JosefVernon Hodgkins

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1. Nurses

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in General Nursing

   I understand venting. However I feel the need to say 'you're welcome,' because don't you just wonder which nurse executives are reading these posts. Peace, Joe

2. Nurses

   JosefVernon Hodgkins posted a topic in General Nursing

   We need to realize as nurses that yes we have a difficult career. However, it's so very important to keep baggage outside of the hospital And outside of the home. There needs to be an outlet to help us with what we go through in saving lives and fo...

3. Hospital orientation for CNA/Support staff

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   I just have an idea. It seems you are doing well but I have a suggestion. How about pairing CNA's with specific nurses based on rapport, etc. I think this will increase patient satisfaction by the care mini teams can give. -Joe

4. Med-Surg nursing, a place where Innocence and Expertise collide

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Med-Surg

   When I typed 'collide' into the title I mean no harm. 'First do no harm,' in all things. However if conflict is the only option to keep patients safe, healthy, and en route to their wished health care outcome ... good. Without conflict (on occasion)...

5. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

   Theologically, many people consider to be a part of God. Scientifically, doctors have great intelligence. The short visits mean the MD is working diligently (most of the time). Current US health care does not allow the time MD's need to take care of...

6. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

   Absolutely! Good work in getting EMT-B. I look at EMT's as 'healthcare officials, in the field.' You should be proud of that. -Joe P.S. Nursing will be much different as your career evolves. However, would you throw out your high school diploma? ...

7. advice for RN student

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

   Advice- Follow your instructor's guidance. They know more than you can imagine. Don't deviate from what is right and true. Good luck! -Joe

8. Virgin Islands!

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to TheWorldA's topic in Agency

   Good luck. My favorite is St. Thomas, USVI. Find your dreams and win them. -Joe

9. Sympathy strike...would you do it??

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to notachargenurse's topic in Union

   If it were me I'd just go with my heart because I know my heart is good. -Joe

10. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

    I don't use a 'brain sheet' because it could be mistaken that one has no brain ? -Joe

11. Will going agency now screw my resume/career forever?

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to gigglymo's topic in Agency

    I don't believe so if you find a good, respectful, agency in which you can grow professionally. At your assignments though you must be able to work at 100% every shift otherwise it's a bad situation. Good luck, -Joe

12. Womens interest in male nurses

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to johny1's topic in Men

    A football player in the NFL also works as a nurse. Do a web search. -Joe

13. Dealing with the death of a patient...for the first time

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    Cry alone and be strong amongst. -Joe

14. what do you think?fired for a comment

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is more to the story, as well. At will employers can fire for almost any reason just as at will employees can resign for any reason. However, if it was a single isolated incident as you have described above that seems unlawful. Howeve...

15. Is there a nursing shortage?

    JosefVernon Hodgkins posted a topic in Men

    Is there in fact a nursing shortage? If so please tell me where. I know respite work is important ... but I'd feel more comfortable knowing if this is a truth ...