LindaBright MSN

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   Want to get into correctional nursing

   LindaBright replied to lauriepat's topic in Correctional

   I think its natural for your loved ones to feel protective over you, we tend to only get the horror stories of correctional nurses' days, not the mundane experiences. But, like with anything, you...
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   Seeing the big picture

   LindaBright replied to pockunit's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Just like with any new job, there is a period of acclimating yourself to the tasks as well as being able to understand the whole picture. Think of it like muscle memory, that once you've done it...
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   Antagonizing patients--just a vent

   LindaBright replied to Isitpossible's topic in Psychiatric

   If that was a child being treated like that, would that be grounds for reporting the behavior? Just because the individual is an adult, that does not mean he or she has any less rights to be treated...
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   DNP....Is it worth it for me????

   LindaBright replied to Spazzerific9's topic in Advanced Practice

   I can't add a whole lot to what everyone else has said, except to ask you whether in 10 years, if you don't go for the DNP, will you look back and really regret missing your chance? People make...
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   Public's lack of knowledge about what nursing actually is

   LindaBright replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

   There are so many misconceptions about nursing out there. Whether its the difference in education, the different roles or even that nurses' jobs aren't strictly limited to pillow fluffing (yes,...
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   Gaining weight

   LindaBright replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   It's definitely common, and hard to reconcile since we're supposed to be advocates of health (in a sense). But, don't beat yourself up over it. The same advice applies to you as any other person that...
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   Acceptance letter into the nursing program

   LindaBright replied to vega26's topic in General Students

   Congratulations! There is no better feeling than being validated like that, able to pursue your dreams and feeling like others know you've got what it takes to succeed. Enjoy your moment and your...
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   Me time. Do not enter!

   LindaBright replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   Oh, yes, been there. Still look forward to those moments, and I could probably use one right about now, come to think of it. We really don't take care of ourselves
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   Ack! I'm being published!

   LindaBright replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

   That is amazing news! Congratulations on contributing to greatly to our profession, now go and
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    Annoyed! Where is the love?!

    LindaBright replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You could have said you were going to pilot school and they would have asked why not astronaut school. People are just insensitive sometimes, which, as a nurse (no matter which kind!), you're going to...
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    A Tribute to Nurses Through Time

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

    Joshie, you are correct and I can understand the frustration that comes from being pigeonholed for your gender in a profession that has been marketed as "female" for what seems like forever. All...
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    Invisible illnesses...

    LindaBright replied to silverbat's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    An earlier poster said it best, that people really try to minimize problems that aren't their own, especially if they are "invisible," like you said. I can't imagine how you keep up the determination...
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    Seven down, two to go.

    LindaBright replied to vamedic4's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations! Its always such an amazing feeling when you know you're almost out of the muck, and ready to start the next leg of the journey, so to speak. No matter how long it takes, or the...
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    Nurse Advocates: Past, Present, and Future

    LindaBright replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think the various roles of advocacy in nursing are fascinating - from patients to healthcare concerns and beyond. We are not only great advocates for our patients, but, also, for ourselves and the...
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    So... Who else is waiting on that letter?

    LindaBright replied to ~Melissa~'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's always one of the most nerve-wracking aspects... hurry up and wait, and wait, and sometimes you wait a little bit more. Best of luck to you all, starting nursing school is such an