systoly

systoly

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  1. Should i use more than 1 agency?

    systoly replied to Noahj's topic in Agency Nurses

    I worked for as many as three agencies at a time. I would give them my availability and accept shifts as they were offered. When I had enough shifts I'd call to let them know I was no longer...

  2. Just started with agency now banned from regular hire

    systoly replied to newtress's topic in Agency Nurses

    Did you sign anything in reference to this and if so did the agency state any penalty? Anyway, it sounds like this is the kind of agency that someone in another thread referred to as pimp. Get out of...

  3. Agency pay dropped ?

    systoly replied to AC439's topic in Agency Nurses

    My agency has dropped pay rates for cases funded by the state as the state has cut reimbursement. None of my regular cases are affected. I do fill in on other cases, but get my regular

  4. Kissing with contractions

    systoly replied to LoveANurse09's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmm. I don't remember my wife being in a kissy mood. She sure was verbal ' though, and

  5. How to tell if you are being targeted at your job by another nurse..

    systoly replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd love to practice my therapeutic communication on her. "Someone seems to have peed in your wheaties, would you like to talk about it?" I hope this is not considered

  6. student lvn/lpn

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

    Never heard of it. May I suggest you post this in the Region and/or Students

  7. How Soon Should A Nurse Be Notified Of A Med Error?

    systoly replied to CruisNrn's topic in Patient Medications

    "Oh, about a month ago" really? When was the physician notified? What was the physicians response, when and where was it documented. Where is the medication error report form and when was it filed...

  8. My day as a patient

    systoly replied to RkfdNurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. I'm sorry you had a complete looser for a NM. And who knows where the nurse was. Let me remember your experience when it's close to the end of my shift, when...

  9. Preventing med errors in LTC...

    systoly replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your 11-7 med pass should be very light, however, most of your meds will probably be due towards the end of the shift which is usually a busy time (phone ringing, rounds, labs, etc). The CNAs will...

  10. Can't stop thinking about it.

    systoly replied to Nurse Cathy Foley's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of my favorite quotes. " a good nurse knows when to send the patient to the hospital - a great one knows when not to " Without history (what's pt.'s usual B/P on present regimen), I cannot say if...

  11. Nursing concerns....

    systoly replied to Vaikinglee's topic in General Nursing

    Look around. You're in the right place. The more time you spend browsing this forum, the more insight you will get. I believe this forum can give you excellent insight. Maybe you and her, I mean baby...

  12. how to remedy this situation?

    systoly replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Only 6 years? Well, you're not qualified at all. Just kiddin', you can be my trainer anytime. As for the mad hatter, let her be mad - her

  13. Aren't ADON's here to help...?

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

    Document carefully. e.g... date, time infusion of IV ATB complete, situation discussed with ADON in med room, ADON aware of required flush and disconnect. In other words don't chart anything that...

  14. Working 2 jobs worth it?

    systoly replied to antonette1987's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The fact that you were snatched up like this in this economy reflects very positively on you. I bet you can handle it, but be aware of burn out. And get yourself a good wheelbarrow

  15. How to train a new nurse? all tips welcome!

    systoly replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    caliotter3 said it

  16. Does being called a male nurse annoy you?

    systoly replied to freefalle's topic in Men in Nursing

    No bother, but for kicks, in a friendly tone ask, "what part are you having trouble with, the male or the nurse?" Can be fun to watch them

  17. Medication Aides in Ohio

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

    I practiced in a LTC in Ohio many years ago when OH didn't have med aides. At the time I had to complete OH state approved courses for medication administration and IV therapy in order to perform...

  18. whats your honest opinion concerning med aides?

    systoly replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Based on my LTC experience (15 + years) , I believe at least 50% of med aides are performing poorly. I firmly believe performance could be improved dramatically by allowing proper and on going...

  19. Have you ever felt defeated?

    systoly replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I've felt defeated many times over. I think it's nursing reality 101. I do disagree with you when you say you have no fight left in you. The fact that you are posting and meditating about...

  20. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    systoly replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    No it isn't. Don't get me wrong. I've learned so much from CNAs, but since we're looking at the legal aspect the answer is no, because citing "this is how I was trained", when the trainer was in fact...

  21. SICK OF BEING A LPN

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

    Much like mailnurse 1995, I worked in LTC for many years, always enticed by the extra $. I discovered home health when looking for an extra shift per week while working a weekend option in LTC. Home...

  22. UTI and penile piercing

    systoly replied to schaviano's topic in General Nursing

    If the piercing complicates insertion, it's gotta go. My concern would be are there any issues with leaving the piercing out, as is the case with trachs and g-tubes and if so, perhaps it could be...

  23. Washing your scrubs???

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

    'best thing I know for blood is a cold water rinse before the blood dries, Peroxide after it's dried. I wash scrubs on warm/cold or cold/cold. I do not separate by color. Scrubs in the same load with...

  24. Mama told me there would be days like this!!!!!

    systoly replied to sassy10's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you well. I could not get a good idea of what's going on from reading this post so I looked at your pro and read your other posts and I think you may have just a little 'tude and or...

  25. "Hospital Nursing is soooo Easy!!"

    systoly replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    So all those who choose "complicated and difficult" over "sooo easy" are masochists ??? I'm with Viva, but I do know this: when hospital nurses get behind, they don't eat or pee; when you call your...