Balder_LPN LPN

Balder_LPN has 1 years experience as a LPN and specializes in Urgent Care.

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   Smallpox Vaccinations

   Balder_LPN replied to 1highlandslad's topic in General Nursing

   Other than my Army buddies I am about the only person I know with two of these scars. We received smallpox vaccinations during induction to the army in the 1980's and were in the age group that had...
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   Relocating to Phoenix

   Balder_LPN replied to PennStudent's topic in Arizona Nursing

   So are you guys saying no ADN jobs ANYWHERE? What about LTC, SNF, urgent care, etc etc? Any way the CC are so cheap and the progression looks so smooth I don't see any advantage spending the extra...
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   If you accept a job, stay at least a year

   Balder_LPN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Anyway, Lawyers will jump in an instant when the right offer comes along. Which is why they so often have contracts that specify lengthy notice periods and non-compete agreements. Doctors too. I went...
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   Can I lose my license???

   Balder_LPN replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Just to address one very narrow issue with this; How can this be practicing medincine w/o a license? If I give a pt an aspirin (or any treatment) in a clinical environment w/o DO then I am practicing...
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   Saudi Arabia - Good Idea or Not

   Balder_LPN replied to 43RN20's topic in General World

   With the segregation of men and women, wouldn't there be a significant demand for men who are
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   CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

   Balder_LPN replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

   Well, it's a REALLLLY long swim. or, perhaps, I enjoy just being a househusband. In reality it has been difficult to pull myself away from what is a fun and well paid job here. But ultimately it is...
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   Male Nurse Hair Styles

   Balder_LPN replied to Benners's topic in Men in Nursing

   ^^^^^This And the OP states he has had this haircut since he was a small boy and has grown into it. I doubt that is the case. Usually we grow OUT of things rather than IN to them. Especially haircuts....
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   Relocating to Phoenix

   Balder_LPN replied to PennStudent's topic in Arizona Nursing

   I have not practiced for several years and have just recieved my LPN for school only license (thats what they call it) so I can attend the LPN refresher course at Gateway, immediately followed by the...
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   Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

   Balder_LPN replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

   As I noted in another thread, the local hospital in my home town has several nurses who are men. The most requested (yes, pt's coming back for baby 2 3 or 4 make requests) is a
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    Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    Balder_LPN replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    Mostly just on this board. A few of my fellow students also, but they got past that after the first term in nursing school. But in actual practice I havent seen it at
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    Men In Nursing Issues

    Balder_LPN replied to adpie28's topic in Men in Nursing

    The local hospital in my home town has several male nurses in OB. In fact, the most requested nurse in that department is a guy. You are perpetuating stereotypes yourself. Please explain to me why you...
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    CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

    Balder_LPN replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

    I'm patronizing? 'just a house husband' REALLY? come on. maybe there is some difference in training between US and Canada. We teach nurses not to be judgmental or sexist. Doesn't mean it sinks in on...
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    Starting Gateway CC fast track LPN January 2015

    Balder_LPN replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'm doing the LPN refresher course in February, is this what you guys are
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    CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

    Balder_LPN replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

    You seem to think that because I am in the US I can't possibly know anything about nursing in BC. If proximity is how you determine that then I am in a far better position to be in the know that is...
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    Hello advice and thoughts

    Balder_LPN replied to sunnylovee's topic in Canada

    You do realize I was responding to a comment in this thread? Regardless of if it is a 'Canadian' forum. I made an appropriate response to a previous post. As I will respond to yours. This seems to be...