Paulette RN

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1. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

   Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International

   I worked in LTC for many years and agree with your take on it. Very rarely did they turn down admissions because our care load was too heavy at the time...we just had to cope. Retirement leaves us a little more room....at least where I am as we have...

2. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

   Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International

   What part of the country are you in?

3. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

   Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International

   I think that was a smart move. You know you have to trust your gut feeling when you are accepting a job. I know there are some places that will accept anybody as long as they fill their beds. Sounds like the last one you took was LTC. I know we have ...

4. Point Click

   Paulette RN replied to nursenikki928's topic in Geriatric

   It is labor intensive at first isn't it, but worth it. What sector do you work in?

5. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

   Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International

   I work in the retirement sector and can tell you that we do indeed hire new grads who work on their own at night. It is really up to you. Do you feel confident in your assessment skills? Do you feel capable of being able to direct staff? Is there som...

6. Point Click

   Paulette RN replied to nursenikki928's topic in Geriatric

   I have used Point Click. It is a computerized charting system. Personally I really liked it. It took some getting used to especially for those that did not have computer experience. But even the "seasoned" veterans were soon on board. It is relativel...

7. Just curious....

   Paulette RN replied to VickyRN's topic in International

   I think that you have to submit your education to the body that governs the province in which you wish to practice. They discern whether it fulfills the Canadian requirements, and if so you will be allowed to write the Canadian Registered Nurse exam....

8. violent alzheimer's....

   Paulette RN replied to sav's topic in Geriatric

   I empathize with your situation. I strongly agree with some of the posts that see the resident as a person first and behavior second. We in the LTC sector deal with this every day. The first thing we do is rule out some kind of delirium. If no underl...

9. Where are you from?

   Paulette RN replied to noworries's topic in Canada

   Nursing school in Ottawa, then went to northern Manitoba to do some outpost....after many moves and many jobs, back in Ottawa.... there is no place like home.....

10. New LVN to Dementia Unit seeks advice

    Paulette RN replied to saintsgirl22's topic in Geriatric

    I have found a few things over the years that seem to provide some measure of activity for dementia residents. We have put a few small tables or bookshelves along or at the end of hallways. We put things such as animal books or books that depict olde...

11. Ambulatory resident with dementia who spits all the time

    Paulette RN replied to karenlhm's topic in Geriatric

    We have a resident who does the same thing.....MRSA positive....we have tried everything....meds, behavior modification...nothing.....so we placed him at his own table for meals, and clean his area after he has been there...also have enhanced cleanin...

12. Therapeutic tubs

    Paulette RN replied to Paulette RN's topic in Geriatric

    Thank you for your response's. I too have heard of the bacteria issue with whirlpool tubs. Do you have any specific manufacturers names I could look up to see what they offer? Thanks again.

13. Therapeutic tubs

    Paulette RN posted a topic in Geriatric

    We want to replace ours....anyone have any comments about the type of tub you are using and if you like or don't like it. We have an arjo carousel tub now and seem to be always fixing it....thanks for your input.

14. moving from BC to Ottawa

    Paulette RN replied to marc2don's topic in International

    I would suggest you get on the computer and query LTC and retirement homes in the ottawa area. That's how I found my job. LPN's in the acute care setting definitely make more. LTC also makes more as do agency nurses. The best case scenario is to find...

15. moving from BC to Ottawa

    Paulette RN replied to marc2don's topic in International

    I would contact the College of Nurses of Ontario - www.cna.org and find out first hand what you need to do. Did you do your training in BC? But it is nice to have that process in the works before you get here. Ottawa is beautiful. It has everything ...