nurse_1098

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1. How many Nurse jobs have you had?

   nurse_1098 replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

   8 different jobs (4 of them in one institution... total facilities I worked in would be 5) ... 20 years experience.

2. Uniforms

   nurse_1098 replied to strawberry_88's topic in General Nursing

   I tend to go right home from work when possible. I have on occasion gone else-where (IE: sons hockey game) with a uniform on, but I don't like to take my uniforms (and whatever organisms I have encountered) to public places. Of course, I can not an...

3. Can't go with family on vacation. Is it worth it?!

   nurse_1098 replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you have no choice to get what you want you may as well quit, take on a casual position so you can be as flexible as you want with your working time and time off. Seniority is the way vacation time is attended to, that is universal an...

4. Can't go with family on vacation. Is it worth it?!

   nurse_1098 replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Seniority should account for something, that is true - but still, there should be some option here - Can you do mutual exchanges and make the time off work? It is better to book your vacation time before actually booking your trip due to the need to...

5. Mother upset with son's camp

   nurse_1098 replied to rambisisking's topic in General Nursing

   This does make me wonder what happens when there is not a parent checking as you did on how things are going and what meds the kid is actually taking. I do hope you are gatting some sleep now, and that your son is breathing free and easy as he slee...

6. Using saftey goggles/shields (body fluid exposure)

   nurse_1098 replied to nurse_1098's topic in General Nursing

   Where I have seen eye protection in use is on the tv show "ER"... never here in the institution I work - and when I was in ER to be seen about the incident I did see someone prepping to start an IV, I asked if they'd wear goggles and they responded n...

7. Using saftey goggles/shields (body fluid exposure)

   nurse_1098 replied to nurse_1098's topic in General Nursing

   I too see that as 'overkill' ... so, what led to this? Despite the incident in my workplace (the other day) there is no sudden change to enforce eye protection, though, I expect it will be a topic at the next ward meeting.

8. Using saftey goggles/shields (body fluid exposure)

   nurse_1098 replied to nurse_1098's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, you should assume that everyone is contagious. I do wonder, however, just how many actually do make a point of wearing protective eyewear. In the institution that I work it is a rare occurance to see protective eyewear used, I may well be the ...

9. Using saftey goggles/shields (body fluid exposure)

   nurse_1098 posted a topic in General Nursing

   do you trust your eyeglasses to protect you? do you wear no eye protection around body fluids? i have been a wearer of prescription eyeglasses for many years now - actually from way back before i started my nursing career. i have come to depend on...

10. Did you live off of student loans while in school?

    nurse_1098 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I lived off a student loan, many years ago. It took a few years after to pay it off, and it was a bit of a struggle. I had to spend sparinggly, and I lived in nurses res while training which was much less per month thank an appartement, by far. I ...

11. WHY are nurses so catty??

    nurse_1098 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Relations

    Yup, he's right.

12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    nurse_1098 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I have my own story on this... Years ago, when I was a student nurse I decided to try tanning. I am a very fair skinned Canadian, so I should have been very cautious. New to tanning I didn't know just what would happen, I tanned for a 'mere' 10 minu...

13. Disposing of IV bags?

    nurse_1098 replied to PJMommy's topic in General Nursing

    :smackingf We toss them in the nearest garbage. Fortunately, for us, this has not become an issue (what a pain for those of you that do have to peel the labels or mark them with some black cover marker or sticker!)

14. Am I crazy?? Second degree student

    nurse_1098 replied to MJS2's topic in General Nursing

    I bow to your greatness - bravery and insanity. I did it back when I was childless and not married - and it was challenging enough for me. It is a very rewarding career and if you have the determination and the abilities you can do it! I do hope y...

15. How is PIPEDA affecting your practice?

    nurse_1098 replied to laurasc's topic in International

    Yes, I do agree that it should be older. At whatever age a person is a legal adult (18, here in Alberta) sounds more than reasonable. The 14 year old is yet not old enough to make legal decisions, their healthcare ought not be in their decision-m...