systoly

systoly

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  1. Rehab RN working for a supervisor LPN

    systoly replied to workinmomRN2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    my wife was a CNA for a couple of years and she had no problems supervising

  2. Working with agencies

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

    you have it made helpful coworkers, accommodating employer - you can't put a price on that stay, at least for

  3. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    systoly replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    my first thought was healthcare is not a basic human right, because it is a service provided to an individual by others, however, article 25 of the universal declaration of human rights says it

  4. The dumbest things you've heard from a provider

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

    "A resident who was HUGE (played college football) and who could barely squeeze into a pair of size 8 1/2 sterile gloves told a patient that a cervical check couldn't hurt that bad. I offered to...

  5. Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    systoly replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    well if that's a hipaa violation my employer is in deep trouble they want us to call the doctor every time the pt. passes gas or sneezes

  6. Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    it makes a lot of sense i apologize if i sound or am too judgemental, but i know of a case where the night nurse fell asleep and the patient expired i have no way of knowing if the outcome would have...

  7. odd case

    systoly replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    yet, they need the lesser

  8. Can I be my moms nurse in Home Care?

    systoly replied to kje22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you might post this question here California

  9. Should I go back to school for lpn?

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

    go for RN nothing against LPN, i am one but you already have a BA and these numbers are from my area (50 mile radius, medium sized city) available LPN jobs: 57 available RN jobs:

  10. Sleeping Nurse = No Agency?

    systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    OP, i know you mean well by trying to cover for or excuse the sleeping my question to you, if something happens to the pt. while the nurse is sleeping and you know this is going on aren't you (going...

  11. RNs vs LPNs

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

    this is not RN vs LPN, it is a job qualification/requirement issue i'm sorry people don't get

  12. Interview advice

    systoly replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    first, i can't believe anybody wouldn't bless the day The Commuter walked through their door second, I'm glad they didn't, because third, if that was the main focus of the interview, I'd

  13. Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

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

    this post got the second highest number of responses (incl. mine) of recent posts outclassed only by the $$$ there you have it this is what we're

  14. Mom has problems getting the right DME

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    some things that may help: a list or spreadsheet with item ref. # is a must (i crs and the order takers seem to receive no training) do you and the DME Co. have orders for everything you need? as said...

  15. Family wants nurse to function in a dark environment

    systoly replied to PerfectlyPlump's topic in Private Duty

    hope the pt. is never hospitalized or has a Dr. apt. I might buy the keep the house cool story if there's no TV, PC, etc. each of which will put a 100 watt bulb to

  16. Funniest or worst PDN notes.

    systoly replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    playing with a ball or reading may address developmental skills "boogers" is ok to use, but junk should be replaced with "snot" for a more accurate

  17. odd case

    systoly replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    would love to see the 485s on cases like this just saying - NOT asking for protected

  18. Computarized Med Pass in a LTC facility????????

    systoly replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thank you

  19. Computarized Med Pass in a LTC facility????????

    systoly replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's no question that electronic data handling has endless potential for efficiency. The problems are in how it is managed. One of the biggest problems is lack of training. A lot of staff I've...

  20. Practicing to my full scope...PICC question

    systoly replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    why is she lucky??? and just because you haven't heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, shocking isn't it my state allows it, but i'll be glad to let you have

  21. What to do if patient refuses the nurse relieving you?

    systoly replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Your supervisor is correct. Staffing is an administrative issue, not a nursing issue. Your patient needs to address his staffing concerns with administration. Any discussion between you and the...

  22. just informed that mom wants me to drive her kids to school

    systoly replied to kgress's topic in Private Duty

    love it please check cape at the time

  23. How to start the new job????

    systoly replied to lifein08's topic in General Nursing

    Stay flexible and solve problems for other

  24. upset pt

    systoly replied to laughterishelpful's topic in General Nursing

    Patients don't lie, they have false believes. I'm not trying to be smart, just looking at it a different

  25. LPN/RPN leadership role

    systoly replied to RPNgee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I haven't practiced in Canada. Could you tell me what PSW and RPN stand