bluekermode

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1. Who enjoys med/surg??

   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 ...

2. best canadian province?

   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!

3. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

   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...

4. Having a rough start... help

   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...

5. Palliative Bowel Care Question

   bluekermode replied to bluekermode's topic in Hospice

   Hi earle58 The pts parkinsons drugs have been discontinued and no meds are being given to dry secretions. I appreciate your input.

6. Chart too much...

   bluekermode replied to RN2B07's topic in Med-Surg

   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...

7. Palliative Bowel Care Question

   bluekermode posted a topic in Hospice

   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...

8. "Women Are Catty"

   bluekermode replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   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 ...

9. Would you hire me back if you were them?

   bluekermode replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

   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 ...

10. Registering for CRNE

    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...

11. ADVICE?--Is school really that difficult.

    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...

12. List of Schools offering 2yr (or less) fast-track Nursing degree (for ppl w/ prev deg

    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...

13. regarding age entering nursing

    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...

14. List of Schools offering 2yr (or less) fast-track Nursing degree (for ppl w/ prev deg

    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...

15. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    bluekermode replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    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...