systoly

systoly

LTC, Memory loss, PDN

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  1. LPN starting pay?

    systoly replied to dana0509's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most LPNs are paid hourly wages, however there is much more to consider than just the $ per hour. Benefits, which can add up to thousands of dollars per year, are a must for some, while others do not...

  2. what is an ace unit

    systoly replied to litbitblack's topic in General Nursing

    A fighter ace is a pilot who shot down five or more enemy fighters. So an ace unit is a unit who killed five or more patients. Sorry, can't help my sick sense of humor sometimes. An Acute Care of...

  3. Giving narcs

    systoly replied to HM7380's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please do not stop giving pain meds. You said," I know what their pain symptoms are". If you chart your observations before and after, you won't have anything to worry about. In fact, I believe the...

  4. Which do YOU prefer...??

    systoly replied to ksauce20's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For typing stuff at home, I prefer voice recognition. Vista comes with a voice recognition application, but it is turned off by default. Turning it on is quick and easy, just google it. This...

  5. Call-In question

    systoly replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    I once called in after an extraction, but ended up going in, because there was "no one else". It was a terrible shift, I ended up with a dry socket (had it packed without relieve), and subsequently...

  6. Do you carry malpractice insurance?

    systoly replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As mentioned above, for about $8.00 a month it's an easy decision. So even if you're in doubt, go ahead, take a chance on blowing eight bucks this

  7. Im a new LPN with a lot of questions pls help.

    systoly replied to Power22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Does your cell phone not have a calculator? (sometimes it's better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission) You're taking the test in the lobby, right? Slip a small drug reference into your...

  8. 50 yr old LPN in LTC

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

    I like the above suggestion. Can you work a couple of weekends at the

  9. LPN starting pay $26.50!

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

    That is excellent pay even without benefits, considering Michigan state median income is at or below national averag. New Jersey is probably number one (just my

  10. What would you have said to this CNA

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

    I would stop the conversation at the first use of any profanity, saying something like, " It's obvious you're upset and I think we can resolve this, but I do not tolerate profanity, verbal abuse or...

  11. I don't hate my job, I hate the people I work with

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

    I mean no harm, friend. I am a Dale Carnegie

  12. I don't hate my job, I hate the people I work with

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

    I sense your curiosity - wanna be my

  13. List of Drugs To Take!?

    systoly replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    "You need Viagra? Oh you poor dear, I wish I could help, it must be so hard...- ah no, I mean sorry, I mean keep up your hope, oh gosh, sorry

  14. CNAs We Love and Hate

    systoly replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with happyloser, you lost me at freeing up nurses to handle more pressing

  15. nursing home injustice? need advice!

    systoly replied to babybumblebee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Most likely it was obvious from the appearance of the pill that it had been in someone's mouth, but that didn't seem to matter. Someone got to slam their fist on the table, but nothing was resolved....

  16. I am SICK of male nurses who think they're Mr. Popular!

    systoly replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    I was chuckling until I got to the "Would you sleep with me if you weren't with your husband?" part. Then, it hit me, I've seen this happen. Most of the guys I've worked with are great, but I've...

  17. The nastiest story that I have EVER heard! It happened to me!

    systoly replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Nursing Humor

    That has me in

  18. Swine flu sneeze game

    systoly replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    Awesome.

  19. Should I wear my white nurse's uniform??

    systoly replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Pant suits are professional, classy and, imho, convey a, "I'm ready to work",

  20. Confrontational co-workers!!!!!

    systoly replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    :up::up:

  21. STNA

    systoly replied to Akr_Chels's topic in General Nursing

    A STNA is a state certified nursing assistant. I believe Ohio is one of the states that uses STNAs, sort of like LPN/LVN. The most desirable quality - you gotta have a warm heart - all the rest you...

  22. 1 GPN to 52 residents? Is that legal?

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

    You said it yourself, you don't feel it's safe and there's no one to help you in a difficult situation. I'm sure it would be legal for a LPN, but I'm not sure about a GPN. In any case, it's just darn...

  23. Confrontational co-workers!!!!!

    systoly replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Dear mina123, I know you meant no harm, but you are indeed stating that the other charges don't do as good a job. I'm sure that's factual as well, but when you make statements like that you know you...

  24. Cataract Surgery

    systoly replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know if this will help in any way, but most of the text to speech programs will give you a free trial

  25. RNs co-signing LPN transcription

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

    Why are the LPNs upset (rhetorical), the RNs should be upset (more work for them). I think it's rather amusing. Just like the IV thing, one facility has no problem with it, while another one believes...