systoly

systoly

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  1. Nurses and Computer: Venting

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

    a few points by far most of the time, it's in the approach suppose your approach is textbook and you still get a 'tude based on your statement, "I know the lord" a) pray for that person b) thank the...

  2. Describing "pain goal" to patients

    systoly replied to delphine22's topic in Pain Management

    ask them about their experiences what event caused your pain to be 7 what event is a 2 at what number do you do something about it and what,etc. for me personally, a 2 would be completely unrealistic...

  3. New grad RN seeking first nursing job

    systoly replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    most any job will be challenging for a new grad i'm impressed by 30 days orientation i believe it shows the facility is willing to spend money on properly preparing staff and wants their staff to...

  4. Annoying female coworker conversations

    systoly replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    just tell 'em to, " rub some dirt on it princess" stolen from another thread, sorry Brillo, but I so wanted to say

  5. I'm sorry, honey. Mommy is a nurse...

    systoly replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'd pay to hear him say

  6. I want this job!

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

    can you play up your track record I'm thinking something like, "I know you're looking for experience, but you're always taking a bit of a chance with someone new - I didn't have much experience when...

  7. Should I find a new job asap?

    systoly replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd say yes it does, however, your situation sounds extreme and if that is the facility's MO, I'd be looking for a new job for sure even if you don't inherit anything from the previous shift, who'd...

  8. Should I find a new job asap?

    systoly replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    how do you feel a new job would make things better for

  9. "Wasteful Nurses"

    systoly replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    i wouldn't sweat the hand soap and toilet paper it's a minimal expense and honestly, i often prefer not to use the community stuff i would tolerate the crappy tude while finding something else, but...

  10. opinions please?

    systoly replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    i'm a little late to this thread, but my question is why would you not recertify yes, it might be a pia, but it's CEUs and things always change maybe ask her,"do you not want to have the latest...

  11. Do you know this nurse?

    systoly replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    yes, but mine is pooping out i believe she's worked 7 days all year long so far but this week my agency asked me if i could pick up one of her shifts i guess i'm not this nurse, because i told my...

  12. Respiratory Distress - How would you have handled it?

    systoly replied to eskimoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    your coworkers and unit manager have much better info than you could possibly post and they said you did ok, but for some reason you have difficulty coping with the outcome does your employer offer...

  13. i feel not good enough...

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

    I'm sorry you feel bad, but please think about what you're saying to all the CNAs right now other than that, the Commuter summed it up

  14. LPN forced to work as CNA

    systoly replied to jg24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i highly recommend working as a CNA if you've never done it it might be uncomfortable even challenging, but a valuable experience personally, i've always jumped at such an opportunity, because it's...

  15. Unbelievable

    systoly replied to FlyingScot's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    i don't understand why she wasn't held to the commitment to co workers but it sounds like there's more stuff going

  16. Night Aides keeping me late

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

    i believe the info you have is absolutely correct and true for most pt.s but most facilities i've worked at prefer an individual approach and continue to update the care plan should changes be...

  17. WWYD: Caregiver not home at end of shift?

    systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I'm not going in anyone's bedroom but the pt.'s getting signatures before end of shift is a major violation with my agency, but the oncoming can sign for the off going if no one else is available...

  18. Some days are harder than others (vent)

    systoly replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    apparently you haven't had as proper training as i have had :) a couple of years ago, when i had a situation with a parent i called my supervisor and was instructed to, "just tell them you're there to...

  19. Looking for a change?

    systoly replied to RNDisneyMom's topic in Private Duty

    spot on you're pt. depends on you 100% a quadriplegic pt. told me several years ago "the highlight of my day is getting my scalp massaged (shampoo) in the morning- from then on everything pretty much...

  20. LVN's who work 3 12's

    systoly replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    3 12s; set schedule; M,T,R (Thursday), 7a-7p love my 3 day

  21. How to become a CNA again.

    systoly replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    why not contact your BON your PN license expires this year, right? "Who says you can't go home?" (Bon Jovi, but so true) pursue your happiness and explain to your family and friends that you cannot...

  22. Night Aides keeping me late

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

    "Briefs hold moisture close to the patients body and increase skin breakdown. When I worked LTC and even on the floor in the hospital, we had a no brief policy. Even if patients requested them we...

  23. Night Aides keeping me late

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

    please explain I'm thinking of the benefit of letting air get to the peri area, but a wet sheet keeps a much larger area wet and cold and then there's the loss of dignity and i doubt the mattress gets...

  24. Night Aides keeping me late

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

    wet sheets are a good reason to use a

  25. peeves

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

    there are numerous things CNAs can and have done to help me get my high speed nursing stuff done from answering phones, stocking the med cart to pouring water in cups just to mention a