systoly

systoly

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  1. The Activities Dept.

    systoly replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have a point, so I'll just answer your question: It's

  2. Home Health Company Dilemma

    systoly replied to NURSET2007's topic in Home Health

    I don't get it,"well you agreed to be fulltime", duh, you signed on elsewhere, because they failed to give you fulltime. Two months is much longer than I would wait. You go where they give you the...

  3. Is there Good Money for LPN's in Home Care

    systoly replied to pat8585's topic in Home Health

    I've worked for different agencies in different states, always assigned to specific patients with set hours. The pay has always been better than what facilities offered, but the benies are not near as...

  4. School or House?

    systoly replied to 02nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just a suggestion: I like your pros and cons thingy, but I'd take it further. Make a list with pros and cons for each individual family member as each person will probably be affected in different...

  5. The Activities Dept.

    systoly replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If they make it look easy, they must be really good at what they're doing. I know that's why some people think my job is

  6. the lpn /rn thing

    systoly replied to Michey1972's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perhaps the OP is not a material girl - not everyone

  7. Should I back off?

    systoly replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I'd double check all my facts before calling this a big med error, because condition supercedes time. So what if the patient wanted to go to bed at

  8. Getting narcotics for residents is a pain!!!!!

    systoly replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First, be aware of Rx with no refills on them and allow extra time when ordering (3-5 extra days depending on weekend or holiday, 2 weeks for mail order pharmacy). Send fax to Dr.s office requesting...

  9. Should I back off?

    systoly replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you're dealing with a renegade (contrary to the TV show with the same titile, this is not a good thing), however, if the patient indeed benefits from the extra dose why not go ahead and...

  10. set up for failure

    systoly replied to evette74's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Evette, the best mountain climber in the world would most likely not be able to get to 3000 ft with their hands tied behind their back, their ankles shackled and someone constantly throwing obstacles...

  11. Future CNA in Tulsa

    systoly replied to tcali's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I've worked (I'm an LPN) in facilities that Interim uses for clinicals and have always been very impressed by the instructors as well as the level of preparedness shown by the students. The...

  12. Returned to chaos today

    systoly replied to chellelynn25's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly the cost issue should not dictate what Rx is best suited, but why in the world replace a tab with a liquid that costs x times more when the tab has been working for the regular

  13. is this a hippa violation??

    systoly replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    You are not wrong and it wasn't a cop out either. You stated how you felt about the situation, the other party chose to ignore it, so you removed yourself from the situation without being judgemental...

  14. HELP! the adon stealing out of the med cart?

    systoly replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like your friend might greatly benefit from all the threads about LTC on AN, so why not refer

  15. I have NOTHING to do

    systoly replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    You are highly organized and disciplined when it comes to need to do stuff, however, you have no plan for free time, so, are you a little driven? Four hours of alone time sounds like an opportunity...

  16. If you could build your perfect Nursing Home......how would it be?

    systoly replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Harley rides for any resident who wants to (side cars

  17. Pre-employment exam???

    systoly replied to new2life's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What Selene006 said. I've taken numerous pre-employment as well as anual skills tests and I believe common sense alone would just about yield a passing

  18. Being a Nurse for a Killer

    systoly replied to Stickyrunner325's topic in General Nursing

    What is really interesting to me is that when we discuss our weaknesses such as respiratory secretions or other bodily fluids, in other threads, we can all accept our weaknesses and show tolerance,...

  19. Nursing recruiter bragging

    systoly replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    People who derrive satisfaction from putting others down remind me of those who scribble stuff on bathroom walls. No sense in getting upset. Just be glad your life is not so sad and miserable you have...

  20. Is there an easier way to keep up with new orders?

    systoly replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are very organized and what you are doing is not much different from what my wife does. The trick is to get everyone on board. Anyway, she always has admission packets ready with a check off list....

  21. Am I too sick to work?

    systoly replied to sloppyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Call off and tell them your ill. If asked for details, tell them you'll have your doctor's office send a fax. A staff coordinator's job directly affects the operation of the facility and, like anyone...

  22. If No Luck Trying to Straight Cath, Obtain Urine Sample from the Wet Pad?

    systoly replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    I highly doubt the lab would run a C&S on that

  23. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    systoly replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    As many others, I've been on both sides. Several family members make it a point to introduce me as "This is systoly, he's a nurse", to which I will say something such as," yes, but I'm here as your...

  24. Tylenol Suppository

    systoly replied to sh1bby69's topic in Patient Medications

    I guess I was tired last noc. Most likely (hopefully), the patient is gonna be dehydrated anyway so you're gonna see elevated temp. I wouldn't worry about the Tylenol too much and use conservative...

  25. Tylenol Suppository

    systoly replied to sh1bby69's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm still learning too. I've never encountered either (supp. not melting, supp on the belly). My questions would be: since the rectal route in itself is likely to produce discomfort for the patient...