oryxandcake replied to natalia13's topic in International
In BC, one has to take the reproductive health/sti course to be certified. Following that, there are standards set that one needs to meet when practicing the procedure. Considering how invasive the procedure is and how many people lack GPs- having nu...
I really don't think this is something to get angry over. Access to jobs is cyclical. It correlates with the economy. Nursing, like others have mentioned, is not immune to this. Additionally, even if you cannot get a job right away, you still got a ...
It sounds like you already have made up your mind. Go for it. The only thing you will regret is not entering the program earlier. As for the marital aspect, I would suggest doing your homework, coming up with the financial figures and working out a b...
oryxandcake replied to lilaclover's topic in International
As the aforementioned poster said, the program really leaves your success up to you. If you have the discipline, you can definitely finish in three years. It looks like in class and distance will equal about the same time so I think you just need to ...
oryxandcake replied to oryxandcake's topic in International
Hahah we're not here to judge, Pepper. A glass of red wine at dinner has indicated positive health effects. When I worked LTC, I always ended up falling asleep on my couch...sometimes in my scrubs :S
Hmm I would be discouraged by all of these posts.. Maybe I am just lucky, but in all of the places I work I find support and enjoy working there. Yes, the shift work can be long and crazy at times; however, you have to extend yourself and be okay wi...
Just got home an hour ago from a crazy day shift. Showered, in pajamas, going to watch some six feet under with some tea. How do you unwind after a long day of work?
oryxandcake replied to QNurStudent's topic in New Nurse
Screw ém. and when they ask in your interview why you only stayed three months, tell them it wasn't the right place for you and that you wanted to follow you passion. You know you're working in a toxic environment. You don't have to.
oryxandcake replied to Lizzie21's topic in New Nurse
I don't know if you use this tool - but I find SBAR extremely helpful in organizing the pertinent details. Also, keep in mind that most physicians quantify - so if you're trying to convey an emergency situation - make it clear and make sure the objec...
oryxandcake replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Relations
When I worked in residential care I found that the powerlessness that the staff felt translated into bullying behavior to everyone - including patients. It was the bullying and constant negativity that drove me out of the facility. In this situation,...
You may think your schedule is awesome but I think it is what is getting you down. I think a change of pace would be great for you. Maybe something less acute but still challenging. Then you don't have to worry about the pressures of being a senior n...