JBudd MSN

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” Thomas Jefferson

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    Best Hallucinations Thread

    JBudd replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    I had a fellow with DTs, way back before CIWA protocols, who was in leather 4 point restraints. He was absolutely panicking about the motorcycle gang with rifles riding around in the light fixture...
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    Culture report help

    JBudd replied to yellowbean314's topic in International Nursing

    have you tried posting over in the international
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    "Hard Work Isn't Enough" a.k.a.: About to give up!

    JBudd replied to StressedOutSteve's topic in General Students

    hard work yes. Also comprehension and critical thinking; developing those mind muscles is what they mean by that. You've made it this far, don't give up! Easier said than done, but Don't Let that...
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    Grades

    JBudd replied to hemoglobin11's topic in General Students

    I would recommend just going and talking to the instructor, tell her how you are studying and that you are frustrated that you are not doing better, and ask her advice. Teachers appreciate students...
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    Honest answers, please

    JBudd replied to Skips's topic in General Students

    for students, it just goes by GPA; invitations get generated from that. If you don't make it now, you may be invited the next semester if you raise the
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    Experienced Nurse Seeking Advice

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

    You don't need the MSN for ADN clinicals in most places. Some schools will hire you if you are enrolled in an MSN course and plan to graduate within 5 years. The general rule of thumb is having one...
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    MSN student in need of advice

    JBudd replied to lecavalier4's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I had a huge gap between BSN and MSN; going back to my original school was not an option. The online program I went through was great, and the practicum was wherever I chose to go that would sign a...
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    Experienced Nurse Seeking Advice

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

    While I was in my MSN program, I taught just one group for clinicals, so one day a week; while still working my regular shifts as a staff nurse. It really opened my eyes in several ways, about...
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    This is just very unfair, not sure about nursing future

    JBudd replied to reesespoon's topic in General Students

    It comes down to, do you want to be a nurse? Nursing school is not nursing, and school doesn't last forever. Failing the course just means you didn't master the material well enough the first...
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    Is it just me or does everyone hate nursing?

    JBudd replied to kristen312's topic in General Students

    And by the way, I like nursing! Both bedside and teaching. 32 years at the
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    Is it just me or does everyone hate nursing?

    JBudd replied to kristen312's topic in General Students

    Because when everything is going well, we don't usually feel the need to vent and seek support..... we are too busy being somewhere else and enjoying it And most nurses are staff nurses, huge...
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    Nursing Classroom Education: The big bang of powerpoint slavery

    JBudd replied to guest042302019's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I use lots of ppts; they keep me on track and moving. Since my students have access to them I don't have to stop and wait for pencils to stop moving before I can move on. I don't have to spend a lot...
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    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

    JBudd replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I've done many many bouts of CPR. Some make it, enough that it is worth trying. The ones that don't, well, we know we tried. If they had a chance, we gave it to
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    cried in front of my boss, is it too bad?

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

    Did you shed some tears of empathy and compassion, or have a total emotional meltdown that stopped you being able to continue providing care and doing your duties the rest of the shift? Being able to...
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    Navigating Doctors Idiosyncrasies

    JBudd replied to whitecat5000's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When my late husband had some abnormal outpt stuff, the fastest way to get the CT was admission; the waiting list for OP CT's was huge. Turned out to be the big C; so admit totally justified....
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    Certified Nurses Day excluding people

    JBudd replied to RN34TX's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My hospital is just the opposite, Nurse's Week is for all hospital employees, not just nurses. Lump us in with housekeeping and laundry! Who needs to celebrate education!! I'm glad nurses no longer...
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    JBudd replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    ED here. Still have the scar, she has conviction for 2 felony counts of battery on health care worker. Unfortunately, when she rushed the door and tackled two of us, my other arm was underneath and...
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    First clinical today

    JBudd replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    thumbs up! welcome to
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    JBudd replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    they demand, and get, taxi vouchers...... fortunately, fairly small town but we still get request to towns that over an hour away. Ah,
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    Am I a failure?

    JBudd replied to Redstudent's topic in General Students

    Good luck and warm wishes for what ever path you choose! Takes a lot of guts to step back, reevaluate and choose to
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    I feel like a failed myself... (Even if I passed the class)

    JBudd replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Work and learn. Grades are just grades. Leave worrying about grad school for the future, you have enough to do to pass nursing school and the NCLEX. Personally, I bombed fundies. Wrecked my pretty...
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    math test frustrations

    JBudd replied to jescalynn's topic in General Students

    YAY! That's why we give extra chances, to give you time to settle down, learn from your mistakes, and still
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    Am I a failure?

    JBudd replied to Redstudent's topic in General Students

    Firstly: please get help or talk to someone about your feelings. No part of nursing school is worth suicide. Second: failing at a task or course of study does not mean YOU are a failure. It simply...
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    Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    JBudd replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    Your lawyer friend may be correct within the law, but we also have moral and ethical boundaries to observe. Call the BON, tell them you have become aware of a situation that needs clarification, tell...
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    Nurse Calling In Scripts to Pharmacy Illegally

    JBudd replied to nurse42long's topic in General Nursing

    AFter reporting to the NM, seems to me the MD should be notified ASAP. Refilling Lasix with no f/u labs? Prescribing meds on her own? So totally out of line. Report to the BON as well, cover...