JBudd MSN

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    Almost fired for med error

    JBudd replied to mellybelly27's topic in Emergency

    I was about to post something similar, only you backed yours up with the study! VAnurse: it is called
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    How to recognize a nurse

    JBudd replied to TravelRNdreaming's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't post it online, send it to her hospital and a copy for her. My place has rewards in place for that kind of letter, or at least they can put it in her file, which helps in annual...
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    Jury duty and new grad program

    JBudd replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No not really, the majority of my groups were all looking for ways to get out of it. One way was to be obnoxious during the
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    Jury duty and new grad program

    JBudd replied to IGSD777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Contact the county clerk whose name is on your summons, explain the short term problem and ask if you can be moved to a future cohort. If not, show the letter to your employer, it is illegal to...
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    I passed my NCLEX!!!!!

    JBudd replied to tine0629's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!:)
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    Sigma Theta Tau worth it?

    JBudd replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in General Nursing

    The induction ceremony was nice, but after that you are only as involved as you want to be. I've never even been to a meeting, as they are held in a different city. If you don't accept now, it may be...
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    Getting 30hrs CE credit

    JBudd replied to pamelapamela's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the Western Schools books have been
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    OR nurse schedule - 4 10's or 5 8's?

    JBudd replied to Lee824's topic in General Nursing

    8s tend to turn into 10s anyway.... I'd go for the 4
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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    JBudd replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    It is sometimes hard to turn off the "I am a nurse and I want to fix everything I see/hear/encounter". As in those threads "you know you're a nurse when..." and people post all the crazy stuff we do...
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    How to get un-barred

    JBudd replied to emb92250's topic in General Nursing

    If it is that important to you, why not make an appointment with HR of the chain, and go in to ask what you can do to remediate the problem? If your new employer doesn't have a problem with hiring...
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    For The Love Of All That Is Holy . . . .

    JBudd replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My foster grandson came home and asked if we would teach him cursive because the school won't. Bought him a handwriting book the next
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    ED Triage Role

    JBudd replied to lucypear's topic in Emergency

    As Lev said, very little to fight things off with, so if they do manage a fever they are at high risk for being really sick. Hypoglycemia happens fast. Babies just wear out fast, no
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    RN vs. Lpn

    JBudd replied to emerriwe's topic in General Nursing

    if you gogle BON, your state and nurse practice act, you can get specifics for your state. Basically, a nurse practice act defines what a nurse can and cannot do in that state. We are further...
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    ED Triage Role

    JBudd replied to lucypear's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes when I get a really excited/anxious family member, who seems to think I am not taking things seriously because I am calmly doing my job, I just smile and say "I get paid not to panic"....
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    Why are you listening to the heart?

    JBudd replied to grizun's topic in Emergency

    I don't listen at the 4 valve spots (A,P,T,M) very often, but as long as I'm listening to breath sounds I listen for regularity as well. I've picked up a few murmurs that the pt either said "oh I...
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    Should nursing pay remain modest?

    JBudd replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    I have hit the max on the pay scale for my hospital, I will never get a raise again unless the entire wage system is upped. When raises go out, I get a one time check for the difference based on m y...
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    Love my job but... opinions wanted

    JBudd replied to tsm007's topic in General Nursing

    I switched to new things several times in my early (first 15) years. Changing from one area to another was always a good challenge, and like anything else, just takes some time to get into the swing...
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    Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    JBudd replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    There was an interesting article a year or so ago in the JEN about the efficacy of one gram IV acetaminophen; on the analgesia scale pts reported the same amount of relief as 2 mg of morphine, with...
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    What's In A Name Badge?

    JBudd replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My hospital puts just the first name on the big white area of our badges, next to a facial photo, with credentials on a lower line. Then a large 2nd piece of plastic behind it with extra large "RN"...
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    I GOTTA KNOW!!!!!

    JBudd replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this was crazy until last week when I went in to work. We were stocked with the orange/brown 24 hour collection bottles for use as
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    Am being asked to chart an order I didn't receive

    JBudd replied to oceanblue52's topic in General Nursing

    Make the call. CYA charting after the fact was not your work/responsibility is unethical and could come back to bite you hard. It is called false
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    Where are all the "older" nurses?

    JBudd replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Late 50s, still in the ER. At my request I mostly do triage, after my CA txs I fatigue a little more than I used to. My nursing license is older than most of my colleagues. My former students are...
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    Continuing Education for RN's/LPN's. Anyone have a favorite site?

    JBudd replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I use Medscape, also the ENA site for members, lots of good stuff & return for your dues. Medscape is free and keeps records for you for a long
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    Continuing Education for RN's/LPN's. Anyone have a favorite site?

    JBudd replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    In order to issue you a certificate that can't be used by anyone else. You aren't there in person to receive it at a conference after all. It keeps it valid for acceptance by your
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    I really do feel depressed about the situation

    JBudd replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with the others, go back and see if you can get rehired, or look for another LTC spot. Be upfront with the interview, you thought you were moving on but miss it enough to want to return. Move...