petunia

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1. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

   petunia replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism

   Fergus51-Having worked and lived in both USA and Canada I totally agree with your assessment of the Canadian universal healthcare system. In Alberta there is mandatory overtime. I had to do it once in the 5 years I have been here. It is per union co...

2. Discarded babies

   petunia replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

   A couple of years ago up where I live a young single mom went away to party in another city and left her 3 month old baby and her 14 month old toddler to fend for themselves. She left them each with a bottle of milk. She went away with her boyfreind...

3. introvert/extrovert

   petunia replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

   I'm definitly an introvert. I'm quiet and shy until I feel comfortable with those around me. I'm better then but still have a tendency to be a "loner". With my pts I always make every effort to appear friendly and confident. I am confident in my ...

4. what color are you as a nurse

   petunia replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

   GREEN- The colour of spring growth, renewal and hope.

5. Stealing drugs!! what's your opinion?????

   petunia replied to mystc42's topic in General Nursing

   I work with some who think nothing of taking an ativan so they can sleep during the day when they work nights. Not a narcotic but but non the less taking drugs from work to alter their mood. Not a good idea I think.

6. Stealing drugs!! what's your opinion?????

   petunia replied to mystc42's topic in General Nursing

   BigBabs, Cando and Lemonhead thank-you so very much for having the courage to share with us your stories. Stealing drugs is wrong and I think you all expressed this belief. What I gained from your experiences was some insight into just how easily ...

7. Another Thread for Gas-Passers

   petunia replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   OMG! I guess I'm not alone. At home it's just a pain in the butt but at work it's soooo embarrassing. During an assessment I sometimes have to excuse my self QUICKLY. The first time, I will never forget, ( And I'm sure the pt will never forget me!...

8. diploma vs degree

   petunia replied to petunia's topic in International

   I agree that upgrading would be to my benefit. I was concerned that I would not be allowed to practice at all as an RN in Ontario. I have much experience and many added skills through certification courses that I have aquired through the years. C...

9. Possibly Heading Down to the USA to See If the Grass Is Greener

   petunia replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in International

   lalaxton You posted that there are full time positions in southern Ontario outside Toronto. May I be so bold as to ask you where? I am originally from south west of Toronto and am looking to relocate back near my family. I have been looking on li...

10. diploma vs degree

    petunia replied to petunia's topic in International

    I will be reinstating my Ontario RN license for 2004. I spoke with the CNO regarding the need for a degree to be an RN in Ontario and they told me that once the last diploma programs graduate in 2004 there will be no more. Also, all new grads ther...

11. patients smoking

    petunia replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a pt who was end stage COPD who had been admitted frequently for exacerbation of SOB. I was present in the room this last admit when he told the doc that he had finally quit smoking. However, he would go off the unit for 1/2 hr at a...

12. Things that make you go "EEEWWW"

    petunia replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not too fond of the sight and sound of oral or nasal suctioning! But the worst thing by far I have ever UNEXPECTEDLY encountered was the uncared for wound of a street person. He was a new pt and we cleaned him up. He was definitely ripe and had...

13. diploma vs degree

    petunia replied to petunia's topic in International

    Thanks for all replies and info. I have applied for reinstatement so I guess I wait to hear whether ONA will let me pactice as an RN again or not!

14. People complaining about WAGES!!!!

    petunia replied to DMR1's topic in General Nursing

    I think what some do not understand is that making $34.00 an hour may sound good but the % of nurses in Ontario that are able to find full-time jobs are NOT the majority. So $34.00 x part-time hours does not add up to big bucks. The RN's who make ...

15. diploma vs degree

    petunia posted a topic in International

    I have heard so many conflicting stories about this subject so I thought perhaps someone here might know the answer. I am a 3 year diploma RN. I have been practicing full-time for many years in various settings. Now I hear that within the next few ...