systoly

systoly

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  1. How far do you force meds?

    systoly replied to andrewRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Documenting "Refused" is a red flag, because of the legal ramifications. Furthermore it is subjective, not objective. If I read refused, I immediately wonder what did the nurse do and I look for...

  2. How much should I ask for?

    systoly replied to thekellyone's topic in General Nursing

    urban vs rural unemployment rate, etc., etc. It never fails to amaze me how little research people do on prospective employers or employment opportunities. Also, I'm a strong believer in marketing...

  3. Please Help Me . . . Advice Needed . . . How to Title a Post

    systoly replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the "help me" titles are based on the fact that people in this forum have a desire to help others and others recognize this. Ergo, if I entitle my post in this fashion, I'll get hits. As far...

  4. Family and Visitation Rights

    systoly replied to monkago2009's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome group discussion. Please share your groups opinions with us - it undoubtedly would make a great

  5. Change...good or bad?

    systoly replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    just a few over the past 20 years: use of physical/chemical restraints much decreased - awesome pain control much improved - awesome what I call AYDS, the Ask Your Dr. (if this is right for you)...

  6. Objective Documentation on Demanding Patient?

    systoly replied to al586's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to document interventions as

  7. Objective Documentation on Demanding Patient?

    systoly replied to al586's topic in General Nursing

    "Demanding" is a poor word choice, because it is not a neutral, but a negative word. When I hear demanding, fully recognizing that some people are, I think about staff convenience or inability to...

  8. Why is a condom cath also called a Texas Cath?

    systoly replied to lcapNICU_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the second time today someone beat me to the punchline, there's a bunch of energizer bunnies out there

  9. How much should I ask for?

    systoly replied to thekellyone's topic in General Nursing

    wow, 3 posters beat me 2 it, u guys are

  10. How much should I ask for?

    systoly replied to thekellyone's topic in General Nursing

    Multiply your current wage by experience and divide by local economic

  11. Family and Visitation Rights

    systoly replied to monkago2009's topic in General Nursing

    Test, homework or

  12. brilliant freaking idea - pull ALL CNA's. . .

    systoly replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    It's not just stupid, it shows complete lack of concern for patients. If I was the off going nurse, I would have liked to answer all the call lights and then give report when the floor was staffed...

  13. I need advice~ =)

    systoly replied to Rk222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As far as pay is concerned, figure out the cash value of the benefits at the hospital. Also consider the reputation of a facility. Having a work hx at a well recognized facility on your resume is a...

  14. No more LPNs -- oh really?

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

    Sounds like me doing DIY projects. I'm basically a carpenter, plumber, electrician - I just don't have a license. I hope this CNA does better work than I

  15. your thoughts...

    systoly replied to Lanesmama's topic in General Nursing

    It's supposed to be a personal statement. You're a mama. Surely you've had some exposure to nurses. You must have some idea, but if not, browse the forum. There are many threads about nurses'...

  16. Am I at fault here?

    systoly replied to SarahRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    For the complaint by the MD/charge nurse to have any validity at all, the patient should have had an enema at the very time the MD first c/o or become upset. If this was not done, then there is...

  17. what about this doctor?

    systoly replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Why someone like this is not considered a sex offender, I will never understand. Of course I feel sorry for the patients, but I can't help thinking about how this must have ruined the lives of this...

  18. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    systoly replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above, it's much more complicated. As far as communication style is concerned, I would not limit myself to one size fits all. The goal is to help the patient achieve maximum well...

  19. Disrespectful, Lazy CNAs who bully

    systoly replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Zookeeper3, why would anyone want to burn you for identifying the problem and laying out a blueprint for dealing with it. This is pretty much how I handle this and it works. I also believe it makes a...

  20. code blue question

    systoly replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    Please take a CPR refresher immediately and familiarize yourself with and understand

  21. I almost got kicked out of my program from ONE mistake!

    systoly replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    Holy crap, I'm glad I'm not in school these days. As someone else has posted, it was a mistake to get out a narc while still involved with another task. That is what causes mistakes. Did the...

  22. Am I in the wrong Nursing home?

    systoly replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not borrowing, it's theft. There are many ways to prevent outages in by far most of the situations. I will not commit an unethical, possibly criminal act because someone else failed to do their...

  23. sleepless... and working only one day a week.

    systoly replied to sweetjellies1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You're not getting paid to be on call 6 days a week. The above poster is absolutely correct. It usually works out better when you already have a job, because you're more relaxed, not as much at stake,...

  24. curious about late hours in home care

    systoly replied to k10za's topic in Home Health

    The patient needed stat IV antibiotics? At what point would transfer be

  25. What is this called?

    systoly replied to moonjumper's topic in Home Health

    Depending on who you work for, I'd go up higher than just the next boss. If you have a compliance officer or department, turn to them. Be sure to make several copies of all your