systoly

systoly

LTC, Memory loss, PDN

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  1. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    do you know 999 other male nurses

  2. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    i like your consistancy personally, i don't work on female cases (PDN) it just doesn't seem right to me (maybe my upbringing) but i've worked on several adolescent et young adult male cases with other...

  3. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    I thought since the pt can ambulate with a walker, would also be able to at least participate in care (my stinking

  4. Best thermometer for kids with aversion to touch

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    i don't know about the pt.s answer, but a lot of nurses carry their own thermometer, b/p cuff,

  5. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    just for the record this particular patient should be able to do a large portion of the bath herself or at least be taught to participate to

  6. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    Would you be weirded out about a female nurse bathing a 17 yr old male

  7. Transporting 17yr From Tub to Walker

    systoly replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Private Duty

    are there safety rails if so can the pt. help does the pt ever get pt at home (exellent source for

  8. PDN role at school

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    The pt. safety is my responsibility. While i gladly accept help with transfers, im always present and if you will, in charge. The pt. is always "mine". but it is my responsibility to work with the...

  9. Assisted Living - What EMAR software do YOU use???

    systoly replied to OhioITNurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    AOD (answers on demand) this software encompasses all aspects of facility management the managers i know love it all the medical staff i know dislike it (understatement) most windows based software...

  10. Best thermometer for kids with aversion to touch

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    like ventmommy, digital axillary takes longer, but

  11. How do I start my own Private duty nursing?

    systoly replied to Karilynnmorgan's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    a couple of other nurses and i looked into it workers comp was a big problem for us and we would not have been able to offer any

  12. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    systoly replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You told her what you make at your other job, or your previous job right? so no worries i like to tell them considerably less than what i make and then see the reaction it's usually very amusing,...

  13. This made me think today..

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

    it all comes down to what do you see when you look at the pt. if all out you can see is a brief that needs changed you're losing out and most of the time you'll be miserable at work grumpy doesn't...

  14. Was reprimanded for wearing gloves while working with a patient

    systoly replied to amillion3147's topic in Infectious Disease

    reprimanded by who your employer or facility staff do you work for a company that has a contract with the facility i guess the rationale for you not to wear gloves is that you do not come in contact...

  15. What do you wear to meet a family?

    systoly replied to Elle23's topic in Private Duty

    I've had several cases where the fam or pt. specifically requested no scrubs (reminds them of hospital) i wear cargo pants and a button down uniform shirt, the kind i used to wear as an EMT so...

  16. Agency removing communication log?

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    we don't have a communication log anymore either it really wasn't that valuable to me anyway as invariably someone would write about how many loads of laundry they did, but forget to mention the new...

  17. Patients mom wants me to get in bed with her

    systoly replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    i keep my pt.s clean and dry but every so often i still end up with a complete bed change no

  18. Interesting convo with a former coworker...

    systoly replied to herculean's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    for a couple of years, i had a hall with 27 pt.s - 45 minutes tops for the med pass i've also had halls with 20 pt.s - every bit of 2 hours for med pass everyone has their own system, i like to make...

  19. Frustrating Workplace

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

    just a couple of quick points i love that you're a team player and want to help the CNAs, but if you're giving a shower, you're stuck in that location and not available or easily accessible - that's...

  20. Reporting Critical Value..

    systoly replied to BlizzAngel's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The problem here is different types of responsibility. The other nurse had a moral responsibility to call the doc, unfortunately, you had the legal responsibility, because you accepted the report....

  21. Can an LPN give orders to another LPN ??

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

    it's just a rumor as they say, " don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you

  22. Need help with a very timid child

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    do you wear scrubs? would it be possible not to wear

  23. Giving Morphine

    systoly replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wasn't there so I cannot say what was the best thing to do I find it interesting that either none of the 5 pt.s or all of the 5 pt.s needed morphine we don't know what kind of morphine either but i...

  24. Charting for Home Health Pediatric Patient

    systoly replied to chickengirl1977's topic in Private Duty

    chart any assessments, observation and intervention everything that pertains to the DX, the plan of care (485) and the reason/need for you being there in addition, address developmental skills and any...

  25. Therapeutic fibbing..?

    systoly replied to PierceTheVeil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    memory loss et related processes progress over long periods most memory or cognitive patients don't live in special units most memory units require a fairly high level of physical functioning...