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    How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    BrandonLPN replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    As tempting as a $12/hr raise sounds, I couldn't handle a 90 min commute each way. Unless maybe I only had to work two days a week, or something. I could dig having five days off every
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    Being an individual

    BrandonLPN replied to Circulate's topic in Men in Nursing

    You can be an individual and still be part of the team. They aren't mutually
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    BrandonLPN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    By that logic, RNs shouldn't be able to call themselves simply "nurse" either, if LPNs have to qualify that they're a practical nurse every time, then RNs have to qualify they're a registered nurse....
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    Being an individual

    BrandonLPN replied to Circulate's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nursing schools tend to be stricter with their dress codes than most employers actually are. Once you start working, you'll likely have more fashion options than you do now as a
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    BrandonLPN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not saying we should be jerks and lecture patients every time they call the phlebotomist "my nurse". And I understand we are all too busy to make it our priority. It just bugs me that it's...
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    Performance recognition in your facility...

    BrandonLPN replied to stineknight's topic in Emergency

    Money. More money. I'll take more money over a pin and a certificate any day. Fire the person developing staff recognition programs and redistribute her salary amongst the staff. Instant morale...
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    Is Nursing the hardest job out there?

    BrandonLPN replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    There are many, many nurses out there who have moved away from the bedside without a master's degree. Many. A master's is definitely not a 'must' for a desk
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    Advice on Challenging a Write-Up?

    BrandonLPN replied to faithkindness's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ultimately, having a ton of fall risk and demented residents is no excuse for administering a medication that doesn't match what is ordered. Even in LTC or assisted living or wherever you work. It...
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    BrandonLPN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    In a majority of states the word nurse is a legally protected title that can only be used by an RN or a LPN. What the general public thinks is irrelevant. I doubt very much that lawyers would be okay...
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    what is CDL

    BrandonLPN replied to spring00's topic in General Nursing

    In what context was it
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    BrandonLPN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I blame AMC for ruining my diet. It was okay to have a cheat day when all my shows were on Sunday nights. Now they go and put Better Call Saul on Mondays, and my cheat day's suddenly a two night...
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    Not getting charge nurse position

    BrandonLPN replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

    Maybe she's the type of manager who only promotes her BFFs? Don't feel bad. Your employment record and performance review speaks for
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    BrandonLPN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    No need, you corrected him. Sounds like he's joking around
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    BrandonLPN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    ....or as an LPN, too, of
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    I am NOT a Nurse...

    BrandonLPN replied to GoofyBlondeChic's topic in General Nursing

    When I received my license. Be careful about letting your patients call you a nurse as a CNA. Unless they're demented Alzheimer's patients, you really ought to correct
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    FLAME ON!

    BrandonLPN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Apples don't
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    BrandonLPN replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Im normally in the "don't judge people you don't know" camp, especially when it comes to families such as this, who are obviously undereducated and come from a background of poverty. But in this case,...
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    Strike nursing

    BrandonLPN replied to trulefty's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Workers who cross the picket lines are​ scabs. That is the definition of the
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    The HARD Truth for most nurses

    BrandonLPN replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You mean community health companies don't want to hire a newish RN who feels direct care is demeaning and below him? What a shock. Seriously, unless you have great connections, you have to pay your...
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    Associates after Bachelors

    BrandonLPN replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    They likely either have a significant other who can support them, or they have saved enough money to live off while in the program. And some people are able to work full time while attending school...
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    Embracing Night Shift

    BrandonLPN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I like there being no traffic on my way to and from work. I also like doing my grocery shopping after work and having the store be almost
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    giving meds with other name on them

    BrandonLPN replied to nurseat52's topic in General Nursing

    A better system would be to just have stock med cards of catapress, vistiril and flexiril in the cart. No patient name necessary. Each card is clearly labeled with the name of the medication and the...
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    Evolution and Nursing

    BrandonLPN replied to TheFowldogg's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I find it ironic that the premise of most major religions seems to be "Be good and obedient your whole life and you'll be rewarded after you die"'.... and how so many fail to realize that that's such...
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    Strike nursing

    BrandonLPN replied to trulefty's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Actually, most nurses hate that saying. It's really just a cliche. Thinking that the main cause of nursing's problems is how we treat each other is exactly what the upper management wants. And who is...
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    FLAME ON!

    BrandonLPN replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I hope it's NOT a photoshop. I love the idea there existing a company that picked "I Poop Jewels!" as a slogan for a children's toy. There should be more toy companies like that. Kids have senses of...