Julius Seizure

Julius Seizure specializes in Pediatric Critical Care.

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   Was labor induced or not? How can I tell?

   Julius Seizure replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Here is an example: "To L&D today for a scheduled induction. Progressed quickly to a SVD." Does this mean they induced or not?
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   Was labor induced or not? How can I tell?

   Julius Seizure posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hello all! In my job, I do a lot of chart review that includes H&P notes following delivery of a baby. I see a LOT of charts that indicate that the baby was born by "SVD" or spontaneous vaginal delivery....but then later will say that mother was...
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   The Solution For the Nursing Shortage? More Technology.

   Julius Seizure replied to Sara E.'s topic in General Nursing

   I got to the part where the night nurse said, “This is a great group, everyone is alert and oriented!”, and immediately though "Who would want that??" I definitely belong in the ICU!
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   Preceptor issues

   Julius Seizure replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical

   They don't. Until something happens that raises the tiniest of red flags. And then they do.
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   Preceptor issues

   Julius Seizure replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical

   I am confused. You say there is a med room with an Omnicell and a blue bucket for wasting drugs. Why are you not allowed to prepare your medication there? Draw up your dose, label, waste the rest, and take the empty vial with you to scan. Is that...
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   Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

   Julius Seizure replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Based on your series of posts in this thread, you seem to have made a lot of realizations about how you should have handled this situation differently. Among other things, you've mentioned getting better control of your anxiety, considering other's ...
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   How to spot a bad nurse

   Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Is that typical for a physician to just do a 1 year transitional residency and then nothing after that? I thought most did a 4 year residency.
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   How to spot a bad nurse

   Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know what this means? Is it good or bad?
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   Travel Nursing Versus the IRS: IRS Publication 463

   Julius Seizure replied to Damon McGill's topic in Travel

   You both seem very knowledgeable about the financial implications of travel nursing. Can either of you speak on the topics of (1) accepting non-taxed housing stipends while not maintaining a permanent residence elsewhere, and/or (2) accepting non-ta...
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    How to spot a bad nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It also says that a good nurse needs to have a good memory. But it's not just to help them remember their patient's condition and medical history. A good nurse also remembers their patient's favorite sports team and favorite food. I also read hi...
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    How to spot a bad nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    From his bio page: "Ryan Gray, MD, is a former Air Force Flight Surgeon. He is now helping premed students overcome obstacles on their journey to become physicians at the Medical School Headquarters." A Google for "Medical School Headquarte...
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Julius Seizure replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    It makes mealtime more exciting at least.
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    What orders from providers have made you laugh the most?

    Julius Seizure replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you hate it when you accidentally get into situations that require scuba diving?
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Julius Seizure replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So THAT'S what caused all the supply chain issues in healthcare, huh? Having to print 2-3 words on a piece of plastic. Just think guys, if we did away with labels altogether, we wouldn't have had to deal with shortages of gowns, masks, gloves, sa...
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    Advice: LPN considering informatics

    Julius Seizure replied to BluePotion's topic in Informatics

    If healthcare IT is where you want to be, then getting an RN right now seems like a slight detour. I agree with ikarus01 - climb the IT ladder. If you go back to school, do a computer/IT related program, not an RN program.