systoly

systoly

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  1. What's ok and what's not?

    systoly replied to advocated's topic in Private Duty

    Discontinuation of a foley requires a Dr.'s order. You cannot take Dr.'s orders from family members. Suppose there are no wounds, no need for accurate I&O, and no retention, so there really is no...

  2. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    systoly replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, the best

  3. Bummed out

    systoly replied to chris1969's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are looking at it from the right perspective. Employers don't care that you need a job. They do care about things like perfect attendance. Ask yourself what makes a prospective employer drool....

  4. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    systoly replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I orientated a new employee the other day, the best orientatee

  5. what nerve!

    systoly replied to nocturnalnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had a few of those, but I didn't let them control my routine. My first obligation is my patient, then my coworker or their patients, then perhaps a family member or other medical staff, then ...,...

  6. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    systoly replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, since it's in the dictionary, I guess you might can use

  7. New grad, military spouse. VA?

    systoly replied to nursingcares's topic in General Nursing

    I did not know this. So much for taking care of our

  8. Does HH just have to practice foley incertion?

    systoly replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in Home Health

    I know my stance on issues like this seems extreme, but I do not believe showing leniency will bear any fruit in the long run. What would happen to a CNA who did this to a family member. Loss of job,...

  9. To Visit or not to Visit?

    systoly replied to pyrazen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do visit. I'm not sure what you mean by mental slide, but here are some things to remember. If your aunt doesn't know who you are, don't stress her by trying to get her to remember. Just tell her that...

  10. stressed out

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

    You're not stressed out, you're burned out, but please don't leave healthcare for that reason. You do care about your patients, it's in your heart. The fact that you're concerned about your body...

  11. CNA's scope of Work

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

    That would most certainly impress the daylights out of me. I'd still want to see for myself, but you'd have instantly gained my utmost respect (except for calling me Miss X

  12. Advice for the LVN Student

    systoly replied to tiredstudentmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    With all the excellent advice from previous posters, I have but one thing to add. Create a personal retreat for yourself. Mine was a 15 gallon fish tank. I don't really care that much for fish, but...

  13. What should I do??

    systoly replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    I highly doubt 2 full shifts of orientation is going to happen. That's why a lot of employers seek nurses with one year experience. My agency schedules 4 hours of orientation as a standard. I usually...

  14. Concerned that my "type B" personality won't cut it!

    systoly replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Why? Type B is a good thing. If it weren't for the bees (spelling intentional) around me over the years, I might well be at increased risk for

  15. Is private duty the "easy way out"?

    systoly replied to luvtwilight's topic in Private Duty

    "The thing is I'm completely happy with my job! I make my own schedule, usually don't have to work weekends or holidays if I don't want to, I love my client/family/agency that I work for." It took...

  16. None of the Florida nurses could answer my question.I'll try here.

    systoly replied to MEDRULES's topic in General Nursing

    klone, I'm thinking those Florida nurses knew something you

  17. New grad for home health?

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

    Yes to liability insurance, no matter where you

  18. None of the Florida nurses could answer my question.I'll try here.

    systoly replied to MEDRULES's topic in General Nursing

    Those darn Florida nurses. My guess is they could, they just didn't want to. You already applied for the position

  19. Turning down a position - ok to email?

    systoly replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I believe, by today's standards it's acceptable, however, my suggestion is to see the manager in person, tell how wonderful you think the staff is and explain your reason for declining the position. I...

  20. Outraged by no more privacy

    systoly replied to inquiringaide's topic in General Nursing

    At this time, my state does not require fingerprinting for licensure, but they already have my prints for my driver's license, so I wouldn't

  21. How far would you be willing to travel for a job?

    systoly replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, do some research on tax deductions. At that distance, I believe, you can claim mileage and perhaps

  22. Does HH just have to practice foley incertion?

    systoly replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in Home Health

    Hey, 10ACGIRL, put the knife back in your pocket. I'm with you on this one. My post was directed at the post I quoted in my

  23. Does HH just have to practice foley incertion?

    systoly replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in Home Health

    So as a clinical manager, you feel CNAs need to be proficient in placement of indwelling urinary catheters ? Furthermore, you are humored at the thought of a staff member being hit in the head ?...

  24. How much does money influence where you go....or stay

    systoly replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    We all work, because we need to generate income, however llg hit the nail on the head

  25. Peri care vent

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

    Look at the grin. The OP misspelled bed bath ,"bad bath". I was being a smart a.. and made fun of it. The OP can take care of my family members any