systoly

systoly

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  1. Clinical concerns

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

    the facility without tvs was a hospital. i did see one nursing home. most of the resident's rooms were private with a few semi private rooms occupied by couples. i don't know about scheduled...

  2. Would you put your initials on verbal orders?

    systoly replied to Thundercat's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm not picturing the situation correctly, but my first thought goes to the almighty fax machine. Couldn't you fax the orders in question to the doctor's office and get the doc's signature on...

  3. Clinical concerns

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

    Arrgh. Just when we were doing well - another case of arson. The milk and honey floweth over

  4. Clinical concerns

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

    Kristina_ann26, I couldn't resist the "quilty" thing. Feel free to poke fun at my posts anytime. (gotta be able to

  5. Clinical concerns

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

    I believe the sad fact is that, right now, nobody knows how to improve the situation. More rules and regulations don't help matters, as we've seen over the last twenty years. There's been improvement...

  6. Clinical concerns

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

    I don't feel "quilty" - I don't quilt, but I firmly believe anybody who has not worked as a CNA (let's say for at least a year) and comments or passes judgement about "a" CNA or CNAs as a whole is...

  7. what should I do about this call light?

    systoly replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    "Don't worry about it"(call light) is the wrong answer. Malfunctioning call lights is an emergency and nonchalance is not the treatment. As a student, you cannot intervene in the facility's operation,...

  8. when co-workers throw each other under the bus

    systoly replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the manager encourages this. Sad. Too many thrive on

  9. Anti-psychotics and geriatrics

    systoly replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Isn't it cool? As soon as you're done validating the client's individuality, make sure they fit the

  10. Clinical concerns

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

    Being a compassionate, efficient CNA is truly an art. When mastered, it will yield the love of the patient's and their families and the respect of your coworkers, even the ones with more seniority. It...

  11. Anti-psychotics and geriatrics

    systoly replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From what I understand, it involves a lot of statistics. A unit manager may be urged to reduce the number of psychotropics on their unit, because the unit is above national average, however, no...

  12. So frustrating... Transfer CNA

    systoly replied to Jw1724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why not call the MA BON, or go to their

  13. Is it okay to dress like a "nurse"?

    systoly replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot to shave your legs, didn't

  14. Is it okay to dress like a "nurse"?

    systoly replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    They had codes when most nurses wore dress or

  15. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    systoly replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    "You're part of the problem! Stop being part of the problem and start becoming part of the solution!" I forget what movie this is from, but it sure

  16. FREAKING out... my first fall and an investigation is on.

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

    Sweettart, I highly doubt the facility would have given you the all clear if there were any areas of concern. If anything, I'd be more concerned with the second fall, but falls do happen and aren't...

  17. Second Guessing, Good or Bad?

    systoly replied to twistedpupchaser's topic in General Nursing

    Some call it debriefing and it's a valuable tool as long as you can stay

  18. Is it okay to dress like a "nurse"?

    systoly replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Some nurses wear dresses or skirts due to religious believes as pointed out by Casi. I've never heard of a nurse being denied to wear dresses or skirts. Of course I haven't tried it

  19. Anti-psychotics and geriatrics

    systoly replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've seen the meds in question replaced with hormones (in male pts.) and anticonvulsives. The problem with the later is that when labs come back at a subtherapeutic level, someone will call the Doc on...

  20. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    systoly replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We've been short staffed on the floor for a long time now. So why don't you do your job and hire another administrator who can look into the matter and analyze it for the next six

  21. Does an empty bed justify admission?

    systoly replied to hdhnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My present job is 48 miles from where I live. On the way, I pass by previous places of employment and each time I am so thankful that instead of trying to hang on to my sanity and fighting nausea, I...

  22. If you breastpumped at work, were your coworkers supportive?

    systoly replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago, a CNA under my supervision breastpumped at work (11-7). Most of the staff was supportive, but there always has to be one who is afraid someone else is getting a better deal. My...

  23. Can I carry a license in 2 different states

    systoly replied to kkjc1206's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    State certificates do not transfer. For instance, while working in Indiana, I needed an Indiana certificate to administer PPD tests, while working in Ohio, I needed an Ohio IV

  24. Can I carry a license in 2 different states

    systoly replied to kkjc1206's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You would have two

  25. Can anyone help me and point me in the right direction?

    systoly replied to Nina2bRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Google IVTC (spell it out), navigate to the local campus (Columbus) page and click on talk to an advisor, you will get names and phone numbers and I believe you can schedule an appointment right...