Julie Reyes

Julie Reyes DNP, RN

pediatrics, occupational health

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  1. February 2018 Caption Contest - Win $100!

    Julie Reyes replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    When you walk into work and diagnose the C-diff patient before you ever get

  2. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we have learned the hard way to never say certain statements. Why? Well, that could be because the first time we said it - or heard it said - we got the "evil eye". Think back to the time...

  3. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    First, let me just go over some of the symptoms of the flu, and then we will get down to business on the controversy surrounding the push to create mandatory flu vaccines for healthcare workers:...

  4. A note about Healing after Harvey

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I knew it was coming, but I didn't ever dream it would be this bad. I have been in hurricanes before. Where I live, the wind always is strong, so tropical storm winds are equal to Spring time weather....

  5. Merry Christmas, Little Angel

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Born with a cardiac anomaly, the family immediately noticed something was "wrong" with their child, but they did not know what. Thus began their journey to another country - our country - our state...

  6. Merry Christmas, Little Angel

    Julie Reyes replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is a not for profit organization, and no one is refused. All care was

  7. Study Tips for Nursing Students

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Students

    Were your grades less than ideal this semester? Are you just beginning to dive into college life and are worried about how to study and making the grades you need? It is important to take college...

  8. COHN-S Study Materials

    Julie Reyes replied to sbutikofer's topic in Occupational Health

    So, did you all pass the certification

  9. I Should Be in Jail

    Julie Reyes replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Woah! I totally disagree with you, but this article isn't about

  10. Magnet Designation: What's the Attraction?

    Julie Reyes replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Elizabeth - great and interesting article! I don't know much about magnet status, or unions for that matter. This was really interesting! Sorry so many people felt the need to get so defensive...

  11. The Life You Save May Be Your Own or Your Coworker's

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    The infant was fretful and screaming after she gave him his injection. Since she did not bring the portable sharps container to the isolette, she quickly recapped the used syringe, and in her haste,...

  12. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Julie Reyes replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I saw someone said they only had red or maroon - just wash it with your whites, then you will have a LOT of

  13. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    Julie Reyes replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    This is funny! We do EOC rounds at work, and we always wear pink on

  14. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    Julie Reyes replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like one of the stories you will remember forever, and I am so sorry that you had to go through it. I struggle with PTS from some of my paramedic calls and I had a frequent ghost visitor...

  15. Critical Care Help

    Julie Reyes replied to kistigirl84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you google CCRN you will find a ton of books that you can look at and decide which would be best for you. I suggest going to the AACN site and find reviews. Most hospitals require their nurses to...

  16. Possible Needle stick and I am 22 weeks pregnant

    Julie Reyes replied to lolis55's topic in General Nursing

    fyi---

  17. Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are thousands of new mom nurses out there who may not be aware of their right to have a break during their shift in order to go and pump (I.e., express milk). In fact, this right is protected by...

  18. Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    Julie Reyes replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao:

  19. Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    Julie Reyes replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Right! This has become quite a quote at our hospital for everyone who needs a break! Interestingly - I did look into the rights of smokers and their needs for a smoke break. I found out that a...

  20. Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Julie Reyes replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    This is great! One of the surgeons at my hospital said taking daily doses of Vitamin D will also help. Has anyone ever heard of this as a treatment? It makes complete sense to

  21. Brian Short News

    Julie Reyes replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. Prayers for the family and those who knew and loved Brian and his

  22. Doubting myself because I want to be a nurse so I can "give back"

    Julie Reyes replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Wow. While some people have responded in a less than tactful way (more like a punch in the face), I slightly understand some of their responses. Slightly. I don't think it really matters what...

  23. Doctors Don't Always Listen: Bridging the Communication Gap

    Julie Reyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    "Emily" was in the nurse's office at her school when her mother was called. She had thrown up again. The nurse and the mother were both perplexed - the mom had taken her to the doctor three days in a...

  24. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    Julie Reyes replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Haha! You guys are so funny! Love it!! :) I just love you

  25. Disgusting Icky Stickies: Nurse Protect Yourself

    Julie Reyes replied to Jacqueline.Damm's topic in General Nursing

    Why are the readers on this awesome site always telling the authors how to write? Maybe the authors should start every article with a disclaimer or a warning? something like, "You may not want to...