Julius Seizure

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    Was labor induced or not? How can I tell?

    Julius Seizure posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello all! In my job, I do a lot of chart review that includes H&P notes following delivery of a baby. I see a LOT of charts that indicate that the baby was born by "SVD" or spontaneous lady...
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    Was labor induced or not? How can I tell?

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

    Here is an example: "To L&D today for a scheduled induction. Progressed quickly to a SVD." Does this mean they induced or
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    The Solution For the Nursing Shortage? More Technology.

    Julius Seizure replied to Sara E.'s topic in General Nursing

    I got to the part where the night nurse said, “This is a great group, everyone is alert and oriented!”, and immediately though "Who would want that??" I definitely belong in the
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    Preceptor issues

    Julius Seizure replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    They don't. Until something happens that raises the tiniest of red flags. And then they
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    Preceptor issues

    Julius Seizure replied to atlnurse7's topic in Critical Care

    I am confused. You say there is a med room with an Omnicell and a blue bucket for wasting drugs. Why are you not allowed to prepare your medication there? Draw up your dose, label, waste the rest,...
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    Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    Julius Seizure replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Based on your series of posts in this thread, you seem to have made a lot of realizations about how you should have handled this situation differently. Among other things, you've mentioned getting...
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    How to spot a bad nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Is that typical for a physician to just do a 1 year transitional residency and then nothing after that? I thought most did a 4 year
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    How to spot a bad nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what this means? Is it good or
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    Travel Nursing Versus the IRS: IRS Publication 463

    Julius Seizure replied to Damon McGill's topic in Travel

    You both seem very knowledgeable about the financial implications of travel nursing. Can either of you speak on the topics of (1) accepting non-taxed housing stipends while not maintaining a...
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    How to spot a bad nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It also says that a good nurse needs to have a good memory. But it's not just to help them remember their patient's condition and medical history. A good nurse also remembers their patient's...
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    How to spot a bad nurse

    Julius Seizure replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    From his bio page: "Ryan Gray, MD, is a former Air Force Flight Surgeon. He is now helping premed students overcome obstacles on their journey to become physicians at the Medical School...
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Julius Seizure replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    It makes mealtime more exciting at
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    What orders from providers have made you laugh the most?

    Julius Seizure replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you hate it when you accidentally get into situations that require scuba
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Julius Seizure replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So THAT'S what caused all the supply chain issues in healthcare, huh? Having to print 2-3 words on a piece of plastic. Just think guys, if we did away with labels altogether, we wouldn't have had...
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    Advice: LPN considering informatics

    Julius Seizure replied to BluePotion's topic in Nursing Informatics

    If healthcare IT is where you want to be, then getting an RN right now seems like a slight detour. I agree with ikarus01 - climb the IT ladder. If you go back to school, do a computer/IT related...
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    18 year old student will not share info

    Julius Seizure replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    18 is an adult. This is not subjective. This newly minted adult is still an adult and has the right to be treated like any other adult. Now, as an adult, if I was out of work for a medical...
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Julius Seizure replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I have to be honest though, this part makes me feel yucky: "A lead investigator in the criminal case against former Tennessee nurse RaDonda Vaught testified Wednesday that state investigators found...
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    Radonda Vaught Trial

    Julius Seizure replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    If they really want to make an impression, bring a new grad nurse who can also tell you what the 5 rights are without even having all those years of
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    Why Do New Grads Lack Critical Thinking Skills?

    Julius Seizure replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This was the most wonderful story I have heard in a long time. Thank you
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    Why Do New Grads Lack Critical Thinking Skills?

    Julius Seizure replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gosh, yes. And even the science pre-requisites. In my program, first year nursing students took Chemistry. But not the regular Chemistry class, oh no. This was a special Chemistry class...
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    Name title

    Julius Seizure replied to madz0212's topic in Patient Education

    I genuinely thought the degree credentials were presented the opposite way - "lowest" to "highest." I cannot find in the article where it specifies, so now I have some research to do! Thanks for...
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    Explaining Absence During Colleague's Vacation

    Julius Seizure replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    SilverBells, what advice would you give someone else if they had made this
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    COVID-19: Stimulus Checks for Teachers?

    Julius Seizure replied to DallasRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    What! Are you hourly? Why are you agreeing to do this? I don't mean to offend but I am just honestly curious about how/why this is happening. If you are volunteering to work so much extra for your...
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    Do nurses hate nursing?

    Julius Seizure replied to pandora1212's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this doesn't get talked about enough. In the hospital budget, nursing is an expenditure, and one of the
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    Do nurses hate nursing?

    Julius Seizure replied to pandora1212's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is valid. I think its also another contributor to dissatisfaction for truly experienced nurses. I have seen veteran nurses (ones with true expertise, not just years under their belt) be passed...