systoly

systoly

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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

  16. Torn apart in PDN

    systoly replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    spot on when my guy was in the hospital and i wanted to visit, i called my agency to check if they thought it would be appropriate they said they thought it would be a nice gesture and quite...

  17. Bed Bugs!!!

    systoly replied to tcooks7's topic in Private Duty

    parking tickets i've heard of those before - that is one problem we don't have in my area the agency cannot force you to go to any home that is one of the perks of PDN, you decide what assignments to...

  18. Being a male increase your chances

    systoly replied to koran120's topic in Male Nursing Students

    in my own personal experience, no i worked hard and diligently on getting into school i was one of 9 male students of a class of 96 so about 9% males i graduated one of 6 male students of a total of...

  19. Difficult resident and charged nurse

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

    I've never heard of a no gloves in hallway policy admittedly, my area is backwoods, but why would you wear gloves unless you're doing something why would you walk out of a residents' room with gloves...

  20. I feel her pain

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

    30 minutes is a long time when you're hurting and ideally the wait time should be much less, but pain is usually not a medical emergency and we don't know what else was going on the fact that you said...

  21. Right Decision?

    systoly replied to Lylesmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    that font reminds me to go see my eye doc who's been sending me texts and cards for being

  22. Did you work while in LPN school?

    systoly replied to ajerm9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i believe working while attending school translates into dropping by at least one grade meaning a straight A student might end up with Bs if she had to work while in school so a student who usually...

  23. Difficult resident and charged nurse

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

    about the no gloves in the hallway are you kidding me ??? obviously there are facilities with this policy, but does housekeeping not wear gloves when cleaning the hand rails or they just don't get...

  24. My HIPAA dilemma

    systoly replied to wizski's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    there is no reason to feel guilty you found out about the situation by accident and in a situation where you have to be observant of strict rules and regulations you wanted to do the right thing and...

  25. TEACHERS>>>UMPH>>I"M DONE

    systoly replied to mycsm's topic in School

    i would have loved to sew his pants for him my specialty pant legs sewn shot alternatively, just ask him to drop the pants off right before your shift is over, perhaps he could wait in the room next...