MelissaC71

MelissaC71 has 12 years experience.

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1. LTC vs Corrections- tips for new job decisions

   MelissaC71 replied to Wa_Kit's topic in LPN/LVN

   I made the leap from rural acute care to corrections two years ago. I couldn't be happier. I love my job again. Some things I don't worry about: I don't worry about over stepping my scope because I know my scope and as we are clinic based I do nothin...

2. Why do LPNs only make $40K per year?

   MelissaC71 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   In Canada I don't work "under" anyone. I alone am responsible for my practice. I also make more than 40G a year. Another option could be correctional nursing. I changed from Rural acute to corrections a few years ago and I couldn't be happier. Rural ...

3. Can I administer my fathers Shingles Vaccine? (I am an RPN in Ontario).

   MelissaC71 replied to Positivethinking's topic in Canada

   I would say no.

4. Handing Resumes to Managers In Person

   MelissaC71 replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

   I would get in contact with the manager and ask for a tour of the area as you are thinking about applying for a casual/FTE on that floor, or in that unit. I'd say as a new grad your best bet for getting any work and experience in AHS right now would ...

5. Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

   MelissaC71 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN/LVN

   I really think a lot of the flack LPN's take is from RN's who are threatend by our percieve invasion of their territory. As seperate bodies we don't really know what the other groups are capable of/What their scope is until we look. I have educated m...

6. Has anyone overmedicated a pt?

   MelissaC71 replied to jl18's topic in General Nursing

   I did it. We all do it. Mine I can still barely believe it...I was doing an admission on a pt who wasn't mine. She was in incredible pain. I had orders to give her meds so I did. Luckily It was a small dose and I gave it slow. I asked all the right q...

7. What makes your job meaningful?

   MelissaC71 replied to chillinlikeavillain's topic in General Nursing

   I recently changed jobs into the correctional system. Prior to that I worked Rural acute. I believe I have made a difference in a lot of peoples lives.....When you know your stuff and can pass on what you know, you make the differences. I have seen n...

8. Bow Valley Immunization Course

   MelissaC71 replied to calgarybound's topic in Canada

   There is a link to advancing practise on the CLPNA website, under education I believe. I took my immunization course this way. Didn't have to pay for it and it was all online. It was a great course. Check it out. Some group is paying for LPN's to tak...

9. Are there Rn jobs in Edmonton/Calgary? 2016

   MelissaC71 replied to Kwas's topic in Canada

   The best way to get into AHS is rural. Get hired in a rural hospital, do your time, get all your skills and apply for all the city jobs. You'll eventually get one. We lose more nurses in Rural Alberta this way....But if you really want to get into a ...

10. How much of a pay cut is too much? Personal opinion

    MelissaC71 replied to raecudzy1's topic in General Nursing

    I took just over a 5.00 an hour pay cut, not including shift diffs and I don't regret it. My stress level is way lower, I enjoy my job immenslely, it's challenging and I am appreciated. That 5 bucks an hour was well worth it.

11. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

    MelissaC71 replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    In certain circumstances low dose Haldol can help with respiratory distress. While I agree it should not be a first line drug choice for an elderly patient with Parkinsons, it can help ease symptoms of breathlessness and air hunger. I'm curious what ...

12. 2015 Current LPN Pay

    MelissaC71 replied to ipraz4him's topic in LPN/LVN

    LPN in provincial run hospital, unionized employee, with benefits, I make $33.99 an hour plus $3.00 and hour shift diff after 3pm, and I think another $2.00 an hour shift diff on weekends.

13. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    MelissaC71 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN

    This actually offends me greatly! Bearing in mind I live in a different country and I am not being phased out of acute care. I do work in acute care in a rural hospital and do many different highly skilled jobs in my day. ( I can read efm strips and ...

14. The Story of Jahi Continues

    MelissaC71 replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Headlines

    All you wanted to know about the Jahi McMath case. I have followed this blog extensively and they have all the facts and legal ins and outs on there as well. Trials & Tribulations: Jahi McMath: Alive Again?

15. Should we teach unlicensed caregiver . . . . .

    MelissaC71 replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Hospice

    I would insert a sub q cleo for Haldol admin. It can safely be given sub q and the Haldol might help with aggitation as well as ease her breathing a little. It can be left in for up to a week. I would feel confident teaching a lay caregiver how to gi...