systoly

systoly

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  1. 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am? Which one??? HELP

    systoly replied to xooxhjlxoox's topic in General Nursing

    As other posters have mentioned, your family situation is a big factor. Next, the size of the facility or whether or not you're going to be the only nurse on duty is also a big factor. 11-7 may be...

  2. MY sister "wants" to be a nurse? I don't think she should!

    systoly replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    Suppose you were right in every aspect. It's like the motorist who insisted on his right of way. Yes, legally he was right, but at the end of the day, his car was damaged and his day was ruined....

  3. Clueless Patients and The Problems They Cause

    systoly replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought:

  4. What was your hourly wage at your first job as a new grad?

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

    $10.50 in 1990. In comparison, I averaged $10 as a pizza delivery driver while going to school , but I only worked the busy hours Friday and Saturday evenings. Three years later, making $13.00, I...

  5. Ever encountered biased teachers in nsg school?

    systoly replied to bowser301's topic in General Nursing

    I see what you mean now. As others have said: do what you need to do to graduate. I do shiver at the thought of trying to befriend someone who has no trouble to publicly belittle those under their...

  6. Your income vs price of homes

    systoly replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. After running some numbers for different types of jobs, CNA, LPN, RN in my area, I concluded rolling dice would be more

  7. New male nurse, and got a question

    systoly replied to BigNick909's topic in Men in Nursing

    Who gives a flying hoot what anybody's sexual orientation is. Patient load depends on so many factors besides plain numbers, but for a retirement home like situation 22 patients on night shift does...

  8. What is the difference between a sitter and a cna???

    systoly replied to misspink789's topic in General Nursing

    As mentioned before, a sitter could be a friend or neighbor or anybody without any training whatsoever. Some sitters are there for safety while others may be there for emotional comfort and to...

  9. Showing your respect to the Deaf patient

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

    Very informative and helpful article. I did stumble a bit though:"It is immensely important that people understand that Deaf people do not want to be pitied or considered disabled. - Not making an...

  10. Ever encountered biased teachers in nsg school?

    systoly replied to bowser301's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get the "biased" part. Are we to understand that this teacher corrects other students in a sweet, pleasant manner, but turns bulldog for you? On a different note, you cannot control the...

  11. Can LPN's really make good money

    systoly replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No - plain and simple. LPN wages will not support a family (say 2 adults and two kids ) comfortably. Sure, you can work OT, but then you're taking away time from the family which greatly reduces...

  12. How do you feel about this?

    systoly replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Hi, I'm Systoly. I'll be your pillsbury dough boy, ah I mean nurse tonight. Would you like chocolate chip or oatmeal? What? Ah right, you're still NPO. You still get to enjoy the aroma though, and,...

  13. Do Most LPN's do NA Work Too?

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

    Why wouldn't it be acceptable practice? It's an important aspect of patient care. Direct patient care is a skill and doing it well requires organizational skills, efficiency and a willingness to...

  14. Feeling guilty

    systoly replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Who was there for her when she needed help with her foot? Who did she thank for being kind to her? And most of all, who is thinking about her now? You may not have had all the time you wanted to give...

  15. I hate this

    systoly replied to Azureshunter's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps she's unorganized. Perhaps she wants to be absolutely certain you get the best clinical experience possible. The fact is, when you start working as a nurse, you may not know what you walk into...

  16. Patient Complaints In Spite of Good Care

    systoly replied to vivere's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - the suspension was way unreasonable and in the long run you'll be better off. This "slam the fist on the table" management doesn't solve anything. Even if you'd stayed, what would you do...

  17. Patient or Client?

    systoly replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    Some facilities in my area switched from "client" to "consumer" (some of them consume allright ). I can't help but wonder if this is how PR justifies their

  18. My Worse INTERVIEW EVER!

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

    The pay rate is soooo far beyond any reason that I'm thinking she may have looked up the wrong number. At any rate, as a new nurse you'll definitely want a strong unit manager. Just be glad you found...

  19. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

    systoly replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Yeah, but she threw the gloves in the trash so I have to use cotton swabs

  20. Where have all the LPN's gone?

    systoly replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on your geographical location. My employer just doubled the referral bonus for any referred LPN staying on for 90 days or more. They also have a hire on bonus now. The catch - gotta...

  21. Kind of disgusted with the place im doing my CNA clinicals:

    systoly replied to adruiz01's topic in General Nursing

    BburgNurse is right. There are probably patient's colonized with MRSA the facility doesn't even know about. Your concerns are very valid and you will find violations of universal precautions...

  22. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

    systoly replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :yeah:Yeah, southernbeegirl is right. PA anouncement: "Family member needed in room 1313 to supervise lumbar puncture" Seriously, I do listen to family members and visitors - there are those who...

  23. HELP!! I need guidance I saw someone cheating

    systoly replied to Brie80's topic in General Students

    The OP has already devised her plan of action, however, this situation reaches far beyond one instance of one individual underhandedly editing records. First of all, there is the school's system. Are...

  24. Please response its for my project!! :d

    systoly replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

    1. old enough to know better, too young to care; humanoid 2. hard work 3. join date is in my pro, came across AN while googling something 4. awesome 5. received a $2000 enlistement bonus, didn't have...

  25. Bedbath AND Briefs

    systoly replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Remove the brief only for as long as it takes to do peri care. Sometimes you have to do the peri care first. And, as always, there are situations, such as in presence of yeast infection, where you...