jbudrick MSN

jbudrick has 18 years experience as a MSN and specializes in Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse.

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1. Nurses Oppose New CDC Rule Lowering Isolation Time for COVID-Positive Nurses

   jbudrick replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in COVID

   The interesting thing about reducing the isolation time where I work has been that nurses are often still too sick to come into work.

2. Useless

   jbudrick replied to artsmom's topic in Home Health

   Hello Artsmom, It is interesting to ask what the patient expects from the home care nurse. Oftentimes, it is not a service that our agency provides. Some patients judge a nurse by what is done for the patient in a concrete, physical way. Some...

3. 20 years in nursing

   jbudrick posted a topic in Home Health

   Twenty years ago I got my first job as an RN being a Case Manager in home care. After many years of nursing in different specialties and college degrees, I find myself back at the home care agency where I got my start. I am promoted to Clinical Man...

4. New Grad RN and Single Mother Job Options?

   jbudrick replied to futurenurse06's topic in New Nurse

   I actually almost had to quit nursing school because I had to leave the house for clinicals at 6:30 a.m. The day care didn’t open until 7:00 a.m. I hired a girl working at the day care to come to my home and take my child to day care on clinical d...

5. New Grad RN and Single Mother Job Options?

   jbudrick replied to futurenurse06's topic in New Nurse

   I am in Connecticut. Consider home care with a Medicare agency. You could be a case manager. My husband traveled when I was a new nurse, and day care was not available for hospital shifts. I got a job with a home care agency new graduate program....

6. Certification for Infection Prevention

   jbudrick replied to jancon201's topic in Disease

   I am certified by the Certification Board for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology. I am certified in Infection Control (CIC). As I am preparing for recertification, I have come across a CDC Train continuing education course for long term care inf...

7. The Damaging Ripple Effect of a Lawsuit | allnurses Under Attack

   jbudrick replied to Julie's topic in Rock

   Thank you so much for adding a different view of this tragic situation. I was stunned when I heard the news. There was no commentary that I could find about what Brian may have experienced, until today.

8. Home health vs facility

   jbudrick replied to Kookiemonster17's topic in General Nursing

   Please keep in mind that when you are in a patient home there are no other medical professionals around to assist and collaborate with. Of course, even when others are around, it doesnt mean they will help you. Basic assessment skills, driving and ...

9. Patients wear gloves for home infusion?

   jbudrick replied to InfusionNewbie RN's topic in General Nursing

   I work as a Wound, Ostomy, Continence nuse in home care. I find that many patients erroneously believe gloves have some kind of magical property that prevents germs. Many don't even wash their hands before or after wound, IV, or ostomy care because...

10. Does it matter if you get your WOCN certificate?

    jbudrick replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    The knowledge you will gain from the educational program is valuable, even if you already have a wound care job. You will also make connections during classes, clinicals, and the WOCN society that will help you with your career. I am glad I did it ...

11. Dealing with Pets

    jbudrick replied to Nursevibes's topic in Home Health

    Another problem with pets is that some pet owners don't vaccinate their pets. Imagine getting bit by a cute little dog that hasn't had its rabies vaccination. I know a couple of clinicians that has happened to. The agency I work for requires all p...

12. EMORY Hospital WOCN PROGRAM

    jbudrick replied to applepie2013's topic in Wound

    Professional Class is about the business side of WOCN practice. It covers models of Wound Specialty Practice and independent entrepreneurial opportunities. Bridge week is very beneficial for the WOCN. Students attend after completing their online ...

13. Lymphedema Specialist-?

    jbudrick replied to Nurse Bulldog's topic in Wound

    Hello Nurse Bulldog: Your question about Lymphedema Specialist has come up at the home care agency I work for. Keep in mind that my experience may not be typical of your agency or area of the country. Usually OTs are employed at Lymphedema Clinics....

14. Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    jbudrick replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Box of Rain, I understand your situation and how you feel. I have experienced something similar. Not all people have the personality and/or temprament to work the floor. Some nuses lives do not allow for the flexibility to work the floor. Y...

15. What Do You Carry In Your Bag?

    jbudrick replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    A mirror to see wounds when the patient can't position for examination, a head lamp, flashlight, a spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide/water for accidental carpet stains (like blood), extra pens/sharpies, EMT scissors, shoe covers.