James Huffman

James Huffman

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  1. What if you don't feel compassionate enough to be a nurse?

    James Huffman replied to hs2005's topic in General Nursing

    Some thoughts relating to this subject that I wrote last year. It was in response to somene who was concerned about whether she was "cut out to be a nurse." Among other things, she was concerned...

  2. Let's call Oprah

    James Huffman replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    This illustrates to me part of the problem with presenting professional nursing on a program such as Oprah Winfrey's. No "professional oath" (the "Florence Nightingale Pledge"?) I'm aware of has any...

  3. What do you think of using paramedics for nursing shortage

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

    1. I would argue that it's probably not appropriate for nursing schools to use instructional time to teach these issues. Most schools don't have enough time to do all the clinical and theoretical...

  4. Let's call Oprah

    James Huffman replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    From a long time of activism on various counts, some suggestions about contacting people (Oprah, government officials, or whomever): 1. Don't use email. It gets lost in the shuffle. Count on it....

  5. Colorado Board of Nursing Puts On Line All Nurses Home Addresses

    James Huffman replied to Teachingnurrse's topic in General Nursing

    The issue -- I suspect is one of licenses. Nurses -- and the other listed on the site you mentioned -- hold licenses from the state. The legislature has mandated that the public have full...

  6. Colorado Board of Nursing Puts On Line All Nurses Home Addresses

    James Huffman replied to Teachingnurrse's topic in General Nursing

    Far be it from me to argue with a board of nursing, but ... : ) Your congressman is not the one to deal with on this issue. If it were something mandated by congress, it would apply to all 50...

  7. Colorado Board of Nursing Puts On Line All Nurses Home Addresses

    James Huffman replied to Teachingnurrse's topic in General Nursing

    If Colorado's disclosure law requires this, the board is just doing what they are required to do. And if a Colorado nurse has a problem with this, the one to take it up with is the legislature....

  8. are you born a nurse or do the nursing instructors make you a nurse?

    James Huffman replied to misouritraveller's topic in General Nursing

    Plain and simple, this is a confusion of terms. The verb "to nurse" can have such meanings as "nurturing," "caring," soothing," etc. But that is not what we mean by professional nursing....

  9. are you born a nurse or do the nursing instructors make you a nurse?

    James Huffman replied to misouritraveller's topic in General Nursing

    From an article I wrote last August, and pertinent to this discussion: "A couple of suggestions, if you want to decide if you're cut out to be a nurse. 1. Are you good with science? While nursing...

  10. Getting Along- The Union Debate

    James Huffman replied to mobilsurgrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You state that union membership in nursing is on the rise. Could you give a source for that information? I don't have a breakdown for nurses but the general trend is away from union membership:...

  11. "Natural Cures"

    James Huffman replied to seeking33's topic in General Nursing

    Umm... Trudeau isn't putting forth homeopathic treatments. And none of the other things you mention are homeopathic. As far as "slipping back to their old ways," this is an issue for ANY mode of...

  12. "Natural Cures"

    James Huffman replied to seeking33's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe. But I suspect that an outsider might say that of many of us, too, at times. Including me. Especially me. And again, we all need to remember that whether Kevin Trudeau is money hungry or not,...

  13. "Natural Cures"

    James Huffman replied to seeking33's topic in General Nursing

    Buy the book. Or get it from the library. It has some good information, though it's a bit light. As with all medical information, be skeptical, but keep an open mind. Verify what you read ("in the...

  14. Question about Licensure

    James Huffman replied to nrsct's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of nurses hold licenses in more than one state. It's not a problem, but you'd want to check with both states' nursing boards to make sure. States which are members of the Nurse Licensure...

  15. Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    James Huffman replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    But you don't understand what I'm saying .... My point is: why do people complain about inadequate pay if they don't have in mind an amount that would be "enough"? Jim Huffman,

  16. Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    James Huffman replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    The reason I don't give a specific number is because I'm not complaining about it. I happen to think that I'm paid well for what I do. The reason I pressed for a number from those complaining is...

  17. Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    James Huffman replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    In the first place, I'm not one complaining about what I'm paid. My point is that unless nurses are willing to very specifically say what would "enough," then discussions of this nature are just...

  18. Do nurses get paid enough for what they do?

    James Huffman replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    For those who don't think they make enough: what would you consider "enough"? Exact numbers, too, please. Jim Huffman,

  19. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    James Huffman replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Most docs aren't on salary. Most of us are. That's a big difference, right there. The few docs who ARE on salary are paid what they are because the market is set by docs who are...

  20. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    James Huffman replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    The question is not what the doctor did or didn't do, and ultimately it's not about how much money he made or spent. The question is why you were working 2 jobs to make ends meet, and put up with it....

  21. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    James Huffman replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I think this is exactly in line with this discussion. You're right: we're basically paid whatever the market will bear. And the market for nursing instructors doesn't pay well at all. I...

  22. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    James Huffman replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    We need to remember that doctors hire cheaper labor when they can because salaries are a huge expense in any business. Which is not to excuse using an unqualified person doing something beyond their...

  23. Addressing patients?

    James Huffman replied to CanopyCindy's topic in General Nursing

    Getting to a first name basis is cool, as long as it's with the patient's permission. However ... it's important to remember that intimate personal care is not intimacy. I sometimes think that...

  24. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    James Huffman replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Being "professional" is about more than being competent and pleasant to your clients. "Professional" is a description of certain learned fields: medicine, law, and nursing among them. And being a...

  25. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    James Huffman replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    As I've mentioned before (this topic is starting to sound like the movie Groundhog Day) nurses are the only professionals who seriously debate giving their last names in a practice setting. The idea...