systoly

systoly

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  1. How do I handle lazy coworker??

    systoly replied to CrazyCatNurse's topic in Private Duty

    here's your problem you have some valid concerns, but you loose credibility and validity by nitpicking unimportant stuff such as towels were folded poorly my response to that would be build a bridge...

  2. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

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

    yes, ehm perhaps if someone was used to working as a medic in an army hospital and then attended civilian nursing school that someone might not think to wait for the instructor just to hang a new bag...

  3. So yea...this wound isn't getting any better...

    systoly replied to ceebeeRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    can you get an ostomy nurse to have a

  4. Weight loss in Nursing

    systoly replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had never had peanut butter until i came to the States and then i found out about peanut butter cups as well as all other sorts of candy - bam -instant addiction, tried to make up for lost time two...

  5. Was it or was it not?

    systoly replied to T-Bird78's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    the employer had a written note - end of story here's my deal, "you're calling, because you don't believe the note is authentic yet you want me to believe you are who you claim you are, please refer...

  6. the NEW No-No's in documenting??

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

    your employer should have a list with approved abreviations if in doubt, write it

  7. Room w/ viral pneumonia

    systoly replied to ladyk84's topic in Infectious Disease

    have you contacted your supervisor with your

  8. Oh, the places you'll go!!

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    i don't think these trips are off the

  9. Report Boards

    systoly replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    i think the biggest problem would be if something directly pertaining to pt. care was written as secondary (non official) documentation, but omitted from the official nurse notes my take on this is if...

  10. Oh, the places you'll go!!

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    awesome

  11. Nasty homes

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    i think the outside of a residence says a lot if i pull up at a prospective new case and there's trash and junk all over the yard, i don't even get out of the car i've never been to an apartment, but...

  12. Ride alongs

    systoly replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    on school days, I just bring water in a canteen i eat at school. it's $ 1.25 and actually quite good the water in the schools vending machines is very expensive so i usually bring 2 canteens during...

  13. Cleaning Trach Stomas

    systoly replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    in the absence of problems, mild (not antibacterial) soap et water 1/2 str. H2O2 as mentioned in previous posts Hibiclens for infection Hydrocortisone (or stronger) for grannulation (after

  14. overstepping boundaries?

    systoly replied to rettign20's topic in Patient Medications

    you certainly did the right thing by not intentionally making a med error giving a med 3 hours early is a med error and you knew that so you really didn't need confirmation for this going on and...

  15. Patient who continually refuses her meds

    systoly replied to HollyMH's topic in Patient Medications

    you asked the right question - how do you get through to her she already has a Dx of depression, how about isolation and, as mentioned,fear admissions must have had some idea about communicating with...

  16. Do you think you have ever encountered an angel?

    systoly replied to loriangel14's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm married to

  17. Working with a nurse who does things her own special way...

    systoly replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you guys have PPD? i'd wanna draw it up ahead of times and look at it for a while myself

  18. "Wasteful Nurses"

    systoly replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    here's one that's on the other side of the spectrum, actually it could provide answers to several posts in this forum i took a few days off work so, yes, you can take a vacation, but... the agency...

  19. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    ok, you have the right to feel insulted, today, tomorrow and every day of your happy and peaceful

  20. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    is your post not a witness - just for the other

  21. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    that is your interpretation, but suppose that was the actual intended meaning of the post do you always feel insulted when someone's believe or opinion differs from yours or just when it comes to

  22. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    if you're happy and peaceful, why are you so defensive maybe i missed something, but i really don't see where the OP was disrespectful yet you feel violated and even carry it over to the workplace...

  23. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    the point is not to convert anyone but to merely make the introduction what happens after that is a private matter between the individual and God getting negative reactions is expected, it's not about...

  24. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    as your first post clearly

  25. Life is beautiful if one has his/her life centered on God

    systoly replied to guyna's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    why are you so angry? guyna said "You want to be a better nurse? Trust in the Lord! " aren't there many ways to become