systoly

systoly

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  1. What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    systoly replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    dermatologist preparing for a procedure: "Can I have some gloves please?" me: "Do you want clean ones?" (as opposed to sterile) dermatologist: "I'll take the dirty ones today" during routine vitals,...

  2. It's the patient/family's choice NOT the doctor!!!!

    systoly replied to lad120's topic in General Nursing

    Dear lad, I didn't read your post in it's entirety, because you didn't take the time to prrof read and edit. Perhaps you're still angry and that is my point. Don't do anything while you're filled with...

  3. A Passionate Note in Support of All Night Shift Health Care Staff

    systoly replied to Hockeydoll88's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh I could have fun with this DON! She's aware of neglect and does nothing??? One of my DONs did approach me one time, while I was charging nights, and stated she had a report that there's sleeping...

  4. "Bait and Switch" and "Social Experiment" thread titles

    systoly replied to nursel56's topic in General Nursing

    Tell tale signs: OP just signed up, no introduction or previous posts, no "about me" in profile, The OP's style reveals good language skills, but there are typos and punctuation errors which shows...

  5. sialadenitis

    systoly replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    oops, i posted in the wrong

  6. sharing personal info with patients

    systoly replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Why does it have to be personal information? Just say, "I know of a case

  7. Becoming friends with patients?

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

    You're post is vague so I'll give you both scenarios. You met a nurse while you were visiting someone at the hospital - no problem You're the actual patient and this nurse was assigned to you - bad...

  8. Input, opinions

    systoly replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a personal choice. I'd take the three 12s if they were spaced apart and the money (incl. mileage) was at least the

  9. LTC and med orders

    systoly replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're having a hard time right now. Just messing with ya. You're right, I read the OP again and I see what you mean. I didn't get that at first. From what I understand now, the OP is supposed to...

  10. LTC and med orders

    systoly replied to cleo777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh come on, your assessment of the situation is based on speculation and anyone who gets offended by the post you call condescending is going to have a hard time in this field. If you indeed need an...

  11. Input, opinions

    systoly replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    How many 7p-7a

  12. Getting screwed by an agency - need help!

    systoly replied to Acrastic's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you're going through this, but I also have to say your story sounds like there's something missing or not quite right about it. Why did you settle for "I'm working on it"? What are the pay...

  13. Nursing Advertisements

    systoly replied to puppies1123's topic in General Nursing

    http://nursingadvocacy.org/images/pennzoil.gif 'don't know how old this is, but proofs this has been going on for a long

  14. Is this legal??

    systoly replied to grateful2010's topic in Home Health

    Do not give instructions to the aide pertaining to any task outside the aide's scope of practice. If the aide has questions, refer her to the agency or the supervisor. In a similar situation, I was...

  15. Shift Wars! Just need to vent...

    systoly replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked all shifts, each for several years. Only inexperienced staff believes night shift is easy. After all, shift differentials did not come about because night shift is the easiest shift. If...

  16. How many....

    systoly replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    2-3-7

  17. shift wars in the middle of report.

    systoly replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    If it was so important for the patient to have a BM, the day shift needed to take care of it the previous day instead of dumping it on nocs where only a fraction of the staff is available....

  18. Is there a balance?

    systoly replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    It took me several years to add and combine two letters to my professional vocabulary,

  19. Changing A Foley Cath...Your Methods

    systoly replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't call it a tug (not because I'm a stickler for semantics, but to avoid confusion). You gently pull back on the catheter until you feel

  20. Pulse ox not working correctly

    systoly replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    I agree with others in that my assessment and plan of care does not hinge on the oximeter reading, however, orders for supplemental O2 usually state specific parameters based on O2 sat readings and...

  21. You Can't Make This Stuff Up

    systoly replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Kinda like

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

    Looks like

  23. The correct way to send a patient out to the hospital...

    systoly replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    I never do resist. The truth is, however, I'll be doing a lot of reading up about the subject matter discussed in this

  24. DDNR Violation :(

    systoly replied to nicenurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be very careful with second hand information. To ensure all staff understands the situation, ask your DON if you can give an in service on this patient's advance directives and consequences of...

  25. SCHOOL??

    systoly replied to Aleksandra's topic in General Nursing

    Hallo. Have you tried the Hawaii nurse forum or the student forum? HI Nursing Programs Discussion - Nursing for Nurses I hope you find some useful info. Viel