Brian960

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1. Other Options for Nurses

   Brian960 replied to Jpweston's topic in General Nursing

   There's always the health insurance companies.

2. Do you regret becoming a nurse?

   Brian960 replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

   Jen, There's a lot of ways to be a nurse besides being a hospital staff nurse. Bedside nursing tends to have higher salaries but it's not the only game in town. Very few professions can give you the satisfaction that comes from helping oth...

3. Is it possible to be a decent nurse if I'm a sociopath or have antisocial personality disorder?

   Brian960 replied to uniteddemclub's topic in General Nursing

   A good way to avoid burnout is being able to compartmentalize. If it's done well it may not be distinguishable from indifference. Sounds like you don't have a problem there.

4. How to quit a job I've had for under a year...

   Brian960 replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

   Your employer has a staffing shortage and it might seem like the place will implode if you leave, but it won't. There are other options for your employer, such as hiring an experienced contract nurse as a temporary fix. I hope you find something ...

5. Setting the Precedent: Nurses Fired for Being Sick

   Brian960 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

   Losing health insurance just when you need it most. ?

6. What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

   Brian960 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   Bedside nursing is kind of like the NFL---at any time you're only one play away from being sidelined. There are however, specialties where you can work well past retirement age. Psych Nursing comes to mind.

7. What You Need To Know About Older Nurses: Myths and Realities

   Brian960 replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   The solution to the impending nursing shortage is really a no-brainer. All they have to do is hire more CNA's and Nurse Techs to take the physical demands off the RN's. That's it! You don't need 4-years of nursing school to do most of what nurses d...

8. Question for nurses that are male...

   Brian960 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

   The connotation of the term "nurse" is inherently feminine. Haven't heard it in a while, but being called a 'Male Nurse' is a bit annoying—for all the reasons previously mentioned. My favorite title is simply "RN."

9. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

   Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

10. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Shouldn't you guys be on the campaign trail?

11. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    When surgeons have to go under the knife.

12. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    The time-out before surgery seemed like it would never end.

13. Don't Overstudy

    Brian960 posted a topic in Share Tips

    If you're fatigued and trying to cram for a test you may not have good recall of the material. You're better off getting some quality Z's beforehand. A well rested brain works better.

14. If You Could Only Give ONE Piece of Advice to New RNs

    Brian960 replied to renardeau's topic in New Nurse

    Listen to the patient.

15. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    "Don't worry Mr. Jones, we take our Operating Theater very seriously."