brandy1017

brandy1017 ASN, RN

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  1. While she is rationalizing what happened, I don't think this will impress the BON to give her nursing license back. It was interesting listening to her and contrasting it with an article from a NICU nurse who literally ended up with a diagnosis of O...
  2. What job can I do with cognitive decline?

    The public university near me allows seniors to audit classes for free but don't know how old you have to be if it's 60 or 65. There is so much free info out there to avail oneself of both locally and on the internet.
  3. What job can I do with cognitive decline?

    See your Dr regarding your cognitive issues. Perhaps you need to see a neurologist as well. I just read a useful article about memory loss that also has a link to a free test you can take as well. https://washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/...
  4. The Collapsing Healthcare System in the US

    Because they don't have to. The No Surprises Act does not apply to ambulances or air ambulances. They can charge what they want. You have very limited recourse to deal with such a bill especially if you own a house as in some states they can place...
  5. I found an article from 2013 discussing mandates. Looks like it was coming from the CDC, CMS and AMA, ANA and in later years the AHA as part of the goal to get to over 90% vaccination. Since they were not reaching the goal voluntarily, they were to...
  6. That's interesting. I didn't know they had ended the mandate last year. But since they are requiring metrics r/t quality and reimbursement there will still be a lot of pressure from most places to continue the vaccine mandate. For most of my c...
  7. This is a sad, terrible horrifying death! Only thing I can say is it serves as a wake up call and cautionary tale to look at what you are giving and not rely on the computer screening technology. I think that was the downfall, meant to provide an e...
  8. Nurse Lunch Break Survey

    Stress raises cortisol which helps pack the weight on. I lost 30 pounds after I quit my job and took early retirement just from destressing. Not dieting or exercise, just no more constant stress and endless alarms! And I was like you I rarely ate ...
  9. Nurse Lunch Break Survey

    CA has break staff that take their place that is how they get lunches. The rest of the country doesn't.
  10. Dropping to PRN

    I agree don't give them your personal info, they could just use this to control you. It is none of their business and believe me that hospitals are a business not a family so don't fall into that trap. You already seem to be with the idea of giving...
  11. ASSume

    I just have one thought did you get extra help because JACHO is supposed to be coming around? It's common for a lot of places to up the staffing just in time for JACHO than cut back after they leave.
  12. I think that is a pretty uphill battle. I do know of one nurse that got a religious exemption, but had to start over at a new job for a new employer. She did lose her original job that she had worked at for over 25 years though! The Supreme Court...
  13. ASSume

    You come across as angry. Your posts have had an angry tone for a long time regarding general understaffing issues at this job and other personal frustrations of trying to balance motherhood with a full-time job. With this latest interaction with m...
  14. Losing my ambition

    At 35 you could still have a spouse and kids if you want. There is still time. As to ICU and CRNA, I would take this time to reflect on what brought you to the point of using drugs and or alcohol that led you into a monitoring program. Do you real...
  15. IV Phenergan Infiltration

    I thought phenergan is supposed to be diluted because it is a vesicant. Also, I thought you are supposed to keep the IV in place to administer another med thru and around the infiltrated area in a wheal formation to help mitigate any tissue damage f...
  16. When you literally can't keep up.

    Maybe JACHO citing them is what it is going to take to get them to fix things and hire more staff, but yeah you are probably going to be in the crossfire. On the other hand, when you are the only RN, they still need you. Hope things getter better ...
  17. RN with 25+ years burnout. What next?

    Can she transfer to IR? Her PACU and ICU experience would qualify her for IR and that is usually a well liked job from what I've heard of colleagues that work in that area. Other ideas are cath lab, GI/colonoscopy, day surgery, cardiac rehab, preop...
  18. Please advise me.

    At this point, you should probably talk to the President apologize and state your case what is bothering you about being in a union besides the dues. What do you want them to do that they haven't done? What do you want them to prioritize in bargain...
  19. Am I contractually obligated to get my BSN?

    If it is in your contract I would finish it and get your BSN as they might fire you if you don't. Besides you are so close and having a BSN gives you more options beyond the bedside. While it usually doesn't pay more it has become an expectation an...
  20. Thoughts on nurses who became physicians

    My only question is I thought when we suction we are supposed to increase oxygen briefly before as the person will desat from the act of suction. I never worked pediatrics or neonatal though so don't know the rules there. Congrats on medical sc...
  21. Kava while testing for affinity

    I know it is supposed to be calming and act similar to xanax, but as the OP said there is a risk of liver damage taking it. So proceed with caution. I don't think they know why it causes liver damage in some people whether it's taking too much or m...
  22. Retired Nurses

    I'm glad the greeter was able to sit. But this isn't common, unless they have reversed there decision due to community backlash. Here is an article about it. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/walmart-is-getting-rid-of-greeters-worrying-workers-w...
  23. Retired Nurses

    Walmart doesn't let the greeters sit anymore and there was a leaked memo years ago they were unhappy with all their older loyal workers due to cost of health insurance so they have done all they can to dissuade people to make the jobs physically diff...
  24. Is NYU nursing worth it?

    This is the best response! I agree the OP should really retake the chemistry class and look for the cheapest nursing school program. If she can't afford to take one class over, how will she pay back the extreme student loan debt from one of these p...
  25. Is NYU nursing worth it?

    If NYU is really going to give free tuition for people making less than 100K a year, I would think they need to pay for it somewhere, and a second degree ABSN might be one avenue. Talk to them and see what financial aid applies for this program if a...