systoly

systoly

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  1. State Withholding License Because of Criminal Background

    systoly replied to xxmwxx's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't understand. Why don't you send in the required

  2. I just found out... One of the nurses I work with is

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

    Interesting indeed. Both were called on the carpet, one responded graciously, the other one not so

  3. Boss Keeps Asking Me to Lunch

    systoly replied to ArizonaMark's topic in General Nursing

    Your lead nurse is a pit viper. She stated "he" shouldn't do it, yet chose to address it with you. She stated it smacks ( what vocabulary [unprofessional] ) of favoritism and that other nurses won't...

  4. LTC interview/ what types of ????

    systoly replied to msdaschcav's topic in General Nursing

    Rather than trying to figure out what questions you may encounter, I suggest the following. Find out as much as you can about the facility. What is the ownership, what is their mission statement, what...

  5. Co-workers talk.....

    systoly replied to lpnwkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's your problem right there. Who cares what they say, they don't determine who you

  6. Prescribing narcotics to drug seekers

    systoly replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    What are your specific questions? You said, "I am not at the point where I want some serious questions

  7. I just found out... One of the nurses I work with is

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

    You just did do something negative...you told her she's not fit to be a nurse. For a quiet one you make a lot of noise. Meaningful dialog meaning you try to manipulate and contradict your self as in...

  8. I just found out... One of the nurses I work with is

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

    So why did you throw in your religious believes instead of just asking what is

  9. To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

    systoly replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wearing scrubs to an interview is tacky and ignorant. Dress nicely, but do not

  10. Rationale for wound packing irrigation

    systoly replied to misty_stanfield99's topic in General Nursing

    First year LPN student? How many years are

  11. Charting: UTIs

    systoly replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    discomfort and is it addressed (Pyridium, Azo Standard) any

  12. Narc count short!!

    systoly replied to dlissa74's topic in General Nursing

    Did you and the oncoming nurse sign off on the narc count? If so, I don't see how you are involved in this at all and that's what I'd tell the DON. You don't need a lawyer. You don't need to be in a...

  13. TB Skin test question

    systoly replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not a fan of the PPD test, because the vast majority of the time I was given one or observed others giving one, it was done wrong such as no bubble, not allowing enough time for alcohol to dry...

  14. Fabulous nurse

    systoly replied to KeyMaster's topic in General Nursing

    I will be that nurse. Just give me back my

  15. Fabulous nurse

    systoly replied to KeyMaster's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I never look at the ads, but now that I have.. Oh yes, chest out and all, slightly messy hair not pulled back, very flirtatious. I wouldn't worry about it too much, after all, the ads help...

  16. Blood Pressure Question

    systoly replied to studentnurse9's topic in General Nursing

    Think gravity. Think about dependent edema. Look up TILT

  17. What would you do?

    systoly replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If your commute is over 50 miles (one way) it's tax deductible. Would I do it? No, way too far. One day orientation for new grad, oh h**l no

  18. Fabulous nurse

    systoly replied to KeyMaster's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, she stole my

  19. inclement weather

    systoly replied to happy in NH's topic in Home Health

    My agency informs all new admissions of it's policy to provide for staff safety and may not be able to provide staffing under certain weather

  20. taxes

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

    Not enough info. First, if you take the standard, the printer won't make a difference, unless it's a high $ laser printer. I do deduct office supplies, including my laptop that I have to use (in a...

  21. Nursing Home State Survey

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

    The most important thing to do during a survey is to be truthful. If you don't know the answer to something just say so. But don't leave it at that. Tell the surveyor, "I'm sorry, I don't know the...

  22. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    systoly replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The patient most certainly had and has the right to refuse to get weighed. The nursing staff has the duty to inform the patient of possible consequences of refusal, but in the end, the patient has the...

  23. CNA's want to share salary info?

    systoly replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not a CNA, but I know the top base pay, including benefits, is $ 15.00/hr in LTC. CNAs can wave some of the benefits, but it's not a good deal as the pay increases $1/hr for $1.5 to $1.75/hr in...

  24. "Just" a CNA

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

    What an unhappy person this must be. Some people just insist on not having any fun at work and worse, try to drag others into this mess. I don't think I have to tell you that you're not just a CNA,...

  25. What do you have to wear???

    systoly replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Some of of my private duty patients request that I don't wear scrubs or whites, because it reminds them of the hospital, so I have several outfits I only wear to work (gotta make sure they take heat...