systoly

systoly

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  1. Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    systoly replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    TMI, way TMI

  2. Any "games" for CNA's to encourage teamwork

    systoly replied to diamondsragurls's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    how about addressing the overworked part i think most people understand that two horses in a team can pull more than the sum of the individuals i also believe in rotating assignments the games stuff...

  3. Drug Screen Mishap

    systoly replied to Drgfly's topic in General Nursing

    my first call would have been to my

  4. Do med errors = bad nurse ?

    systoly replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    man i wish my biggest med error was a colace i do think you guys need to address the problem of interruptions that is not an excuse, but one of the biggest contributing factors why are there people...

  5. Bad Parenting equals difficult patient

    systoly replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in Private Duty

    no chances are they'll say, "oh my baby, why does everyone want to hurt my baby?" parenting means putting the child's needs and welfare before satisfying your own needs, such as not wanting to be the...

  6. Do you think there's a power struggle?

    systoly replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    i'm starting a phrase response book I fired the nurse - how's that working for you I'm the boss - just because you're bossy doesn't make you my boss they think they know it all - yep I hate having...

  7. Bad Parenting equals difficult patient

    systoly replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in Private Duty

    you stayed the whole shift ??? report: sorry your child has a new hairdo, i just couldn't rob him of the enlightening experience of sticking something in the light socket

  8. Vent about coworker

    systoly replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    about the B/P who cares what another nurse may have said about your skills that doesn't determine your competency, however, do ask your pt./family if they feel comfortable with your

  9. Vent about coworker

    systoly replied to NightNurseRN13's topic in Private Duty

    I'd call my supervisor and say something like "the family has voiced some concerns to me, however i feel uncomfortable giving you a second hand report, can you please call them and ask them about any...

  10. Home Health Experience

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

    my thoughts: - don't worry about the other nurses just because someone else doesn't put in an honest effort doesn't mean you should do the same furthermore, changing jobs doesn't eliminate this,...

  11. Something to think about

    systoly replied to crs1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    maybe i'm missing something, but i don't see were the problem is the other nurse is on site admin is aware of the situation you call admin again and tell them "I called everyone on the list, but so...

  12. Posting Licensed Number in social media

    systoly replied to nomad29's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    again, the little man stands in front of a canon next to him is a string with a sign that reads "don't pull" what should he

  13. I'm done...

    systoly replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't believe it's nursing that's not for you it's the hostile environment that gets you down while for the life of me i cannot understand what might be gained by yelling, being rude, etc. it's not...

  14. Something to think about

    systoly replied to crs1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    in my state, leaving at the end of the shift is not abandonment the BON specifically states it's a staffing issue many a manager or scheduler would like to have staff believe it's abandonment, but at...

  15. missing narcs

    systoly replied to bs63136's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    a P test might prove you're not using, but it won't prove you're not diverting, so limited benefit here is the med tech cart usually counted by one person only (only one signature) or is this...

  16. Don't know what to do...

    systoly replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    even if your pt comes back, continue what you're doing so maybe next time it will be easier to

  17. Pediatric PDN skills are not "marketable"?

    systoly replied to GlossyViolet's topic in Private Duty

    the short and sweet (or bitter) answer to your question in my experience yes for the reasons you've already cited mainly "time management" however, this is not altogether a bad thing, because it seems...

  18. Jobs that older nurses do. (?)

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

    delegation lovely

  19. Suggestions...

    systoly replied to SDALPN's topic in Private Duty

    perhaps she's a control freak, but she sounds like she's very suspicious with false believes i really like brilloheads suggestion perhaps ask your agency to give you some reading material maybe if it...

  20. PDN and snow: how do they treat you?

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    i got several big thank you(s) this year for coming in during the snow i think because a couple of nurses who lived much closer than me called off i live in the sticks with a looong driveway which is...

  21. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    not rambling - spot

  22. question regarding meds

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

    good ehr software can help tremendously here before you had to go through the MAR and flag certain meds now you can just run a querry in a matter of

  23. LVN unemployment in CA?

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

    how well do you know these family members i'm saying this, because we moved to another state to be with family and were supposed to live with fam until we got established, however, our hosts had...

  24. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    actually, there is a difference visits are conducted during daytime hours, so a same day Dr. visit would have been likely, while the options for the op were much more limited this is flu season after...

  25. Tattle tale? Or my duty to report?

    systoly replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    i'm a stickler for getting comprehensive reports and i'd be very unhappy with having events such as this not on the report in my case i'd pick up the phone but given this situation, i'd probably...