systoly

systoly

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  1. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    You are so right about that. Most of my LTC experience is with not for profit facilities. The staffing ratios and care delivered were pretty good, but those hair igniting events occurred all too...

  2. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    When I look at the deductions from my paycheck and think about the cost of meds, I'd like to say Oh yes, it is that

  3. overworked dumped on

    systoly replied to spacey1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey spacey1, I really feel your frustration and anger (in my experience the sitters are the ones who wanna pile even more on you), but as long as you worry about the others you'll be just that -...

  4. Jobs: How soon did you find one after graduation??

    systoly replied to LPN_thts_M3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was asked to interview at a facility where one of my classmates worked as a CNA. I accepted and started work as soon as I had my temp license. Not only did I end up working there for 3 years, I also...

  5. Job Search Ideas for LPNs

    systoly replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did fellow students have a hard time getting jobs? I cannot stress enough how important networking is. Most of the best jobs I've had did not come from the newspaper, but from referrals from other...

  6. overworked dumped on

    systoly replied to spacey1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really shows how administration feels about their staff. More work, but no plan or tools to accomplish this. The next thing they're gonna tell you is "manage your time better". However, as...

  7. Help...Need to choose between Dialysis or Long term care....

    systoly replied to Faith25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC will probably give you a broader skill base. Dialysis, I believe, is the better career move. And yes, LTC is hectic (what an understatement) and filled with the pursuit of meeting unatainable...

  8. need advice from experienced lpn's

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

    Suppose you could get a job at a hospital or LTC setting, are you ready to trade weekends and holidays off for high speed nursing? I also would like you to consider the following. You take another job...

  9. Leaving meds at bedside in LTC

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

    I always worry about the folks who get their med pass done way faster than me, it's just like the ones who say they can drive 85 miles in an hour. As far as the one hour before and one hour after rule...

  10. HELP!!!!!Advice

    systoly replied to student/mother/247's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Verbal outbursts and loud (screaming) arguing in front of residents are unacceptable behavior. Never respond to this directly. Do not argue with this person. Kill her with kindness. When called a...

  11. Good or Bad idea ?

    systoly replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a great idea, provided you'll have enough time and energy to study. CNAs get to see the patients through a different window. Especially as a new nurse you will probably not have the opportunity...

  12. How many hours would you work?

    systoly replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I'd work at least 32. Oh, just the thought of frivolously spending all the extra money, going out to eat and leaving huge tips, paying for a strangers gas at the gas station, etc., etc. Please, where...

  13. Need Help Please Thank You

    systoly replied to Overflow123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually, I think you have a lot to offer as well. I've learned so much from

  14. Share Your Saying

    systoly replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Everyone said it couldn't be done - along came someone who had not been told - and did

  15. Burnt Out STNA looking for direction

    systoly replied to angelwings64's topic in General Nursing

    Most of us, if not all, experience burn out at one time or another. The fact that you posted your message shows that you are well equipped to successfuly deal with this. My suggestion for you is to...

  16. Would you marry any medical professional

    systoly replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in General Nursing

    I've already done that. 15 yrs and no disadvantages, but lots of positives. But, I was just lucky to have found such a wonderful person no matter what

  17. scrubs and ironing

    systoly replied to CT Pixie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    iron - yes crease - yes starch - yes get teased by coworkers - yes feel better about myself - yes get all kinds of positive comments from patients - yes yes

  18. I HATE my first job as a nurse...

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

    You are being used. Here is why. Management experience or not, your first priority in that situation is to become familiar with the nursing aspect and work towards becoming an effective nurse. That is...

  19. moving to Tulsa

    systoly replied to calliesue's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    wow I had no idea Tulsa is this bad. I did some research on www.tulsapolice.org and www.cityrating.com/ and sure enough the surrounding communities have much lower crime rates per

  20. moving to Tulsa

    systoly replied to calliesue's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'll try to answer some of your questions. First, you'll need to get endorsement of your LVN license by the OBN to get an Oklahoma LPN license. I believe they require proof of hours worked (500 or...

  21. Self Doubt

    systoly replied to Balder_LPN's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friends. While I have no professional (only personal)experience with suicide, I feel that not one, but many people have failed the victim. Society has failed this...

  22. Offered Agency Job - Need advice badly!

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

    Since you have worked in different areas, you're already familiar with changing environments. I don't think you would have any trouble with that. My concern would be the nature of the agency...

  23. young LPN

    systoly replied to nursehellokitty04's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it possible some of the other nurses might feel threatened by youth combined with knowledge and skills. Is it possible you unintentionally aggravate this by the way you (constantly) prove your...

  24. Best Things About being a LPN

    systoly replied to 2bnursekemmie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To be entrusted with so much. A banker gets the key to the safe. A manager gets the key to the plant. A nurse gets the key to

  25. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    systoly replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    To be entrusted with so