bluekermode replied to erika.RN's topic in Med-Surg
Totally agree with you tokmom I like Med/Surg and have rewarding days, it's so interesting. But poor management, politics, lack of leadership, understaffing, over count patients, and lack of staff support have me thinking of other careers. Team work ...
bluekermode replied to sheraz86's topic in International
I agree with 5 cats. It depends what your preferences are rural, city, local culture, provincial culture, what you want from your life/work. I'm not sure the wage differences, but 5 cat's noted stickies above. Good luck!
bluekermode replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in New Nurse
Hey nurseinlimbo Have you thought of public health or other areas of nursing? Those are things I'm thinking of for the long term as I wear down! I don't know your situation but working on a masters means teaching opportunities too. Horrible to thi...
bluekermode replied to revere308's topic in New Nurse
Hi revere308 I'm probably not so much help as I have just completed 1 month on my first job, my head is spinning and I have the notorious startup stress, and what am I doing attacks. As dreamingtree noted then I will be written up too as I have defi...
Hi Dutchgirl RN I chart by exception too, but I do chart patient sleeping on q hourly checks so if something did develop it's covered that I was in there checking resps, type of sleep etc.. but thats just my thing, I agree with covering my butt. Than...
Hi there, I would like some experienced input if you please 80 yo, fragile cachectic 88 or so pound, female Pt, hx parkinsons, CHF, dementia. Fell fractured hip then developed bronchopneumonia so moved from multilevel care to acute care (small hospi...
I like peach pies essay. I have mostly worked with men in resource based industries and found that yes they do gossip too, but that it was quite easy to "have it out" with them, say what you think, disagree, argue your case (respectfully) etc.. face ...
I would hire you. I would interview first. That should happen anyway, then you can detail your long time connection with the hospital and how having you there is a benefit for the patients and hospital! Along with an explaination of what happened ...
bluekermode replied to NewGradRN2007's topic in International
Hi I assume that you finished your education in Ontario. When you registered with the RNAO there should have been paper work regarding an exam application and locations - and you would remember this as a fee is involved ! $492.43 for the RN examinat...
bluekermode replied to nicole67's topic in International
Hey nicole67 If this is your dream then go for it. What help me get through was to: Be very organized, large calendar with assignment due dates, clinical times etc. (those cheap, large $2.00 calendars from e.g. staples). Study study study. Understand...
bluekermode replied to mangosteen's topic in CA Programs
Hello all Interesting conversations - my two cents (while the penny still exists) I am a graduate nurse from a two year course. I obviously have a degree (and some other education too!), and took the prerequisite courses to get into the two year prog...
bluekermode replied to mayana's topic in International
If you have the desire to go into nursing then go for it. Probably a good idea to do some research about different areas of nursing first. I am just graduating and am in my early forties. I had to make a career change due to lack of work in my pre...
bluekermode replied to mangosteen's topic in CA Programs
Hello I know that in Western Canada there are second degree entry options (~ 2 year programs) at UBC in Vancouver, U of A in Edmonton, U of C - Calgary and U of S in Saskatoon. As for particulars you would have to do some digging! Be prepared to meet...
It's very interesting seeing what ppl did before nursing. So many experiences and so much to offer! I was an animal health technologist in my 20's (very interesting but I needed more and this field has a traditional high turnover rate). A Forester i...