is a common statistic used for most colleges which obviously is...

  16. Time to get real -

    brandy1017 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I read only 60% law school grads had jobs that actually required a law degree, the rest are underemployed and not making the pay needed to pay back the loans. Also if they work as a DA or govt jobs,...

  17. Got a promotion because of my big...

    brandy1017 replied to CareteamRN70's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is a wonderful manager that would pay for her to have

  18. Is this a strange way of viewing your co-workers?

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

    We are usually forced to take assignments and of course not everyone we are assigned is pleasant or easy to care for, yet we do our best to be kind and professional, whether we like them or not. As...

  19. Does reviewing previous courses help before going back to nursing school?

    brandy1017 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I'd recommend using a NCLEX study guide to review for your classes and clinical as well as for boards. The more time and familiarity you have via the study guides I think will aid you in school and...

  20. Patient Scenarios/Critical Thinking

    brandy1017 replied to vg1003's topic in General Nursing

    Well at least they are letting you know what you are up for as an RN! The stress and difficulties of dealing with so many altered mental status

  21. Got a promotion because of my big...

    brandy1017 replied to CareteamRN70's topic in General Nursing

    The health system I work for has been adding "professional appearance" to part of the job eval but it seems like it will be a way to make it more of a beauty contest and a way to discriminate against...

  22. Please help!!!need a good advice regarding nursing school!!!

    brandy1017 replied to davisito182's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Consider ultrasound tech, believe its 1 yr training at a local community tech school and the pay is comparable to nursing, but is more hands on and would imagine less stressful and better working...

  23. Facebook Violations

    brandy1017 replied to CottonPuffCat's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To all you young healthcare workers who friend coworkers and have 100's of friends, take this as a warning. If you make the mistake of complaining about work on facebook or even worse a patient you...

  24. At what point do I complain?

    brandy1017 replied to ohmg's topic in General Students

    Try to graduate as soon as you can, take advantage of the blessings of having the ICU nurse precept you and thank God for that extra blessing so that you'll be ahead of the curve when you are a new...

  25. Got a promotion because of my big...

    brandy1017 replied to CareteamRN70's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not surprised because it does seem that physical appearance is a major consideration in promotions to management. Well maybe with the raise you are hopefully getting you'll be able to get new...