Patience911

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1. Starting Oncology position next month.....

   Patience911 replied to girlsptz's topic in Oncology

   Congratulations Sandra! I worked as an oncology nurse for 9 years, then moved to Emergency 3 years ago. I still work a few shifts in Oncology as a casual nurse but moving to a new area has really made...

2. Mouth Care Protocols

   Patience911 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I have recently been oriented to work as a casual nurse on an inpatient palliative care ward. Many of our patients suffer from dry mouth and I am wondering if any hospice nurses would like to share...

3. saskatchewan nursing?

   Patience911 replied to lesley's topic in International Nursing

   Hello MarieClaire, There is a great demand for nurses in the city and you really have your choice of where you want to work, be it community, acute or long term care. The health region has been...

4. Help! The "Life" of a Nursing Manager?

   Patience911 replied to layna's topic in Nurse Management

   At the facility where I work, very few nurse managers will come in to cover for staff shortages. I suspect it is for the reasons you mention...no compensation. We too have nursing supervisor coverage...

5. Nurses and their sense of humour

   Patience911 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am curious if anyone has any insight into the type of humour that seems to exist among nurses. We have had a number of discussions at work and there seems to be quite a variety of opinions about...

6. saskatchewan nursing?

   Patience911 replied to lesley's topic in International Nursing

   Hello all, I work in Saskatoon and think it's a nice little city to work in. Joshua is very accurate in his description of the workplace situation in this province. One new item of some interest is...