systoly

systoly

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  1. whinny nurses

    systoly replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    As most responders

  2. 8 hour days or 12 hours days?

    systoly replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    12s are the best, especially with a long drive - saves on gas and travel

  3. Are you comfortable selling BOTOX?

    systoly replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe in cosmetic sx unless it involves repair. Of course this is coming from someone who doesn't think Angelina is all that. I also realize not everybody has my natural good

  4. What Is It About The Number "Ten" and Dosage Errors?

    systoly replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. As should the

  5. whinny nurses

    systoly replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Nursing

    Hey winterluv, stop whining. Just kidding. I know how annoying it is to receive a 10 minute report on how terrible the shift was, only to receive a report on the patients that is covered in 5...

  6. Ativan...do i hold or give?

    systoly replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Holding the Ativan until you have a chance to consult with Hospice is the appropriate thing to do, you can always give it sublingual if necessary. One caveat, does the pt. have a dx of seizures? If...

  7. Patient falls: What works to prevent them?

    systoly replied to UPSBossman's topic in General Nursing

    As Leslie said, meet their needs, basic as well as others. Walking, exercising and visiting with a restless patient may

  8. Admissions and Privacy

    systoly replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with samedaypeds. I wouldn't have any problems asking those questions. A male OB/GYN would ask the same questions. I also doubt a modest adolescent would feel instant comfort just because the...

  9. Is that my med error?

    systoly replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    First I'd like to say I believe you did great. I also believe this type of situation is not something a brand new LPN should handle by herself. Second, I hope the ADON and, or DON didn't stop with the...

  10. Did i do the right thing?

    systoly replied to CNA Dinky's topic in General Nursing

    si tacuisses philosophus

  11. Did i do the right thing?

    systoly replied to CNA Dinky's topic in General Nursing

    3 and counting... 100:1 on 4, any

  12. What would you do?

    systoly replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I'd email the manager. "The proposed schedule is not sustainable. It is unreasonable and unsafe and my performance will suffer. It is my sincere hope that you can find a way to abide by...

  13. I want to acquaint myself with you folks!!! (Aim/Facebook)

    systoly replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in General Nursing

    Just on the outside chance that this is 4 real: Please be careful and skeptical. While it is certainly possible to make friends online, it is also very likely to come across folks with not so good...

  14. Rant

    systoly replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for the explanation. Like my wife always says, "Would like some cheese with that whine?" I agree with the OP on most points, especially on the gas. Even a large family does not require a 300...

  15. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    systoly replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    After reading some of the last responses, I just have to say I hope some of you will be judged less harshly than you chose

  16. use of fingerstick vs Venipuncture to test INRs

    systoly replied to HHRN22's topic in Private Duty

    I read your other thread on this too, but I'm still not quite in the clear. Are you talking about concurrent coumadin regimen or resuming coumadin after

  17. Rant

    systoly replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    What are

  18. When does the responsibility of a nurse start/end ?

    systoly replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    My experience with this type of scenario is as follows: After completing about 70% of shift report (RN coming on for 11-7, me, LPN, going off 3-11) CNA reports a fall (LTC resident). RN wants me to...

  19. venipuncture or portable machine?

    systoly replied to HHRN22's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not familiar with these machines, but INR is for

  20. EMT to LPN

    systoly replied to carter333's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to search this board. There were several threads on this topic over the past

  21. How do you address your patients?

    systoly replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Initially, with Mr./Mrs./Ms Smith or, if applicable, with title (Dr. Smith). The patient says, "call me Jane", I will address her Ms Jane, pt says, "I don't like that, just call me Jane", I'll say...

  22. offended co worker

    systoly replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    I'm late to the party and I only read a fraction of the responses, which mostly said something like "tell him to get over it". I totally, utterly, completely disagree. The op and the coworker have a...

  23. Do I ask people to be references for me?

    systoly replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask, even if the person has already told you, "anytime" ( see Moogie's response). It doesn't look good if your reference is caught by surprise. If you're not absolutely sure of your intended...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    I think it's

  25. Stress on work decission!!! Please help! Need advice!

    systoly replied to lynnie88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I could not agree more with Krisintheweb, only Kris said it more elegantly and efficiently than I would