JBudd MSN

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    Crusty Old Bat Society

    JBudd replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Takes time to develop a crust, just like barnacles and lichen. Age comes on its own. Crust develops with age in nursing. Accusations are the spice going into the crust (although my grandmother only...
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    Started a new faculty job...[rant/need advice]

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

    No, not all schools have this problem. Not allowing students to pass meds? seriously? Sat/Sunday clinicals.,,, no thank you, especially on top of M-F classes. Paycut? now that is common! but the...
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    Educator pay

    JBudd replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    adjunct faculty will never equal bedside staff salary. I make roughly 30 % more with my staff job (only needed the BSN) than teaching with my MSN. Factor in the time spent at home grading and...
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    Missionary nurses

    JBudd replied to mphillis24's topic in General Nursing

    Sent you a PM :) Your usual scrubs may not be acceptable. My friend was shocked when I wore a set of black pants and scrub top and told here that was how I (we) always went to
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    A question for the COBs

    JBudd replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

    On Kindle you can download "Notes from the Western Front", anonymous, for free. Written by a nurse working on the trains for wounded soldiers being brought back from the front, during World War I....
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    THANK YOU, to the staff, mods, and admins....

    JBudd replied to weirdscience's topic in General Nursing

    Still sitting here in shock, my heart goes out to all of
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    Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    JBudd replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    prolly less than I payed for my
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    I knew it was coming...

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

    There is no rule that says you have to cry to be able to feel. It is a kindness to treat the body well, in honor of the spirit that no longer needs
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    Would you wait for Dr orders?

    JBudd replied to AcuteCare4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely switch the 02, but a foley is not going to save him. All it would do is delay the life saving measures (NO wait! don't intubate until I get the foley balloon inflated! ) As had been...
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    Paid Vacation Time

    JBudd replied to Catcar1963's topic in General Nursing

    Hope the salary makes up for no benefits! Employers don't have to provide sick leave, but I'm not sure I'd want to work for one that was that stingy or
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    August 2015 Caption Contest. Win $100!

    JBudd replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    His name is
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    Freestanding ER question; unhappy with current job

    JBudd replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Emergency

    By freestanding do you mean an urgent care clinic with no hospital attached? So no admits? I hear you about all those admitted holds, if I wanted to do med-surg I would still be on the med surg...
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    Some Days I Can't Stop Crying

    JBudd replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Emergency

    No wise words,,, just {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}} and empathy. Enjoy the kids and the
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    JBudd replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    I had a great time on my 250cc scooter, and gas mileage was great! Until someone stole it last weekend. Just when I had it tuned up and was strong enough to start riding
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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

    The PD brings them in, "he's drunk, staggering, its raining and he has no where to go. Doesn't really need to be seen, can he just sit in your lobby?" From EMS, "he's drunk so the shelter won't take...
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    JBudd replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    I did say it was on a flat lake... not a raging
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    JBudd replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    That's when I got out the camera and just did a 360 video while the breeze and current gently wafted me around
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    HELP Dosage Calculation

    JBudd replied to Germosen14's topic in General Students

    100 gms? don't think I've ever seen a pill with 100 grams. Okay, so it was a typo. But seriously, use common sense. If one pill has 100 mgs, how many will two have? how many will 3
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    Strong scents in patient care areas

    JBudd replied to T-Bird78's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah, if it is giving you headaches they need to remove it. Just tell them of your allergic response, "smells good" doesn't overcome work place considerations. If she doesn't understand why it would...
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    He/She Said What!?

    JBudd replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Don't ask her, she's just a nurse". (Yeah, been one longer than that MD who was just here has been
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    What do you guys like to do in your free time?

    JBudd replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Nursing

    Went kayaking (flat lake only) yesterday. Hiking last week. Lots of crocheting and reading and watching Netflix and old movies. Did 2 5Ks (walking of course, not competitive), hoping to pick up my...
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    How much do nurses make?

    JBudd replied to firefly101's topic in General Nursing

    In 1981, new grad BSN, $9/hour. It was
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    Nursing student needing to interview a nurse

    JBudd replied to Kellyann543's topic in General Nursing

    My face to face interviews led to mentors and future
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    Having no car for nursing school?

    JBudd replied to CarolynNAC1's topic in General Nursing

    Look into scooters, yes I know, what to do in bad weather, etc. But I got mine for only a few thousand, there are cheaper used ones. Gets 60 miles to the gallon, and parking is usually easy because...
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    COB rollcall

    JBudd replied to NursesRmofun's topic in General Nursing

    Aide, no certs in 1977, BSN '81, MSN '09. Yes, you can go back! Think about the PhD sometimes because some of the MSN classes were so interesting; but since I only use the MSN to teach once a week,...