JBudd MSN

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    termination :(

    JBudd replied to dlee50's topic in General Nursing

    Nevertheless, on any interview, you can clarify that it was during orientation. Makes a difference. Not being ready for a unit is far different than some egregious bad thing that you did or didn't...
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    termination :(

    JBudd replied to dlee50's topic in General Nursing

    First off, hugs, you've had a big disappointment. Second, you didn't get fired, you were let go during orientation; big difference on your resume but not emotionally. Yes, you can go back, she told...
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    My Life as a Nurse

    JBudd replied to CoMoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I identify with so much of what you've said, although I was never in NICU itself. 38 years; medsurg, volunteering in Bangladesh and India, more medsurg with an oncology emphasis, the whole AIDs...
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    Are patients undergoing chemo on automatic neutropenic precaution?

    JBudd replied to yupnv80's topic in General Nursing

    Follow policy, but if not actually on neutropenics be really careful anyway. During my 2nd bout of chemo (3rd drug), my white count was actually normal so I felt sort of safe going out to a public...
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    Just graduated from CRNA school

    JBudd replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wanted to say
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    Can CNAs pass meds in assisted living in Arkansas?

    JBudd replied to GypsyTig's topic in General Nursing

    The difference between family members giving meds, is they only have one person, one set of medications, to keep track of. Seems like CNAs have much greater potential for error than family, as they...
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    Can CNAs pass meds in assisted living in Arkansas?

    JBudd replied to GypsyTig's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs or MAs? Lots of places use MAs (medication assistants) who have some training in passing meds (not pharmacology), even give
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    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    JBudd replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    Just turned 60, still doing 12 hour nights in the ER (fortunately, just 2 a week). I briefly tried going back to 8 hour nights when the kids were tweenies, but it didn't work. I had less time with...
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    JBudd replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    NCIS episode with a "bald" cancer pt who had perfect eyebrows & lashes... with mascara no less. Um, I decided to "pretty up" one day with some makeup, and found I had NO eyelashes, not only...
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    Jury Duty

    JBudd replied to lizsmith1990's topic in General Nursing

    Must be local, as it is not true in my
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    Jury Duty

    JBudd replied to lizsmith1990's topic in General Nursing

    I've been summoned so many times I can't keep track of them all. Ended up on 2 juries, both murder cases, one federal & one local. I had to show up every Monday morning for the federal pool for...
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    Punny nursing names

    JBudd replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Humor

    So,,,, what did you finally choose? Enquiring minds want to
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    "ASKholes"

    JBudd replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Humor

    soft enough to use, scratchy enough to scrub it
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    New Grad

    JBudd replied to Suzie's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, looking back at it, you're right. Don't put it as goals.
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    New Grad

    JBudd replied to Suzie's topic in General Nursing

    Both of them are expensive, and easier to pass once you have some experience under your belt. You can list them as goals on your resume; most employers pay for the classes if they are required for...
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    Is this nursing burnout?

    JBudd replied to jpicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Your primary is an idiot. You don't "got it", you got blown off. Find someone who will help with the anxiety, as Calliope said. My adult children all have anxiety in one way or another, and therapy...
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    Punny nursing names

    JBudd replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nurse Vamp Staticus Dramaticus (no, that's the waiting room patients....) Idra Blud ( I draw blood) CeePeeArrrrr Needles Code
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    Ridiculous medical mistakes on TV

    JBudd replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    It does actually, we often send someone with deep lacs from broken glass to see if there is anything in there. But if someone came in with the possibility of glass in their neck, there sure as heck...
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    Is this nursing burnout?

    JBudd replied to jpicurn's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like burn out but more like depression (not that I am in any way qualified to diagnose that), before dropping it all for less, seek some counseling. If, on paper, it is a dream job,...
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    JBudd replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    Except that it was a woman who tried to leap onto the back of my colleague, and I am the one who ran after her, grabbed her by the arm and put her to the floor. It was a woman who threw a punch at me...
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    Ever been a clinical instructor?

    JBudd replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Pros: extra cash, good refreshing of your own skills, not so much stress on your back (lots less lifting), get to meet new and eager "youngsters", and when hiring time comes along, you know which...
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    Very First Nursing Job

    JBudd replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to see you "made it there", Almostthere19!! Go in with an open attitude, be willing to learn, and don't take much of it personally. People say stuff, that isn't actually against or about you,...
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    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    JBudd replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely after every shift. Who knows what you were inadvertantly exposed to, that you don't know about? Then let it sit and incubate until you put the stuff back on? and in my house, the dog...
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    What is a Masters in Nursing used for?

    JBudd replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds more like one for managers, case workers, public health, etc. Very Vague. My masters is specifically in education, Master of Science in Nursing Education. I did all the core basics for a...
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    Recording Lectures?

    JBudd replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Students

    I always allowed audio recording, but not visual, and very specifically in the syllabus stated it could not be posted in any way, social media, you tube, etc. Recording without permission is illegal...