systoly

systoly

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  1. Personality Traits of a Good Trauma Nurse

    systoly replied to xxfischfacexx's topic in Critical Care

    go getter grab the bull by the horn never asks, "can we do this" but "how will we do

  2. Ugh, the MUSIC!!!

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    yes, an AR 15, actually, i don't understand that song either i guess his parents didn't teach him to share his old toys with the less

  3. Is There Something Wrong With This Report?

    systoly replied to AnnaLNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it has to be homework, because if this was the biggest concern, we'd all wanna work

  4. What pranks have you played on your boss?

    systoly posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I need a laugh and perhaps some ideas. So come on all you pranksters out there - fess up. I'll start with a couple: 1. Wander alarm - I had a coworker distract my DON while I placed a wander alarm in...

  5. Is 2 weeks enough orientation new grad?

    systoly replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    absolutely not but as said above, there may be little or no flexibility and you may not be able to get more time but you can find out what are the most important things you need to get out of...

  6. Do LTC facilities have to upgrade to EMAR

    systoly replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    technically yes, but at this point, only uncertainty is for certain with so many delays and last minute changes, companies would much rather take a chance on being out of compliance than commit

  7. decreasing psychotropics in the elderly

    systoly replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    being assaulted is a recordable are you filing

  8. Orders.

    systoly replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    an order was discontinued, without getting an order to do so, as in clarification, because the original order couldn't be found ??? EHR will take care of that, until then, have that person fill out...

  9. INK STAINS!!!

    systoly replied to avaloncar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    hairspray, the cheapest stuff you can find guys beware - if you use your wife's Alterna spray like it was water, you will have bigger problems than just an ink

  10. Ugh, the MUSIC!!!

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    a question from one of them boys 'round here who likes ice cold beer would wearing earphones with quiet music of your preference interfere with work such as hearing

  11. Cleansing a necrotic toe/ischemic toe(s)

    systoly replied to josephjohn87's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    what does the order

  12. Wow my patient is crazy!

    systoly replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Private Duty

    that reminds me of the time when a frail 90 some year old 85 pound lady gave me a bit of a shiner i don't see how being strict when the mother isn't can work mixed messages and inconsistency will make...

  13. Man = muscle, being taken advantage of

    systoly replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in Men in Nursing

    most of the

  14. Weekly Weights

    systoly replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    weights are often looked at as just another pia many floor staff don't realize how important weights are or what a significant change is over a month et over a 3 months period i suggest inservices and...

  15. Residents leaving facility with scheduled medications

    systoly replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we don't send any paperwork, the families are not allowed to document on staff paperwork two staff members count (nurses and or CMAs), the family is offered to have the med counted in their presence...

  16. vent

    systoly replied to GretaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes, the dressing should have been changed, but... if this is the other nurse's worst transgression, that's pretty good in my book i wouldn't have wrote it in the book, but rather investigated in a...

  17. Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    systoly replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    i've only worked in one home with cameras and man was i glad they had them the patient would suddenly start screaming bloody murder and even though this was well known and documented, when you're...

  18. HELP!!!question about prn med

    systoly replied to smithb10935's topic in Patient Medications

    i usually instruct med aides not to hold the routine dose since the routine regimen wasn't adequate to begin with when it comes to roxanol or sublingual morphine i will administer myself anyway if i...

  19. Terminology

    systoly replied to ProudLPN10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    fancy technical terms are not necessary for excellent charting besides, when you say "red spot 1cm", everyone knows what to look for and as a perk, you don't run the risk of coming across as...

  20. Vent...non nursing managers

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    document, document, document i love quotes and if you wanna be a smart a** like me you could say, "I'll note that in the chart so that everyone

  21. Discrimination against males in the nursing profession.

    systoly replied to Halim F. Dagher's topic in Men in Nursing

    what is u talkin about

  22. Home health pediatric...demanding parent tips??

    systoly replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    if i had to play nice, i'd say i'll be happy to use books on tapes you can get them at the

  23. Home health pediatric...demanding parent tips??

    systoly replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    you don't have to give out your cell number and you don't have to call anyone other than your employer from your personal cell if there's no land line at the residence and you need to communicate with...

  24. Need Your Input Regarding Homecare

    systoly replied to Iphonenurse13's topic in Home Health

    it doesn't matter what my thoughts are (in my area anyway) we wouldn't keep CNAs if the job involved heavy lifting they'd just work for a facility and make the extra

  25. Live-in RN advice

    systoly replied to lauraline's topic in Home Health

    i agree that a large part of the problem may be lack of training in dealing with dementia perhaps you could ask prospective care staff if they have or would be willing to take some of the training...