brandiep1982

brandiep1982 has 15 years experience and specializes in Neuro/ ENT.

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1. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

   brandiep1982 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   If this is a passion for you. DO IT! You have one life. However, I would find a way to do it that is less stressful... instead of an AT course, do a three or two year BSN (usually AT is one year BSN),...

2. Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

   brandiep1982 replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

   Just... no. This is one person. And this person obviously has their own issues. Brush it off and move forward. Now... if several people are telling you this, maybe ask yourself why. It does not mean...

3. Starting nursing school at 37...

   brandiep1982 replied to LindsayRadun's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Yep! I started at 32 and we have four kids. :) nothing to be embarrassed about. Life experience is

4. Expectations being a Nursing Student

   brandiep1982 replied to KeekesRenea's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   All nursing schools are different. So my experience may be totally different than yours. I also went through nursing school with four kids (giving birth to the last one during finals week of my second...

5. Taking a CNA course.. Need Advice

   brandiep1982 replied to Lilrob2000's topic in General Students

   CNA courses are cake. I knew nothing whatsoever about healthcare when I took it over 13 years ago... It was incredibly

6. Help! Child/School Conflict

   brandiep1982 replied to on_my_way1478's topic in General Students

   Do both! Talk to both your school and the

7. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

   brandiep1982 replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I guess I am missing your point. Bc she works hard for the person they couldn't possibly have medical issues? Isn't that usually why people need

8. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

   brandiep1982 replied to PianoTiles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   About the worst case scenarios... I am a worst case scenario thinker as well... however, the reason I think of worst case is so I can make sure I will be able to handle worst case. "If the worst case...

9. Is it normal to be nervous about becoming a nurse?

   brandiep1982 replied to PianoTiles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Ok, fear can be good and it can be bad. First, if you let fear and worry consume you, you will end up like a deer in headlights and be smashed. You will fulfill your own fears yourself. Second, if...

10. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    brandiep1982 replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I find this response sad. Very sad. I hope you end your days with perfect grace and not a hint of dementia, otherwise you will likely encounter this same attitude from your

11. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    brandiep1982 replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did I mis-read? Wasn't this an elderly patient? In CNA school we were taught many important things. We learned about dementia, alzheimer's disease, depression... all things that can cause a person to...

12. Am I setting myself up for failure?

    brandiep1982 replied to Kaylle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To me personally? Personally, I sit myself down. I figure out what my goals are. I map out my path to those goals. Then I fully commit to those stepping stones and get to work. Stop doubting yourself....

13. High school senior for CRNA

    brandiep1982 replied to odpropofol's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, the school closest to me that I will be applying to some day does the

14. High school senior for CRNA

    brandiep1982 replied to odpropofol's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Based off what I have seen with previous graduates that I know, it is not difficult for a new grad to get hired in an ICU setting... however, I live in MO, and different regions tend to have different...

15. Auditory learner - how to study for subjects like Pharmacology?

    brandiep1982 replied to swimgrl554702's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I actually did this during micro: make flash cards, then record yourself reading the meds and the information you need to know that you wrote on the back of the flash cards you made. 1) when you wrote...