cyc0sys

cyc0sys

EMS, LTC, Sub-acute Rehab

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  1. Seniority

    cyc0sys replied to lexyrn71's topic in General Nursing

  2. Socially needy coworkers

    cyc0sys replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Pull together your cash and get her a 'boyfriend' from

  3. Molluscum Contagiosum

    cyc0sys replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Duct tape

  4. I literally hate my job

    cyc0sys replied to basenjilove808's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No one ever tells you in school how much floor nursing sucks until you're knee deep into it. Definitely one of the busiest, thankless, and drama filled jobs known to humankind. The only people who...

  5. ADON having sex with CNA

    cyc0sys replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    If the alleged relationship makes you feel uncomfortable, seek employment elsewhere. Especially if it's detracting from your ability to provide the highest quality of patient care possible. You'll be...

  6. LTC Wound Care Kit

    cyc0sys replied to notanumber's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I use a plastic cleaning caddy with compartments and a handle on top. I filled it with wound cleaner, 4*4s, curlex, abds, alcohol and skin preps, saline flushes, betadine qtips, tape and large...

  7. How much are you guys paid hourly?

    cyc0sys replied to blexxer's topic in Home Health

    That's LPN starting pay. I make 18.50 w/o shift diff. RNs start at that rate. Seasoned make 20 and

  8. How honest to be when quitting a job

    cyc0sys replied to Caramarie's topic in General Nursing

    I'd follow the appropriate protocol for sending your resignation to HR as everyone suggests. I'd let your UM or DON know you're leaving as a professional courtesy. Be vague as possible. If your...

  9. Caught diverting methadone.

    cyc0sys replied to Nursemel05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Self report like everyone else advises. I doubt you'll face any charges. Also change your screen name to something anonymous which cannot be linked to

  10. Written up

    cyc0sys replied to SassyRN93's topic in General Nursing

    There are 2 kinds of nurses, those who've made med errors and those who will make med errors. Be glad you didn't do any serious harm, reflect on how it could be prevented again, and move on. I got...

  11. How much are you guys paid hourly?

    cyc0sys replied to blexxer's topic in Home Health

    16.50 an hour NW

  12. Any former computer geeks out there? Looking for advice...

    cyc0sys replied to totalsandwich's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I understand where you're coming from. I was a network security engineer for several years prior to nursing. I liked working with technology but there was a sense of accomplishment which seemed to be...

  13. Scary Nurses

    cyc0sys replied to NurseEmmy's topic in General Nursing

    We have several dangerous nurses where I work. Everyone knows who they are. Management even jokes about it. I reported one of the most dangerous ones to the BON and nothing happened to her. I...

  14. Female Foley and Witness

    cyc0sys replied to jive turkey's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think one of my old nursing instructors said it best, "If you like being a nursing, always have a witness when you're 'getting all up inside someone's business'. That way everyone knows what...

  15. Jahi McMath is back in the news

    cyc0sys replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Nursing News

    Exactly. A physician told me this a long time ago and it really stuck with

  16. To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    cyc0sys replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    This seems to be a problem in every LTC I've been to. When you have orders for a diabetic, cardiac, mechanical soft, diet... and the tray comes out with wrong for the 3rd or 4th time, it gets a bit...

  17. Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    cyc0sys replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Safety and security of all patients, staff, and visitors is a primary concern. While the patient is entitled to the same care as another, it does warrant a properly individualized risk assessment and...

  18. Curious if your facility has a wound nurse

    cyc0sys replied to bionicgirlie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No. We have a wound care Doc that's about a 100. He loves wet to dry dressings. That's all I have to say about that. I'd settle for just enough time to do my own wound care and treatments every...

  19. Not sure if I should look for a new job

    cyc0sys replied to PetuniaDaffodil's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I learned late in my second career that pay is important to me, but not the most important thing in my life. I left an extremely well paying job primarily because of a negative corporate culture and...

  20. Which field of nursing is the most technically hard?

    cyc0sys replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what you mean. Just because some certifications aren't required by your facility doesn't mean they aren't necessary to become more competent in your craft. ACLS, Wound Care, and IV...

  21. Doctor's lying about telephone order

    cyc0sys replied to Irabee's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about anyone else but I tend to check the chart and the drug book after receiving an order. I've caught physicians Rx'ing drugs to people with known allergies, wrong dosage, and incorrect...

  22. How to deal with a bully patient?

    cyc0sys replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    So what you're saying is, as charge nurse, you aren't the one assigning difficult Pts to travellers and male nurses? And the 'higher' traveller pay is not a factor in these assignments

  23. Psychologist thinking of late in life career change....advice?

    cyc0sys replied to live4ward's topic in General Nursing

    I changed careers late in life myself and didn't become a nurse until my mid 40s so I understand your quandary. I'm working on finishing up my BSN now but it has been physically and mentally...

  24. How to deal with a bully patient?

    cyc0sys replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I don't tolerate bullying in any form, whether it's my staff, management, patients or laterals. I'd make a beeline to the UM or DONs office and let them know the situation so they could 'address' it...

  25. What would you think if you saw this patient?

    cyc0sys replied to coffeemamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the Doc is prepared to do an emergency tracheotomy, I'd notify EMS, request ACLS support or a Paramedic if possible, and send them to the ED stat. Sounds like a possible allergic reaction but...