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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...
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    Hello advice and thoughts

    Balder_LPN replied to sunnylovee's topic in Canada

    While the great majority of LPN positions in the US are in LTC there is certainly no restrictions where LPNs work. Nursing unions work hard to get rid of LPNs as the unions represent RNs and try to...
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    CBC article this morning on immigration/nurses

    Balder_LPN replied to AnonymousLPN's topic in Canada

    Why is there such a clamor about "lack of jobs"? I was just looking at several of the BC health authorities and ONE of them had 250 nursing jobs open. Many are for entry level nurses and many only...
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    LPN w/ BS-pre health but not BSN.. Please help

    Balder_LPN replied to Leisenberg's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am headin to AZ and can place into the second year of the RN program with my LPN. Concurrent enrollment to ASU and there is only one more semester to complete BSN. with your BS it would likely elim...
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    Continuing my nursing education in Hong Kong

    Balder_LPN posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a US LPN, trained here in the states. I have completed most of the pre-reqs for continuing into the local LPN - RN bridge program. My Wife has accepted a great job in Hong Kong. I already know...
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    Continuing my nursing education in Hong Kong

    Balder_LPN replied to Balder_LPN's topic in International Nursing

    You must speak Chinese to enroll in any nursing program in HK. Clinical are in public hospitals filled mostly with older lower income pts who don't speak English. There are BSN and MSN programs...
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    Electronic cigarettes (E-cigs)

    Balder_LPN replied to JackStrawRN's topic in Patient Education

    Good info MusicEMT. Very factual. On the stories of ecigs exploding - I don't believe there are any cases of this being caused by defective ecigs. The cause is invariably that the user cleaned with...
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    Men In Nursing Issues

    Balder_LPN replied to adpie28's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think for the next debate you should suggest - The pros and cons of women with children working as nurses or Should homosexuals (male or female) be allowed to work as nurses. Yes I am being...
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    Electronic cigarettes (E-cigs)

    Balder_LPN replied to JackStrawRN's topic in Patient Education

    As a nurse and small time e-cig distributor I discuss these as a "less harmful alternative" to smoking. There is evidence to support this and also that smokers who begin to use ecigs use less tobacco...
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    I Feel Like My Privacy Was Violated

    Balder_LPN replied to RNGuy12's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    HIPAA always applies. There is no exception for the "owner" of the records. Read about covered entities in HIPAA. Both NPS and the practice itself are covered entities and the minimum info rule...
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    Hong Kong Nurses Please Help Me With This

    Balder_LPN replied to gizgurl's topic in Immigration Advice

    You MUST speak Cantonese to enroll in the nursing programs in Hong Kong. I just went over to HKU in person and found out. There ARE however jobs at hospitals such as matilda hospital, a private hosp...