Brian ASN, RN

CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele

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    What kind of car would you want?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    We recently had a thread about favorite cars for nurses. Some of my staff like Subarus, Chevys, Fords or Dodges. And we all know when we've been poor students that getting a new car had to wait....
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    How are you celebrating your acceptance?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    The all-important nursing school acceptance letter! Whether it comes by mail, email, or phone call, its always eagerly awaited. Tell us how you learned of your nursing school acceptance and how you...
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    101 Ways To Fall Asleep (add your own)

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    We all remember as students what it felt like to be totally exhausted. There never seemed to be enough time to get a refreshing sleep. We would grab any opportunity to catch a few winks. I...
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    Recent changes to allnurses

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

    No, it's a custom
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    Recent changes to allnurses

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

    We switched back to square avatars instead of round ones. You will have to clear your browser cache to see the change, I hope this helps! Thanks for the feedback! Instructions on How to clear your...
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    Like our job wasn't tough enough. Now, we have to deal with Ebola hysteria.

    Brian posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Ebola strikes fear everywhere and as a result, panic ensues. As nurses, we provide care with keen discernment. The impact nurses have on caring for not only our patients, but how we act out of...
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    Hear that eerie taunt? "Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat."

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Young or old, we want that candy. It lasts well into Valentine's Day and the dental bills pile up. As Nursing Students, we all learn the healthy way of eating and scratch our heads trying to find a...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    An article appeared today in the New York Times as a followup to a bill passed in New York granting nurse practitioners the right to provide primary care without the oversight of a physician. The...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Brian replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Best Wishes for a speedy
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    Congratulations Judi (aka traumaRUs) Our new Community Manager Assistant!

    Brian posted a topic in News, Announcements

    With the rapid growth of the site, we are once again expanding our team in order to address the increased workload. Judi, aka traumaRUs, has been hired as part-time Community Manager Assistant to...
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    Never let them see you sweat!

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Wow - have we not all been here, done that? The more nervous some folks get, the more they sweat, others blush, some stutter. And....everyone has their own situations that are sure to set off their...
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    Have you been nurtured by an instructor?

    Brian posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, there are many commonalities of nursing and motherhood: caring for others, putting others ahead of self; well you guys know all that. As you move forward in your nursing careers you might...
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    One of our pet peeves

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We've all heard it, "pain is what the patient says it is." Hard to believe when they are on their cell phone, eating a bag of chips and watching TV. We've also all learned about guided imagery,...
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    To DVR or not to DVR that is the question?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    So...when you start nursing school, you are sure that you can just record your favorite shows and watch them when you finish school. Is this realistic? Are you going to have a million hours to watch...
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    When the thinking is too much...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Critical thinking all day long. Sometimes we are just DONE with it? When to do this, when to call which doc, ugh! Does your critical thinking skills carry over to your home life? Are you...
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    What superhero are you?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    All nurses exemplify super heroes. Whether it's the nurse who comes in to cover a sick co-worker, to the nurse who goes the extra mile at work for their patient. We may not climb tall buildings, leap...
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    Never Say the Q Word

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    It's always busy on your shift. But occasionally you get a lull in the action. You might even have time to catch up on charting and take a bathroom break. But NEVER say the Q word! As soon as someone...
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    What to Do While Waiting for Acceptance Letter?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    You submitted your application and now you are waiting... don't fret many have been there. What are you doing or have done in the mean time? Networking? Reading? Research? Please share your tips...
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    Staying Alive, Staying Alive, Staying Alive

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Wow - nursing school. A relatively short time in your life but a time that many of us remember with sweaty palms, no sleep and extra stress. As we learn all things nursing, we have to accept that...
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    Oooh Ick! Has this happened to you?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    A relative, usually a senior, has to discuss their BMs with you without regard for the situation or place? Hey, I got news for you! I don't want to hear about how big, how small, how frequent, color,...
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    Nurses, Crowdfunding and your dreams!

    Brian replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I get tired of seeing the gofundme request, especially when it is just poor planning on someones part. But I'd say that most good crowdfunding efforts are far different. I think that...
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    Nurses, Crowdfunding and your dreams!

    Brian posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, are you familiar with Crowdfunding? Millions of people have used crowdfunding websites to raise money for an idea, goals or dreams they have. Here is a short and interesting article that...
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    Celebrities and their "special" care

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Okay with reality shows such a big draw on TV, we are seeing some well known celebrities in what is supposedly unscripted situations. Certainly being a pt in a hospital is unscripted. So, what types...
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    Oh oh, the patient is a nurse

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Its so hard to let go of the caretaking role, even when its the nurse thats ill. We've all had patients who are nurses and they get up and change their beds, keep their own I&Os, empty their...
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    Sleep nursing - doing weird things during sleep

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We all have stressful jobs. And...sometimes the stress carries over to our sleep. I can remember waking up in the middle of the night, wondering if I did this task or did I say that in report or did I...