Peatness

Peatness

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Palliative RN

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  1. Desperate for guidance

    A little background info to clarify the situation.... I graduated in 2005 with a BScN from a Canadian university. I am licensed in both Canada and the US and will be moving to Texas in the next few months. I will be looking for a position there (poss...
  2. Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    Out of curiosity, how does the pay compare to general nursing? What is a 'typical' shift for a correctional nurse? I have always been curious to know more about about working in a correctional facility.
  3. Scary doctors!!!

    I acknowledge that people need the opportunity to vent and that this forum is a great way to do so however I agree with vickster's point of view as well. I hope that these threads make all of us aware of the importance of maintaining professional and...
  4. BSN students, how much writing are you doing?

    I just about fell off my chair when I read your post!! What I would do to only have one paper per course! On average we have 2-4 per class and these do not include our learning binders which must include all evidence of learning for the entire term. ...
  5. Marijuana for everyone!

    I have mixed feeling in regard to the legalization of marijuana. On one hand I feel that if it is used responsibly it can be a relatively harmless substance (yes I am aware of the health risks however like smoking this is a personal choice) with prov...
  6. What am I doing Wrong?

    I've run into similar problems with different institutions during my studies. Safest bet, remember you are still a student and abide by the rules and regulations of your educational institution. If you overstep your duties you may be risking your BSc...
  7. do you write on yourself?

    Sounds like the left hand is a popular option/location. Only problem is if we are washing our hands as often as we should be...Well I'm not going to lecture you all, my recommendation, stick to the forearm, you won't risk washing off some important i...
  8. Should I go for LPN or go for the RN?

    I had to make the same choice and I was returning to school at the age of 29 so getting through it quick was looking good to me. When I looked at my options and where I could go with the LPN and RN it was clear to me that I should go ahead with the 4...
  9. partial birth abortion

    My poor eyes were glued to this entire thread while my head kept telling me to stop reading. I'm in shock that anyone would consider this a medical procedure of any value. The image that keeps replaying in my head is of the parents I see in the NICU...
  10. Student Nurse Addiction

    jfpruitt, Have you thought of bringing your concerns to your instructor? Instructors always have a different view of students than do their peers and she may not be seeing the warning signs that you do. Make sure you weigh the benefits and consequenc...
  11. HELP ME!!! Posters for our L&D waiting room???

    I am fortunate that we have a public health centre in our city and this is where I go for info, pamphlets and posters on ANY topic. Do you have something similar where you are? If so this may be a good start, our office has tons of resources includin...
  12. Anyone with effective HA remedies?

    Hello Ms Nursing Professional, Should recurring and serious headaches not be reason enough for medical attention?!! tsk tsk. Nurses ARE the worst when it comes to taking care of themselves. If everthing medical is ruled out and they can be attributed...
  13. What would you do about a LTC resident like THIS!

    Mandi. you've gotten some great advice from your peers... Here's my tidbit (big bit ). What works best for me in these situations is to practice empathy to the nth degree. Put yourself into that person's shoes, imagine what it must be like for them d...
  14. Loss of a brother

    I too wish to extend my sympathies... From your message I get the feeling that you feel somewhat responsible for what happened to your brother. If you take away only one thing from what I say please let it be the understanding that it was the choices...