systoly

systoly has 23 years experience and specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.

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1. Paranoid parents

   systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

   the simple solution - cameras furious as you may be, i don't do exhibitionists and if your comfort hinges on lounging around in skimpy clothes in front of workers you asked to come to your home, then...

2. Paranoid parents

   systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

   boy, you sound angry the comparison to the hospital is out of place, unless you feel it's appropriate that visitors come in nightgowns as far as standards are concerned, yes absolutely i expect a...

3. What do you say if you don't pray?

   systoly replied to BusyBee91's topic in Spirituality, Religion

   what's wrong with saying i don't pray you can offer to call the

4. Paranoid parents

   systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

   nothing wrong with that question i believe it's inappropriate yes i'm a guy, but i believe the key issue is that it's a work place and i expect appropriate dress while you're in the same room or area...

5. Roaches ON the patient

   systoly replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

   wuss there's not enough, 'cause i used it

6. Paranoid parents

   systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

   I have one, possibly two issues with the situation, but overall, i don't see what the big problem is. my issue is with non paid orientation, that's a no go if mom wants to sleep on the couch, fine, as...

7. Trach ties...

   systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

   yeah that like a family member saying, "oh i borrowed the scissors, they're around somewhere" i carry a pair in my

8. Minimimun wage raise will it affect us

   systoly replied to millita2488's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   in my area, there is a $3-5/hr difference between minimum wage jobs and jobs requiring certification such as CNA/CMA CNA/CMA jobs are hard work should the minimum wage near CNA/CMA wage, i would...

9. Trach ties...

   systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

   emergency =

10. oh, you were just laying down?

    systoly replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    vapid - my new word for the day :) what caliotter said - "i gave the medication without order, "cause Mom does

11. Trach ties...

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    the only thing i can think of is that this is done in an attempt to avoid having the plastic (the back of the velcro strap) touch the skin, but usually the split gauze covers this area anyway do these...

12. How much orientation should I expect to receive in private duty nursing?

    systoly replied to firefly101's topic in Private Duty

    You are not getting mixed messages the messages you are getting from general forum differ from the messages you are getting from the experts that's not hard to sort out, is it? in my area, there is no...

13. Trach ties...

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    does the pt. have the wrong size trach ties? there should be instructions for the particular type the pt. is using, on the plastic packaging or the box personally, i cannot imagine having to use both...

14. Nursing tougher for guys than girls

    systoly replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in Men in Nursing

    yes, nursing is tougher for guys, because female coworker c/o starter in her car going out she makes these screechy noises to describe the sound i say, "oh, so it's a female starter" another female...

15. Difficult resident and charged nurse

    systoly replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    oh my I guess I need to change systoly to