systoly

systoly

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

    systoly replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Clarification: I'm chiefly asking about a colonized patient without active

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

    systoly replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question to those of you who work in facilities which test for MRSA. What is the plan of action for a positive culture. Do room assignments reflect cohorting? Do you use additional PPE? Do...

  3. Will I make it as a CNA?

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

    You're good to go. It'll be much more

  4. Second Shift CNAs (3-11) I have a question

    systoly replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Second shift also gets to deal with

  5. Resident copped a feel

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

    Whether sexually aggressive behavior is or isn't related to dementia doesn't matter. It is inappropriate, needs to be documented and addressed. We don't let residents walk out the door just because...

  6. Preventing Pseudomonas in the home environment

    systoly replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds serious. I'm not an infection control specialist, but some common sense approaches should help. First, healthy living, plenty of sleep etc. Routine cleansing and sanitizing of all areas,...

  7. Incident report on residnet who went out door. Advice

    systoly replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If you charted that you updated the unit manager and the supervisor, you have all the amunition you need to go to the DON or higher if necessarry. If you don't have good documentation, I would leave...

  8. Incident report on residnet who went out door. Advice

    systoly replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How did you document in the resident's chart? I never mention the word incident report in the patient's chart, but I document when and how and who I informed of the event. Did you document your...

  9. Male In Nursing School and needs help badly

    systoly replied to lum917's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hated every minute of clinicals during the OB/GYN rotation, but I think a lot of it had to do with inexperience. OB/GYN will never be my area of choice, but it is an important part of nursing and...

  10. What do the male nurses do to prevent sexual assault accusations?

    systoly replied to SkySoldier's topic in Men in Nursing

    I believe what has helped me is a constant awareness that I am at work. What I mean is I don't tell inappropriate jokes, when coworkers strike up a conversation that is R rated I exit the area (and...

  11. What to do....

    systoly replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    There is a huge difference between filling in on nights and working nights all the time. When you fill in on nights, you don't adjust your life style. when you work nights all the time your life...

  12. Is this unacceptable pay??

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

    I worked in Ohio many years ago. Back then Ohio paid considerably better than Indiana or the state I live in now, which pays about $ 9.50 to $ 9.75 for new CNAs. Based on that I feel the $ 9.25 blows....

  13. Fostering Teamwork

    systoly replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    So true loriangel14. Otherwise you'll be swimming upstream constantly and, at best, realize limited

  14. Critical patient @ change of shift, which nurse is responsible??

    systoly replied to Soulsinfinity's topic in General Nursing

    Sad, very sad. 'Makes me appreciate my colleagues even

  15. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    systoly replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your frustration. I have my own experiences with uncontrolled (fortunately short term as in post op) pain. The most ironic event was after outpatient surgery. I actually wanted something less...

  16. OUTrageous Expectations w/ OUTrageous Pt Loads

    systoly replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked 7-3, 3-11, 11-7, 7a-7p, 7p-7a, 7-11p at least one year on each shift. Unfortunately I have yet to find the EASY shift. Each shift has its unique challenges and comparing one shift to...

  17. Critical patient @ change of shift, which nurse is responsible??

    systoly replied to Soulsinfinity's topic in General Nursing

    While the shift belongs to the oncoming nurses , the oncoming nurse would first have to complete her own assessment which clearly would result in delay of care for the patient in question. Not a...

  18. Is this considered "altering" of a chart?

    systoly replied to celticwoman61's topic in General Nursing

    Something similar happened to me. Another nurse modified (word choice intentional) one of my entries in a patient's chart. When my boss asked me to make a late entry "...to clarify things", I...

  19. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    systoly replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree with you more sunray12. I'm a stickler for pronunciation, enunciation and spelling. Do I make typos in my posts?-you bet. Do I have difficulty pronouncing certain words?-you bet. That...

  20. Job search frustration

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

    You are very welcome. I believe you will find an employer who can appreciate your experience and talents. Until then, it maybe tough, but easy or quick is often not in one's best

  21. Job search frustration

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

    Just a couple of thoughts. If you are at a point where you don't have much to lose, try a different approach with your resume. Don't focus on your managerial or accounting experience. I picture that...

  22. LPN's get sued more than RN's?

    systoly replied to michelle95's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    These statements are third hand information, but let's take them at face value. The reason why these statements are given any validity at all is because of the source ( the doctor). If an automechanic...

  23. Help,what is the difference between PrednisoLone/Prednisone

    systoly replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    In essence, they are the same so you would look for similar side effects. The chemical formula is slightly different and dosages are slightly different, so their is an equivalency chart and,of course,...

  24. How honest would you be in this situation?

    systoly replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You have given a thorough and truthful explanation to the hiring manager about the incident on your application, but it has never been brought up otherwise. You've already done your

  25. oxygen theraphy

    systoly replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    What percentage of O2 is delivered not only depends on the liter flow, but also on the delivery method such as N/C, mask (different types of), cuff, etc. Also, humidification, in long term therapy,...