systoly

systoly

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  1. Jobs

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

    my local newspaper is still alive et

  2. What are some back up things that would be good to keep in my car for CNA classes?

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

    paper clips, rubber bands, band

  3. "Wasteful Nurses"

    systoly replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    actually, i don't sit down all that much so when it's time to chart or rest for a few minutes, i want a chair with good lumbar support that promotes good posture i don't have any back issues and i...

  4. Patients who want to be admitted for minor things

    systoly replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    i do not nor have i ever worked in a civilian ER, but it occurs to me that the F/U (and it was a F/U) should have been with any Dr. office, but certainly not with the ER and the primary C/O pain of...

  5. Did I do the right thing?

    systoly replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    a) tell her to resolve the issue before you'll accept the assignment she says she didn't give it - so she needs to call the doc b) i might have called the pharmacy, but that depends on how your...

  6. Using Laptops on for Med Pass

    systoly replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    my old laptop has about 2.5 hrs battery life, my new one has 9 hours and it's far from being a top model none of the LTCs in my area have an IT

  7. Using Laptops on for Med Pass

    systoly replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    that is exactly the biggest problem i have encountered also the batteries don't hold a charge or the laptop is not working alltogether and there is no spare most of the laptops i've seen on med carts...

  8. on call for nursing issues

    systoly replied to txnursegiggles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    maybe you need to develope some religious beliefs i think the keyword here is schedule if your scheduled for work you can expect compensation there is also room for staff training and eliminating...

  9. Blood pressure: NY question

    systoly replied to Raven.poe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yes, but more difficult than having a(n experienced) helper i suggest to read about the physiology first and understand what it actually is in essence a tourniquet i like to teach by obtaining B/P by...

  10. PMV question

    systoly replied to artsmom's topic in Pulmonary

    difference in resistance? did she rinse the white one with hot water? or did she perhaps use cleaner or soap which could harm the

  11. Difficult assignment in nursing home

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

    are the assignments the same on your days off? how do the other shifts make assignments? I'd talk to the next higher person, but don't mention other staff or say it's unfair, just tell them that you...

  12. Did I bomb this interview/job?

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

    :up:

  13. Fired unfairly, vicious caregivers

    systoly replied to nurse_jess's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'm glad it worked out always document when an incident happens even if it's just on a piece of paper that way you don't have to rely on memory i also believe it is best not to speak in a language...

  14. State review/my bad

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

    part of that is, imho, because you don't have a good support system we do get the occasional, "why'd you come in here if you're not gonna help me" answer,'' to make sure you're safe and find out what...

  15. "Wasteful Nurses"

    systoly replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    no matter what hand sanitizer does or does not kill i never can get over the feeling of just smearing stuff around (on my hands) instead of getting rid of it even though i do use it on occasion when i...

  16. Different color scrub Top and Pants, does that look ok for Male nurses?

    systoly replied to RN_na_pogi_pa's topic in Men in Nursing

    black and grey goes well, i have scrubs that are made that

  17. State review/my bad

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

    oh my ten minutes is unacceptable in my area our goal is 2 minutes with a maximum of 5 everybody is expected to answer call lights, all departments if the need of the resident cannot be met by the...

  18. tips on changing total care patients

    systoly replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    another thought i've gotten some really good tips on transfers and positioning from OT and

  19. tips on changing total care patients

    systoly replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i find it easier to turn pt.s using the technique used for placing a victim in the recovery position, provided it is not

  20. Conflict with preceptor over re-checking blood glucose

    systoly replied to sweetmama81's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    sorry folks, but simply re checking with the same glucometer makes no sense, unless you suspect problems with the technique such as poor site preparation or drop size given that one has verified the...

  21. Describing "pain goal" to patients

    systoly replied to delphine22's topic in Pain Management

    no problem have you considered posting in the cardiac

  22. Lvn with a dilemma! Advice needed!

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

    i understand stuff happens i have no problem jumping in and helping out on the floor, even on my first day of orientation but placing a new nurse in charge of a floor on the first day is catastrohpic...

  23. Pronouncing Death

    systoly replied to lumbarpain's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    also adjust census and notify other departments ask family what to do with rings, hearing aids,

  24. Describing "pain goal" to patients

    systoly replied to delphine22's topic in Pain Management

    si tacuisses ..... was directed at myself i merely tried to say my initial response to your post was not helpful turns out i'm 2 for 2

  25. Describing "pain goal" to patients

    systoly replied to delphine22's topic in Pain Management

    si tacuisses philosophus mansisses sorry delphine 22, I know nothing about your