Julius Seizure

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    What do nurses bring during duty?

    Julius Seizure replied to justmehappy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Chapstick A little bag with extra pens, a sharpie or two, a nail file Vaporub or an essential oil to dab under your nose if you are having to clean up a smelly mess Gum/mints Extra socks to change...
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    Julius Seizure replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Also, if you have Amazon Prime and you dont receive your item by the guaranteed delivery date, you will be given 1 month of Prime for free. If you DON'T have prime, they refund your shipping
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    Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    Julius Seizure replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It also says (twice) "expected delivery/shipping times only"), which I guess is their way of saying that its not guaranteed. Which sucks. I also went through and clicked some stuff to buy and...
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    low oxygen levels

    Julius Seizure replied to jonie8693's topic in Cardiac

    I'm surprised that you didn't externally pace the baby. Also, fun fact: Congenital complete heart block, particularly in the absence of any structural heart abnormalities can be associated with...
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    low oxygen levels

    Julius Seizure replied to jonie8693's topic in Cardiac

    Nope, they will often look dusky (aka blue), and can sometimes have clubbing of their nails as
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    Please stop making that sound !

    Julius Seizure replied to WhiteStockings's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of understand what you are describing, OP. For me, something rather nice comes with that "sound sensitivity". Have you ever heard of ASMR? Its sort of the opposite - its a distinctly...
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    What do I need to learn?

    Julius Seizure replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think your big learning curve is actually going to be on time management.....something that you cant really memorize ahead of time or keep notes in your pocket for. Its just going to have to be...
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    PEDS CNS exam to be retired Dec 2015

    Julius Seizure replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Stop jerking me around, ANCC! I'm trying to make life decisions
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    Bipap question

    Julius Seizure replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    oopsies
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    Bipap question

    Julius Seizure replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    Being three makes everything harder! I've often seen then given a touch of precedex to help them tolerate the mask if its needed. Bubble CPAP and masks on an infant are hard as well! Its great for...
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    Bipap question

    Julius Seizure replied to Dacatster's topic in Pediatric

    I had a 3 month old on bipap 10/5 the other day....didnt blow their lungs
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    PEDS CNS exam to be retired Dec 2015

    Julius Seizure replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    It now appears that they are NOT retiring the exam at the end of 2015? Pediatric Clinical Nurse
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    Should gtube feeding bags be rinsed between feedings?

    Julius Seizure replied to Martyyyna's topic in Pediatric

    Why is she pausing the feeding pump every time she walks away? Thats seems dumb. Whats her
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    PCA Question

    Julius Seizure replied to MissEm's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would have written a note as well, but perhaps have worded it differently. For instance, I would have perhaps said: "Pt transferred to room 406 @ 1700 and report received from nurse Sherry. PCA...
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    How to give IVP into a primary line with incompatible medications?

    Julius Seizure replied to Sara-Allison's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would say that the answer to your question is that the common practice is to look up the compatibility. You will need to be looking up a lot of meds at first anyway to be sure you are familiar with...
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    Chemistry

    Julius Seizure replied to gracecngham's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took AP bio. It didnt save me from having to take any of the required pre-nursing courses in college. AP chem wouldnt have saved me from anything either, so Im glad that I didnt bother with it. I...
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    Fired during orientation/7 weeks in

    Julius Seizure replied to beachlover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You stop what you are doing and go see what she wants to tell you. If its something like showing you where to find discharge instructions while you are trying to draw up heparin, then that probably...
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    Confused... am I an RN or not??

    Julius Seizure replied to cabrig's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As a note, pass or fail, you are not an RN until the board of nursing grants you a license and you will know this because you will have a license
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    Should gtube feeding bags be rinsed between feedings?

    Julius Seizure replied to Martyyyna's topic in Pediatric

    I took care of a boy that had feedings according to the Cincinnati Children's research....such a pain when he was hospitalized but they kept him growing when nothing else
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    Bedadine for vaginal birth

    Julius Seizure replied to twahls65's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, the things that I would never think of mentioning to my care team before delivery. "Please dont betadine my lady parts prior to delivery, thanks" never would have crossed my mind, but it will...
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    Should gtube feeding bags be rinsed between feedings?

    Julius Seizure replied to Martyyyna's topic in Pediatric

    The policy at every hospital that I have worked at is that formula can be used for up to 4 hours at room temp. So if I am taking care of a baby who is Q3 hour feeds.....well even if I dont rinse out...
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    Fired during orientation/7 weeks in

    Julius Seizure replied to beachlover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you want to, you could always ask for an exit interview. Perhaps they would be willing to sit down with you and discuss what made your orientation unsuccessful and what you could do to improve....
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    Orientation for experienced RNs

    Julius Seizure replied to tejon's topic in General Nursing

    After 5 1/2 years as an RN (and all of it in pediatric critical care), I moved to a new city and took a job as a critical care float pool nurse for a childrens hospital. The job was to float as...
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    58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    Julius Seizure replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Can a 58 year old succeed in nursing school? Yes. But knowing what I know after doing it myself, would I do it at age 58? No freaking
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    why do so many nurses post that they love the med scanners

    Julius Seizure replied to the nites's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mind med scanners. I mean, if nothing else, its an easier way to document med administration (less computer clicks) and can add a layer of safety. However, I think its important to also go...