styRN

styRN has 20 years experience and specializes in LTC.

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1. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

   styRN replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Learning

   Now that 7 provinces have made BScN minimum entry to practice, the bridge program is difficult to find and can be very selective. One of the biggest problems/concerns for professors and students was the lack of academic preparation at the diploma lev...

2. Answers from 100 nurses needed: Which state has the most nursing shortage?

   styRN replied to John123's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm north of the border in Ontario, and the shortage is in a crisis state. Just RNs alone, there are approx 20,000 due to retire this year and only 3,200 new grads pumped out. The average age of a nurse here is almost 50, so the shortage is going to ...

3. Male scrubs?

   styRN replied to X-treme's topic in Men

   The regular weight fabric is almost like a light canvas when you first receive them - quite stiff, but two washes with fabric softener and they're good to go, and I agree: they age well, becoming more soft with every washing. I have Aviators in both...

4. Male scrubs?

   styRN replied to X-treme's topic in Men

   x2 on the Aviators. Get over the initial sticker shock; they'll last for years. Order by the end of the month and save 20% off in-stock items. and no, I have no affiliation with the company except as a loyal customer.

5. Aviator Scrubs

   styRN replied to CainRN's topic in Men

   From my recent post: "Thought I'd chime in - I recently ordered 2 pr of Aviators with custom options and they were on my doorstep within 30 days across the border to Canada". The leg opeings are straight cut. The 30 days from order to doorstep includ...

6. Male Nurses Rock

   styRN replied to Aviationurse's topic in Men

   I met a girl in nurse's training and married her the year after grad. We're both RNs celebrating our 20th year nursing class of '88 reunion this summer, followed by our 19th wedding aniversary in the fall. Our middle child (daughter) is going off to...

7. Communication at work

   styRN replied to shapka's topic in Men

   State where you are currently employed? Ontario, Canada How old are you? 40 years old You describe your ethnicity as: caucasian heterosexual married (only once) with children. How's that! How long have you worked as an RN? 20 years How long have you...

8. Males and Technology

   styRN replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men

   Of course it's true! We guys call on our female co-workers all the time to find us things when we think we've looked everywhere and we return the favour by fixing anything on the unit that's broken :) (Or at least we'll take a crack at it, maybe t...

9. How much per semester did you nursing school cost?

   styRN replied to 5860TomCat's topic in General Nursing

   My books cost about the same as my tuition, if I remeber right. Total cost RN diploma $500/semester x3/yr = 6 semesters =$3000 total tuition circa 1988.

10. have you given supppository to stoma?

    styRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Dulcolax or glycerin suppositories, but more commonly I've seen fleet enemas given.

11. Scrub Top Hatred/Alternatives

    styRN replied to *Pepper*'s topic in Men

    I know it was clear in your post that you don't like scrub tops, but these uniforms stand out, come in a gazillion colours and look very masculine. The company will add up to 3 lines of embroidery for name, title, etc in block or script letters on th...

12. What do you guys during your off-time?

    styRN replied to mcknis's topic in Men

    Well, after the priorities of time with wife and 3 kids... It's been 5 years of constant renovating our 1890 Queen Anne home - we're in the middle of gutting/restoring 2 master baths and then all we will have left is the kitchen, slated to take place...

13. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    styRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    One word: BODYGROOM www.shaveeverywhere.com

14. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    styRN replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men

    I think your question would be better answered if we knew what type of nursing you were doing and the types of things you were exposing yourself (and your hands and your ring) to. I wear my plain gold band everyday to work, but off it comes, along wi...

15. Need advice on attire

    styRN replied to Seank's topic in Men

    Will your job entail long periods on your feet walking/standing, or is there deskwork involved to give your dogs a rest? If you'll be on your feet most of the time, and need a dressier-style of shoe than running shoes, I second the 'chef shoe' recom...