systoly

systoly

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  1. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    systoly replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The first time ever you're five minutes late and the supervisor goes, "The shift started at 06:30". I'd like to say, "And all this time I thought I was way

  2. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    systoly replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the DON who comes to report and states, "We're getting a new admission today. Her family is very important in the community, so I want her to get excellent care", I'd like to say, "So we're...

  3. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    systoly replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the nurse who passes by the active call light, and walks all the way to the other end of the hall to tell the CNA that the call light is on: "I'm sorry, I forgot to turn off the call light. The...

  4. :( Scared...

    systoly replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Even some of the other nurses there told me "Welcome to hell.." (think they really mean it) What a thing to say. My response: if you voluntarily work in hell, does that make you a demon? You are not...

  5. First Medication Error.....feeling horrible!!

    systoly replied to rach2103's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I recently read a thread about what makes a good nurse. Not once did anybody mention "never make a med error". What did come up over and over was "compassion". So please have compassion for yourself....

  6. How do you deal with irate family members?

    systoly replied to asun21ta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are many reasons why family members become irate. Guilt, as mentioned above, is one of them, but there are many others. I believe Expectations is a big one. When our expectations are not met, we...

  7. Questions on being a LPN

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

    You might visit this thread "A day in the loae Of An LPN"

  8. Need your support guys.........I Feel like a real pansy!!

    systoly replied to malestudentnurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Pansy? No way! Giving in to your pride and anger is the easy way out. What you did is one of the hardest things to do. The real fight was not with the other guy, but with a much greater adversary -...

  9. New Director of Clinical Services struggling with staffing issues

    systoly replied to ChristinaDCS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have questions. Who takes the call ins? Are you salaried or are you getting paid for overtime? Do you have responsibilities only or did the position come with authority? Bottom line: This is a...

  10. He took my position

    systoly replied to tback08's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This really strikes home with me, only, the nurse who got my position had way less seniority and experience than me, but she was a close friend to the supervisor. Nedless to say I don't work there...

  11. Accessories for graduation

    systoly replied to Deataru's topic in Men in Nursing

    My school provided the male students with white baseball caps with the school insignia on

  12. Starting a new family at 45 years old/older

    systoly replied to gerry79's topic in Men in Nursing

    Your friend, eh? (sorry, couldn't pass that up). Sounds like the main issue here is (chronological) age. Not much of an issue to me. So, yes I would, but I love kids and the active lifestyle that...

  13. Hospice

    systoly replied to ramonmalino's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you are not comfortable with it, don't do it. I don't initiate hugs, but I don't refuse them. Usually the family members will ask if they can have a hug and I know that it will be appropriate....

  14. Blanks on MARS

    systoly replied to AngelsWings09's topic in General Nursing

    Blanks on MARs are a serious problem. If, for instance, you have to call an on-call Dr. for elevated B/P, BG, HR, or any number of reasons, you need to know what meds the patient has had. While nobody...

  15. cna to lpn

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

    I suggest to become a CNA first. You will learn the basiscs and have some experience in the field. Furthermore, a lot of LPNs end up supervising CNAs and I always ask: how can you supervise if you...

  16. Ivy Tech scrubs

    systoly replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Indiana Nursing

    This is good to know. I attended IVTC and at the time we had to wear white pants (no problem with that) and those awful white/baby blue striped tops that screamed student idiot. 'Glad to hear it has...

  17. Help - (sigh) Can't seem to let this go...

    systoly replied to mc3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your supervisor says h/she doesn't know...? Sounds like the supervisor lacks superior vision. Two day inservice - my guess is it's cost related and not about ensuring there is enough staff to cover...

  18. Any LPNs work in Dermatology?

    systoly replied to megan0321's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I assisted a dermatologist during rounds at local LTC facilities for about a year. It was very interesting and I learned a lot. Most of the lesions we looked at were precancerous, a few melanomas,...

  19. A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

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

    There are days when that frail 90 year old, who usually doesn't seem to make much sense, gently pads your hand and softly says, "I love you". It is those moments that fill up your tank and keep your...

  20. Getting scared of all this talk about LPNs not in need/phasing out/"good for nothing"

    systoly replied to midnight*sky's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I still get $150 referral bonus for any LPN who stays on for at least 90 days. The trouble is, I don't know any unemployed

  21. A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

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

    Actually, you probably did a lot more that shift than some others might have. Most of all, you care, and believe me, the residents sense that. It makes them feel safe. Think about all the tasks you...

  22. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    systoly replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Worked short on 11-7, humped all night, finally a minute to sit down at the desk just before it's time for 7-3 to come in. As sure as the sun rises, a family member walks in and goes,"Look at you all....

  23. Long term care

    systoly replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was unhappy for two years doing a job I didn't like, because the pay was so good. When I didn't get as big a raise as I deemed appropriate, I resigned. I found a job that paid even moore. The only...

  24. should i?

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

    Wow. I'm surprised at these posts. I don't like working on my days off and I do have a responsibility to my family, but I try to accomodate when called in on my days off. Sure it's not my fault...

  25. New LPN Grad and Agency Nursing Question....Need Advice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    systoly replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Perhaps this will help to explain the above reponses. I work for an agency right now. I only do homecare, because doing staff relieve is like being the main attraction in the colosseum. I have a...