jbudrick

jbudrick MSN

Certified Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse

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  1. Nursing jobs for people over 60

    jbudrick replied to Aesopian's topic in General Nursing

    I am over 65 working as a Clinical Nurse Manager and Educator in home care. I see other mature nurses working in Performance Improvement. We even have some mature nurses in the field seeing...

  2. Nurses Oppose New CDC Rule Lowering Isolation Time for COVID-Positive Nurses

    jbudrick replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The interesting thing about reducing the isolation time where I work has been that nurses are often still too sick to come into

  3. Useless

    jbudrick replied to artsmom's topic in Home Health

    Hello Artsmom, It is interesting to ask what the patient expects from the home care nurse. Oftentimes, it is not a service that our agency provides. Some patients judge a nurse by what is done...

  4. 20 years in nursing

    jbudrick posted a topic in Home Health

    Twenty years ago I got my first job as an RN being a Case Manager in home care. After many years of nursing in different specialties and college degrees, I find myself back at the home care agency...

  5. New Grad RN and Single Mother Job Options?

    jbudrick replied to futurenurse06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually almost had to quit nursing school because I had to leave the house for clinicals at 6:30 a.m. The day care didn’t open until 7:00 a.m. I hired a girl working at the day care to come to...

  6. New Grad RN and Single Mother Job Options?

    jbudrick replied to futurenurse06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in Connecticut. Consider home care with a Medicare agency. You could be a case manager. My husband traveled when I was a new nurse, and day care was not available for hospital shifts. I got a...

  7. Certification for Infection Prevention

    jbudrick replied to jancon201's topic in Infectious Disease

    I am certified by the Certification Board for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology. I am certified in Infection Control (CIC). As I am preparing for recertification, I have come across a CDC Train...

  8. Home health vs facility

    jbudrick replied to Kookiemonster17's topic in General Nursing

    Please keep in mind that when you are in a patient home there are no other medical professionals around to assist and collaborate with. Of course, even when others are around, it doesnt mean they...

  9. Patients wear gloves for home infusion?

    jbudrick replied to InfusionNewbie RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a Wound, Ostomy, Continence nuse in home care. I find that many patients erroneously believe gloves have some kind of magical property that prevents germs. Many don't even wash their hands...

  10. Does it matter if you get your WOCN certificate?

    jbudrick replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    The knowledge you will gain from the educational program is valuable, even if you already have a wound care job. You will also make connections during classes, clinicals, and the WOCN society that...

  11. Dealing with Pets

    jbudrick replied to Nursevibes's topic in Home Health

    Another problem with pets is that some pet owners don't vaccinate their pets. Imagine getting bit by a cute little dog that hasn't had its rabies vaccination. I know a couple of clinicians that has...

  12. EMORY Hospital WOCN PROGRAM

    jbudrick replied to applepie2013's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Professional Class is about the business side of WOCN practice. It covers models of Wound Specialty Practice and independent entrepreneurial opportunities. Bridge week is very beneficial for the...

  13. Lymphedema Specialist-?

    jbudrick replied to Nurse Bulldog's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello Nurse Bulldog: Your question about Lymphedema Specialist has come up at the home care agency I work for. Keep in mind that my experience may not be typical of your agency or area of the...

  14. Is my (50K) BSN worthless?

    jbudrick replied to boxofrain's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Box of Rain, I understand your situation and how you feel. I have experienced something similar. Not all people have the personality and/or temprament to work the floor. Some nuses lives do...

  15. What Do You Carry In Your Bag?

    jbudrick replied to DallasRN's topic in Home Health

    A mirror to see wounds when the patient can't position for examination, a head lamp, flashlight, a spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide/water for accidental carpet stains (like blood), extra...

  16. I’m not disorganized. I’m reorganized. ?

    jbudrick replied to BarrelOfMonkeys's topic in Home Health

    is the Mark 5 bag heavier? I can imagine hanging it on a doorknob....

  17. Recording Lectures

    jbudrick replied to Meow278's topic in General Students

    Listening to a lecture on tape takes as long as the class did. The best and most efficient use of my study time was to listen intently to the lecture and take notes. I reviewed my notes after the...

  18. Recent Emory University Wound Care graduates

    jbudrick replied to 1mrsbs's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I completed the WOCN Emory program in January. Bridge week was in February. Emory provided study materials specifically to study for the certification exam. Bridge week helped me prepare for the...

  19. Frequent dressing change and use of tape

    jbudrick replied to Milkchoco's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Another option is Montgomery straps. If you really need to change the dressing three times daily, this is low cost way to to keep the dressing in place and reduce skin damage. Best wishes.

  20. Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    jbudrick replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    Hello Big Mike: One thing to consider before signing up for an $80,000 nursing program: How are your grades? Nursing courses are usually much more difficult than the prerequisite courses. If your...

  21. Change Careers or Treat Depression?

    jbudrick replied to RehabRN5's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Please keep in mind that the depression may follow you into the next job. It sounds like you are having a hard time building a life in your new town. Definitely discuss the depression with your...

  22. Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

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

    Sacred Heart University, Fairfield,

  23. Sacred heart University MSN

    jbudrick posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello: I was wondering if there are any Sacred Heart University MSN students out there. I start the education track Fall 2012. Have a good night.

  24. Sacred heart University MSN

    jbudrick replied to jbudrick's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My experience at SHU was excellent. There were many papers assigned and weekly discussion boards, as well as group projects. For the professional development clinical practicum, I had to make...

  25. Burned Out & Bummed Out - Can't find my nursing "niche"

    jbudrick replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Dear Burned Out and Bummed Out, One more thing, you do not have to remain a nurse if it doesn't feel right. You can go back to college for another career, or see what other jobs you can get with your...