Brian ASN, RN

CCU, Geriatrics, Critical Care, Tele

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    Are you Tanning?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Ok so we all know that night shifters can become kinda hermit-like during the day. And this can lead to some interesting situations: doing grocery shopping in the middle of the night, calling friends...
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    What do they know about nurses?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    TV producers...... What do they know about nurses? I mean REAL NURSES. Obviously not much with the way they portray and minimize the role of nurses on all the the medical shows. It almost makes you...
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    It's Never too Late to Start - Or to Finish

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Nurses and nursing students come in all sizes, shapes, colors.......and ages. Gone are the days of a "cookie cutter" nursing student. This says a lot for the flexibility of the nursing profession....
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    Tired of the Media's Portrayal of Nurses?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We've all seen it. The lousy portrayals of nurses in the media. They think we are all just beautiful women with fabulous bodies in uniforms. Nurses are more than that. We actually do have awesome lead...
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    Reality shows!! What's your favorite show?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Ok reality shows are all the rage now. From American Idol to Honey BooBoo there is wide range of choices. What's your favorite show? How about your least favorite? And what show do you just shake your...
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    What kind of listening do you do?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We listen to our hearts and guts when it comes to assessing patients. It takes skill, experience and knowledge to 'listen' to patients. What kind of listening do you do? It's probably different with...
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    Warning----Fashionista in the House

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm sure you've all seen them. Those patients who think they are at the country club. Not only does their make-up have to be perfect and every hair in place, but they also expect a designer gown with...
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    Disease of the month

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Watching TV is fraught with peril when you a nursing student. You can watch medical movies or TV and diagnose everyone! You can quickly point out errors in the plot too. What have you watched...
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    Dirty hands in your house...

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    As school starts back and we gather the yearly supplies, many parents are finding hand sanitizer on the list. Kids use hand sanitizer everywhere they go nowadays: school, grocery store, department...
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    Bringin' home more than the bacon....

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We are all very careful when we care for patients with communicable diseases. Gown, gloves, full PPE are the norm for caring for these patients. None of us want to take anything home to our families....
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    Co-workers: The good, the bad and the ugly

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Getting along with co-workers has taken on a new slant: workplace violence, lateral violence, and several other hospital-specific terms. Many hospitals and practices have official policies regarding...
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    Why do students get asked to do everything?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Don't you just hate it when you are asked to do everything? Yes, you are the new person. Yes, you are just a student. What was the worse thing that anyone asked you to do at a learning...
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    Nursing is like being a mechanic.

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    It's human nature that when we are in learning mode we try to diagnose everything and everybody. Who hasn't noted some stranger's bulging veins, the little old lady in the grocery line who has...
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    How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    A day at work for a nurse can be stressful. We go through death, sickness, administrative changes, and so much more. What do you do to cheer yourself up after a bad day at work? Click Like if you...
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    Excited to Begin the Journey...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    I know it was a long time ago, but do you remember the first day of Kindergarten? The excitement you felt mixed in with a lot of anxiety. How does that compare with your first day of nursing school as...
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    How do you stay motivated? Please share...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    How do you stay motivated after you get your 3rd rejection letter? How do you stay motivated after failing your first test? How do you do it? What do you do to stay motivated? Please share... Click...
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    Are your pets suffering from Separation Anxiety?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Being away for school can be sad for both the pet and the owner. Is this you? How are you handling it? How is your pet handling it? For those who have gone through this, do you have an tips? We are...
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    Are You a Nursing School Stalker?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    You know how it is. You've applied to several nursing schools. But you really want to get accepted to your dream school. You keep checking the mailbox and your email. You've even made several...
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    Planning before nursing school starts...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    For those who have started already ... did you make any plans before you started nursing school? How's everything working out for you? Looking back - is there anything you would change? Please share...
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    How bad do you want to be a nurse?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    There are some people who want to be a nurse and then there are those who REALLY want to be a nurse. Which are you? Why do you REALLY want it? Please share why and what (if anything) are you doing...
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    What are your plans for celebrating after...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    What did you do after completing one of your goals (ie. getting into school, graduating from nursing school, passing NCLEX, etc)? Did you plan your celebration? Went on a trip? Party hard? Please...
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    Being a nurse is not always a rosy job.

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    A nurse's job sometimes just stinks......really. You just need to remember that your goal is to help people...in all situations. You will not always come out smelling like a
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    Wearing PJ's to Work?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Have your kids ever accused you of wearing your pj's to work? Well....they are kinda comfortable. Imagine what it was like before scrubs....having to wear white starched uniforms to work. I, for one...
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    Aches and pains, oh my!

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    As students spending so much time studying its bound to happen to some extent. You know, where you learn about a new disease process and suddenly you find yourself thinking....hmmm....I have THOSE...
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    Germs, germs, and more germs

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Nurses are surrounded by germs all day long. Our handwashing routines are so ingrained in us that we wash our hands until they are sometimes almost raw in an attempt to protect ourselves. Have you...