Brian ASN, RN

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    What a story!

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Whew! The stories we could tell....what is one of YOUR best stories? Doesn't necessarily have to be funny. What patient or situation has impacted you as a
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    What type of shoes do you buy?

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    We go through shoes really fast don't we? How many shoes do you go through per year? What brand do you purchase? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments...
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    Nurses in trouble get second chances - Minnesota

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Minnesota State regulators say they protect the public with a closer watch on caregivers accused of misconduct. Those who lost loved ones want them to do more. Elda Bothun lay unconscious on her bed...
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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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    Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, as we all know, often skip meals while they work. And, that isn't healthy. Sometimes we can scarf down a meal without chewing, and, that isn't healthy either. Those bad habits can spill over...
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    A sense of accomplishment

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Being a Nursing student can be daunting. Hours and hours of studying are the norm. Soon though, we will be a Nurse and all the hard work will be worth it. It brings a smile to our face just thinking...
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    Student loan taking forever to pay off...

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    How many are currently paying on their student loans? Do you feel like it's taking forever to pay off? LOL, I'm sure many of you agree with the cartoon. Please feel free share any tips on how to pay...
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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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    Going that extra mile ... literally

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Often Nurses must defy harsh elements in order to get to work. Some even trudge through all kinds of weather going way above and beyond the call of duty. It's called dedication and self-less...
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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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    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...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Brian replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome Back Esme! It's so wonderful to hear you are on the mend! We all have missed you and have been thinking of
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    No such thing as a dumb question

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    As Nursing Students, we ask a lot of questions. And, it is important to do so as it shows we are interested, inquisitive, and eager to learn. Some students may think that asking too many questions...
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    Nursing Students on caffeine

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Yes, Nursing Students must stay awake for all the studying they do. But, I think that that much coffee might be a little too much. Unless, of course, your group is HUGE. Many of us do drink a lot...
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    Ahhh, kiddos. They do say the darndest things...

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Children observe us and hopefully, we provide a positive example. As the child pays attention to our every move, our seemingly innocuous "little white lie" can backfire. So, we instill the old adage:...
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    Nurses: Social Life? What's a Social Life?

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it is hard to work during the week and on weekends and have any kind of social life when you are a Nurse. After a long day/night at work all you can think about is going home and vegging out...