systoly

systoly

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  1. "Star System"

    systoly replied to imasharm's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have an availability list. First, they call nurses who work less than 40 hours/wk, then they ask the rest on the

  2. "Star System"

    systoly replied to imasharm's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Isn't it amazing what mgmt. can come up with when it makes their job easier. Two questions, who decides what day, and why do they think you need a star to show you're getting

  3. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    systoly replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely, nursing home does not have to equal urine odor. And I'm not talking about temporary odors such as during rounds, but the ever present odor that hits you when you walk in the door. I do...

  4. two residents kissing

    systoly replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What a great response achot chavi, a different, but certainly valid perspective. That's exactly what I like about this forum - food for thought. The incident where the wife used force is very sad,...

  5. Old dog, new trick

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

    Congrats

  6. Financial Literacy!

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

    About the $80/mo cell phone, can you or would you consider Cricket? It's $35/mo unlimited, nationwide, anytime, and includes

  7. Do you form outside relationships with your patients?

    systoly replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    Like the song by Heart,"...some things you can never never

  8. For those who have worked as EMT's...

    systoly replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So many missed opportunities. LTC nurses and paramedics can learn a lot from each other - if only we could swallow our pride sometimes. Easy for me to say - I was a medic then EMT before going into...

  9. First Job as an LVN..very nervous!

    systoly replied to LoveMy2Brats's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Draw on your prior service experience, it isn't as hard as basic training. I also read you're a single parent of two - you know things don't go perfect all the time - dust yourself off and drive

  10. From CNA to LPN

    systoly replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats! Lexxie's point is very important. Starting in a familiar environment is a HUGE advantage. And, no matter where you go, the problem with cliques and people who strive on making a hard job...

  11. Don't know if this is legal or not....

    systoly replied to jadey1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah, you're right. They keep piling it on to the smorgasboard plate of nurses. I guess I just like the idea of not having to wait since I can get a courrier much faster. There's another downside to...

  12. Don't know if this is legal or not....

    systoly replied to jadey1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe a facility that cares about their residents also cares about their employees and vice versa. Staff retention doesn't seem to be a priority here and that is always a bad sign. I think drawing...

  13. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    systoly replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will never understand why someone would rather deal with a soiled brief and or constipation or worse then just take a few minutes to toilet a resident. Even if the bruise was an accident (did I just...

  14. two residents kissing

    systoly replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The original post does not state whether either of these residents has a living significant other, which would make a difference. Let's assume both are single or widowed. My next question would be,...

  15. For those who have worked as EMT's...

    systoly replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i wouldn't take these threads from the emt forum too seriously, especially since they contradict each other and make statements such as, "... place them on a 2lpm nrb." really? does the bag even stay...

  16. Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    systoly replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not any more - they won't let

  17. Social Service Director and Housekeeping Supervisor's Ideas About Resident Rights...

    systoly replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I tried to do that at my facility, but they told me that was inappropriate

  18. CNAs and weight

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

    I understand were you're coming from, but there's another way of looking at it. If CNAs were indeed disproportinately overweight, that would just mean that overweight people are some of the hardest...

  19. Was this an appropriate order?

    systoly replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Next time, don't ask the secretary to pass on the message, but tell the secretary it is critical that she alert you the minute Dr. x steps on the floor and then chart that you

  20. talking to dept heads in other depts ....sigh

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

    You may not have liked to deal with it, but you did it very

  21. when is it too much??

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

    sasha2lady, you make a lot of sense. You are absolutely correct in not blindly following someone else's instructions. First of all, another nurse can suggest/recommend that I give a prn, but certainly...

  22. med error questions and more

    systoly replied to calgirl123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would try to avoid circling a med and writing, "not available", whenever possible. A lot of times Docs will agree to write an order "...start (or give) when available". If you must circle a med,...

  23. Was this an appropriate order?

    systoly replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    All the input about leaving notes in the chart, etc. are good and valid, but the bottom line is this order did not require a license, but rather was a secretarial duty. Im also missing the charge...

  24. LPN vs RMA

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

    I think most people get it when it comes to green. In my experience RMA wages are a far cry from LPN

  25. Experience is important Do u agree?

    systoly replied to TP_09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As always, The Commuter is right on the money. First and foremost I'd look at it from a career move point of view and the hospital is the better choice, not to mention better benefits