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1. How to become footcare nurse in Ontario?

   bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

   Understanding the theory is really important, if I were you go local with tired sole, they have a great theory and practical. And you will have tons of support from other foot care nurses. Just keep in mind it's really expensive to get started: fees ...

2. How to become footcare nurse in Ontario?

   bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

   Hi Vera! Yes I am now a foot care nurse full time and I have my own business. I took the theory online with Kingston foot care, then took my practical with tired sole and they hired me as a contractor. I work all over the place! I take on their clie...

3. Imposter syndrome?

   bananorama replied to Sara-no-H's topic in General Students

   What about the experienced nurses who mistreat students? I used to think nurses were all compassionate until I became one myself. some nurses were so wonderful and encouraging but I remember many times crying in the bathroom after being talked down t...

4. Was he scared?

   bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Hospice

   Thanks to all of you for your responses and support. You are so right, I am learning from every experience - even the very real and difficult ones. I think I will do that Katillac, try to send him my thoughts and ask for forgiveness ❤️

5. Was he scared?

   bananorama posted a topic in Hospice

   I had a young client who died and I was able to determine when he was having his last breaths. As the family was gathered in the room, I said "these are his last breaths now," so that they could gather around him and support him during those last mom...

6. New Hospice nurse, all tips welcome!

   bananorama replied to Katieac1112's topic in Hospice

   I'm also a new nurse but I have worked in Hospice for about 6 months now, so still learning. But here are a few things I've learned in my short time so far: Be mindful that the patient can probably hear everything you are saying during their last day...

7. Family denies that patient is in pain

   bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Hospice

   Becky, yes I think she holds strong to her spiritual beliefs and although I have been sensitive to this, maybe someone who speaks her language would be more relatable? Maybe she has some trust issues with those who don't share the same faith. I'll ta...

8. Family denies that patient is in pain

   bananorama posted a topic in Hospice

   I work as a homecare overnight nurse caring for palliative patients. I am a new nurse, but I have had quite a bit of clinical palliative experience and have worked with this agency for 4 months now. Most of my clients and their families want comfort ...

9. How to become footcare nurse in Ontario?

   bananorama posted a topic in Canada

   I'm a RPN student just about to finish up my last year of school in Ottawa-Algonquin College and I've been really interested in becoming a footcare nurse in hopes of starting my own business. I hoped to take a course when I finish to become certified...

10. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    Well, in my case I don't have the prerequisites for university (any of them) and I have tried to do them through online schooling and it was overwhelming with work and having 2 children. I'm taking a preparation for health sciences course at algonqui...

11. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    The 12 week bridging program is at algonquin college in ottawa and called "Academic pathway for movement from diploma in rpn to BScN." Then you can go on to study at the University of ottawa and complete the last 3 years of the BSCN. Where abouts in ...

12. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    bananorama replied to bananorama's topic in Canada

    Ok because this is where I'm a bit confused. In my local college there is a bridging program that you take before entering into the last 3 years of the BSCN and under the admission requirements it states that you must have worked as an rpn for a year...

13. Experiences with bridging from RPN to RN in Ontario

    bananorama posted a topic in Canada

    I would love to hear about experiences from anyone who has or has considered bridging from RPN to the BScN in Ontario (I'm in Ottawa). Specifically anyone who started out with only the basic math and sciences to get into RPN. What math and sciences d...