systoly

systoly

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  1. Advice for charge nurse ...Help

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

    I have, on several occasions the outcome is 50/50 some calmed down and even said thank you, while others reacted as described in the quote and i sent all but one of them home the one was so out of...

  2. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

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

    i totally believe

  3. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

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

    are you the pot or the kettle

  4. Advice for charge nurse ...Help

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

    CNAs get behind and overwhelmed just as we do or even more i don't know how the CNA was approached either, but here is how i handle this stuff I'd say something like, "I'm really concerned about you...

  5. Is being a CNA a good choice for me?

    systoly replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In principle it's a very good thing my suggestion, spend time in the CNA forum to get a taste of the real world the milk and honey does not flow over and you often have to make tough

  6. Christmas at the nursing home

    systoly replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    AWESOME

  7. People confusing and mixing titles

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

    no, I'm a nurse and i understand all the legal stuff, but im just not that much into titles especially when someone is bragging on a family member, just let them have it without reading them the...

  8. Just need to put this out there. (venting)

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

    what about the kid? the poor child is subjected to this before being

  9. People confusing and mixing titles

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

    to answer your question yeah, you were but then again. i wouldn't care if someone called me a CNA, as long as they realized i was a darn good one

  10. high standard

    systoly replied to jess4923's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would love to work with anyone who graduates from that

  11. Silly question about asthma

    systoly replied to mc3's topic in School

    thank you OP for posting this merry Christmas to

  12. Funny Mistakes

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    put AFO on wrong side, wondering what the problem was forgot to turn stove off after placing bivona in boiling water (they do melt) wondering why tooth paste (A&D ointment) looked funny...

  13. Disheartened

    systoly replied to MrPopeye's topic in Men in Nursing

    the following has worked for me there's nothing wrong with being nice and helpful but, ... if a female is flirtacious, don't give her the time of day whenever a conversation starts involving sex,...

  14. Never a "thank you"...

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    I had a really crappy start today coffee maker did not start on auto (major catastrophe) too many idiots on the road (i was the only good driver) too many trains (the power plant doesn't need all that...

  15. PDN role at school

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    in my case, the agency mailed a memo to staff after hearing of a staff member doing this i forget the exact wording, but "immediate termination" was the lesser of the

  16. impossible resident

    systoly replied to nurse4lyfe37's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    as stated above, rule out acute, medical problems if behavior continues, device an individualized plan e.g. , staff could take turns watching this pt. for 20 min. intervals sometimes distraction...

  17. PDN role at school

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    holy cow reading all the responses makes me extremely thankful for my state laws and the the schools i have worked with all the teachers i've worked with are very accommodating and helpful...

  18. Residents with Cheesy-Smelling Hands

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

    are you sure it's just from sweat and not any open wounds? if the skin is intact, i'd try a mild vinegar solution, but always check with the nurse first (avoids ruffled feathers) above is for the...

  19. advice for orientation

    systoly replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    what pinkiepink said is what i expect from an orientee I'll teach you everything i know, but you need to stick with me like glue all too often the temptation for long introductions and friendly chit...

  20. Never a "thank you"...

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    ah well, not everyone can be as good as you so give us less professional ones some grace and don't should us too

  21. SNF Resurvey AGAIN. License may be at risk. RN wants to quit job.

    systoly replied to MsNiceNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i believe it's time to stop being MsNiceNurse (pun intended) your per diem and you've only been there for 6 months in the most unlikely event that somehow you contributed to any of the deficiencies,...

  22. Not affectionate enough???

    systoly replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in Private Duty

    you jinxed me i never had a problem with this until a few days ago when i transferred my pt. to his recliner, his mother tells me, "you know, my good nurses cuddle with him in the recliner" while my...

  23. Irked, but I should understand (Vent)

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    i guess im less understanding it makes no sense to me face masks are a good barrier for large objects and splashes, but may not be that good at blocking particles expelled from a cough they also lose...

  24. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    sorry for the inconvenience but again, i'm not changing

  25. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    uthscsa2011, sorry for going off topic to get back, here are some quotes from a recent nursing journal article about pt. transfers and musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers "manual handling...