systoly

systoly

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

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

    No way! Please don't do it. It is difficult, to say the least, for an experienced nurse. I've worked for five different agencies over the years. Orientation is practically non existent and neither is...

  2. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    systoly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    One winter I tried to call in because my car was stuck in my drive way. I was told that I had to come in. When I asked if maintenance could pick me up in their 4WD I was told that the 4WD was stuck. I...

  3. NO more LPN's

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

    Oh please, I need a long

  4. The whole truth and nothing but the truth..

    systoly replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    This is a little off subject since it didn't all happen at work, but it's one of the best pranks I had ever played on me. In order to get me back for a practical joke I had played on them, a couple of...

  5. Can an LPN function as an RT?

    systoly replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As mentioned before, some respiratory DME companies hire LPNs, but the pay is not top

  6. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    systoly replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I get to stick people with sharp metal objects, get paid for it and to top it off, my victims thank

  7. How do LPNs View themselves?

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

    I see myself as part of a team and it is my goal to help out other team members in any way I can. I cannot imagine doing this job without help from

  8. LVN's working with CNA's

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

    Bravo! By providing an environment that nutures mutual respect between coworkers you not only improve quality of care, but you'll also have a lot more fun. While giving agency staff the hardest...

  9. Who knows what the "LPN to Resident" ratio is and what is safe?

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

    Whether the nurse to resident ratio is reasonable or safe depends on numerous factors such as level of acuity, which can change suddenly and frequently. It also depends on your support staff and what...

  10. A day in the life of an LPN

    systoly replied to Sophie32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    drink lots of coffee, tease coworkers, hide fake spider on supervisor's desk, wait for supervisor's screams, hope today is not the day everyone decides to pay me back at the same

  11. Is this an acceptable practice???

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

    That does sound like you are taking a long time, but a lot depends on the type of meds and patients. Do you have a lot of liquids and eye drops? Do you have a lot of g-tubes, dementia patients? Is it...

  12. Scared to work :(

    systoly replied to Jab08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe being nervous, even scared sometimes, is intrinsic to the nurses who have a good crasp on the awesome trust and responsibilty bestowed onto them. Courage is not the lack of fear, but rather...

  13. new here - and an incoming LVN student. need advice

    systoly replied to agtc's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You usually can start working on any prerequs you may need for the RN bridge at any

  14. Is this neglect

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

    I agree with Jolie. This needs to be a team effort and the patient and, or POA or healthcare proxy are part of the team. All the steps and efforts taken to adress this situation need to be documented...

  15. How My Instructor Affected My Life

    systoly replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    Isn't it interesting how these type of instructores always seem to pick the younger students for their victims. Afraid that a person with more life experience would realize - hey, I'm paying your...

  16. Felt like a complete IDIOT !

    systoly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you will remember the correct answers from now on and know what to do in a real life situation. If Iam your patient, that is what matters to me, not how many times you took the

  17. Is it just me or is everyone a little slow when they start out in LTC

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

    ...a little slow.. ? - I was a snail when I first started. I think this is true for any new job situation. I can usually improve my speed by about 50% after a few months, however, the newly gained...

  18. Female nurses have more advantage over male nurses?

    systoly replied to u2me's topic in Men in Nursing

  19. Female nurses have more advantage over male nurses?

    systoly replied to u2me's topic in Men in Nursing

    No. I never expected to be at a disadvantage and I've never felt that I was. When I start a new job, I negotiate my salary based on experience and qualification, not gender. Size can be an advantage...

  20. Floating...

    systoly replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Going to work in an unfamiliar area usually produces apprehension, tension and discomfort. In a situation like this, a quality charge nurse will realize that you cannot be expected to be as effective...

  21. Nurses and accusations of sexual harrassment

    systoly replied to catsmeow2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While the motive (protect the child) is good, execution is lacking severely. No plan, no written guidelines, this is not the place to learn as you go. I wonder if the motive really is to protect the...

  22. My First Day of My First LPN Job!!!

    systoly replied to Crys215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    AWESOME :wink2: thank you for

  23. Just how much effort does one need to put in to become lpn?

    systoly replied to ashblue8884's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is certainly possible. Working part time would be much better than having to work full time. What makes all the difference in the world is having dependents such as children or a family member you...

  24. wacko cna

    systoly replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I respectfully disagree with dawvac on both accounts. Of course there are two sides to every story, but threatening a person's license (even if it's an empty threat) is way over the line. Jess was not...

  25. wacko cna

    systoly replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Jess 1983, please don't let wacko stress you out, you get enough of that without her. You got a player here. Fortunately, as with most players, she doesn't know the rules. You're the nurse, she's...