Daisy_08 replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in Uniform/Gear
I don't know if I can offer any advice other then do what makes you comfortable. If you will feel guilty about not, then stick it out. Or if you will resent it then maybe take it off. I do have a question though, I have many Muslim friends and I had ...
Daisy_08 replied to olamuri's topic in Spirituality
Do you have a chapel? I have a few Muslim co-workers who pray there on their break. Also one who just does not pray while at work. So to each there own I guess. Our Chapel has a prayer mat as well, but you would never know unless you asked.
I know its not fair and we all need to vent out our frustrations, especially to a group that understands us. Only read the rest if you want to look on the bright side... (You have a job you like. A manager you like and are friends with, they pay you...
A slow unit should mean you are set up to do really well, so I don't understand what you are getting at. You should have ample time to research and get to help other staff with procedures. I hesitate saying this, because I think the responsibility l...
Depends what area you are wanting to work. Your local college will likely have a variety of courses to choose from. If your not sure, take something you find interesting.
Daisy_08 replied to canadianwesty's topic in Canada
If you are not picky about where you live now, apply to a school close to an area you think you would like to work - placements are the best way to get hired, and also the best way for you to see if you want to get hired. You will then also have the ...
I know a few RNs who have become OTs. I think quality of life is better as an OT. No nights, little or no weekends. As the other poster said the OTs do seem happier. I would think you may do well to some continuing education in your field if your wa...
Had a patients family tell me she was in medical school, I ask questions, suddenly she was a nurse, kept chatting... she did a few nursing courses...well not actually...she started a PSW program (Canadian aide for personal care) but doped out....Than...
In theory that may sound good, however practical experience is valuable. Can you not begin to work as a RPN where you are working as a PSW? You would be at an advantage for knowing the company, work culture, policies ect. L&D nurses need to thi...
In Ontario it is up to each employer, so skills can vary, even among RN's. A friend who lives in another city cannot access central lines as an RN. Only specially trained RNs can, but I know in community RPNs access them. The CNO (college of nurses o...
In Ontario the ADN will qualify you to work as an RPN. You will have some type of skill assessment from the CNO. The RPN scope in Ontario is very different from the US LVN/LPN.
Where you consolidate is where you have the best chance of getting a job, providing you are doing well and your preceptor recommends you. Once you are in a facility you can generally transfer to another unit after a year or so. Your first job does no...
I am in Ontario and only speak about this Provence. I know we have nurse practitioners working in mental health at my hospital. They likely went did the family stream or adult. To be an RN in Ontario a BScN is required. To be an NP a masters + the ...
Daisy_08 replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Relations
He was swearing in context. but if your uncomfortable I think you have a right to ask, but he also has a right not to comply. I was surprised how nice he was about it. Pt called me a fat B***h, I told pt that was not appropriate, pt then called me a ...