systoly

systoly

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  1. Men in home health

    systoly replied to Noimanurse's topic in Home Health

    I guess it depends on the area. I've worked home health exclusively for several years now, mostly 4 12s a week. I know of one instance where the family specifically requested a female. One of my...

  2. Where do they change the briefs of special needs children in your school?

    systoly replied to NurseMommyRN's topic in School

    Since when does it require a medical background to know that exposing a child is not appropriate??? I'm not a school nurse, but have gone to school with many of my little patients. The special ed...

  3. Pediatric pulse oximeter

    systoly replied to catonmylap's topic in Pediatric

    I hear you about schlepping a ton of stuff to school. One bag for the portable suction, one emergency bag (ambu, RX, etc.), and a third bag for personal care and mickey supplies. No room for anything...

  4. Was just hired as new graduate nurse, what is the Health Assessment part?

    systoly replied to HeatherGurl84's topic in General Nursing

    As Ginger 80 said, it depends. I've had complete and thorough physicals as well as a Doc ask me, "are you alright?" and sign all my papers when I said.

  5. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    systoly replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    I know a lot of CNAs who lost weight while working as a CNA. Overweight itself, as in appearance is not an issue, you have to have a heart. The job itself is no picnic, no doubt about that, but...

  6. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    systoly replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    OMG Commuter, you actually said "rat's ass". Too funny. Not bad, but just seems out of line compared to your usual

  7. Nurse Pris

    systoly replied to pjay1958's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, and welcome to the board. I look forward to seeing your pro. Unfortunately, your post is a little vague. Perhaps you could

  8. New job

    systoly replied to NurseSuzann's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It certainly sounds like it will be fun to work there and that's hard to come by. In the presence of good teamwork, efficiency can always be improved, but give it some time, maybe there's a method...

  9. vent for those who work midnights

    systoly replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    ' worked 7p to 7A for three years. I could understand when people would forget, but when the first thing you say is, "did I wake you up?" As if it wasn't hard enough trying to sleep during the day....

  10. Pain management nurse in LTC- an unreasonable goal?

    systoly replied to misstoast's topic in Pain Management

    A few weeks late, but anyway, while I don't foresee such a position either, I believe there's potential for (and certainly much needed) teaching and inservicing, especially for CMAs (med techs). I...

  11. Men: Are catty / backstabbing / selfish female nurses typical, or not?

    systoly replied to Streamline2010's topic in Men in Nursing

    No, it's not typical. Most nurses are truly caring individuals. I do believe the way you carry yourself will greatly influence your experience. I don't care if your female or male, there's a job to do...

  12. What would you do?

    systoly replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    No back slapping. If partial obstruction and cough present offer reassurance and encourage cough. For complete obstruction start HM. (see how I got out of spelling this

  13. HIPAA dilemna/question

    systoly replied to NocturneNrse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Sadly, sometimes family members have hidden agendas. If you didn't know the family while caring for this kind soul, you're taking a risk by disclosing

  14. Agency Overpaid Me

    systoly replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Think about the respect and trust you'll likely gain by doing the right thing. It's not cash, but valuable

  15. Advice

    systoly replied to maejerri's topic in General Nursing

    I left LTC under similar circumstances and have been doing home care exclusively for several years now. I usually work 4 12s and the extra money more than makes up for the decrease in benefits. My...

  16. Who's in violation of Hipaa?

    systoly replied to tiger74's topic in General Nursing

    This was a medical necessity, however, one could argue that all the prn needed to know was that this particular Dr. needed to contact the medical

  17. answering the patient's daughter's call = invasion of privacy?

    systoly replied to neurontin's topic in General Nursing

    "I don't make apologize.." ??? Apparently I don't make good English

  18. New RN age bias

    systoly replied to Night Owl RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lot of employers are looking for experienced nurses. In my area, if you had years of experience, you'd be snatched up right

  19. answering the patient's daughter's call = invasion of privacy?

    systoly replied to neurontin's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the "dribs and drabs" thing. If you can't give complete and accurate information don't give any at

  20. As if it isn't hard enough to find a job....

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    good for a laugh ' though, never thought I'd see "nice" and "enema" in the same

  21. JUST A SMILE

    systoly replied to Liu Shan nurse-to-be's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ill placed in the funny section, but beautiful and touching nevertheless. Thank you for

  22. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    systoly replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    This definitely needs a drink

  23. Zero tolerance for workplace violence a double standard??

    systoly replied to burnedoutRNinSC's topic in Men in Nursing

    Second thing that comes to mind: rather than spending money on a lawyer, hire a big biker girl to come to work pretending to be your girlfriend. And no, I'm not making fun of the post, I actually...

  24. Zero tolerance for workplace violence a double standard??

    systoly replied to burnedoutRNinSC's topic in Men in Nursing

    First thing that comes to mind, "Go ahead, make my

  25. nurse/patient ratio?

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

    If you don't feel overwhelmed as a new grad, you're not doing your job. As far as the ratio is concerned, acuity is the factor, numbers mean nothing. E.G. I've comfortably handled 60+ patients on one...