Julius Seizure

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    Not enough equipment

    Julius Seizure replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I recently experienced almost this exact situation! I also work in a highly ranked hospital and when our floor called to order two feeding pumps for two of our ICU patients, we were told that there...
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    Job Embeddedness

    Julius Seizure replied to NursehoneyBeBe's topic in General Nursing

    Just as a suggestion on how to succeed in life...paying attention to social norms is a good thing to do...helps you get along with others. Doesn't mean you have to be a lemming, but paying attention...
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    Inappropriate Facebook postings by family and friends of the patient

    Julius Seizure replied to morman's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Also, technically your "duty" of care ended when the patient was discharged from the hospital. You have no responsibility here, and I think the best move would be to stay out of it. I...
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    Cutting

    Julius Seizure replied to ruralSchoolRN's topic in School

    I just wanted to add to the conversation in a little way: this is not a new thing. Cutting has been around for a very long time, and its not
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    Julius Seizure replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Those three things are ways to deal with ALL patients, psych or not. Not specific to psych at all, although certainly useful there as well. They are just plain healthy ways to manage your...
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    How many days do you work in a row?

    Julius Seizure replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    I work two days in a row. If I have to work three, I grumble (inside my head, not out loud). Its never as bad as I think it will be, but I dont like it. Given the choice, I would rather work every...
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

    To all you Michigan people - I dont live there anymore but I grew up in Michigan and I still get excited about seeing others from my home state! For those getting ready to relocate to Nashville: I...
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

    Woo Hoo at least SOMEBODY else pediatric is
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

    I have a friend in the 2015 NNP cohort - she says that the program is AMAZING and that she is learning so much!
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    looking for narcotic free nursing job

    Julius Seizure replied to ICURN80's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted to say that its really respectable that you are self aware enough to put your recovery first. Good for you and I wish you the best of luck in finding the right job for your
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    Duke MSN Fall 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to kanhosa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Vanderbilt did the same thing - sending financial aid stuff before all decisions were out. It doesnt mean you are in/not in....they just are letting you get started on the
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    Julius Seizure replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I read what you wrote. Carefully, and in fact, more than once. I disagree. And I stand by what I
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    Signs You Won't Pass A Survey

    Julius Seizure replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sex offenders cant be admitted to nursing homes? Where do they go when they need long term care,
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    Travel Nursing

    Julius Seizure replied to Byhisstripes's topic in Travel

    Search facebook for travel nurse groups to get lots of advice - theres a few major groups and lots of smaller
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    Travel Nursing

    Julius Seizure replied to Byhisstripes's topic in Travel

    dont be afraid to ask for a different recruiter if you arent clicking but want to work with that agency because of a particular contract that they have or whatever. it took me over a year to do this...
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    Question-Please answer!

    Julius Seizure replied to Anisa.Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    bring all the supplies that they told you to have, plus an extra pen have your hair tied back and the uniform code followed exactly be 10 minutes early...5 at the bare minimum look for opportunities...
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    In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    Julius Seizure replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I remember all the assessment stuff I was taught in school, and no - I dont use it all in my daily assessments. Our assessment class included things like looking in the ear canal and a thorough...
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    Julius Seizure replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    .....wait,
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    One Liner to Diffuse Escalating Situation With Patient

    Julius Seizure replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally disagree. Particularly in an ED setting; if this isn't a preexisting diagnosis, personality disorders are not something that is likely going to be diagnosed in the short time that they are...
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    Hostile work environment - Violent Doctor

    Julius Seizure replied to Summer70's topic in General Nursing

    Haha, as I travel nurse, can I sue for 'loss of lifestyle' when a hospital cancels my contract because their budget
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    CNA's ARE NOT MAIDS!!!!!!!!!

    Julius Seizure replied to tushka61's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In a way, this falls under helping the patient with ADLs - personal care and the daily things needed to live on their own instead of in an assisted living
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

    This might be a good idea but I just wish there was more PNP people here! I think I'm the only PNP-AC person
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

    I wouldnt base the decision on Vandy vs. other school if I were you. Base it on if you want to be an ENP or a CRNA. Thats what really matters. Good luck
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    BREAKS?????? You've gotta be kidding!

    Julius Seizure replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Should joking about how "real world" nurses dont take breaks like its a badge of honor be an okay thing? I want to be the kind of profession that gets fair working
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    Vanderbilt MSN 2016

    Julius Seizure replied to Lovetennessee's topic in School, College Programs

    I agree, it looked like it was for prospective students, not admitted students. I dont plan to