systoly

systoly

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

    systoly replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "What about the residents right to wear their own

  2. CNAs and weight

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

    Hotmama2be, I'm glad you're taking up for CNAs, but there must be a misunderstanding. I've read many posts by fuzzywuzzy and while we often disagree on issues, I can assure you she's a dedicated CNA...

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

    systoly replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, btw, someone thought Piggly Wigglys are in the south, but I've seen them in Wisconsin as

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

    systoly replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's not a violation of residents rights, it's a violation of thinking before speaking by whoever brought this up during the inservice. This is a typical scenario chosen by non nursing staff. That's...

  5. CNAs and weight

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

    I've worked with hundreds of CNAs in different states and, after thinking on it for a few minutes, can only remember about seven extremely heavy CNAs. So I cannot agree with people magazine. Of course...

  6. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

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

    I think the best way to go is to try and show this CNA that she's making it harder on herself. It is much easier to take care of a resident who is relaxed and feels secure. This will probably take...

  7. Should she tell why she's leaving?

    systoly replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    Of course she should give a reason for leaving, just not the real one. If she's concerned about making things better at that facility, then she should stay, as this would put her in a much better...

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

    systoly replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would thank the social services director for reporting this to me and then explain that I only trim toe nails after they have been soaking in warm water for twenty minutes or at least had warm moist...

  9. How many hours do you work?

    systoly replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I work three 16's a week, 'have weekends off and my work and off days alternate so I never work two days in a row. This is the perfect combination for me for making money and still having plenty of...

  10. Just stressing..

    systoly replied to gma85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Gracia, just now read this. I salute you and your husband. Thank you for what you do. About twelve years ago, I had major burn out and quit nursing for almost a year. Worked in a factory,...

  11. Anyone ever expected to act out of their scope of practice???

    systoly replied to lexaa777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I'm honored by your trust and confidence in my skills, that's why I could never forgive myself if I put you or your license in

  12. Resident copped a feel

    systoly replied to retread71's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  13. What to give to a male nurse

    systoly posted a topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the gifts I've received over the years, for nurse's day, were accompanied by something like this: "I'm sorry, I didn't know what to get for a man." First of all, if you go through the trouble...

  14. Cheesy Activities in LTC

    systoly replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of LTC residents strive on set routines. So the repetitious activities may seem dull to us, but provide security and orientation for the residents. While departments such as the activity...

  15. I've been asked to permanently switch weekends; pondering things to consider

    systoly replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does this other nurse realize she is asking you to do what she doesn't want to do? I know you want to help someone else, but please don't do it at your family's expense. If you want to make a...

  16. Orders you wish you could have written in the chart...

    systoly replied to NurseKatie08's topic in Nursing Humor

    For the patient who chewed on his fingers: No

  17. Bigger is not always better!

    systoly replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    This is what it's all about - the way it's supposed to

  18. Time saving tips for nurses when off work

    systoly replied to systerm's topic in General Nursing

    Laundry seems to take the most time with drying being the slowest so I plan the loads accordingly. Wash the stuff that dries the fastest

  19. Just some funy things,,can be related to medical field :)

    systoly replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in Nursing Humor

    a doctor on his morning walk, noticed an older lady sitting on her front step smoking a cigar, so he walked up to her and said, "i couldn't help but notice how happy you look! what is your secret?"...

  20. assertiveness/confidence?

    systoly replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    fuzzywuzzy, you are well on your way. You have identified an area that you would like to change and you have identified what needs to be done - develop more confidence. Now, how a person goes about it...

  21. GI Bleed

    systoly replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are extremely critical of yourself (many good nurses are). I commend your pursuit of exellence, but please understand that this is an ongoing process and you barely had time to get your feet wet....

  22. Nasty Doctor

    systoly replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    This doctor needs help. However, that doesn't justify to let staff, patients and their care become victims. I would be really concerned how this might frighten patients and their sense of safety. If...

  23. assertiveness/confidence?

    systoly replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I know these posts are well intended, but I cannot say how much I disagree with this. Do you really want to wear a mask? Do you want people to see a ficticious character when they look at you? Who...

  24. assertiveness/confidence?

    systoly replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    How do you feel about yourself? Do you wish to become less shy from your own heart's desire or do you feel you need to change, because someone else says so? I know people who would benefit greatly...

  25. I think peri/rectal swabs are a humiliating 'welcome' to the hospital

    systoly replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would also like to know if there are any policies limiting the patient leaving the