James Huffman

James Huffman

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  1. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    James Huffman replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Interesting you should use the word "ladies" in discussing this matter. How would you define "professional"? And are we talking here about professionalism, or being "lady-like"? I'm not defending...

  2. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever makes you happy! :-) The problem is not "they won't go after me if I don't have insurance." The problem is the MIGHT go after you if you DO have insurance. The problem is NOT the $90 ......

  3. stupid mistake- wanna quit

    James Huffman replied to Fly4Life12's topic in General Nursing

    You made a mistake. Take a hard look at what you did wrong (I suspect you have already done that), learn from it, and go on with your studies, your career, and your life. Nursing is not about being...

  4. I'm experiencing jet-lag, any tips on how to adjust my sleep pattern?

    James Huffman replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep, sleep, sleep. That's the easy answer to jetlag ... but everybody has already said that. You are probably also dehydrated. (Nobody drinks enough H2O on flights, and the air is something akin...

  5. I'm experiencing jet-lag, any tips on how to adjust my sleep pattern?

    James Huffman replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    Sleep, sleep, sleep. That's the easy answer to jetlag ... but everybody has already said that. You are probably also dehydrated. (Nobody drinks enough H2O on flights, and the air is something akin...

  6. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Fine. Then I ask my original questions again. If you make a mistake, will you immediately compensate for the damage done? Or would you wait for a jury trial? And if you would wait, why would you...

  7. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Fine. Then I ask my original questions again. If you make a mistake, will you immediately compensate for the damage done? Or would you wait for a jury trial? And if you would wait, why would you...

  8. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Fine. Then I ask my original questions again. If you make a mistake, will you immediately compensate for the damage done? Or would you wait for a jury trial? And if you would wait, why would you...

  9. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    James Huffman replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Folks, an article from my blog, which seems pertinent to the discussion at hand: Nurses worry about malpractice lawsuits all the time. But I can say with great assurance that you will never get sued....

  10. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    James Huffman replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Folks, an article from my blog, which seems pertinent to the discussion at hand: Nurses worry about malpractice lawsuits all the time. But I can say with great assurance that you will never get sued....

  11. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    ayndim, I'll ask you as I've asked others: if you make a mistake, will you immediately compensate for the damage done? Or would you wait for a jury trial? And if you would wait, why would you wait?...

  12. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ayndim, I'll ask you as I've asked others: if you make a mistake, will you immediately compensate for the damage done? Or would you wait for a jury trial? And if you would wait, why would you wait?...

  13. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ayndim, I'll ask you as I've asked others: if you make a mistake, will you immediately compensate for the damage done? Or would you wait for a jury trial? And if you would wait, why would you wait?...

  14. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ksfrn, I'm glad you have never been sued. Neither have I. :-) And that's the point -- statistically, almost no nurses do. Get sued, that is. But we would never know that from the hysterical ads...

  15. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    ksfrn, I'm glad you have never been sued. Neither have I. :-) And that's the point -- statistically, almost no nurses do. Get sued, that is. But we would never know that from the hysterical ads...

  16. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ksfrn, I'm glad you have never been sued. Neither have I. :-) And that's the point -- statistically, almost no nurses do. Get sued, that is. But we would never know that from the hysterical ads...

  17. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh. Is $100 (more or less) a good deal if it's not needed? If nurses "feel better" having malpractice insurance, buy it. But realize it's simply a form of therapy. Remind yourself: nurses...

  18. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sigh. Is $100 (more or less) a good deal if it's not needed? If nurses "feel better" having malpractice insurance, buy it. But realize it's simply a form of therapy. Remind yourself: nurses...

  19. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    James Huffman replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sigh. Is $100 (more or less) a good deal if it's not needed? If nurses "feel better" having malpractice insurance, buy it. But realize it's simply a form of therapy. Remind yourself: nurses...

  20. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    James Huffman replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Jolie asks: "Don't you feel that you have any moral obligation to compensate a patient should you accidentally cause harm?" A very good question, Jolie. But if you harm someone (accidentally) are you...

  21. Should I get malpractice insurance NOW!?!

    James Huffman replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Be careful. Some malpractice insurance covers BON problems. Some doesn't. Bottom line? Read the fine print. Carefully. By the way, BON issues are a far bigger threat to nurses than an actual...

  22. RNS as social workers. What?

    James Huffman replied to finness's topic in General Nursing

    You should be aware that social workers tend to be among the lowest paid in the professional fields, and a nurse working as an SW would be paid as a SW, not as a nurse. SW salaries tend to run from...

  23. What's the catch and why is the CRNA position so popular?

    James Huffman replied to shel_wny's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Lots of people do back-breaking work. Others have lots of responsibility. Still others have to take great risks. None of the above necessarily get paid a lot for their efforts. Supply and demand...

  24. Thought I would like nursing...now I don't know

    James Huffman replied to lilbiskit78's topic in General Nursing

    Lilbiskit, let me suggest that your problem is found here: "I decided to go to school for nursing because I like helping people" While this sounds noble and good, it's goofy to study nursing (or...

  25. Business Cards?

    James Huffman replied to earthling's topic in General Nursing

    I find it interesting that there are nurses here who object to giving out -- among other things -- their own last names to patients. What does this tell us about professionalism in nursing practice?...