systoly

systoly

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  1. CNA trainees peforming peri-care in class on each other? Is this true?

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

    Yes, it's absolutely true. CNA students will have to perform peri care on each other and nursing students will have to cath each other. However, this will not be implemented until after medical...

  2. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    systoly replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    The interesting thing is that the really good CNAs are the first ones to anounce that they are a CNA, while not so good ones will introduce themselves as nurses. It's not ok for CNAs to be called...

  3. Help me please!

    systoly replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    1. yes - teaching is part of my job discription, if one of my patient's got a new rx order and I didn't educate and then document my boss would wanna know why 2. yes - but it depends on the...

  4. Nursing job interview attire

    systoly replied to vnuwish's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay away from white if at all possible. Remember, just about any color goes with black slacks. It doesn't have to be a button down blouse either. Pullover tops can be elegant and attractive. Stay...

  5. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    systoly replied to mydee's topic in Nursing Humor

    "ooh baby you have nice veins." :yeah: I love that

  6. Pray for Me

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

    It's good to know that nursing will be + one great CNA

  7. How to deal with a nurse who has a NASTY attitude and mouth.

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

    To answer your question, in this case, you don't. You do not have to deal with her. You do not have to be subjected to this language or whatever else she's doing ( I didn't read the whole post,...

  8. Quick Pain question

    systoly replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    If a patient complains of dizziness (when getting up), just do a

  9. Pain is not a "vital sign"

    systoly replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think some posters hit the nail on the head when they said "fifth vital sign" just means that it is that important and needs to be assessed for at least as often as "the other" vital signs. Pain...

  10. Non-Compliant Alzheimer Patient

    systoly replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with giving "Vitamins", or placing meds in apple sauce or pudding ( given all involved parties have been informed and agree). I can understand where some would have a problem...

  11. DON trashed me to my coworkers!

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

    Just a (silly) thought: If acrued vacation time is not paid out, then no taxes are paid on it either - I wonder what stance the IRS would

  12. what is your biggest pet peeve while at work?

    systoly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    There are always sick

  13. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    systoly replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

    Several other posters have mentioned they would find another field of occupation and that is exactly what I did for a year when I relocated due to a family situation and during my initial job hunt...

  14. oral care..

    systoly replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in General Nursing

    I love these kind of questions - typical distractor - the client is unconscious:banghead: :banghead: a is the best answer given the choices, however impractical in real

  15. military time?

    systoly replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

    I received my medical training in the military so of course I think military time should be the standard. Furthermore, other countries use military time as the standard. There are good reasons why the...

  16. How do I get my CNA?

    systoly replied to StephanieL1989's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Stephanie, welcome to the nursing field. I'm not anywhere near Cali, so I cannot tell you specificaly where to go. I do think, however, the previous poster gave good advice and I also want to...

  17. what ?? he went home??? ( vent)

    systoly replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    True, but that is in the past. What matters now is how this is going to play out in the future and it doesn't look like the CNA is going reap benefits from

  18. what ?? he went home??? ( vent)

    systoly replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    You learned the hard way that some people will try to get you to say what they want to hear by approaching you when they know you cannot possibly focus on their question. Sure, he got away with a fast...

  19. Casual/per diem nurses and the phone. Do you feel harrassed?

    systoly replied to wonderbee's topic in General Nursing

    I work at least 48 hours a week and still get numerous calls every week. I used to leave updates with my availability, requests to not be called, ignored calls, all to no avail. When the economy...

  20. How long after you graduated did it take you to take the NCLEX-PN?

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

    graduated in May, got temporary license in June, sat for NCLEX in August, got license in December - you were about four years

  21. Should Staff At Nursing Homes Be Banned From Having Cell Phones With Cameras?

    systoly replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    Sunny, I feel your disgust and anger over incidents like this, but I don't think these individuals are capable of grasping what they have done. They won't even begin to understand the extend of the...

  22. PRN TID

    systoly replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Patient Medications

    This kind of order can be interpreted in many ways and needs to be corrected/avoided. If you are present while the order is given, ask the provider if every six or eight hours is ok. It's also...

  23. Should Staff At Nursing Homes Be Banned From Having Cell Phones With Cameras?

    systoly replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    Over the years, I had to rely on my cell phone numerous times when the facility phone system went dead due to construction or malfunction, so I'm not in favor of a ban. I firmly believe we need much...

  24. "Found on Floor" Documentation

    systoly replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    I have another issue with this kind of documentation. I have read many narrative entries that say "... found on floor..." and I'm never comfortable with it. "Found on floor" is just not good wording...

  25. what do you do when a patient cries

    systoly replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I like all of the above. I think the worst anyone can do is to be too cheerful or try to cheer up the patient who just had a life changing event. I do like to pay special attention not only to the...