systoly

systoly

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  1. Please be honest!

    systoly replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in it for the

  2. The 10 REAL Reasons Men Don't Go to the Doctor

    systoly replied to Anxious Patient's topic in Men in Nursing

    Oh come on. This is funny. I don't care if it was meant to be serious - it made me

  3. Passing state inspection

    systoly replied to CrazyCat88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    By the book. Cross your Ts, dot your Is, wash your hands in between and don't worry about time. I have not heard of anyone being cited for lack of speed. Chances are you will only be observed for part...

  4. Young and jaded.

    systoly replied to apocatastasis's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, when all I wanna do is scream "WHY?", I remind myself that I don't have to know all the reasons (I probably wouldn't understand anyway) and I don't have to be the judge. As long as I do the...

  5. Which job would you choose?

    systoly replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is this a CNA job ? I'm surprised to see such a large wage range. $13/hr with excellent benefits is good CNA pay for Oklahoma. $18/hr sounds more like agency pay. In my estimation, an excellent...

  6. Physical exam for pressure ulcers with people without risk factors

    systoly replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    The patient may not be aware of a sore or a wound. Skipping a complete skin assessment will bite you in the butt sooner or later (pun

  7. Question about holding Lantus

    systoly replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    Mightymitern said it all. Besides, it's always better to manage with diet rather than with insulin. Another one that bugs me is being too quick to hold dig, another one with a long

  8. Why aren't LPN's considered professionals?

    systoly replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN and I AM a professional. My patients, my employer and everyone else I come in contact with professionally expect me to conduct myself and perform in a professional manner and rightfully

  9. How do I ask?

    systoly replied to nurse2be2010's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest to ask for a lor in person. While I don't find anything wrong with a written request, in your situation I'd be concerned about freezing up during an actual interview and therefore would...

  10. Geriactric CNA

    systoly replied to jboogieness's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've gone to many a meeting where the payor tried to change to non-licensed care and usually the question comes up, "Could you not train a CNA to do this - the family learned, and they ddidn't have...

  11. Patient 'found' my number on the internet...

    systoly replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, back to the solution. Get yourself a SR9, get good, then invite him to the range with you while you unload on his picture or a silhouette entitled stalkers. I know, I'm getting way too red, but...

  12. Feeding tube schedule?

    systoly replied to lhorn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with 2ndwind and while you might be an exceptional CNA, you are passing judgement on a topic, I believe, you have not enough knowledge of. Perhaps the OP is sincere, but the post most certainly...

  13. Geriactric CNA

    systoly replied to jboogieness's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A person or a family can hire someone to assist with ADLs without the need for a DR.'s order. This is frequently done and the compensation is solely provided by the private party and is usually...

  14. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    systoly replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need two people, because stuff happens. Pt.'s will choke, vomit, have a seizure, or whatever else you cannot

  15. What does this job description mean?

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

    Job applications usually have a section to indicate

  16. How do you deal with residents who only want to take a fraction of a med ordered?

    systoly replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it's great if the pt. can achieve desired effect on a lesser dose. Get an order for a lower dose or weaker Rx. As for the moment, I'd educate pt. on right to refuse and ask if it would be...

  17. CNA before LPN? benificial?

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

    Having CNA experience WILL make nursing school easier. If I could choose between two new grads to work with, one with CNA experience, one without, I'd definitely favor the first. BTW, I have a cool...

  18. One entree per person,please

    systoly replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    I'd fashion me a name tag saying:" I'm all that and a bag of

  19. To suction or not to suction?

    systoly replied to texasheat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes you have to open a pt.'s mouth and there are a few techniques that work well and don't cause injury. I don't know if suctioning was needed or not, but the issue is technique. If the...

  20. Major Vent

    systoly replied to LouisVRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Somebody said this is a delicate subject. It is, but seemingly only for US born English speaking citizens who will be accused of discrimination at the drop of a hat. I wasn't born in the US, English...

  21. Tips for being a great Nursing Assistant

    systoly replied to krimicrat's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your momentum going. Be quick to discard negative comments from people who are determined to be miserable. When things do get bad (that's part of life, not just nursing), remember two things: 1)...

  22. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    systoly replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Since there are tons of websites about professional dress, I'm not going to try and give advice, but I will tell you that it doesn't take a lot of money to look sharp. Of course where I live the cost...

  23. Did i handle this situation correctly???

    systoly replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, a lot of admits in LTC come with sketchy or missing histories. I think you did great. The pt. is going through a very stressful change and along the way he has to give up more control. I guess...

  24. Did i handle this situation correctly???

    systoly replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that the doc on call had a hissy doesn't mean you did wrong. You acted in pursuit of doing what's best for the pt. and I don't see how you can go wrong with that. If this (doc going...

  25. liability??

    systoly replied to jennrn01's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the follow up post jenn. If there is any indication that the pulmonologist wants continous oximetry, I'd certainly be concerned about liability as well as providing appropriate care so why...