systoly

systoly

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  1. Need advice about care of a consumer

    systoly replied to mttzakr87's topic in General Nursing

    Is hospice an option for this

  2. what would you have done

    systoly replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about the type of drsg or cream or ointment so much. The important thing is pressure relieve. Make the pt. a side to side turn (if those surfaces are available), place a pressure...

  3. Important things to review

    systoly replied to wecan11's topic in Private Duty

    Don't feel bad. Even if you fixed the home copy, it still needs to be fixed at the source or you'll be back to square one a couple of months down the

  4. Important things to review

    systoly replied to wecan11's topic in Private Duty

    Don't feel bad. Even if you fixed the current one, it doesn't do any good if it's not fixed at the

  5. pre employment math exam

    systoly replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd google "metric

  6. Important things to review

    systoly replied to wecan11's topic in Private Duty

    I'm just teasing you. It's the smart thing to do (looking at the 485). Unfortunately the 485 has been terribly out of date on some of my cases and it would take 2 months to get it fixed. BTW, I had...

  7. Important things to review

    systoly replied to wecan11's topic in Private Duty

    That is good advice in theory, but oh my gosh Caliotter, that sounds like something an instructor at school would have

  8. Checking for residual

    systoly replied to wecan11's topic in Private Duty

    It is normal to have residual and only needs to be checked if there are problems or symptoms in which case the feeding needs to be held anyway and if not an isolated instance the feeding volume and or...

  9. Charting issues?

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

    Sounds like a placement issue to

  10. Important things to review

    systoly replied to wecan11's topic in Private Duty

    There are several online forums for parents of kidz with Mickeys and trachs (sry I don't have the www off hand). I always found the info much more educational than what I got from most text books. One...

  11. What do I do after my clinical instructor told me I will never be a good nurse?

    systoly replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    That's exactly what came to my mind when I read the heading. She doesn't have a crystal ball. Hmm, maybe she does and that's the

  12. not what i thought it would be like

    systoly replied to caring1cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why do you worry about what everyone else does so much? That's how candidates lose the race. You seem to be a great CNA, so just do your thing and maybe work on your spelling a bit,

  13. Shafted on Thanksgiving

    systoly replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I got a call as I was ready to walk out the door (happened 12 years ago or so). In my case it was just a part time gig as I was working a weekend option somewhere else so I told them to cancel all my...

  14. If you know someone is going to be fired - do you tell?

    systoly replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    You could ask yourself one question. Do I feel

  15. crap...am I in huge trouble???

    systoly replied to Rnis's topic in General Nursing

    What a frivolous waste of water. There are thirsty people out there and you just spill it all over the floor. ....and you call yourself a nurse... :D:D At least I had the decency to spill hundreds of...

  16. Would you have called?

    systoly replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    What an unhappy night nurse. Is she permanently sour or just upset, because she was going to have to make a nursing

  17. Caring for the Dying muslim patient

    systoly replied to zahraa ali's topic in General Nursing

    All my patients get

  18. Do they not want the truth in exit interviews?

    systoly replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    An exit interview is a bad time to unload. If you felt that someone would listen, you probably would have tried that route before resigning. Incidentally, if you point out problems during an exit...

  19. I have an odd question....

    systoly replied to Hotnurse06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No to your question. May I suggest black cohosh in reference to your screen name.

  20. Dealing with patient's who discriminate

    systoly replied to MizzRn's topic in Home Health

    I don't have a problem with a pt. refusing staff, because of race, color, gender or whatever. I do have a problem with catering to and encouraging such ignorance. If the pt. doesn't want a certain...

  21. I really need some advice ASAP

    systoly replied to jocelynlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Did this pt have a work up? I believe labeling the pt as difficult and attention seeking as well as conveying the message that smearing of feces is to be expected, because it's a nursing home pt. set...

  22. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    systoly replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    As I see it you have two choices here. Stock up on paper and pens, you'll need them if you're going to write letters everytime someone offends you, or, the healthier choice imho, get over

  23. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    systoly replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    I truly hope you don't have to suffer like this again. I also believe you could benefit from being a little more self critical. #1 You present new information, previously not disclosed, to discredit...

  24. Worked for 2 days, required to list on app?

    systoly replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    About listing any and all jobs you've ever had - does anyone remember? I've done so much moonlighting over the years, worked in several states - there's no way. I'm not shy about adding or editing...

  25. question about narcotic dispensing

    systoly replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The key factor is whether the resident was actually discharged from the long term care facility which would result in a new admit upon return from the hospital. The OP says the resident was...