leeriza

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1. Patients say the darndest things

   leeriza replied to gr8nurse4u's topic in Humor

   I had this 65 year old male patient who had a stoke. While I was assessing his LOC, I asked for our routine said to be "stupid" questions" according to patients' point of view. Anywho...I asked for his name, date, place where he is , and the time. ...

2. Filipino Nurses

   leeriza replied to Oscar's topic in Philippines

   I do have a Filipino background too. I agree about talking in our language is rude but sometimes, because we are far from home, we kind'a feel at home when we started talking in our own language. Another reason is, it's also kind'a rude to my co-Fi...

3. British Columbia

   leeriza replied to mommy2's topic in General Nursing

   I know what you mean pebbles and that's why I moved out just in time.

4. British Columbia

   leeriza replied to mommy2's topic in General Nursing

   Go to Medhunters website and you will find out. Goodluck!

5. ALBERTA

   leeriza replied to adellisrn's topic in General Nursing

   I am surprised to hear about how much you said you're earning in Ontario. As far as I know, you guys have the highest pay in Canada. I am working in Alberta right now and our pay here starts at $24 - $32

6. New Grad Rates for RN's

   leeriza replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

   I am from Canada too and the best place for you to look is from Medhunters. The jobs are shown with their rates locally or internationally. As for now, the highest nurses pay is in Ontario then Alberta. If you are planning to work here in Canada, d...

7. so many questions

   leeriza replied to mommy2's topic in General Nursing

   I suggest that you have to be really sure of what you are aspiring for. As a start, try to enroll on a nursing aide course, then try to get a job in a hospital and see how the LPNs or the RNs work. If you do approved of what you see, then try enrol...

8. Nursing and Euthanasia?

   leeriza replied to shelleys's topic in General Nursing

   Did you know that Euthanasia is now legal in Netherlands just this year ? I think you have better chances of doing your paper better if you can contact or find a website about it. Try surfing the web for this particular country. iI am sure you will ...

9. What should I do? Please help.

   leeriza replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

   All I can say is...I AM PROUD TO BE A CANADIAN! Our health care system here is the greatest. You can just go in to see a doctor anytime, anywhere.

10. The Difference???

    leeriza replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I can remember, CVP are usually done to critically ill patients, or patients undergoing major surgical procedures so that sudden changes in pressure are immediately detected, trends in pressure change may be evaluated, and the effects of th...

11. Why Did YOu Want To Be A Nurse?

    leeriza replied to nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Why did iI want to be a nurse? Hmmm...Let's see... 10 years ago, it's because my mom wanted me to 10 years later, it's because I started to love it too!!!!

12. Back to the Bedside!

    leeriza replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Nothing like being at the patient's bedside. It's all about nursing isn't it? When I am a little bit older maybe:p :chuckle

13. I need to find a job!

    leeriza replied to CIY629's topic in General Nursing

    It's normal to be anxious. Just be prepared next time. Do some research about Do's and Don'ts for an interview. Go to a library and borrow a Nursing Management book who has samples questions for hiring new staffs. As a new grad, don't be choosy. ...

14. Advice needed for interviews

    leeriza replied to PNST8R's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be that nervous. Be yourself and be honest. Some employers ask just personal simple questions. Others, ask medically related situational questions like drug calculations, ethics, case scenarios, or nursing management. Just review or remembe...

15. What Freaks You Out?

    leeriza replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Anything about eyes! I don't know why but even a pink eye makes me shiver!!!:imbar