cyc0sys

cyc0sys

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  1. LPN

    cyc0sys replied to aclipe72's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand where you're coming from because I've been down the same roads. Unfortunately, you really don't have many options to work administratively as an LPN. If you know HEDIS you may be able to...

  2. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    cyc0sys replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Negative. I've always been faithful. One woman is more than enough for me. I socialize with her female friends all the time. I do think maybe you're on to something regarding insecurity. I'd never...

  3. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    cyc0sys replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I wanted here to meet these

  4. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    cyc0sys replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Damn, I was shooting for sarcasm. Probably just a misplaced remnant of hyperbole left over from my passive-aggressive assimilation into nursing

  5. Opposite Sex Coworker Social Boundaries

    cyc0sys replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Used to have all the single barracks guys over for holiday meals. It was never an

  6. Dear coworkers, I'm not your mom (or free PCP)

    cyc0sys replied to guest464345's topic in School

    /\/\/\Cautious, Sage Advice

  7. New grad in the military

    cyc0sys replied to Flyer490's topic in Government, Military

    Ok, so you're graduating with a BSN, NCLEX, and license with zero experience? Are you going directly in enlisted? or have they offered you Office Basic Leadership Course? I need more information. Is...

  8. Would you File a Complaint?

    cyc0sys replied to everchangingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds pretty serious. Stabilization can be very difficult with the geriatric population, especially with head trauma, broken bones and possibly multimorbidities. Tensions were probably high for all...

  9. Would you File a Complaint?

    cyc0sys replied to everchangingRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ground level falls are considered minor trauma with exceptions of the geriatric population which constitute the largest amount of fractures. The information you provided regarding the fall was very...

  10. Fired for taking vacation

    cyc0sys posted a topic in General Nursing

    I put my vacation request in 30 days prior to the new schedule as per policy. The new schedule comes out and they have me working during my requested time. So talk to the scheduler confirms I have...

  11. Fired for taking vacation

    cyc0sys replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    I originally made this post to empower people, as another stated so succinctly, "A lot of us like to complain a lot but we are also complacent with foolish rules". If you're in a dead end job or an...

  12. Fired for taking vacation

    cyc0sys replied to cyc0sys's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you're wrong about that. There is a difference between being rude and being direct. I was being very direct with my communication by drawing a hard line in the sand. I explained my case very...

  13. Am I a woosy for feeling 5 patients is too much on a medsurg floor

    cyc0sys replied to PaperPushingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have 25 Pts and 2 CNAs. I work at a Rebah/LTC. I have 10 Rebah'ers. 3 are 3 days postop CABGs, 2 are 5 days postop TKR, one on 24hr IV Vanco/Piper, 1 w/ a peg tube q2hr bolus feeds, 1 w/ a wound...

  14. Will it get better??

    cyc0sys replied to tess16's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd consider leaving if you can't get more CNA. 10 Pts to a CNA is the minimum I'd feel safe working with. The first thing you need to understand is that it's not all doable. That being said, you are...

  15. Accomadating patients racist request?

    cyc0sys replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    I work long term care/ rehab in the south. There is plenty of closet racism on both sides. I've had more than one old white demented betty, with no filter, drop the "n" word on my aides. One the flip...

  16. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    cyc0sys replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    On behalf of myself, and your former patients, We'd like to thank you for

  17. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    cyc0sys replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    Lesson learned: Ask for PRN pain meds first. They have a 1 hour window. Final outcome= Patient got meds, were all safe, and didn't die. That's how I measure the level of 'care' I provide. Measure...

  18. Texting in nursing

    cyc0sys replied to kimbagirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think you're confusing impersonal with increased volume and the need for efficient timely information. As others have pointed out, the patient load, available resources, and costs are all driving...

  19. Reasonable time frame for prn medication to be given?

    cyc0sys replied to nicegirl2's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to wager a guess, I'd say it had to be ordered. We don't stock lomotil and it's a controlled med so you need a script from Doc. It would have been every bit of 3 hours to get it at my...

  20. BS 94, Lantus 20 units, give HS snack?

    cyc0sys replied to knotizer12's topic in General Nursing

    There seems to be a lot of confusion in the LTC regarding basal insulin. I'd never hold a basal insulin, unless the patient is hypoglycemic and the physician oks it. But I have seen many nurses hold...

  21. Death's Perfect Timing

    cyc0sys replied to r_doyle62's topic in General Nursing

    Your story is anything but far-fetched. A few years ago, I switched from the Rehab wing of the facility to Long Term Care. We accept mostly palliative/hospice/respite care. It's not uncommon to lose 1...

  22. It Never Occurred To Me.

    cyc0sys replied to Have Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I take all reports with a grain of salt. Sometimes it reflects more on the nurse than the patient. A psycho-social approach seems outside the skill of some people. Every patient has their own

  23. Too ugly to be a nurse..?!?

    cyc0sys replied to RandomNurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    Try to find something about you're physical appearance you can be proud of. Work on fixing any underlying medical conditions with the appropriate treatment if necessary. Learn to accept yourself for...

  24. Should I go to HR?

    cyc0sys replied to 8daysaweek's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The Peter Principle is a theory originated by Dr. Laurence J. Peter. It states that successful members of a hierarchical organization are eventually promoted to their highest level of competence,...

  25. Co worker issue

    cyc0sys replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations