JosefVernon Hodgkins

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1. Nurses

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in General Nursing

   I understand venting. However I feel the need to say 'you're welcome,' because don't you just wonder which nurse executives are reading these posts. Peace,

2. Nurses

   JosefVernon Hodgkins posted a topic in General Nursing

   We need to realize as nurses that yes we have a difficult career. However, it's so very important to keep baggage outside of the hospital And outside of the home. There needs to be an outlet to help...

3. Hospital orientation for CNA/Support staff

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

   I just have an idea. It seems you are doing well but I have a suggestion. How about pairing CNA's with specific nurses based on rapport, etc. I think this will increase patient satisfaction by the...

4. Med-Surg nursing, a place where Innocence and Expertise collide

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to JosefVernon Hodgkins's topic in Medical-Surgical

   When I typed 'collide' into the title I mean no harm. 'First do no harm,' in all things. However if conflict is the only option to keep patients safe, healthy, and en route to their wished health...

5. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

   Theologically, many people consider to be a part of God. Scientifically, doctors have great intelligence. The short visits mean the MD is working diligently (most of the time). Current US health care...

6. Should I Maintain EMT-B with new RN?

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in Emergency

   Absolutely! Good work in getting EMT-B. I look at EMT's as 'healthcare officials, in the field.' You should be proud of that. -Joe P.S. Nursing will be much different as your career evolves....

7. advice for RN student

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to nursingstudent_2012's topic in General Nursing

   Advice- Follow your instructor's guidance. They know more than you can imagine. Don't deviate from what is right and true. Good luck!

8. Virgin Islands!

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to TheWorldA's topic in Agency Nurses

   Good luck. My favorite is St. Thomas, USVI. Find your dreams and win them.

9. Sympathy strike...would you do it??

   JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to notachargenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   If it were me I'd just go with my heart because I know my heart is good.

10. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

    I don't use a 'brain sheet' because it could be mistaken that one has no brain ?

11. Will going agency now screw my resume/career forever?

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to gigglymo's topic in Agency Nurses

    I don't believe so if you find a good, respectful, agency in which you can grow professionally. At your assignments though you must be able to work at 100% every shift otherwise it's a bad situation....

12. Womens interest in male nurses

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    A football player in the NFL also works as a nurse. Do a web search.

13. Dealing with the death of a patient...for the first time

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    Cry alone and be strong amongst.

14. what do you think?fired for a comment

    JosefVernon Hodgkins replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is more to the story, as well. At will employers can fire for almost any reason just as at will employees can resign for any reason. However, if it was a single isolated incident as you...

15. Is there a nursing shortage?

    JosefVernon Hodgkins posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Is there in fact a nursing shortage? If so please tell me where. I know respite work is important ... but I'd feel more comfortable knowing if this is a truth