Lucydog14

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  1. Oxygen therapy

    Lucydog14 replied to Raj777's topic in Canada

    I worked in a hospital for 10 years. We didn't need an order to put O2 on. If it was going to be needed long term we would get an order. If the patient needs it right now you aren't going to sit...

  2. RPN New Grads in Ontario and Orientation

    Lucydog14 replied to nurse2bsydnie's topic in Canada

    I just started a new LTC job. 3 night shifts and one day

  3. Wearing scrubs home?

    Lucydog14 replied to Lee_Ryan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Canada and we buy our own and wear them home. ER and OR nurses wear green hospital

  4. I know it's hard. But is it really that hard?

    Lucydog14 replied to Stillthinkin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's not hard so much as it a massive amount of information that you have to assimilate in a short period of times. Plus it's not so much just remembering stuff but it's learning how to apply it. Good...

  5. Potential nursing student needing advice

    Lucydog14 replied to NurseMaybe?'s topic in Canada

    Sure nurses work together to restrain violent patients but we don't jump back and " let the men do it". We don't employ the men just to " be the man on the floor". We don't restrict dealing with...

  6. Potential nursing student needing advice

    Lucydog14 replied to NurseMaybe?'s topic in Canada

    No there is no mandate for male staffing and they are not expected to pick up patients. We have lifts that we use if it comes to that. We are discouraged from just physically lifting because it's a...

  7. Potential nursing student needing advice

    Lucydog14 replied to NurseMaybe?'s topic in Canada

    It's hard to quantify how hard the NCLEX is but any nursing program should adequately prepare you. You can retake it if you don't pass. It's not really hard to transfer your licensure to another...

  8. How did you get the big pay raise?

    Lucydog14 replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    Each pay raise in the past had been negotiated by my union and we all get the same raise percentage

  9. License by endosement

    Lucydog14 replied to Jmikle_09's topic in Nurse Registration

    No. You would need to apply for licensure in that state. Part of getting the license would include having to pass the

  10. Had to work as CNA

    Lucydog14 replied to Sol95's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that's what I said . It's not below me to work as a

  11. Seems like nursing school isn't for people with other responsibilities!

    Lucydog14 replied to marij's topic in General Students

    Many people can and do manage school with other responsibilities. But you need to put school first. They aren't going to arrange school around your

  12. Had to work as CNA

    Lucydog14 replied to Sol95's topic in General Nursing

    It's not below me as a nurse. Job descriptions usually state " other duties as assigned

  13. IV Therapy Courses Toronto

    Lucydog14 replied to supergirlnurse's topic in Canada

    I would post this on the Canadian forum. Unless you feel you need the extra instruction most employers will certify you in the workplace. My first employer provided inservices and then you had to have...

  14. Concern

    Lucydog14 replied to FengYan's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How would they find out? You don't need to disclose your medical

  15. Starting nurse practitioner at 35 is it too late?

    Lucydog14 replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    Nope. My NP was in her 50s. I think having a good amount of nursing experience before NP is a good

  16. Human anatomy and physiology exam tips

    Lucydog14 replied to Riikebeatrice's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Are you aware of your areas of weakness? I just studied my notes and had my kids quiz me on stuff. Repetition

  17. Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

    Lucydog14 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I smell a troll. Its not brutality. It's doing things that are

  18. Am I too old to start?

    Lucydog14 replied to chelzw's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 38 when I started. My oldest classmate was

  19. Tips for nursing students to get a job after graduation

    Lucydog14 replied to nami16's topic in Canada

    6.25? My old hospital pays $24 four r

  20. Advice and support needed

    Lucydog14 posted a topic in Canada

    I have been away from Allnurses for over a year and this is a new username. I will try to keep my story short. I am posting here because I want advice/support/stories from Canadian nurses, especially...

  21. Advice and support needed

    Lucydog14 replied to Lucydog14's topic in Canada

    Oh yes I'm still in Ontario. Trying to rebuild but it's hard. I was supposed to have my verbal caution Wednesday and that was the end of it. Now they just cancelled and will have to

  22. Unfair Fundamentals Clinical Testing?

    Lucydog14 replied to jbernardo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You didn't know what you were doing and you failed. Why would this qualify for a refund or an incomplete? You need to do the class over and pay attention next

  23. Please Help! Abandonment and Retro Pay

    Lucydog14 replied to YellowBirdz's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. In order for it to be abandonment you would had to shown up to work and accepted the

  24. A little help and advice please

    Lucydog14 replied to Myrker's topic in General Nursing

    No this shouldn't be a problem. Good

  25. Where do the nurses with the highest job satisfaction work?

    Lucydog14 replied to juliacaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what gives each particular nurse satisfaction. Some thrive on a high stress environment like ER, some enjoy a slower pace. Good management and agreeable coworkers makes a