Glimpsethepast

Glimpsethepast has 26 years experience and specializes in Reg. Pract. Nurse; med - surg..

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1. will PSWs ever be regulated?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Ontario Gent's topic in International

   And yet again a new nurse gets blasted over asking a question. Ontario Gent, I for one appreciate your question and it made me think that PSWs should have a governing body as well. Every other health profession does including nurses, dental hygieni...

2. Do nurses get holidays off?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 27 years. When I started out as a casual 'call in' I worked every single holiday and did this for three years straight. Once I became 'part time' I was then eligible to work one, have one off. I had young children by then so I...

3. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Baubo516's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, I am so sorry for the troubles you are enduring. It is a sad fact that LTC facilities are severly understaffed. Because of that, new CNA's with caring attitudes leave their chosen career because of the PRESSURE to 'hurry up'. I am a clinica...

4. Disrespectful Aids/CNA's

   Glimpsethepast replied to sanchezlpn's topic in LPN/LVN

   Gosh, sorry to hear of your troubles. I am an RPN at an acute care hospital in Ontario therefore I am NEVER in the position of being a 'charge nurse', however I am a clinical supervisor for first and second semester PSW students and second semester ...

5. difference between a USA Associates degree RN and BScN

   Glimpsethepast replied to Glimpsethepast's topic in International

   Okay, thank you very much for the replies. I myself am a nurse in Ontario Canada, for now on I will post on the USA site if I have questions pertaining to them.

6. RPN Wages in Ontario

   Glimpsethepast replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

   Hello, good for you and keep up the great work in achieving your goals! I have been an RPN since 1984. I work on a surgical unit in a general hospital located about 4 hours north of Toronto. Been at the same job since I graduated. I make a base w...

7. difference between a USA Associates degree RN and BScN

   Glimpsethepast posted a topic in International

   :confused:Hello, I have recently posted a thread that NO ONE has responded to, I am sure it is because I am a 'dinosaur' when it comes to nursing. But I being as clueless as I guess I am, want to know the difference between the USA ASSOCIATES degree ...

8. What is the future for LPNs in canada

   Glimpsethepast replied to carz's topic in International

   I also have to state my observation on this topic. In Ontario RPNs (LPN) are constantly being recruited. Two of my nieces just graduated from the 2.5 year program at Georgian College and both of them obtained employment immediately afterwards. The...

9. new grad, any interview tips?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Infermero's topic in Career Support

   Congratulations on your recent graduation as an RN! My advice to you is to be truthful, but in a positive light. You failed once but you persevered and did a redo, if anything you came out of the MED-SURG component even more knowledgable than some ...

10. per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    Glimpsethepast replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I am employed with we recieve an additional amt added to our hourly wage for our 12 night shifts AND for working Saturdays and Sundays regardless if it is a day shift or night shift.

11. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    Glimpsethepast replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical floor. Currently on day shift (we do 12 hours) between 4 to 8 patients. On nights between 6 to 12 patients. Our hospital is BRAND SPANKING NEW, the building that is. Prior to moving into the new location our floor was Med - Su...

12. Are LPN's being phased out?

    Glimpsethepast replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN/LVN

    WOW I have to put my two cents in on this subject of 'phasing out LPNs' Here in Ontario Canada we are called Registered Practical Nurses. Since I graduated from my program back in 1984 I have heard the same thing.....RPNs are being phased out. Thi...

13. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    Glimpsethepast replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too continue to wear my grad pin each and every shift. As for the cap, I only wear it during nurses week and I am happy to do so. Never owned a navy cape but my Mother did. I have fond memories of my Mom coming home from work in her white dress ...

14. How much should I get?

    Glimpsethepast replied to Llam86's topic in Career Support

    Oh my gracious. Reading this post about only being offered $10.00 per hour makes me so very greatful for the job and wage I have. I am a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario Canada (similar to LPN except our program is a full two years in length. ...

15. Nursing caps required at your job?

    Glimpsethepast replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gracious, I just thought of a few other things related to this topic. While in my own training, I had some friends also in nursing programs in other schools. I remember the students at the college in North Bay Ontario wore plastic caps (kind ...