systoly

systoly

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  1. I need some personal motivation

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

    from the trenches LPN here 22 yrs total, 15 yrs LTC experience i have never seen an awesome team with an ineffective DON at the helm i have never seen staff break their back for a failing DON rather...

  2. Medication Errors....

    systoly replied to momandstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i think your nurses have already isolated the most common problems distraction, time constraints paying closer attention and taking more time is fine, but how will they do that? what caused the...

  3. Death Notification

    systoly replied to guest042302019's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    giving details such as quietly or peacefully passed on is excellent and if staff was present, that they were not alone perhaps ask the family if they would like to say goodbye at the facility before...

  4. what needs to be done for a new admission

    systoly replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it really depends on the admission their skill level, what time of day, what type of equipment is needed sometimes you know ahead of time and have orders before pt arrives it happened to me once or...

  5. What do you like least/most about private duty?

    systoly replied to aachavez's topic in Private Duty

    i got into private duty for x-tra money while working week end option (Baylor) pros (why i stay): - you can choose your own schedule/cases - you can get all your work done instead of going home...

  6. Guys, what do you like best about being a nurse?

    systoly replied to FSUNurse2b's topic in Men in Nursing

    the

  7. It's official, I'm a nurse!

    systoly replied to TrulyBlessed13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    :up:

  8. Does anyone else feel pressure to get your RN?

    systoly replied to nene71's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what do You want to do if your happy and generating enough income there is no pressure how do you see your future i believe pursuing RN is certainly worth giving serious consideration but not because...

  9. Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    systoly replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    What if I told my next patient Most of the time, I administer the right medication Rarely do I make my pt.'s life's miserable I of almost always follow your physician's treatment

  10. Bruise or ecchymosis?

    systoly replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i really would like to know the other nurse's explanation did you

  11. HELP! LTC RN VS LPN!

    systoly replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    as usually, i don't see it as rn/lpn the other staff member was a licensed nurse the don needs to f/u with that nurse i do have an issue with the fact that you got a new pt. and you didn't even look...

  12. Is working in nursing home harder then working in hospital for new RN?

    systoly replied to RomanRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    not insanity absolute disregard for people, driven by greed morally bankrupt i believe, spare exceptions, there's much more support in hospitals you don't wear quite as many hats

  13. New job!

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

    :)

  14. "I don't want him as my nurse"

    systoly replied to libran1984's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    the op did what i secretly want to do so many times - be my smart pants self the pt.'s responses are a vital part of the assessment and should not be altered as they can answer a lot of questions such...

  15. Nurses: Did you find learning to document a difficult task?

    systoly replied to northmississippi's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    i put taking a class on documentation right up there with managing respiratory emergencies take

  16. New Advice. Please Help

    systoly replied to cangel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    don't know about this particular situation, but in LTC, most of the time improper routing of the tubing is the cause for leakage so a lot of times it's not necessary to

  17. A little help

    systoly replied to dixie24's topic in Nurses Rock

    a cool nursing

  18. At night, I dress up as a Nurse :)

    systoly replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Ok, been watching too many newscasts Sounded really creepy to me when I first read

  19. Nurses aren't maids!

    systoly replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    just to throw something out there situation: doing pt.'s laundry is not on the 485 helpful nurse does pt.'s laundry washer breaks down family wants agency to replace washer too far

  20. New Grad in PDN!

    systoly replied to Radiant91's topic in Private Duty

    i'm not sure i follow how is it unorganized to pour the meds when you need them how does it make it easier to prepare them early are you talking about refrigerated

  21. Advice PLEASE!!

    systoly replied to becerril.k's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    how many shifts a

  22. DOH survey

    systoly replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    because you failed to use shock treatment 26

  23. doing duties I dont think I should be

    systoly replied to jess_v's topic in Home Health

    yes indeed, it's fraud, because you are offering services in exchange for getting or keeping the job (this is how it will be construed ) so you're absolutely right, if it's not in the care plan, don't...

  24. Drawing blood fresh out of school?

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

    if you have difficulty finding the info, call your school and ask for

  25. LVN apply as Medication Aide in LTC?

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

    in my state you cannot, because med aides cannot do everything LPNs can we have different levels of CMAs, but compared to licensed staff, CMA practice is limited now, there are LTCs which would be...