systoly

systoly

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  1. CPR online?

    systoly replied to epijunky's topic in General Nursing

    I just renewed my CPR, the brick and mortar fashion. The previous time I did it online without being required to pass a hands on test. The online course was half the price of what I paid this time...

  2. Peri care vent

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

    well, if you stop "badbathing" and start giving good baths ... When I worked nights, I had my crew load up a cart with washclothes soap and lotion and everybody got a good cleansing. A good night's...

  3. CNA's scope of Work

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

    Do you use the words neglect and abuse like you did in your post. If so, you're probably considered a

  4. Would appreciate some advice.

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

    That's a lot of detailed info about the patients. That's my first concern. AS far as the work situation is concerned, you already answered yourself, great potential for disaster.

  5. Tattoos as a male Lpn

    systoly replied to Duce's topic in Men in Nursing

    You already answered your

  6. Does HH just have to practice foley incertion?

    systoly replied to 10ACGIRL's topic in Home Health

    Why in the world would you attempt to place an indwelling urinary cath? Did impatient lady realize she contaminated it when she jerked it out of your hand? And did you tell her that smacking you on...

  7. Home Health Nursing Pay?

    systoly replied to delerben's topic in Home Health

    https://allnurses.com/home-health-nursing/ find the tabs near the top of the page, click on Specialty, Nursing Specialties, and off you

  8. Was I wrong?

    systoly replied to waggykeeper's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have called the doc myself. Did the LVN write up a TO order? Did you hear her talk to the doc? A lot of times, the response you get from the doc depends on how the situation is

  9. Physician Orders: How to stay organized?

    systoly replied to whisperinrain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No DON for 9 months, can't keep nurses? You can come up with a better system and in doing so enable administration to mismanage even

  10. A New Recruitment Trend?

    systoly replied to Wishinonastar's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever people are desperate, there are others willing to exploit, enter Craigslist

  11. Nurse-initiated interventions

    systoly replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Airway, Breathing, Circulation Time is critical, so you turn up the O2. A mask, because it's the appropriate delivery method for high volume delivery. It's more effective and a nasal cannula will...

  12. Bipolar-Should I ask for ADA accomodations?

    systoly replied to AZRN2112's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, the average age of nurses is late 30s. That means most have families and related commitments and obligations. Schedule requests are honored by seniority. It is rare that a junior nurse can...

  13. I want the answer

    systoly replied to pansyrose's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There's nothing wrong with using an alcohol wipe and it is more effective than soap and water, but only if the alcohol is allowed to dry completely. In some cases, such as PPD test, not letting the...

  14. What would you do about this...

    systoly replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    "Hey, are you ok? I worked that order from earlier. Did you get slammed or just have a brain fart?" Nurse A may also be experiencing emotional distress. As afrocentricRN said, give her the benefit of...

  15. A interesting teaching method...

    systoly replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Nursing

    did'nt observe rise and fall of chest during rescue breathing, went on to straddle patient, did not keep elbows locked and that horrific hand placement, I think there's more, can I watch

  16. leaving a job with little/no notice?

    systoly replied to NM nurse to be's topic in General Nursing

    Chances are a poorly run facility is known for just that and a reference from such a facility doesn't exactly unlock doors. Sounds like just the thought of it makes you feel

  17. A interesting teaching method...

    systoly replied to LuckyinKY's topic in General Nursing

    The models are sexy, no doubt, however, when thinking of CPR, clinical death comes to mind and there's nothing sexy about death. I do think this makes an excellent training video, because the...

  18. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    systoly replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    "I'm going to take off your nose" preparing to suction a patient with a HME over

  19. Starting nurse internship but discouraged due to an old write up...

    systoly replied to spacy224's topic in General Nursing

    Have you prayed over it ? Let your faith be your

  20. Help! I need some advice!

    systoly replied to Shirl57's topic in General Nursing

    What was her activity or weight bearing status? How did you assure non weight bearing to the affected extremity? How did you indeed know what the pt was going to do during a lift transfer, this being...

  21. Nursing care priorities

    systoly replied to zipperhead105's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  22. Negative experience on first day

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

    You said you started your shift with an open mind...when did it close? Just kiddin'. What you experienced is called reality shock. It sounds like you had excellent training and an exquisite facility...

  23. Have you ever heard of vicodin making pt too sleepy so changing to fentanyl patch???

    systoly replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    But you are

  24. Deep Suctioning: Should We Do It At End of Life?

    systoly replied to tencat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So now dehydration is a bad thing? What a

  25. Too Many Hats, Not enough heads

    systoly replied to hospicevet 20's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Not a well run company, was it? The VP made that clear with her completely false interpretation of abandonment. Hospice services are like extended care, some are awful, but some are a blessing to the...