Brian960

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

  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...

  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

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  9. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

  10. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Shouldn't you guys be on the campaign

  11. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    When surgeons have to go under the

  12. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The time-out before surgery seemed like it would never

  13. Don't Overstudy

    Brian960 posted a topic in Study Tips for Students's 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

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

    Brian960 replied to renardeau's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Listen to the

  15. October 2016 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    Brian960 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

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

  16. Social Media and Emotional IQ

    Brian960 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Well said. That's why you're Nurse Beth, and I'm

  17. Finally got malpractice insurance.

    Brian960 replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend insurance for the new grad, but after a few years, not so much. The reason they can offer a policy for as little as $100/year is that there's only a very slim chance of ever using...

  18. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Brian960 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    Our image has gotten a lot better over the years. When I first started I heard the term "Male Nurse" applied a lot, which I personally regard as demeaning. You wouldn't say Female Truck Driver or...

  19. To The Girl Thinking of Becoming a Nurse (a note to myself at 17)

    Brian960 replied to BobiJo's topic in General Nursing

    Amen to that. Keep it