Brian ASN, RN

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    Slashing budget to pay for nursing school

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Now that you are in school, have you cut back on spending? How are you paying for school? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments below! Want more nursing...
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    Now that you are in nursing school are you happy?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Many work hard to get into nursing school. Many wait months even years to get into nursing school. Now that you are in nursing school is it everything you dreamed it would be? Tell the world how you...
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    5 Healthy Reasons to Drink Coffee - Cartoon Contest Winner

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We drink coffee and we drink a lot of it. The good news is that coffee can be good for you. 1) It's good for the heart.2) It's good for memory.3) It's good for exercise.4) It's good for...
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    How do you brighten your patients day?

    Brian replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    That is awesome! Great Job! I bet they feel special hearing that from their nurse
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    Are those long hours getting to you?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    How do you feel after working a long shift? Many people prefer long shifts over the typical 8 hour shifts. Why is that? What are the pros and cons of working a long shift? If you had the choice which...
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    Having a celebrity as a patient

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Anyone ever had a celebrity as a patient or a celebrity in your place of work? Please share any information if possible. Did you experience any problems because they were there? ie. fans, phone calls,...
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    No bathroom break for 12 hours straight - A nursing record!

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    12 hours is a long time! What's the longest you stayed away from a bathroom break? Personally, I think everyone should take a bathroom break. A good 10-minute break can do everyone some good. What do...
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    Supplies are missing!!!

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Don't you just hate it when you can't find something? Does this happen a lot at your place of work? Is anybody doing anything about it? What are they doing about it? Share your suggestions below......
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    They laid off a lot of nurses now they want us back.

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    It looks like a lot of places are laying off people just to call them back a few months later. Is this happening in your area? Some people believe corporations/businesses are doing it because they...
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    Are you built for nursing?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Nursing is a piece of cake they say -- Well, it isn't. There's a lot of work to it. You will need to lift heavy objects.... Are you ready for nursing? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this...
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    Waiting for acceptance letter - found out I never sent the application

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    I'm sure this has happened to a few people. I can imagine the feeling of lost going through their mind at the point of finding out. Has this or something like this ever happened to you? Click Like...
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    How to Choose a Good Stethoscope

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    How did you choose your stethoscope? Was it the color? The metal choice? Or the brand? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments
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    How many of you practice on your family members?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    As a nursing student you need to practice as much as possible. This is when your "family" comes in handy. :) Have any of you practiced on your family? How do they feel about you practicing on...
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    Questions from new nurses...

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Remember when you were a new nurse? ... all the questions you had. I'm sure you get a lot of questions from new nurses these days. Post the questions you remember the most. What's your most memorable...
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    New Forum: AHRQ - The Effective Healthcare Forum

    Brian posted a topic in News, Announcements

    allnurses.com is proud to be working with AHRQ by hosting the AHRQ Effective Health Care Program Forum Demands on nurses' time are increasing and patients are increasingly getting more involved in...
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    Nurses Rock - a hand drawn video - enjoy!

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Nurses, here is a quick hand drawn video for you! Enjoy!
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    Studying long hours - How do you do it?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    End of year exams and preparation - how do you do it? Do you have a system that works for you? Please share your tips with the community. Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with...
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    Hospitals / Corporations replacing nurses with...

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Hospitals are laying off nurses and merging job duties/responsibilities to improve their bottom line. What do you think about these moves? Is this happening in your area? Do you think it will improve...
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    Student loan rates going up...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    How do you feel about the student loan rates doubling this fall? If the rates stay up will it make you reconsider your plans? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post...
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    Time for a vacation!! Where do you want to go?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Are you feeling run down? Are you tired of working x amount of hours? Tired of co-worker's constant complaints ... tired of all the policy changes ... tired of all the doctors who ignore your calls...
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    Stop complaining about your job - It could be worse.

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Do you know of any complainers? Are they constantly nagging at you about how bad they have it at "their job"? Is there something you would like to say to these people? Please share your stories...
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    Empty the foley they said...

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Emptying a foley catheter isn't so hard is it? Do you have any stories that you would like to share? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments
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    Waiting for that letter - what to do until then?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    What do you do to pass the time from going crazy? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments below! Want more nursing cartoons? About A Nursing Student...
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    Tips: Preparing the nurse for the new tax year...

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Another year has gone by ... preparing for another tax year. What tips / ideas do you have to prepare the nurse for the new tax year? Please share with the community... Click Like if you enjoyed it....
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    Nursing school doesn't have to be hard...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    You need to sit down and schedule time for school, studying, eating, and sleeping. Once you do that schedule time for social activities. Yes, you can still enjoy life while in nursing school. Tips:...