James Huffman

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1. Any Ideas For Celebrating Nurses Week?

   James Huffman replied to fromtheheartRN's topic in General Nursing

   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...

2. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

   James Huffman replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

   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,...

3. opening a practice

   James Huffman replied to almostarn's topic in General Nursing

   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...

4. Other people's ?s about your salary...

   James Huffman replied to eager1hasbegun's topic in General Nursing

   Memorize this, and use when needed: Smile pleasantly, and say, "I'm sorry, but I prefer not to talk about my

5. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

   James Huffman replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

   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...

6. Hillary...AGAIN

   James Huffman replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

   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,...

7. Hillary...AGAIN

   James Huffman replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

   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...

8. Hospital Requiring BSN or your pay will be Capped?

   James Huffman replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

   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...

9. Does your facility acknowledge "National Nurses Week?"

   James Huffman replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

   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...

10. Are you paid less than new hires?

    James Huffman replied to jcaste's topic in General Nursing

    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...

11. Phlebotomy Advice, please!

    James Huffman replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    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...

12. Have you ever reported someone to the BON?

    James Huffman replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    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...

13. Almost lost my temper today

    James Huffman replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    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...

14. Almost lost my temper today

    James Huffman replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    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....

15. ''I Don't get Paid Enough!''- Is this your mantra??

    James Huffman replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    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...