Julita BSN, RN

Julita has 24 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Freelance Health Writer.

Latest Activity

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   Is nursing burn out really that bad?

   Julita replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

   Working in OR should not be understaffed like some specialty areas are. OR was my 1st job when I qualified and I chose that area because the nurse:patient ratio was very good and we always had some nurses on stand by. I loved working in OR and even n...
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   Light at the End of the Tunnel?

   Julita replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Nursing

   Wow!! Sideshowstarlet you went through some horrific experience. You must have been a threat to this co-workers and she had to find ways to get you dismissed from work. Very concerning that nurses who are supposed to be caring people can treat a co-w...
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   Decoding Patient Health Through Comprehensive Assessment

   Julita replied to Julita's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you Ciann I am glad you enjoyed reading it. And I totally agree with you as you highlighted the challenges of computerized assessments. I felt the same way too when they introduced computerized care plans at my hospital many years ago.It can be...
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   Decoding Patient Health Through Comprehensive Assessment

   Julita posted a topic in General Nursing

   Decoding Patient Health Through Comprehensive Assessment In the healthcare environment, a patient's story unfolds through a nuanced interplay of symptoms, history and aspirations. Patient assessment, an intricate art of merging science and empath...
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   Chandelier created from vaccine vials looking for home

   Julita replied to Julie's topic in Rock

   I think this DIY invention is gorgeous, brilliant idea. It goes to show that nurses are very creative.
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   Bowel Habits: Focusing On Diarrhea In Adults

   Julita posted a topic in General Nursing

   Bowel Habits When we hear the words "bowel habits," many of us immediately think it’s none of your business!! This kind of reaction usually happens when someone is asking about your bowel habits. Let’s face it; nobody really wants to talk about t...
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   Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Pregnancy

   Julita posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that results in swelling of the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This condition should not be confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) which...
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   RaDonda Vaught - What is she doing now?

   Julita replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital officials should always stand by their employees when unfortunate mistakes like this happen to a member of staff. Nurses do not work in a vacuum, we follow policies and procedures and sometimes we may not agree with the way procedures ar...
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   The Healthcare Hero Paradox and the Alleged Nursing Shortage

   Julita replied to AM408's topic in General Nursing

   Oh what an accurate account of what has been happening all along in the healthcare organization. Nursing shortage has become the norm in many countries. I totally relate to this. Thank you for highlighting this.
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    Healthy Skin is In! Keep Melanoma Out!

    Julita replied to Maggie Aime's topic in Aesthetics

    Thank you Maggie for this timely information. No excuse to step out in the sun this Summer without putting applying the knowledge you have just shared.All the best with your writing.
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    Women Struggling to Recognize Heart Disease

    Julita replied to Stacy Phillips's topic in General Nursing

    So informative article. Thank you for sharing.
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    March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month - Wear Your Blue Ribbon

    Julita replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi Brenda Thank you for sharing such great insights about Colon Cancer awareness, it is something I am very passionate about. I totally agree with you we have to take good care of ourselves and eat healthy. I am pleased to know about the communi...
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    What Exactly is a Colonoscopy?

    Julita posted a topic in Education

    A colonoscopy is a test that is done by a specialist doctor called a gastroenterologist. The doctor will use a colonoscope (a scope) which is a long flexible tube with a camera at the tip end to visualize the entire colon. The main goal for having a ...