JBudd MSN

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    Out in the Middle of Nowhere

    JBudd replied to JoDanielle's topic in General Nursing

    If it fits with what you need to do in your personal life, go for it. Sounds like you got a good idea of what to expect, ("it's a wonderful place") and no, I don't think you are limiting yourself....
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    You're not going to pull that on me

    JBudd replied to TeenyTiny's topic in General Nursing

    We get a lot in triage; we diagnosis it as "staticus
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    Ageism

    JBudd replied to katbird03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That would be me, haven't had a raise in 7 years. I get a check once in a while for about $700 when the raises go out. Most of my colleagues have left. I have been a nurse for most of my coworkers...
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    Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    JBudd replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Once when I was quite ill, middle of my chemo but hospitalized with Flu and cellulitis, my nurse came in to get labs from my port that had running fluids going. She said she was calling the oncology...
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    Las Vegas ( Nevada ) RN Pay ( Min & Max )

    JBudd replied to doppel_ganger's topic in General Nursing

    Good, because the one in NM only has one
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    Dealing with a dirty old man

    JBudd replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    Funny with a punch line..... are you wanting me to line up and punch you? (sorry couldn't resist
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    Las Vegas ( Nevada ) RN Pay ( Min & Max )

    JBudd replied to doppel_ganger's topic in General Nursing

    Las Vegas, Nevada or New
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    faculty not practicing as staff nurse

    JBudd replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    have you considered working through an agency that places you? I am always getting recruiting calls from various
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    Are your pre-req grades a predictor of your grades in nursing school?

    JBudd replied to jss1985's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sounds to me like you've chosen nursing
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    JBudd replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    {{{{{hugs}}}}} You at least gave him a chance. Let yourself cry. I know I have.
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    Patient called me idiot WWYD?

    JBudd replied to 321Ken's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Blow it off. He didn't get to do what he wanted, has little control over his life and situation, and doesn't really know you from Adam. He sounds like he was being petulant, you did everything you...
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    Are your pre-req grades a predictor of your grades in nursing school?

    JBudd replied to jss1985's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    But what do YOU want to do? Nursing is great, but not for those who don't really like taking care of people. It is messy, frustrating, rewarding, stressful, uplifting, tough, versatile and has been...
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    That wasn't cool

    JBudd replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

    and that has to do with nursing
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    Missing lab for graduation @another school?

    JBudd replied to nurse1017's topic in General Students

    Unless your faculty wholeheartedly says YES! go walk! skipping lab is a bad
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    Chemistry!

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

    What Horseshoe said, you need the algebra for med calc as much as for
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    Your favorite color

    JBudd replied to DiplomaNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our color was designated by which 8 hour shift we were working. Nights got red (must be for the red eyes), and it couldn't be xeroxed, or even made out after a while. I'm sure many hours of my...
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    So about that philosophy paper...

    JBudd replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    "They must be sick or crazy if they want me taking care of them just
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    JBudd replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of the CSI spinoffs, I was watching reruns.... victim intubated, paralyzed by the crazy bad man; rescued, is blinking yes/no at the officer. Rolls her eyes up and seizes, diagnoses with a stroke....
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    Can you become an RN at age 19?

    JBudd replied to Drizzle203's topic in General Students

    I had a 17 year old in my Assoc. program, homeschooled then community college for high school, did her GED and had great grades. So, got into our Assoc. program and did great. Narcs didn't seem to...
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    Please help anyone.

    JBudd replied to Alynnhutch's topic in School, College Programs

    you can also try the Santa Fe Community College nursing program. Does both AA and BSN degrees. The railrunner goes all the
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    My employer keeps trying to get over on me, what should I do?

    JBudd replied to Spikey9001's topic in Home Health

    If you can't afford a lawyer, try calling your state labor board, or the attorney general's office to see what your options or obligations are. If you are hourly, you should be keeping a time card,...
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    What was the REAL reason you called off

    JBudd replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    The most I call off for is bronchitis/laryngitis. I lose my voice to the point of gravel-ly, deep, scratchy, barely understandable low volume; where my doctor literally told me not to talk for three...
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    Washing Scrubs

    JBudd replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any research, but I'd stick with the hot water as well as the mechanical washing & hot dryer. Why take chances? I think it gets my stains out better
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    New cna cert being threatened

    JBudd replied to dmom85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tell them you are quitting, as you do not feel you can adequately fulfill the duties of the position. Ask if they want you to work out your two week notice, or would they rather you left immediately...
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    "Is it OK if I" vs "I just need to" vs "Could you please"

    JBudd replied to Philly85's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just tell people what I am about to do, whether or not it is an intimate area. I tell people "I'm going to touch your forehead and behind your ear" with the thermometer. Any touch is personal. As...