JBudd MSN

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    Legitimate gripe or much ado about nothing?

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

    I wouldn't obsess over it, but the doc obviously wasn't thinking about the larger implications of the comment. They don't have to put in the CYA "plan" (will investigate etc.). If you see the doc,...
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    Confucius Say.....

    JBudd replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    Confucius say: don't give me **** unless I ask for stool
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    passive aggressive nurses

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

    There is also the factor that staffing numbers change with the shifts; sometimes we don't get room numbers until the number of nurses or ratios change with the shift. Then we will get multiple room...
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    Clinical Instructor Dilemma

    JBudd replied to Katbird2014_RN's topic in General Students

    If the rest of your group feels the same way, you can go as a group to the next level up; we have dismissed instructors mid semester
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    Hypothyroid question

    JBudd replied to MeghanPA's topic in General Nursing

    We can't give medical advice here. My experience with going on meds was that euphoria and high energy at first, but it levels off. Levothyroxin causes insomnia, you might try adjusting the times you...
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    Things only a fellow nursing student would understand...

    JBudd replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    I did a paper on writing good power points, such as use of fonts, color, amount of info etc. in my masters ed program. Got dinged for not using nursing sources, and since I couldn't immediately say...
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    Wearing sterile sleeves or a sterile gown for foley insertion?

    JBudd replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    You get pretty good at keeping your hand sterile, although you are not in a sterile area (ie the OR). Slinky was on topic, a foley insertion is not nearly as invasive as a lap procedure, apples to...
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    Atheism in nursing

    JBudd replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As a person of faith, I would not want you to lie and pretend to pray with us. A family that cannot accept your polite and respectful declining to participate has problems that would not be solved by...
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    When Faith Creates False Hope

    JBudd replied to kabfighter's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I have seen miracles, sometimes brought about by the medicines we have available (and Who gave us the herbs, etc. to make them with?), and sometimes despite or without them. How do you answer? Mine...
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    Paramedic-turned-RN advice

    JBudd replied to saraCOS's topic in Nursing Career

    The biggest problem a preceptee of mine had, in changing from medic to RN was having to keep a much larger group of people in mind. As a paramedic, he had one, sometimes two people in the rig, and...
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    How do you respond to rude patients?

    JBudd replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I still have a scar from being bitten. Pt convicted of several felony counts of battery on a health care worker. For the ones just being rude and/or bossy, especially if they are 20-30 years younger,...
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    LPN Student in RN Clinical

    JBudd replied to RNgrrl09's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Sounds to me like the site is allowing in students, believing them to already be licensed. If you put a non-licensed person in, seems like there would be some heavy repercussions when (not if) they...
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    Am I too old to go back?

    JBudd replied to jschut's topic in Nursing Career

    I went back in my 40s, took 5 years to do classes one semester at a time. Mid 50s, thinking about a PhD in Ed. Go for
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    Certifications: Are they worth it?

    JBudd replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    Education is never wasted, unless you refuse to put any effort into learning. Whether or not the employer wants it or is willing to pay differentials, studying for a certification only makes you a...
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    "Get out of here... go do some 'doctor' stuff..."

    JBudd replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    Most of our docs do their own digital disimpactions. Always impresses
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    Nursing Nightmares

    JBudd replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    1. Dreamed I'm at work and suddenly realize I have nothing on, on top. 2. Dreamed I was in the old triage area, and a guy in the jail orange jump suit stumbles in, covered with white powder, tells...
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    CEU's

    JBudd replied to 2011RN's topic in General Nursing

    I like Medscape.com, they're free. Western schools has some good ones. Try searching AN, there are quite a few threads with people's
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    Don't go into nursing school if_____

    JBudd replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    ...if you can't show up on time, prepared for the day, in a clean uniform ...if you expect the teacher to hold your hand and say "there, there, you don't really have to know how to do that" ...if you...
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    Nursing student theft

    JBudd replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Paws, the OP is a hospital nurse, not in school. It was student that stole her scope, and the student's school who hid
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    I came across a person in distress at an amusment park...

    JBudd replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    There wasn't really anything more you could have done, she needed an EKG and some fluid. Sips are fine unless vomiting. Moist cloth on forehead for heat is about all I can think of. What you did do,...
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    Not wanting to take care of male resident

    JBudd replied to MileyFans's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It gets to be so old hat, that when a confused 6'3" large male climbed past his side rails and came out of his room toward the desk, we all yelled "get back to bed before you fall!", and only then...
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    Nursing student theft

    JBudd replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I would send a letter requesting the return of your stethoscope without delay, as they are holding onto your property without your consent; especially since you notified them at the time! They can't...
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    Ethical Dilemmas Encountered by Nurses in the Workplace

    JBudd replied to arlusk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We get them in the ER all the time, police or EMS brings in someone "under the influence", which makes us legally liable for not putting an impaired person onto the street. Trouble is, pt denies...
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

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

    No, I don't think Workman's Comp applies to reindeer
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    I can't be excited

    JBudd replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    You did it! uh huh! uh huh! you go you go you go! (insert dancing and joyous jumping here!) Celebrate with us!! I expect A's from my students, and always wonder what I could have done more for the...