Brian ASN, RN

Brian has 31 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele.

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   Nurses and their pens

   Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

   You know how you have that one favorite pen that fits just right in your hand and writes so smoothly? You get very attached to it....and then, much to your dismay it seems to grow legs and disappears....
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   Every Nurse has that one patient they'll remember forever

   Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

   Nurses, There are always a handful of people that stay with you like this! Let's hear your stories! I'm sure there are hundreds of wonderful stories to share with each
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   Satisfying exhaustion

   Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   Nurses truly work hard every single hour of every single work day. Many times, they skip meals and bathroom breaks. Not good, of course, but let's fact it, it happens all too often. Once they leave...
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   Celebrity TV Nurses

   Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

   How many TV shows about Nurses have you seen? There have been many in years gone by. I remember watching reruns of one called "Temperature's Rising" that was made back in the 70's. And, of course...
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   Being a Nurse Means _____

   Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

   What does being a nurse mean to you? This Poem covers a lot of ground, but I am sure you can add more to it :) Reply with your comments. Being a Nurse Means You will never be bored. You will always...
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   She Wants A Cookie, but We Only Have Crackers!!!

   Brian replied to BoyNamedSue's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I started out in the nursing home and had those same feelings of just being a pill pusher and not really using my skills. I felt intimidated by all the experience nurses who were so wise and seemed...
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   We are Nurses and we can do anything

   Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   The Nurse's job description doesn't include "household maintenance" but how many times have we had to take care of something other than patient healthcare needs? Tightening a loose screw, switching...
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   Nursing School Scrubs Nostalgia

   Brian posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Oh, how I remember those school uniforms. I couldn't wait to be rid of those things. I had a female friend who graduated from her program years ago who told me I was lucky because her uniform was a...
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   Wage for STNA or CNA

   Brian replied to obringers's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   FYI, I edited the title of the thread for more clarity to your
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    NCLEX Please share if you relate!!!

    Brian replied to mchow003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to allnurses! I moved your topic to the NCLEX forum for better chance of people replying. Good
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    Students applying to SHSU Spring 2016 Nursing Program

    Brian replied to Nurse2b95TT's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome to allnurses! I just wanted to reply quickly, I'm assuming this is for Sam Houston State University. Hopefully others will come by and respond to your
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    Thanks to the Internet, the Past is Always Present

    Brian replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great Article! Thanks for sharing. I bought my elderly mother-in-law a laptop several years ago when she was living alone in her apt. I got her hooked up with email, facebook, gave her some very...
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    Two CVICU nurses singing about ACLS!

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Here is a great video of Two CVICU nurses singing about ACLS! I hope you enjoy the video. You're Not Gonna Die! {The Way I Am - Ingrid Michaelson Nursing Parody} I'd love to hear your comment on...
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    A Nurse's Best Critic

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    As Nurses, we strive to deliver compassionate and high-quality care to our patients with the utmost ethical standards. According to one source from December 2014, Americans rated Nurses as having...
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    Visiting Hours: Barriers to effective nursing care

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Visitors oftentimes become barriers to effective nursing care. Nurses sometimes have to "take a number" to even get into the patient room that is filled with well-meaning visitors. How do you as a...