Brian ASN, RN

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    Oh oh! Not again...

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Have you ever had this happen to you? Really bad GIB? A unit of PRBCs where the spike came loose? Ugh - we have all had this happen - tell us about your
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    What do you fantasize about?

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    We all occasionally fantasize about what we would do with a day completely to ourselves. Would it be a spa day, a day of shopping with a good friend or something completely different. What would you...
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    Financial stress of your education

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    When I was in school, I had to give up eating out as often as I liked. What material sacrifice have you made for your education? Did you have to get buy-in from your
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    LOL. Lost track of time...

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    It happens. We lose track of time when we are immersed in our studies. I'm sure you have stories to share. Share some of your LOL experiences or lack thereof... :) Click Like if you enjoyed it....
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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Do you ever feel like running away on your days off...... to a faraway land.....where the hospital can't find you? You know how it goes. You have your day off planned, when the telephone rings. The...
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    Congratulations Mary (aka tnbutterfly) Our new Community Manager!

    Brian posted a topic in News, Announcements

    We are expanding our team to help keep up with the growth and increased membership. We recently hired Mary as Community Manager. Mary, known as tnbutterfly in our community, has been a part of...
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    You put that where????

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow - what a very true cliche! What have you seen put where it doesn't belong? What story did you get when you asked (with a straight face) "And how did XXX get
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    Getting Through Nursing School Takes a Village

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Studying for all your exams is hard work. It's not enough just to memorize facts, but you have to know how to apply those facts. Aren't you glad there are others who are struggling right along with...
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    What sacrifices have you made for your nursing education?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    We all have made some sacrifices in one form or another to continue our nursing education. What have you sacrificed to continue your education? For new students or those aspiring to become nursing...
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    Congratulations Mary (aka tnbutterfly) Our new Community Manager!

    Brian replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Thanks, I agree, Mary is a great choice! She has already started
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    Too much snow! Getting to work late again.

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    New winter storm coming your way!! Are you prepared? Is your workplace prepared? With all the snow lately what is your workplace doing for backup when an employee can't make it in? What can we do to...
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    Overweight and losing!!!

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    With all the activity that comes with a nursing education, many are stating that they have lost weight. Have you experienced this? I'm guessing many people are stressing because of grades, etc. I...
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    How can you work and go to school?

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    Many people work while in school ... many are successful while others struggle. For those who are successful juggling the two, how do you do it? Please share your thoughts and any tips that you may...
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    How Nurses Are Like Olympians

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Nurses Train Like An OlympianBefore an athlete can enter into the Olympic ring, they must do years of extensive training. The same is true for nurses. They take rigorous prerequisites, nursing...
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    Grateful patients can lead to gracious gifts

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Have you ever had a patient that went above and beyond in thanking you or ar coworker for doing a great job? Does your workplace have a policy for when patients want to give back? For example, a...
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    Time for Coffee!!

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    I remember a time when people got together for some pop. Now, it's coffee. Do you have a coffee shop in your school or surrounding area? Do you spend a lot of time there? I know some people who...
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    Are they still giving out incentives for nurses?

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    With the economy still improving I'm guessing that there isn't much in terms of incentives. But, I won't be surprised if there are still a few available out there. Does your work place offer any...
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    You can RETURN your student debt!

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    OK, maybe you can't but we can wish right? How do you handle your nursing school debt? Have you started paying down on it? Are you waiting until you finish school? What are your plans? If you...
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    A praise will brighten up anyone's day.

    Brian posted a topic in General Students

    A praise here ... a praise there ... goes a long way. It can brighten up your day. Did you have a good day in school? What did you do? Passed a test? Did great in clinicals? Instructor said something...
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    Never hesitate to ask questions

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    We tell new nurses to ask questions. It's a great way for them to get up to speed with how things are done. But every once in a while we get a question that just makes you wonder ... What was that...
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    Don't you just hate it when a patient yells at you?

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    It's understandable when a patient yells at you when in pain. But, it's NEVER ok when they yell at you because they want something. Or, because they think they are right. Has a patient ever yelled at...
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    Holiday weight gain ... nooooo!

    Brian posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    The holidays are over. Some of you probably ate a little too much. What are you doing to shed some weight? Working more hours? Exercising? Eating less? What's reminding you of your weight gain? Click...
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    How do you get your patients to do what they have to do?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Patients can be stubborn at times. You give them a task and they ignore it. What do you do to get your patients moving? Please share with us the task that they are suppose to do and what it is you do...
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    How many Christmases have you worked?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    Yes, we work on holidays. Some like it; some hate it; others are ok with it. In the past 5 years, how many Christmases have you worked? Is it busy during that time of year for you (in your area)? Are...
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    Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    Brian posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    I love the holidays. Is there anyone here who doesn't? Please share your most dreadful or most memorable holiday stories. ? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your...