James Huffman

James Huffman

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About James Huffman

Nurse entrepreneur and author since 1980. Author of 'Dare to Be Free: How to Get Control of Your Time, Your Life, and Your Nursing Career'

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  1. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

    I'm sure you're not the only one who feels this way. I think there's a divide. You're on one side; I'm on the other. The point I'm trying to make is that if we -- as a profession -- are thankful for getting a 19 cent logo pen or a stale donut, well,...
  2. Others suggested working in another state. That's a plan, but another possibility is working for the VA system. The VA -- being governed by federal regs -- allows nurses to be licensed in any state, and this is an option. A word of encouragement: ...
  3. opening a practice

    A nurse who wants to practice nursing can open a private business to offer nursing services. I've been self-employed in nursing since 1982. Any nurse can do that. An NP certification isn't necessary. What is needed is a plan to practice within one...
  4. Other people's ?s about your salary...

    Memorize this, and use when needed: Smile pleasantly, and say, "I'm sorry, but I prefer not to talk about my salary."
  5. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    Men -- usually -- make more money because we: 1. Tend to go into areas that are higher demand/higher pay. (Think critical care, anesthesia, etc.) 2. Are inclined to talk about money, and feel little discomfort in negotiating about it. (Someone who ...
  6. Hillary...AGAIN

    Of course she's not going to get the nomination. That's been over for at least 2 months. What is a problem is that nurses continue to worry about this. First, let's assume she said it. (She didn't, but for sake of argument, let's say she did). A ...
  7. Hillary...AGAIN

    She didn't say it. Do even a quick Google search, and all that you find are similar reports of the rumors. I don't like Sen. Clinton. I think her election would be a very bad thing. But we should speak accurately about presidential candidates and...
  8. Hospital Requiring BSN or your pay will be Capped?

    The hospital has a "right" to do this. It's their business. And the non-BSN nurses have the right to take their skills elsewhere. I agree with another poster who suggested that this was likely an area with a lot of BSN-prepared nurses. It's just ...
  9. Does your facility acknowledge "National Nurses Week?"

    OK, I'll be the mean person and say it: I think the whole nurses day/week/month/whatever is a crock. I've said before that were I a hospital administrator, I'd hire someone whose only job was to "make nurses feel appreciated," and I'd pay RNs minimu...
  10. Are you paid less than new hires?

    You -- and the other employees -- got action because you showed the hospital that you meant business. That's the only thing hospital managements understand. What I am at pains to point out is that if an employers knows you will not leave, they have ...
  11. Phlebotomy Advice, please!

    I second the earlier advice: do a LOT of sticks, and you'll get better. No one's good the first dozen times. Learning this -- or anything -- isn't just a matter of the head knowledge, it's the feel you get for the client's arm, their vein structure,...
  12. Have you ever reported someone to the BON?

    this wasn't to the BON, but it was interesting. A nurse I worked with years ago just got an odd feeling about a new surgeon. Something just wasn't right, so she did some investigating, and finds out he's not a surgeon. Nor an MD. Never even went ...
  13. Almost lost my temper today

    I think you did the right thing. As I mentioned earlier, I suspect this is a family problem being played out. As much as you can, stay out of that family problem. It's likely not solvable at this point, and in many family dramas, everyone's so inv...
  14. Almost lost my temper today

    1. I ditto everyone who recommended having a word of prayer with your manager. Do that immediately. 2. Reading between the lines, this guy is a jerk, and the family doesn't want to deal with him. The family's problem is not your problem. 3. ...
  15. ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    I'm baffled by those who say "I'm not in it for the money." Would you work if you were not paid? If your answer is "no," then you're in it for the money. We're just negotiating a number. Did we take a vow of poverty that I don't remember? Why is...