systoly

systoly

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  1. Nurses Notes: Guidelines On What Not To Chart

    systoly replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It might protect Nelly as well. I have charted what a pt. stated about Nelly several times Only Nelly wasn't even on duty during the shift in

  2. Have a question about med carts...

    systoly replied to Js10886's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    you believe your supervisor is fibbing? it is certainly not permissible in my

  3. Dealing with 'nurses eat their young' attitudes

    systoly replied to ePerfect's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "circadian rhythm" really? just tell them your scrub jacket that says mind your own business was in the laundry i don't believe in ignoring those people who try to make everyone miserable just...

  4. Is it normal to train someone after being on the floor for 4 days?

    systoly replied to dorselm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it is not normal it may not be uncommon, but it'll never be normal unless you're training someone in nursing procedures, rather than facility policies and protocols other than that it is a testimony...

  5. Is it normal to train someone after being on the floor for 4 days?

    systoly replied to dorselm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yeah, but you're a smart

  6. WWYD: Caregiver not home at end of shift?

    systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    this has happened to me several times irst call is to the agency - always for a true emergency i stay and tell the parent not to worry the pt will be well cared for i have also had cases where the...

  7. CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    systoly replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm beginning to think i have a twin. I'm an immigrant who came to the US with nothing but the shirt on my back. My wife is a CMA, but was a CNA for many years. I have swept and mopped floors, washed...

  8. Is it okay to do this?

    systoly replied to catebsn25's topic in Private Duty

    in essence it is an employment verification form you could sign it if you personally hired this CNA or, if you had knowledge of her date of hire and proof that she had indeed been compensated for 8...

  9. Parents that are nurses

    systoly replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    I've been a nurse for over 20 years, but have 0 experience or training as a school nurse so telling you that you don't know what you're doing seems absurd to me. Being tired can make you grumpy, but...

  10. peeves

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

    I hear you unless there is a fire, don't interrupt me when i'm with a patient i know you can't do this, but one time i'd like to see a CNA ask this kind of co worker, "do you need a refresher on oral...

  11. LPNs in Jails?

    systoly replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    have you browsed the "correctional nursing"

  12. How to write a good nurses note?

    systoly replied to Elaine Mickens's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a firm believer in early entrees even if it's just a one or two liner. Something about what they're doing, such as reading, watching TV, or listening to music. I like to make these quick entrees...

  13. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    systoly replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Honey, you're at home. You can touch the pills" my wife poured some NSAIDS for me the other day when i was hurting she poured them into a med cup, handed me the med cup and a glass of water and stood...

  14. Why Are Nurses So Critical of Other Nurses?

    systoly replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    you probably can't do much about the quarterbacks, but you can change how you react you can avoid taking up defense right away, but let the snarky one explain how keeping the patient for two shifts...

  15. Pulling out the trach

    systoly replied to EGVnurse's topic in Pulmonary

    as usually, there's not a one size fits all my trach pt's are PDN and waiting for someone or transporting are not viable options, but of course all nurses are trained and experienced with trachs a lot...

  16. when to suction?

    systoly replied to tcooks7's topic in Pulmonary

    what does the 485 say? does pt. have a pulmonologist? how does pt. tolerate suction? would be nice to get everyone on the same page in the meantime,as said above, don't deep suction routinely (is...

  17. Dating a Doctor

    systoly replied to Wildcat2009's topic in Male Nursing Students

    condescending person, "why would you want to be a nurse anyway?" you, "what?...you can't figure that out?" you (as you turn to your girlfriend), "does he really have a medical

  18. CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    systoly replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    man-nurse2b gave realistic advice the alternative is to continue and harp on how underpaid CNAs are (which no one denies) or take that cashiers job and if you can find a brand new CNA who can take...

  19. nurse assistant facility to acute care

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

    unfortunately, at least in my area, CNA experience does not count as nursing experience once you get your license, you'll be a new nurse without experience, even if you have worked as a CNA for ten...

  20. Why isn't anyone hiring in PA?

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

    why does it have to be all or nothing take a prn job, work your butt off and soon you'll get more steady

  21. Need advice on potential employers

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

    the whole thing started with your schedule being changed without notice leaving you without a chance to arrange for child care what's wrong with

  22. Need advice for LPN grad

    systoly replied to nflores's topic in Canada

    think about why many employers prefer at least one year experince what you get in school is the foundation, the rest of the house is constructed while practicing many employers these days prefer turn...

  23. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    systoly replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    "coocoocajchoo with 2 scoops of crazy" that's a keeper on another note, higher education does not equal no scoops in fact, it may equal to sprinkles on top i accompanied my DON to the area children's...

  24. Cna becomg cpr certified?

    systoly replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    all cnas in my area are required to have current CPR cert even if your employer doesn't allow CNAs to perform CPR choking happens much more

  25. Annoying female coworker conversations

    systoly replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL, too funny never knew such things existed gotta be thankful for my sheltered life