systoly

systoly

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  1. Is it ever okay to wear

    systoly replied to TickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Noooooooooooooooooo, Neverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr If you go to an interview directly after work bring your dress clothes and ask where you can change. Chances are you'll be told you're fine in your scrubs,...

  2. Is she taking advantage of my RN license?

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

    I believe it's common courtesy to ask an individual if it's ok with them before putting their name down as a reference. So when I get a surprise call I say so. "This is a surprise, I didn't know about...

  3. in a difficult situation with "natural med" friend

    systoly replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Dragging you ( a licensed nurse) into a situation (making you an accomplice) where a child is denied necessarry medical care is not something a FRIEND would

  4. What kind of pt am I?

    systoly replied to jfpruitt's topic in Emergency

    When I worked ER, albeit in the military, I wouldn't have had the foggiest what to do for a chronic pain patient. I think, unfortunately, it's lack of training and perhaps lack of willingnes to...

  5. How to deal with low morale?

    systoly replied to Aeterna's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posters. This is a management issue and likely won't improve within a reasonable time period. I doubt there's much you can do to improve this single handedly, so evaluate how...

  6. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    systoly replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I sent you a

  7. New LVN Grad Interviewing for Private Nurse - Tips?

    systoly replied to CaseyLeah's topic in Private Duty

    Whatever you do, get malpractice

  8. Is being an LPN REALLY that bad?

    systoly replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right now, I can get almost a grand referral bonus from my employer for any LPN who works 100 hours. Yes it's a good choice. Any LPNs looking for

  9. Home Health Aide to LPN

    systoly replied to keis1225's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just remember, a lot of agencies require one year clinical experience for nurses. Experience as HHA or CNA usually does not count, no matter if it's the same

  10. Too sensitive to be a nurse?

    systoly replied to StephPR's topic in General Nursing

    Think about it. If this would disqualify you from becoming a good nurse, what would this mean or say about all the great nurses out

  11. Your heart-racing or sphincter-tightening experiences as a student?

    systoly replied to dudette10's topic in General Students

    Hx: worked in several military hospitals as a medic and started and maintained IVs every day before attending civilian PN school One of my assigned patients was due for a new bag of NS - hung a new...

  12. nursing process & LTC...impossible?

    systoly replied to lesliel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The only way I can survive LTC is by using the nursing process. It starts with report. Based on report I assess the situation prioritize, plan my shift, rounds, med pass etc. Invariably something will...

  13. how can you tell a drama queen?

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

    What makes her think she's having a stroke? Why does she want to go to the hospital/what is different at the hospital or what does she expect the hospital staff to do different? Of course I don't know...

  14. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    systoly replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it would be a huge advantage. Think about nurse

  15. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    systoly replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    I admire your strength. Letting rational thinking prevail while your emotions tell you otherwise is indeed a very hard thing to do, but I know you'll be better of for it. I wish you the very

  16. 25 pushups

    systoly replied to nurse2033's topic in Men in Nursing

    You can put down a bath blanket or towels, that'll give 'em something else to gripe

  17. Anyone else share this pet peeve?

    systoly replied to LibraSunCNM's topic in General Nursing

    The downside is that patients and family members save all their requests for you, because they know you'll get it

  18. Male Nurses and Female Doctors

    systoly replied to elias_benjamin2001's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah:

  19. would you even attempt this?

    systoly replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Soooooo

  20. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

    systoly replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love the bun. It's not only better for patient care, it's also better for your coworkers. You know rooms get crowded and there's nothing like getting whipped in the face by a close standing, quickly...

  21. My patient fell

    systoly replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Remember when we gave up restraints to improve quality of life? We knew we could not possibly prevent all falls, but we were willing to accept the risk. It always hurts when it happens on your watch,...

  22. Pediatric patient- home nurse situations!?

    systoly replied to MomLPN4's topic in Private Duty

    While I cannot give you advice related to what you should do I want to point out things to consider. First and foremost you entered the picture as the child's nurse and you are bound to advocate for...

  23. I am a new LPN

    systoly replied to Rain Gutierrez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like you work at a great facility. Your feelings are quite normal and expected. As a matter of fact, any new nurse who doesn't share these feelings leaves me quite concerned. The good news...

  24. Documentation help

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

    Look for and attend a seminar on the legal aspects of charting. It will benefit you and your patients. The speaker should be a nurse lawyer. It's also a great little something to put on a resume or...

  25. help me, should i include this on my employment history?

    systoly replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes you can use it to your benefit. If the facility in question has a poor rep, a better facility might consider a short tenure at a poorly run place an indication that you will not stoop to low...