Paulette RN

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  1. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    I worked in LTC for many years and agree with your take on it. Very rarely did they turn down admissions because our care load was too heavy at the time...we just had to cope. Retirement leaves us a...

  2. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    What part of the country are you

  3. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    I think that was a smart move. You know you have to trust your gut feeling when you are accepting a job. I know there are some places that will accept anybody as long as they fill their beds. Sounds...

  4. Point Click

    Paulette RN replied to nursenikki928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is labor intensive at first isn't it, but worth it. What sector do you work

  5. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    Paulette RN replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    I work in the retirement sector and can tell you that we do indeed hire new grads who work on their own at night. It is really up to you. Do you feel confident in your assessment skills? Do you feel...

  6. Point Click

    Paulette RN replied to nursenikki928's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have used Point Click. It is a computerized charting system. Personally I really liked it. It took some getting used to especially for those that did not have computer experience. But even the...

  7. Just curious....

    Paulette RN replied to VickyRN's topic in International Nursing

    I think that you have to submit your education to the body that governs the province in which you wish to practice. They discern whether it fulfills the Canadian requirements, and if so you will be...

  8. violent alzheimer's....

    Paulette RN replied to sav's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I empathize with your situation. I strongly agree with some of the posts that see the resident as a person first and behavior second. We in the LTC sector deal with this every day. The first thing we...

  9. Where are you from?

    Paulette RN replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Nursing school in Ottawa, then went to northern Manitoba to do some outpost....after many moves and many jobs, back in Ottawa.... there is no place like

  10. New LVN to Dementia Unit seeks advice

    Paulette RN replied to saintsgirl22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have found a few things over the years that seem to provide some measure of activity for dementia residents. We have put a few small tables or bookshelves along or at the end of hallways. We put...

  11. Ambulatory resident with dementia who spits all the time

    Paulette RN replied to karenlhm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a resident who does the same thing.....MRSA positive....we have tried everything....meds, behavior modification...nothing.....so we placed him at his own table for meals, and clean his area...

  12. Therapeutic tubs

    Paulette RN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We want to replace ours....anyone have any comments about the type of tub you are using and if you like or don't like it. We have an arjo carousel tub now and seem to be always fixing it....thanks for...

  13. Therapeutic tubs

    Paulette RN replied to Paulette RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for your response's. I too have heard of the bacteria issue with whirlpool tubs. Do you have any specific manufacturers names I could look up to see what they offer? Thanks

  14. moving from BC to Ottawa

    Paulette RN replied to marc2don's topic in International Nursing

    I would suggest you get on the computer and query LTC and retirement homes in the ottawa area. That's how I found my job. LPN's in the acute care setting definitely make more. LTC also makes more as...

  15. moving from BC to Ottawa

    Paulette RN replied to marc2don's topic in International Nursing

    I would contact the College of Nurses of Ontario - www.cna.org and find out first hand what you need to do. Did you do your training in BC? But it is nice to have that process in the works before you...

  16. Hung out to dry by administrator

    Paulette RN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That is a tough position to be in. That is why there is a process. Of course if the abuse is witnessed and can be collaborated instant dismissal is the course to take. But in a unionized environment,...

  17. don't know what to do

    Paulette RN replied to lilome's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my case, I tried different nursing once I graduated. My husband and I moved around alot so I was changing jobs frequently. But over the years, I found that I was enjoying LTC more than hospital...

  18. What if CNA won't work?

    Paulette RN replied to Josifek's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow....that CNA was guilty of neglect. I would have written him/her up under employee code of conduct. If you are a unionized facility, there is a protocol to follow and whomever is allowed to...

  19. OHIP and traveling

    Paulette RN replied to CrazyNurseIrene's topic in International Nursing

    When my daughter was going to school in the US, she notified OHIP before she went and there was special extended circumstancial coverage for her. Having said that, you should really contact OHIP to...

  20. Help Please

    Paulette RN replied to Adirondacke's topic in International Nursing

    Personal Support Workers in our facility do the hands on nursing care. They don't do meds. Some areas are using PSW's as UCP's- unregulated care providers...a PSW who has taken a medication course but...

  21. I love nursing in Canada because...

    Paulette RN replied to bizzymum919's topic in Canada

    Sorry, I did not mean that literally . I also have friends who have taken up nursing in the US. The hospitals they have worked for have been great about educational opportunities and such, certainly...

  22. Where are you?

    Paulette RN replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in International Nursing

    I am in Ottawa....and like the last post....have been nursing for "a few years"....currently working geriatrics....and loving it...have worked in BC, Sask, Man and

  23. Fnihb

    Paulette RN replied to lalaxton's topic in International Nursing

    Go for it!!! If you have already done some work in that field you know the great experience you will gain. I know many friends who still take a few months of the year and do some outpost nursing. From...

  24. I love nursing in Canada because...

    Paulette RN replied to bizzymum919's topic in Canada

    I have lived on the west coast, east coast and the north as well....have to say that there are pros to each of the areas I have lived. If you are looking at temp wise, of course the west coast...

  25. Questions about Universal Healthcare

    Paulette RN replied to NeuroNP's topic in International Nursing

    I am one Canadian who is thankful for our universal system. You are right that there are many improvements that need to be made to make sure that those in years to come can still benefit from what we...