systoly

systoly

LTC, Memory loss, PDN

Member

  • Content

    1,756

  • Visitors

    14,456

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    29

All Content by systoly

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

    systoly replied to neurontin's topic in General Nursing

    You do come across some interesting family dynamics and sometimes it's not ok to even acknowledge to a family member that the patient is indeed at the facility. Therefore, if I don't have express...

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

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    No need to feel insulted by this poorly composed and poorly written ad. I wouldn't give it the time of day. I honestly pictured a junky looking for someone to help with his habbit, while reading

  3. What are some good white mens shoes for nursing?

    systoly replied to SexyAmy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm gellin - they come in

  4. excessive talking and opinions might hurt me in the medical field

    systoly replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    ever consider

  5. how is the LPN market lately

    systoly replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Plenty of jobs in my area of the midwest, BUT, while some employers will settle for one year experience, the good paying jobs require several years of experience in the respective

  6. Fired: Practice/personality problems or politics?

    systoly replied to JacknSweetpea's topic in General Nursing

    Spare extreme situations, I think by and large it's very basic. Think about what gets a person hired. The employer believes the employee can or does meet a need. Once this is no longer true, be it...

  7. Stroke Patients

    systoly replied to my4helpers's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get

  8. We only have one pulse oximeter for the facility, but we have flat-screen TVs!

    systoly replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a lot of equipment walks away or needs to be retired prematurely, because of improper handling, but that is true for furniture or TVs as well and they get replaced quickly. Especially LTC...

  9. fighting slave wages! for home care /direct care workers

    systoly replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So, why not work at Burger

  10. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    systoly replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am kidding, hence the

  11. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    systoly replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

  12. At School With Child. What to Wear?

    systoly replied to PediLove2147's topic in Private Duty

    Blue jeans and a neat, but plain (solid color) shirt for me The family let's us wear whatever we're comfortable with. One of my coworkers (her patient rides on the bus with mine), wears scrubs and it...

  13. RN told she will now get LPN wages

    systoly replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    Your numbers are spot on for my

  14. Syringes that fit Mic-Key button g-tube

    systoly replied to WI_home_RN's topic in Private Duty

    I'm glad you got it worked out. Mickey extensions come in different sizes (diameter). One of each usually comes in the box with a Mickey button. Do the meds plug up even the large tube

  15. Thank goodness for my laptop!

    systoly replied to Lorie P.'s topic in Private Duty

    Mine is about $60/month (had it for 3 years now), but speed and reliability are phenomenal. Well worth the

  16. Can distilled water be used for suctioning trachs?

    systoly replied to Blackcat99's topic in Private Duty

    What type of catheter are you using and are you talking about saline for cleaning the catheter or saline for thinning secretions? If you need the saline to thin secretions, perhaps humidification is...

  17. What kind of bag do you use?

    systoly replied to brandi13's topic in Home Health

    I use a European shoulder bag (it was a gift). Just kidding. I use the bag I got from Maxim for Christmas a couple of years ago. About 15 inches wide by 12 inches high, large main compartment, six...

  18. Required to work for free?

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Home Health

    I've worked for six different agencies in three different states and have never heard of such a thing (I guess I've had a sheltered life) . Report is an important part of continuity of care. It's part...

  19. Mom is abusive to all the nurses

    systoly replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm just reading this and it's like Dejavu. I once had a case with a bipolar mom who would not take her meds on a regular basis. It's a hard life(having bipolar). I didn't want to quit the case,...

  20. Patient Safety Dilemma

    systoly replied to aehart's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What's wrong with asking the nurses why the lights are not being answered? If the answer is unsatisfactory go up the

  21. Is Ativan 10 mg po per dose too much?

    systoly replied to lorster's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Didn't the order say "5 to 10mg Ativan PO"? That in itself shows it's a crappy order. As long as the doc chooses throwing a fit over providing a rationale, there'll be no mega

  22. Are 12 hour shifts safe?

    systoly replied to psychnurse1998's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't think 12 hour shifts are safe. In fact, I don't think 8 hour shifts are safe. So where do I apply for the 4 hour shift? Now let's talk about residency. Do you think 36 hour shifts are

  23. Bed Bugs

    systoly replied to Prissilla1484's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How do you know it's bed bugs? If you're sure, run. You cannot single handedly help this client, but you can prevent the spread. I think someone already said it, report it to the health department and...

  24. LTC 3rd day- help

    systoly replied to brown127's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Acuity is a bigger factor than number of patients. I have one concern about the call from state. How do you know who it was. I'd have told them I'm sorry, but I have no way of verifying your...

  25. Need Help...FINALLY got an interview!!!!

    systoly replied to BRITT_LVN22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Find out as much as you can about the employer and specifically the position. What are they looking for. What is their mission. The employer needs to know that you can give them what they need. Most...