systoly

systoly

LTC, Memory loss, PDN

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  1. Mistakes

    systoly replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    You're right - it will eat you alive, because you're not getting any time off if your mind is still at work. Try to recall everything you did do in one shift. I think you will be amazed at how much...

  2. Got an interview tom, what should I bring besides myself?

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

    Since you'll probably be in orientation, I'd leave it up to the facility. They may not want to spend any more $ on orientation, but I'd offer a two week

  3. Where is the best CNA training in Tulsa?

    systoly replied to zephyr79's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think very highly of Interim. I worked in facilities Interim has used for their

  4. Got an interview tom, what should I bring besides myself?

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

    :cheers:

  5. Guys: what made you want to go into nursing?

    systoly replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Hence the term reality

  6. New nervous nurse

    systoly replied to broosevader's topic in General Nursing

    You know we

  7. Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    systoly replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Oh he's harmless" :angryfire This kind of adm ignorance puts the patient at risk, because these type of patients are avoided like the plague by some nurses (who can blame them). I say forget adm,...

  8. Back Pain and nursing

    systoly replied to Kasey77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear about your back. One way to squeeze out a silver lining would be to have patients benefit from your suffering. Are there any pain clinics in your area? As we all know, chronic pain...

  9. Just got a dream job at a LTC/SNF!!

    systoly replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeah: Great!!! Print out a copy of your post and carry it in your purse or keep it in your locker for future reference. If you have a bad day at work, read

  10. What the word N.U.R.S.E. stands for

    systoly replied to Hawaiian's topic in General Nursing

    'Love it - thank

  11. Guys: what made you want to go into nursing?

    systoly replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Sorry, I was very vague. I was in the military at the time, had just been promoted and my next promotion was not at all in near sight. Successful completion of the nursing program was an automatic...

  12. Guys: what made you want to go into nursing?

    systoly replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in Men in Nursing

    At the time, it was an automatic promotion in

  13. Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    systoly replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    "All the nurses here are strictly professionals, but your chaplain said to let him know if you needed anything - shall we call

  14. How do you chart a med or lab error

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

    In the first example, no med error has been made yet, so all efforts should go towards avoiding one, such as calling DON, family or whoever maybe able to pick up the Rx. It really shouldn't be that...

  15. I work in a hell hole!!!

    systoly replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    I have very fond memories of my last med-surg job at a major hospital. We had exceptional team work on all shifts (I did work them all over several years) and the pay and benies were good. This is the...

  16. BP question for CNA job

    systoly replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations

  17. What Can I Say?

    systoly replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just now got it. Resident as in patient not resident Dr. My life is too

  18. BP question for CNA job

    systoly replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree with the last post, however silly it maybe. I've had agency CNAs assigned to do private care for LTC residents and they were required to call their agency first, which, in turn, would...

  19. question on administering OTC meds

    systoly replied to timpanzee's topic in Patient Medications

    That's the way it is in the three states I have

  20. IM injections

    systoly replied to allie136's topic in General Nursing

    I know, especially in LTC, you don't always have your choice of needles, but you don't have to bury the needle to the hub. Try to just bury enough needle to get deep into the muscle without going too...

  21. state survey and a bad reputation

    systoly replied to dulcemorena's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For each deficiency cited by the state, the facility has to submit a plan of correction which has to be approved by the state, so the plan has to be in place already. 1500 ml per day is generally...

  22. IM injections

    systoly replied to allie136's topic in General Nursing

    The objective is to get the medication into the belly of the muscle. Pinching subcutaneous tissue is therefore not indicated. I've observed the muscle (deltoid) itself being squeezed or pinched, if...

  23. Creaky, Squeaky Danskos!

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

    Try Armor All. Clean and shine in one step. You can carry the wipes in your glovebox or purse. For scratches or superficial tears in the leather use a permanent marker or paint marker for

  24. Report DON for illegal drug use

    systoly replied to Easydusitks's topic in General Nursing

    1. Move the family member to another facility now. 2. For use, possession or distribution of illegal drugs call the police. 3. To get her "fired and license yanked", proof the above or become her...

  25. forgot to do a treatment...

    systoly replied to bdbrdb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What a sad environment to work in (but all too common). If anyone observes a drsg change was not done on the previous shift, I would like to think that the drsg would be changed right then and there...