Edina

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1. Nursing job commute

   Edina replied to Nursingmomma753's topic in General Nursing

   I drive 45 mins one way. I've always done a lot of driving so it doesn't bother me at all. I find the drive home is a good time to clear my head and I usually listen to a podcast or sing along to a decent radio station! The drive there is a different...

2. PSW blues

   Edina replied to Infirmiere797's topic in Canada

   Are you going back to school to become a nurse?

3. Graduating RN BSN at 32

   Edina replied to bluestar776's topic in General Students

   I just recently got my license and am working as an RPN in Ontario. I went with the 2 year option because of my kids and not wanting to be in school full time for 4 years as these past 2 years were hard enough on them. I was also interested in workin...

4. Ontario Nursing..should I or shouldn't I

   Edina replied to bmir21's topic in Canada

   Yes, very happy so far! I'm 6 shifts into my orientation at my new job and enjoying it. I'm still nervous but I've got another 10 or so shifts of orientation left before I'm on my own and I am looking forward to it!

5. Will be new to inpatient rehab

   Edina replied to Cehurstrn's topic in Rehabilitation

   Glad to read your update. I've just started on an inpatient rehab unit and am nervous as it's my first job since becoming licensed but excited as well and looking forward to learning.

6. Ontario Nursing..should I or shouldn't I

   Edina replied to bmir21's topic in Canada

   I know this is a slightly older thread but I wanted to provide some encouragement. In 2015 I started my Practical Nursing program with 2 kids (5 and 7 yrs old) at the age of 36. I graduated with honours - I mention this not to brag, but to say that b...

7. Uhhhh, That's Kinda Personal

   Edina replied to evastone's topic in General Nursing

   During a LTC clinical placement... Client: How old are you? Me: Almost 38 Client: And you decided to go back to school at your age? Me: Yeup! Client: Oh sweetie, I would've just found myself a rich husband! I had a good laugh over that one!

8. Do what now? ( How to save a stroke victim according to facebook)

   Edina replied to That Guy's topic in General Nursing

   I just did 3 hours of training on the NHI stroke scale and our policies and procedures regarding what happens when a patient comes in to the ER... for some odd reason this wasn't included... lol

9. Failed nursing. Now what?

   Edina replied to Mirelasa's topic in Canada

   I don't think it's an issue of not being compassionate. The poster raised some very valid questions that would be useful for self-reflection that would allow the OP to find direction within herself.

10. First day as an official RN: Reflection

    Edina replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Great post! I'll be starting my first nursing job on a rehab unit and will definitely use reflection to help me grow and improve.

11. Classmate Spilled Coffee On My Laptop - Broken

    Edina replied to waterdrifter's topic in General Students

    I would hold her accountable for the cost of repairs/replacement. I am a mother of two in a single income family & things are tight right now. I would pay for repairs/replacement if I were to damage my friends computer even if it was an honest ac...

12. Nursing programs in Canada with highest acceptance rate?

    Edina replied to lena1234's topic in CA Programs

    RPN/LPN? What province?

13. Having a baby before, during, or after nursing school?

    Edina replied to nickymack's topic in General Students

    I'm 38 with a 9 & 6 yr old. I'll be graduating in a couple months. It's been difficult but doable with a very supportive family. My parents have been very supportive & have provided all the before & after school care for my kids as my hus...

14. Tormenting myself over the "what ifs" of life as a nursing student

    Edina replied to 8130's topic in General Students

    Don't torture yourself! As others have mentioned you need to find reliable back-up child care options. I'm a Mum of 2 (9&6) and have 3 weeks of classes left before my final consolidation. I've been very lucky in that neither of my kids have had a...

15. I start clinicals on monday, my friend warned me about the instructor, advice please

    Edina replied to Matucm's topic in General Students

    Wait until you meet your instructor and form your own opinion of them. I've had some instructors that other students have hated, but I have really enjoyed them and I was able to learn something from them. I really suggest you keep an open mind.