Brian ASN, RN

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    Children learn by example

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses use a lot of abbreviations. It saves time and serves as a communication device among fellow colleagues to ensure good patient care. Our children may pick up on this when they see things like a...
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    Providing care for all including the family pets

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    As Nurses, I'm sure we have been asked to give medical advice to our neighbors, friends, and family. Of course, we are always available if they need us, but we certainly know that their healthcare...
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    Nurses: How do you protect yourself?

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is a serious topic for sure. In the news recently, a Nurse was brutally attacked and severely injured. We can all be prone to immediate danger and fall victim to patient assault. Have you been...
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    False??? Advertising

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Feels like it sometimes, doesn't it? As Nursing Students, we are down to our last dollar and frantically look for the best deal when purchasing our Nursing books. Now, if I saw this ad, I would walk...
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    Fashionably Late for Work

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    We've all done it. Oversleep for work and then make a mad dash to get ready. There have been studies made about this. One study stated that at least 20% of Americans are habitually late. I guess I...
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    Are You a Scrub Hoarder?

    Brian posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Wearing scrubs every day can be nice since they are comfortable. But it can get a bit boring. We can try to change things up and put a little fashion into our day by buying the latest prints,...
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    Nurses need a pedometer

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Nursing is demanding, no doubt about it. We all know that there are health benefits of regular walking. But, good grief, this is overkill. It has been said that a Nurse can walk approximately 4 miles...
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    Managing Your Instructor's Good Side

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Most all Nursing Students have the desire to stay on the good side of their Nursing Instructor. There are simple ways to do this and they probably work every single time. We can be prepared and come...
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    Another broke Nursing Student

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    No, you didn't fracture a bone. You are a Nursing Student and you are broke. It's pretty common and some students may have a side business to help offset their financial situation. Besides working...
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    2012 2nd Quarter Breakroom Article Contest Winners

    Brian posted a topic in News, Announcements

    thanks to everyone who participated! we have chosen 3 winners for our 2012 2nd quarter breakroom article contest. congratulations to all the winners! the following people will each receive $100....
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    Muses of a Male Nurse

    Brian posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I've been asked numerous times before, what is it like to be a male nurse? I read the following answer somewhere, "The male part I've got down-it's the nurse part that takes a lot of hard work". How...
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    Patient Orientation

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    All Nurses have to do it; orient the patient to his/her surroundings, educate how to work the bed, TV, air conditioner, and, oh yes, that doggone thing called a patient call light. It's a call LIGHT...
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    Acronyms: Where's the COW?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Ok so as nursing students we learn many different acronyms. Which one has gotten you into trouble? I know when working at a religious based hospital we were not allowed to use SOB we had to say...
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    Nursing Student ground rules

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    When Nursing Students enter their programs, all kinds of personalities, life experiences, personal issues, and past negative experiences present themselves with the person. When you put all of these...
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    How can I afford Nursing school?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Almost anyone wanting to go to Nursing school faces a potential financial problem. How on earth can I afford the tuition? There are several ways to do this and some are, student loans, tuition...
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    What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    You do so many good things for others. You save lives. You make people well. What's the nicest thing anyone has ever said or done for you? Please share ... Any gesture, big or small, that touched
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    Patient satisfaction or patient dissatisfaction

    Brian posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Press-Gainey and other satisfaction surveys drives the consumer choices for healthcare to some extent. Our patients are more savvy than they once were and many now have choices in the hospital that...
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    Where there is smoke ... there is usually a cigarette

    Brian posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's been years since smoking has been allowed in public places.....including hospitals. But this doesn't deter some patients. They will go to all lengths to get their nicotine fix. Have you had...
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    Never-ending knowledge

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Working as a Nurse we can learn something new every single day. When new technologies and treatments are created we embrace them and soak up the knowledge. Learning provides the opportunity for...
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    Final Exams are just around the corner!!

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Please, oh PLEASE don't study your butt off. Well, I mean, you must study, but not at the expense of your butt. You'll need that for the chewing you'll get if you don't pass those exams. LOL!! O.k.,...
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    Nursing School Survival Kit

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    You've finished all the pre-req and have been accepted, your uniforms are good to go - you are a NURSING STUDENT. Now, you need that all-important survival kit. O.k. ... highlighter, check ......
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    Memorable Thanks

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are so often the unseen heroes of medical care. From caring for the frightened child who must undergo a painful procedure, to comforting a family member when the outcome isn't what was hoped...
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    The Perfect Shift: Are cameras on us?

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, we all know how the voyeur in each of us loves reality TV, even if we watch very clandestinely. So, have you ever had a day that was going so well that you thought you were being punk'd?...
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    Entitled Patients

    Brian posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When we all were young I'm sure we threw our fair share of tantrums, poked out our lips, and stomped our feet. Some people still do that to manipulate others into giving into their demands. As Nurses,...
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    What do YOU do with your old scrubs?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    The print ones can easily be worn shopping, do lawn work, maybe do grocery shopping. However, what in the world do you do with those smiley face scrubs that were all the rage a few years ago, those...