Julius Seizure

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    Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

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

    I must be lucky because I have rarely experienced things like this! I mean, I have experienced lab techs and radiology techs asking if their blood draws or xrays can be combined with later ones, or...
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    What is the stressful part of informatics?

    Julius Seizure posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Every job has stress, right? Bedside nursing stress includes patients complaining, doctors yelling, supervisors who dont remember what its like to be on the floor. What is the stress that comes with...
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    What is the stressful part of informatics?

    Julius Seizure replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Its crazy that one would be written up for that. Wow. Thanks for your
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    Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

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

    Im glad that they are. Im just saying theres no reason to divulge this kind of detail to the BON, an employer, coworker, or anyone at nursing school. If you choose to tell them about your mental...
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    Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

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

    I have to agree with the "disclose as little as possible" crowd. Sure, depression is becoming more widely understood but not all neurobiological illnesses are. And if you mention flight of ideas you...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    Julius Seizure replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    Well of course not, that would be silly. For instance, I cannot give propofol or ketamine IVP even if they are ordered. However, if a teacher or school secretary can pass out kids ADHD meds or...
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    Late arriving Nurses

    Julius Seizure replied to Goal_NP's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I just put good to be contrary since obviously nobody is gonna vote that this is actually
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    Julius Seizure replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is one of the sad things about nursing. Would a doctor wonder if they were "allowed" to try to save a person? Would a paramedic or EMT? No, only a nurse seems to be stuck in this area...
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    Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    Julius Seizure replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    The prescription functions as the order. A doctor has given the instruction for that patient to have an epi pen under a certain set of
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    Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    Julius Seizure replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    So let me get this straight. You're telling me that DIDN'T make you use your magical powers to get his tray any faster? I'm
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    What to do when u find an unresponsive patient

    Julius Seizure replied to LucasNewGrad's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I believe BLS is still being taught for adults WITH breaths, however, especially in a hospital setting where you have equipment such as a bag/mask. I would suggest following the BLS protocol to
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    Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

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

    This is ridiculous. Was she rude, whether intentionally or unintentionally? Yea kinda. Reporting this to HR or trying to call it sexual harassment is stupid. Put the seat down, or continue to leave...
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    Is this the area of nursing for me?

    Julius Seizure replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Quality Improvement

    Thanks for your response. Yup, I think grad school needs to be in my future no matter
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    Is this the area of nursing for me?

    Julius Seizure posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    Im struggling deciding where to move next in my career. I am a bit burnt out on direct patient care. Things that I enjoy about nursing are the opportunity to use evidence based practices to make a...
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    Staff development coordinators

    Julius Seizure replied to klhmom's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Curious what you or anyone else may think: what masters degree should one pursue for this? Masters in Nursing Ed.? CNS? NP (so they have the broadest pool of jobs to fish
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    What nursing task do you loathe???

    Julius Seizure replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    I loveeeee doing central line dressing changes, and I'll even do your trach care and changes without complains (as long as the patient is under 20kg), but just somebody please trade me and feed my...
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    New grads in specialties without the basics

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I started in PICU. Well, to be fair, I had a couple weeks on a adult long term vent unit, then about 2 months in gen peds, THEN PICU. I feel like I did well starting there...the PICU staff seemed...
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    Can scientific types go into nursing?

    Julius Seizure replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea --- but I do know there is a board on this site for nursing research and THEY might know! Check under the list of specialties! Good
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    Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    Julius Seizure replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    I wear my ring on a chain as a necklace when at work, or when doing any other activity that make damage the stone or ring. Of course, Ive been asked a lot if my fiance is away in the military (not...
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    describe your typical day as a nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to hvymtlnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a childrens hospital in a cardiac surgical ICU. My hospital is a large teaching facility. I work 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts. I take report from the previous shift at 7am, and that...
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    Your worst nightmare

    Julius Seizure replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I have this one
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    Your worst nightmare

    Julius Seizure replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I second this. Seriously guys, take from the story what you want, leave what you don't. This isn't a federal case, its just an
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    What would you do in this situation? (If you know it all ;) )

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    Id go ahead and give the lasix. I love
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    EKG

    Julius Seizure replied to rhuelsen's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, yes getting an EKG does require an order. Most places have protocols to get an EKG in certain circumstances and the protocol provides the standing order for you. Getting an EKG needs...
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    Need an emotional support dog

    Julius Seizure replied to Katlove10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree! The first step is seeing a doctor or therapist and they can help figure out what would help and then facilitate getting that treatment, whether it be a support animal, meds, therapy, or all...