JBudd MSN

Trauma, Teaching

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    The Motivator

    JBudd replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, well, I like my patients, I like most of my coworkers, and miracle of miracles, I even like my current manager and director. Pushing 25 years in the ER just now. And I'm only in my 60's! Let's...
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    The Motivator

    JBudd replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I just like spending money.... so, I go to work! Tell my dogs I have to go get their kibble
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    Nursing and Children

    JBudd replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I am very family oriented, and always wanted kids. Not to have someone to love me, but because I love being around kids and babies. Had 3, and love them all to bits. Would have had more, but was...
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    Does being a nurse make you feel like a good person?

    JBudd replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Getting a good job is nothing to guilt about. If you want to make a difference, you can always volunteer somewhere; Salvation Army sometimes want people to serve meals, food banks need help boxing up...
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    Hardest Thing to Learn

    JBudd replied to Okey Foley's topic in General Nursing

    Being a team player, aware of what is going on with my coworkers..... I tend to tunnel vision on getting all of my stuff done promptly and well when others might be drowning; some of my stuff could...
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    Master of Nursing and Salary

    JBudd replied to oceangirl1234's topic in General Nursing

    I still make more at bedside than I do using my MSN in education at the community college. I teach because I love it, but have turned down offers of full time faculty, mostly because I would still...
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    So, who are you?

    JBudd posted a topic in General Nursing

    40 years ago, the first thing out of my newly graduated mouth was "I'm a nurse!". Over the years, that has changed: I am a: Christian, wife (well widow now), mom, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
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    International Nursing Students in the USA

    JBudd replied to clariszar's topic in General Students

    Have you checked the threads over in the "World" section? Might get a few more responses
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    Nurse Trapped in Deadly Texas Pileup Crawled Out Car Trunk and Reported to Work

    JBudd replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    She may not have been dressed adequately to be able to take care of people, or the first-on-scene skills. Getting out of the way is sometimes the best thing you can do. But, I wasn't there, just...
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    Nurses aid**advice!

    JBudd replied to Jstna96's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like that nurse got to her before you did, likely on the line when you sent your text and attempted call. So she heard all the complaints about you first, possibly exaggerated. So yes, she...
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    Math competency failed!!

    JBudd replied to oldie's topic in General Students

    If the intrusive thoughts and anxiety break in, stop a moment. Shout in your head "STOP!"; I know this, I can do this. (breaks the cycle of panicky thoughts). Slow, deep breaths, repeat I can do this...
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    Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

    JBudd replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Students

    "People" like me, you mean the ones who have to grade papers for "professional" looking presentations? If you knew you had made an error, why didn't you go correct it? I'm glad nursing school...
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    Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

    JBudd replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Students

    You're. Your CI is the one who has to evaluate your professionalism, character, ability, competence; because when you graduate the school is stating you have mastered the basics of what it takes...
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    3rd semester and I still feel useless!

    JBudd replied to peach2218's topic in General Students

    If you didn't feel like you still had a lot to learn, then I would be worried about you. The ones who are overconfident and "know it alls" are the dangerous
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    Easy Win-Wins to Impress Your Clinical Instructor

    JBudd replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Students

    Remember, the staff nurse is not getting paid to teach you, you are an extra duty tacked on. Questions are good, but not if it was something you should have already been prepped on and ready to do....
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    Mandatory Staff Pictures In Patient Rooms

    JBudd replied to ClassOf2004's topic in General Nursing

    This is what was crossing my mind, you said it better than I was going to. As mentioned before, not easy to take a picture of my badge (super old picture on there anyway). Having one on the...
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    So, who are you?

    JBudd replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't Phantom wonderful? We've gone to the off Broadway shows when they come out west here, twice to Phantom. I'm as impressed with the staging moving so seamlessly from scene to scene as I am with...
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    I Miss, But Good Riddance!

    JBudd replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I will miss being a nurse; it stopped being the first item in my "who I am list" a long time ago though. I have been in the ER for at least 25 years; moved from newbie ER to competent, to...
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    Nursing Triage

    JBudd replied to Lynker's topic in General Nursing

    "I listen more than I talk, I ask directed but open ended questions." Good
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    OK, what are you supposed to be doing instead of being in here?

    JBudd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Getting lost on the internet, (just one more click!!) is a great time killer. I suppose I might be learning something worthwhile... or just interacting with fellow COBs...... I mean a social life is...
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    Tips To Stay Awake While Studying

    JBudd replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    LOL, as I was reading I was thinking of Mozart, then got to your post. Mozart is also supposed to help with ADHD, ie, helping to settle and
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    Is 46 to old for LVN program and worth it?

    JBudd replied to Bettyboop_girl's topic in General Students

    Some places prefer older new grads, just on the assumption they are more mature in their work habits,
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    Digital/ Hardcover Books

    JBudd replied to Tam Nguyen's topic in General Students

    If you do digital, it makes it a little harder to have 2 sections open at once, or two different books when trying to compare stuff. My daughter's solution was to buy an extra kindle ereader just...
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    Nursing School Supplies/Resources?

    JBudd replied to sainzchristiano's topic in General Students

    Interestingly enough, Kahn Academy has great videos, such as on EKGs, takes you through all the different pathways that cause all the arrhythmias. Lots of health related short
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    Second guessing myself

    JBudd replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    ER nurse and Scout (both boys and girls) leader (outdoor trainer) here: you only leave the boot on but with loose laces if you have to hike out from the wilderness, because you can't get it back...