Kimt

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1. Can anyone shed some light for us?

   Kimt replied to gwenith's topic in International

   You have to wonder....how the world bank job fits into his Background???

2. LPN vs RPN

   Kimt replied to loriangel14's topic in International

   As posted earllier, yes an LPN is equivalent to an RPN(registered practical nurse) in the province of Ontario. I am a RPN (Registered Psychiatric Nurse). This is a designation that is acknowledged in the Western Provinces of Canada, as well as Engla...

3. actual sentences found in pt hospital charts

   Kimt replied to almostanurse's topic in General Nursing

   :roll :roll :rotfl: This is tooo....funny. Haven't laughed like that in awhile. Will post this on the bathroom wall at work for all to get a look at. After all....laughter is the best medicine.

4. actual sentences found in pt hospital charts

   Kimt replied to almostanurse's topic in General Nursing

   :roll :roll :rotfl: This is tooo....funny. Haven't laughed like that in awhile. Will post this on the bathroom wall at work for all to get a look at. After all....laughter is the best medicine.

5. OB, ER, Psych nurses....are you ready?

   Kimt replied to shay's topic in General Nursing

   Mary, Once a psych nurse always a psych nurse!!! Activity level here on the psych unit has been a little on the "HIGH" side. The weather has been great and it seems all the manics are prowling.

6. starting support group

   Kimt replied to zumalong's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sure many churches, mental health services, or non-profit organizations in your area would be happy to provide the space for a support group. Hospitals, mental health providers and already existing support groups would be a good start to get the ...

7. If you have a minute,

   Kimt replied to Level2Trauma's topic in General Nursing

   Hi , Same here. Couldn't see the pictures. Info looks good. Is there not any mental health designations??? Your friends site looks great. Looks like a lot of work:)

8. Call in sick?

   Kimt replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

   My question is.... Do you really want that person at work if they don't want to be there? Sick, mental health day, or otherwise. Myself, I'd rather have a coworker that has there head into work.

9. Are you happy?

   Kimt replied to a-rose's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not sure if this answers the question of 'are you happy' or not, although I must say it certainly helps me to keep things in perspective. When my mind and time is getting caught up in all the tasks I have to do, and I find myself frustrated with...

10. Psychiatric Nursing in Australia???

    Kimt replied to Kimt's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanx Tookie, Yes, that is something that I thought about and have started looking into. Pretty much 50% of our wages end up going to taxes. Approximately 1/3 of our earnings to federal income tax, and then 7% goods and service tax, and.....then 7-...

11. Psychiatric Nursing in Australia???

    Kimt replied to Kimt's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanx for info Mary Dover and aus nurse. Sounds like MHN would be interesting to chat with. Have since read some of her posts. And yes, it is an exciting time. I moved to a new province 1 1/2 yrs ago after having worked on the same unit for 11 years...

12. Psychiatric Nursing in Australia???

    Kimt posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi Everyone, I have recently joined and am a little computer shy, so bare with me. I am a Canadian trained Psychiatric Nurse and have actively started looking for work in Australia. I have been in contact with recruiters for Western Au as well as th...