systoly

systoly

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  1. Flu shot/Pneumonia shot in same arm?

    systoly replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to use both arms in case there's a reaction to one of the

  2. skin tear not healing

    systoly replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    Sorry, I don't know what to tell you. I don't know if it's just a skin tear or a stasis ulcer or what. Maybe you could have someone look at

  3. skin tear not healing

    systoly replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    What do you

  4. Which one of you AN members posted this?

    systoly replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that has me in tears. Of course there's a nursing shortage, I just don't know where and what it means. Here's what happened in my experience as an LPN. During the last months of school, most of my...

  5. pay for RN at st.johns hospital in tulsa, ok

    systoly replied to tweety81306's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm not honest, so that didn't occur to me Come to think about it, I'm not humble either

  6. Need adaptive technology/equipment

    systoly replied to goingback's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have used prc (Prentke Romich) adaptive devices for peds cases so I'm not sure if this will help, but their website has good online resources and e training.

  7. pay for RN at st.johns hospital in tulsa, ok

    systoly replied to tweety81306's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    in my humble

  8. NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    systoly replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and another thing. If you give pneumovax at the same time, use both arms in case there's a

  9. NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    systoly replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    There are lots of good resources online for this topic. CDC is a good start. Just do some research. And be prepared for some off the wall questions such as is it ok to donate a gallon of blood, climb...

  10. NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    systoly replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    Don't bury it to the

  11. How well does misogyny work out in your facility?

    systoly replied to UserG's topic in General Nursing

    No reason to get worked up. There's a self consumed idiot on every corner. This is the guy in the ER who cannot understand why he may have to wait to get his finger steri stripped, because he knows...

  12. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    systoly replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm calling in today - no I'm not sick, I just don't have

  13. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    systoly replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your management is not familiar with alarm fatigue, they'll be in for a crash course

  14. todays rant

    systoly replied to LevitateMe's topic in Private Duty

    Does mom know how you feel? Could you have a reasonable discussion with her? If your personal property cannot be treated with respect and mom cannot ensure that it's off limits it may well be time to...

  15. Post-its everywhere!

    systoly replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Private Duty

    You seem to indicate that the notes are addressed to you personally ("... reminding me to ..."). So why not ask mom how you can put her worries to rest? As far as the towel is concerned, I always...

  16. Employer not paying, what to do?

    systoly replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in Home Health

    What will you gain from acting out of anger? - more misery?? Small claims is an option if the amount is more than a few hundred bucks, otherwise it's more hassle than it's worth. Also, if you get a...

  17. ethical question

    systoly replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Whispera - for future reference. In this situation, you did make

  18. Most important thing to know in LTC

    systoly replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most of us will get

  19. Need some advice about charting (RN)

    systoly replied to SJE RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd keep it separated. The pt. wanted a neb, he hadn't had it, you gave it, end of story. Rt screams at you, you hang up on him and ask your supervisor to call RT as this is not your day to receive...

  20. More money in home care or facility?

    systoly replied to Sweet_jen09's topic in Agency Nurses

    In my area facilities pay considerably more and the work is considerably harder. I do not recommend giving pt's your private phone #. Refer them to the agency

  21. stupid question

    systoly replied to NiceShot's topic in Agency Nurses

    BTW, NOT a stupid question. Many, incl. myself (even 'though I know better), use home health and private duty

  22. stupid question

    systoly replied to NiceShot's topic in Agency Nurses

    In my area home health means the patient receives visits from a RN. These visits are usually an hour a week, but can be more or less frequent depending on the pt status. Private duty is what I do as...

  23. Incorrect oxygen set up

    systoly replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you have since brushed up on your

  24. A story of respect CNAs may like :)

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

  25. The happy policy

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

    Can't help but to think of a patient who just had some bad news and the nurse enters the room all smiles and happy, "Hello Mr. Sunshine, isn't this a great