JBudd MSN

Trauma, Teaching

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    Little help please!

    JBudd replied to 2014NewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    My first few jobs I listed everything, not just health jobs. It shows how reliable you are (length of employment), and determination to work and support
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    Say what??

    JBudd replied to Kher13's topic in General Nursing

    We have the face to face interpreters, on video connection (great for our deaf patients with ASL as well!). Just have to place the phone call on the screen and bingo! instant translators there. As...
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    Night Shift Causing Relationship Problems

    JBudd replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Nursing

    I had folks ringing the doorbell at 1 or 2 in the afternoon, and being honestly confused saying "I though you'd be up by now". I simply said it was the same at 2 AM to me, and they got
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    Need an online Beg.algebra course!

    JBudd replied to ColtonsGma's topic in General Nursing

    You can study it on Khan Academy or any other online teaching source; then try to test out of it on your new college
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    How to know what labs for chemo?

    JBudd replied to alphabetk's topic in General Nursing

    Try asking them at the time, "I didn't know we don't have to wait for CBC, can you tell me why?" Different drugs wipe out different areas of your body. For instance, some have a bad effect on...
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    Heartbroken (long winded-sorry!)

    JBudd replied to Fatsacktommy's topic in General Nursing

    Me too.... More hugs, {{{OP}}} this will
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    Sent home from clinical :(

    JBudd replied to marin8campy's topic in General Students

    "Failed clinical on my record forever" Nah, after you pass the NCLEX, no one will ever know unless you tell them, or care. Survive and
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    Best to resign or wait it out?

    JBudd replied to oldcrone's topic in General Nursing

    I think resign, leave on your own terms. If asked why you left, simply say it wasn't the same facility you originally applied and worked for, and the changes aren't what you want to be
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    To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    JBudd replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, come on in and vent when you need to. Sometimes a remark just hits you wrong on a day, whereas on another you might not have even noticed. Vent, forget, move on. Welcome to
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    Rural Nursing - How long do most nurses stay?

    JBudd replied to frances81's topic in General Nursing

    I think it came from the job listings where employers ask for "at least a year's experience". I've seen that one quite a few
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    Rural Nursing - How long do most nurses stay?

    JBudd replied to frances81's topic in General Nursing

    Rural nursing tends to let you see a little of everything, basic medsurg right up to some intense critical patients. The intense may not stay long but you still have to stabilize and treat while...
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    Human anatomy & physiology part 1?

    JBudd replied to lecole01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I use Khan Academy to review a lot of stuff. Really good
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    I Have a question

    JBudd replied to 111170's topic in General Nursing

    As Lemon said, there just isn't always a male nurse available. It is no different than having a female doctor, or a male nurse for a female patient. We accommodate when we can, but he needs to psych...
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    Don't "rescue" shifts

    JBudd replied to faith6616's topic in General Nursing

    This is why there are agency nurses out there; people willing to pick up shifts on short notice. I picked up a bunch last month because I wanted the extra cash. Kicked my tax bracket, I took home...
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    Feel like a horrible nurse!

    JBudd replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    Don't sweat it, you did fine; you brought to the appropriate people's attention; you are new and the attending knows it, and took the time to explain and teach. You're in a good place. So, now you...
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    CALL OUT & MAKE UP DAYS in NJ...? IS IT MANDATORY OVERTIME?

    JBudd replied to GRAB1's topic in General Nursing

    this! If I use my sick leave, it is up to me. I do not have to "make up for it", I used my personal time off. People with a pattern, deal with them. Don't punish me for the lack of work ethics of...
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    Good Pop Up to Hold - Don't freak out :)

    JBudd replied to Aeg1075's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It used to take 6 weeks and snail mail... Your head nurse would be waiting the day after the results came out to see your letter and let you know if you still had a
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    Triage nursing: How do you keep your sanity!?

    JBudd replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

    Oh, ours do too. However, they aren't supposed to get the ones who need it! (I know what you mean about the overflow). Seriously, you ordered a CXR for a sore throat and afebrile cough of a
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    Triage nursing: How do you keep your sanity!?

    JBudd replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

    They took away our glass, we just sit there behind a low desk that anyone could go straight over. Don't even have a dedicated security officer, and we are a regional trauma center. I've told people,...
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    Can I even make it in nursing?

    JBudd replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you said you already had your bachelor's in your other
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    Do I have to get my masters?

    JBudd replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    I got my masters in NursingEd around 20 years after my BSN, solely because I wanted to. No interest whatsoever in admin. I am still at the bedside because I want to be there. I teach as adjunct for...
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    Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    JBudd replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    She said it was 20 minutes later; since it wasn't taken out immediately I would use the
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    Urine specimen collection from indwelling catheter

    JBudd replied to Miossy's topic in General Nursing

    It is sterile while putting it in, and you can take it from the bag during the same procedure. Afterwards, you don't know how long the urine has been sitting there, and the lower system does not...
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    to AMA or not to AMA?

    JBudd replied to newnurse925's topic in General Nursing

    We can do a psych hold (ER), with the doctor's order. If the doc says cannot leave, security will restrain them for us. When someone starts getting antsy, and poses a threat to self or others, bam!...
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    Accusation Against Male Nurse (Me)

    JBudd replied to Lapzs's topic in General Nursing

    People are making too much of "why didn't you just do it". The OP said he his hands were full of meds, he needed to call RT, etc. Sticking your head into a break room and asking when a CNA would be...