systoly

systoly

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  1. question on administering OTC meds

    systoly replied to timpanzee's topic in Patient Medications

    Maybe I don't attend enough social events, but I don't get it. I would not ask a stranger for any Rx. Who knows what you're getting or how it was handled. I'd just go to the next gas station. Even if...

  2. I don't think I can do this anymore...

    systoly replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Dear mc3, I think your situation hit home with a whole bunch of us. I am very sad to hear about six years of hospice experience possibly get lost. Most of what I know about end of life care, pain...

  3. Would you have done this differently?

    systoly replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    So you wanna be like her? Is that the "though not perfect..." part? And no, if you decide to represent your event in tabloid fashion, you're not going to get the most constructive

  4. Would you have done this differently?

    systoly replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Please read your OP. It bugged you that others, who make the same mistake frequently, are not called on it, so you took matters in your own hand... Are you trying to convince me there was not a trace...

  5. How would you handle this info?????? Please advise!

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

    Wow, a lot of hear say, assumptions, conclusions, and pot stirring. How would I handle this info? I certainly would not play messenger boy or detective for someone else. If the other nurse is, as you...

  6. Would you have done this differently?

    systoly replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the majority. Life is not fair. Expect to be called on the carpet for things that you may not have had any control over, or that happened on your day off, but you happen to be...

  7. What are you thankful for today?

    systoly replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    1. I woke up. 2. I could walk to the kitchen without help and free from pain (nothing new for me, but not to be taken for granted) 3. My W onderful, I ntelligent, F emale, E ngel (so I had to borrow...

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

    systoly replied to sasha2lady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ooh that sounds sooo familiar. First, I gotta say it (knowing it's of no help at all): This is your boss's job!!! Ah, now I feel better. There are numerous things that can be done. Do you have a unit...

  9. Potential employer wants to talk to CURRENT boss as reference

    systoly replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the request itself is fair, however, insisting on it would give me a very bad taste and I'd be very concerned about a fruitful relationship with the prospective employer. As FLmomof5 said,...

  10. No One Dies Alone (NODA) Program

    systoly replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Next time they tell you this, ask them if they want you to sit with them or hold their

  11. No One Dies Alone (NODA) Program

    systoly replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Not awful,

  12. State Survey, med error and more!

    systoly replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    Lexapro in tablet form is available in 5, 10, and 20 mg respectively. If your supply was 10 mg tablets, said supply would have run out way too soon if 50 mg were administered. So if there was no...

  13. Medical Assistants and MD orders

    systoly replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Have them fax the orders. You'll get a hard copy and a signature at the same

  14. CPR on bed.

    systoly replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Too little info. Did the bed have a matress with a CPR setting? Anyway, if patient is not perfusing gotta do something, if necessary to move patient try to minimize possible injury. LTAC did not have...

  15. Another male idiot, asking stupid questions.....

    systoly replied to wje9516767's topic in General Nursing

    a few answers: 1. the better your physical condition the better your life 2. neat,clean uniforms (including shoes) and grooming 3. most of my learning and mentoring was given to me by chronologically...

  16. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

    systoly replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go changing now. I think most of us are just venting and really don't mind helping where we can. It'd just be nice sometimes if someone would ask, " do you have time", or, "what can I do for...

  17. Interview after a night shift

    systoly replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it. I'm with Vito on the attire, no

  18. Nurse being above emptying a foley catheter bag??!!

    systoly replied to LPNfurever's topic in General Nursing

    Ain't it cool? Besides The I/O concern in this particular situation, UTIs are a constant battle in LTCs so not being concerned about urinary catheters is really NOT cool. I bet she keeps a good eye...

  19. why no overtime?

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

    Sure enough, Cali has extra overtime provisions.

  20. why no overtime?

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

    According to the Dept. of Labor, overtime pay is based on more than 40 hours per week http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/wages/overtimepay.htm Perhaps there are state laws in some states mandating OT pay...

  21. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

    systoly replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why ask medical records? Perhaps, because it's a medical record. And if you disagree, how about doing it as part of being a contributing member of the team. I still haven't quite figured out why, but...

  22. Remarkable

    systoly replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm one of the 85%. My coverage for 2010 will remain the same, however, my premium will increae by 50%. That's FIFTY PERCENT. You tell me who is making me weak. I certainly felt a lot stronger when my...

  23. Nurse Independent Prescriber?

    systoly replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Of course this thread is concerned with the civilian practice, but military nurses (used to) have prescriptive authority. I did (however very limited) even as a

  24. Rn as a patient

    systoly replied to blackpants22's topic in General Nursing

    I believe this calls for an interdisciplinary approach. One staff member alone is not going to effectively address this. Consistency by all staff is a key factor. There are two issues to address. Is...

  25. Should you treat a prisoner different

    systoly replied to PEBBLES1's topic in General Nursing

    I have no experience in corrections, but from reading this post it appears to me that prisoners ARE treated differently, because I don't know anyone who gets to consult a RN for a (assumed minor)...