JBudd MSN

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    Starting my 40th year

    JBudd replied to kitty29's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand, you might just outlast that manager. I can't even remember the names of all the managers of the last 20 years in my department. Yes, I been written up and counseled, accepted it,...
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    Recent DWI arrest

    JBudd replied to adjrn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I think your lawyer needs to look into that as well, with your BON. What ever you do, don't NOT follow directions, if they ask "including expunged", include it! We certainly aren't lawyers, and every...
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    Co worker issue

    JBudd replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This. Couldn't have said it better myself. You asked 3 times for an EKG on a kid you knew was high cardiac risk! and you were "mean"? Newbie needs an
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    Struggling to be a Christian Nurse

    JBudd replied to newgirlintown94's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I get those a lot in the ER. And I start getting the same attitude. Well, still do as a matter of fact. As said above, we are human. We like to be thanked once in a while. What I tell myself is:...
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    Calling parents

    JBudd replied to peacockblue's topic in School

    Just a note to say why my daughter insisted on being called for every little thing.... my grandchildren were foster kids. We literally had to call the state on their special line to report a puppy...
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    If you apply and accept a job, don't bail out for no good reason

    JBudd replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Not being challenged enough after 6 weeks, is not a good reason. That is the fault of the new grad...just as Ruby Vee said. You haven't even had time enough to get settled in, and familiar with the...
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    Hospitals that offer WIP

    JBudd replied to amarie98's topic in General Nursing

    Some do, some don't. Ah, we have no way of knowing which hospitals you are looking at...... or where..... There are night and weekend differentials almost everywhere, but the bonuses for working only...
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    130k Student debt for Entry MSN worth it?

    JBudd replied to ns90's topic in General Students

    Good Lord NO!! My Masters was less than 10K and that was stretching it over 5 years, so lots of extra semesters'
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    Invisible at work

    JBudd replied to MissourigalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you apply for any of the positions? or just wait to be
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    JBudd replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!
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    Raises?

    JBudd replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it means I get the minimum amount in a year; doesn't apply to any overtime or extra shifts, so I still get paid at the rate from 5 or so years ago, for those
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    Night Shift Burnout

    JBudd replied to JShel8's topic in General Nursing

    Are you becoming depressed? Are you actually sleeping between shifts and giving yourself enough time to rest after 3 nights? I literally stay in bed the entire day after my shifts, if I wake up I...
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    As a PA, how can I be better for the nurses in the ER?

    JBudd replied to Warningsign's topic in Emergency

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    Annoyed by commercial

    JBudd replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    No, as charge I would be handed the roster of who was scheduled, and make the assignments; but I had no control whatsoever about how many nurses or aides were available. "Do the best you can" vied...
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    What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    JBudd replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't see anywhere that the OP was disrespecting nurses, either here or in her office. The vibe I got was appreciation that so many RNs WERE answering her, and she appreciated the different points...
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    daydreaming a different job

    JBudd posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been thinking, about what else I might do as a nurse. Right now, I'm sitting pretty, satisfied, only work two 12s a week, teach an online class..... but I get restless sometimes. Started...
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    Where are all the nursing jobs?

    JBudd replied to neurogirl77's topic in Nursing Career

    Sent you a PM
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    International Nurse Application for NMBON

    JBudd replied to wanshengda12's topic in General Nursing

    I would fax the photo copies, if they wanted certified copies I think they would have specified
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    What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    JBudd replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    "I started antibiotics last night but I don't feel any better". "I was at urgent care for my (skin rash), they gave me a steroid prescription but said not to fill it right away. My rash is worse."...
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    Annoyed by commercial

    JBudd replied to jodispamodi's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the committee reviewing our safe staffing bill, (state legislature), and testified about the difficulty in caring for that many people at once. I explained patient loads are nothing like...
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    Prefer being up all night even when not working?

    JBudd replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can switch to a day schedule for a while, but I start to get fatigued after a few weeks, and the only thing that seems to revive me is taking a day off and just staying in bed all day. When I...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    JBudd replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Liam is a fairly common Irish name, but we say LEE-yum when he comes to visit our church
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    JBudd replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    Long time ago, in an LTC place, had a resident say "you are the only one who listens to us". During a period of severe staff shortages and godawful long waits in the ER lobby; had a charge nurse say...
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    Pts refusing to weigh

    JBudd replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    I weigh everybody in triage, and it is assumed fully clothed and shod. Skip it if they are in a wheelchair, or major distress. I have had people be reluctant, but still comply. Some say outloud "I...
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    Benefits over passion?

    JBudd replied to KJCnango's topic in General Nursing

    I am one that goes for security. Is it possible to work for the VA and later transfer to an OR spot in the VA