systoly

systoly

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  1. When will they change the name???

    systoly replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Let me tell you about a platoon of cavalry scouts who mistakenly associated "nurse" with feminine and delicate. As a medic, I served four years in a mobile surgical hospital (MASH). During one of our...

  2. Wanting to broaden my horizons

    systoly replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    First, I want to commend you on your desire for acquiring knowledge and learning new skills. Second, please allow me to define home health nursing. A home health nurse visits many different patients...

  3. Can I take classes for both cna and cma at two different schools at the same time.

    systoly replied to tebjch2010's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, you cannot enroll in a CMA course unless you're a certified CNA. You can, however enroll in a MAT

  4. frustrated nurse

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

    telegramstyle without the stops oh

  5. Is this a productive management style?

    systoly replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This person needs an inservice on viral infections, well actually she needs an inservice on a lot of things. Look, the only way you can get people to perform to the best of their ability is if they...

  6. Men in home health

    systoly replied to Noimanurse's topic in Home Health

    I fit into two of these categories. The way I look at it is patients have the right to refuse medications, treatment and good

  7. Men in home health

    systoly replied to Noimanurse's topic in Home Health

    The way I look at it is patients have the right to refuse medications, treatment and good

  8. Hospital CNA needs help with a LTC issue

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

    Supplemental oxygen is considered a medication. Wherever I work, the O2 is my responsibility. I want all my CNAs to know where the O2 is stored, how to set it up and what types of delivery methods are...

  9. Christmas

    systoly replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    It's amazing what we can do for our patients when we work as a team. That is most definitely the true spirit of Christmas. Merry

  10. Advice about Co-Worker

    systoly replied to bellagreeneyz's topic in General Nursing

    I think your concern is influenced by your dislike to this person. Why did you go through the trouble of giving us a complete history when all you had to do is say look guys this is what I overheard -...

  11. Aides being "nurses"

    systoly replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Just ask them what all nurses get asked, "Are you an RN or LPN?" Am I the only one who gets asked this

  12. Aides being "nurses"

    systoly replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Is grammy getting good

  13. Are there any LPNs that find 40 person med pass workable?

    systoly replied to momwithlicense's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've done lots of 50+ residents med passes without breaking a sweat. But I've also done 30 residents med passes and felt completely defeated. What slows me down the most are liquids, eye drops and of...

  14. what experience is needed for a LPN?

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

    My employer does not count CNA experience at all, no matter how long a CNA has worked for

  15. Seeking guidance on tricky situation

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

    Nascar nurse, I'm sorry to hear that the patient's condition has worsened, but I'm sure glad you're no longer the primary target. What a relieve. You deserve a week off, not just one

  16. Seeking guidance on tricky situation

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

    This resident needs to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital/clinic. The behavior is psychotic and if untreated will harm him in the long run. Not only might his level of functioning decline, but...

  17. Emergency decisions

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

    No you're not over reacting. My question would be, why was CPR not initiated since the patient was non responsive and since we decided to place O2 at 15 LPM via NRB for an O2 sat of 95%. On second...

  18. Where do I get LVN malpractice insurance?

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

    Let me google that for

  19. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    systoly replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Drink alert!!! And I thought this was going to be a long and quiet night. Thanks to your Dad, you have just made my

  20. I feel overwhelmed

    systoly replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Usually I'd say c'mon you can do it, but what concerns me greatly is the usual orientation time of at least four weeks. If that's what it usually takes, then even a very experienced nurse would...

  21. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    systoly replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a tragic situation and there's probably no fix it all. While the dope on the job is certainly a concern, I would hope that the employer can take care of this. What actually bothers me...

  22. Is Jevity considered "medicine"?

    systoly replied to tracyIngalls's topic in Patient Education

    I'm way late (just came across this thread. What happened to having residence function at their highest level and independence

  23. How many patients is/are too many?

    systoly replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    When I started in med surge, average patient load was 8. We had IV teams, urinary techs, etc., so 8 patients kept you busy, but it was manageable and I loved my job. When the average load went up to...

  24. One math prob that could help please regarding infusion rate

    systoly replied to TJG21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh yeaaaah. I didn't know about it, but I am planning to wear it

  25. First clinical rotation: ortho surgery!

    systoly replied to doublehelix's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did an ortho gig about 15 years ago so I don't have up to date info. I do remember seeing a lot of shoulders (rotator cuffs) as well. Keeping up with pain meds was job 1 and most patients were very...