Bridgid Joseph BSN, MSN, APRN, CNS

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    Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I think that I have somehow offended you with my post, and while, you are correct that people are different due to various reasons, the world/environment changes over those time spans. Technology...
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    Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, & GenY/Millennials: Can We Work Together?

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you 1stTime. I could've written a novel on the differences of generations, and yes they are all just generalizations, not everyone has each characteristic of a generational group, but each...
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    Get the Job Before Your Interview Starts!

    Bridgid Joseph posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    For most people, the worst part of thinking about changing positions, or getting a new job, is the interview process. Maybe you are someone who gets nervous and sweats, shakes, or just can't focus on...
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    Code Blue: What Should I Do?

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad it helped you and made you feel more
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    Code Blue: What Should I Do?

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    @That Guy, that's a good point: people find the skills in a code that are their sweet spot and it makes medical emergencies that much
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    Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    Bridgid Joseph posted a topic in General Nursing

    There have been lawsuits and stories galore about HIPAA violations related to healthcare practitioners taking pictures of interesting wounds, markings, tattoos, etc. on patients, and when patients...
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    Brian Short News

    Bridgid Joseph replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I am shocked and saddened by this news. Brian has done so much for the nursing community; look at all of the support and positivity here on allnurses.com alone! My thoughts and prayers are with each...
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    Am I On Camera? No Paparazzi Please!

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    A hospital is not considered a public place in the US; they are private property entities, which is why there can be regulations about use of cell phones, recording devices,
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    Clinical Ladders, Advancement, and Development...Oh My!

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    I agree- way to go!! You are advancing yourself clinically and professionally which is what I hope all of our colleagues strive for!!
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    Clinical Ladders, Advancement, and Development...Oh My!

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the read and for your support! It is such a difficult conversation to have with staff, and any culture change is usually hit with resistance, but that sounds like a really tough change...
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    Clinical Ladders, Advancement, and Development...Oh My!

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    Brandy, I appreciate the read, and your comment! Maybe I wasn't clear that I am not advocating for people to be demoted in any way, or to take money away from staff! We wanted to be able to hold...
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    I'm Just Doing My Job...

    Bridgid Joseph posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    We may be just doing our jobs...but not everyone can do what we do. And, honestly, there are times that I don't even know how I do what I do; I may not understand why or how, but I know the end result...
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    Thank you, Florence Nightingale

    Bridgid Joseph posted a topic in General Nursing

    Around this time of year, I like to think about the previous year: what has changed, what has stayed the same, and what I am truly thankful for. It is easy to have a negative day or a positive day,...
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    The Influence of the Influenza Vaccine:

    Bridgid Joseph posted a topic in General Nursing

    According to the CDC, in the US, deaths from influenza (flu) can hit up to 49,000 annually. As nurses, we all work really hard at preventing transmission of infections within the hospitals through...
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    The Influence of the Influenza Vaccine:

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    If people cannot have flu shots for medical reasons, they can have a medical waiver signed
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    The Influence of the Influenza Vaccine:

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    And around 2/3 do not contain Thermisol, which is a good
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    The Influence of the Influenza Vaccine:

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

    We are mandated where I work, and I agree completely with getting the flu vaccine (I have fallen prey once in my life and I never want that experience again!) I guess my concerns was I got a flu shot,...
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    I'm Just Doing My Job...

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in Nurses Rock

    I trained in a VA in Grad School and I LOVED the experience. That makes me really happy to hear,
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    I'm Just Doing My Job...

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in Nurses Rock

    I hope my intention came across correctly....I wasn't meaning that I am robotically responding that it's my job, I just meant that by saying that as a response, it's demeaning what we do as nurses...
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    I'm Just Doing My Job...

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in Nurses Rock

    You are totally right, and I forget sometimes what it is like on the other side of the exchange. I am trying to add more awareness of my interactions with patients...well, with everyone really
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    Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ruby, of course, you are correct. I was thinking as my role as CNS, if I saw or heard about that behavior from an orientee, I would encourage them to be a part of the solution to the problems once...
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    Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    firstinfamily, it is interesting that you refer to the "high school mentality" of established staff, it has become something that is now termed "lateral violence" and I know a lot of hospitals are...
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    Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    Bridgid Joseph replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is a great technique! It is one of the best things you can do is to encourage new orientees, or really any surly staff, that have a lot of negative input is to offer them to be a part of the...