LadyLurker

LadyLurker specializes in LTC and Retirement Home.

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1. Health care in Canada

   LadyLurker replied to calliesue's topic in International

   A couple years ago I developed a blind spot in my field of vision. After seeing my regular eye doctor immediately (Wednesday), I saw a specialist within 2 days, on the Friday (I waited because of scheduling conflicts on my part). I was referred to a ...

2. Need advice re:LTC in London ON

   LadyLurker replied to kidsmom727's topic in International

   i'm sorry it escalated so quickly in hospital, my friend. i suggested to kidsmom that she look at various threads here, as i have always seen that support is readily given. the poster implying that kidsmom shouldn't use her professional knowledge is...

3. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

   LadyLurker replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

   LOL!!! I didn't cook supper that night... I informed him that I don't cook for anyone who has an autopsy report with their name on it. Karen

4. This just infuriates me!

   LadyLurker replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

   About scheduling surgery.... up here in Ontario, we generally go on a wait list for just about everything except emergency surgery. I had no idea when my first arthroscopy(knee) would be scheduled, it was not emergent, nor was it really elective... I...

5. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

   LadyLurker replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

   this isn't something i said, but rather my husband. he had had a biopsy done on an area of his back, and wanted to call the MD's office to see if the results were back yet. he was all cheery and bright... "hi sarah! it's xxx calling, and are you havi...

6. What would you change about your scrubs?

   LadyLurker replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Uniform/Gear

   :yeahthat: I'm tired of patching that area, cuz it's never smooth, then I have material rubbing me.... I'm hitting the point of TMI. :uhoh21: Inseams about 32" on UNtapered pants, with elastic waistband. And cargo pockets that aren't so far down the ...

7. looking for lpn scope..

   LadyLurker replied to Vida's topic in New York

   avoid the whole lpn scope issue by completing your RN. :) :loveya: everyone says HEY! Karen

8. looking for lpn scope..

   LadyLurker replied to Vida's topic in New York

   Vida, was the scope in Canada much different from the NY state scope of practice? When I read that, I was thinking that you had much more latitude up here... And I miss you... you are a FINE nurse. Karen LadyLurker

9. Collapsing Colleagues?

   LadyLurker replied to Filine's topic in General Nursing

   Last week, a PSW told me she didn't feel well, and then vomited in the nurse's station, just as we were getting our residents into the dining room. Thank God, she was able to tell me about the "shoulder pain" she was having... putting that with the f...

10. Vanderbilt Pay Scale

    LadyLurker replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee

    I'm sorry for this thread hijack.... I just wanted to say that my Mom *still* praises the nurses at Vanderbilt who cared for her mom over 20 years ago. Gramma died there, from liver and lung cancer, she received superb care, and Grampa and my parents...

11. What students need to know

    LadyLurker replied to Fiona59's topic in International

    i sincerely apologize. i did rant, and it wasn't called for in this thread. and may i say that i very much appreciate students who are understanding and respectful. and i notice those students. before the first day is over, i have already seen ...

12. What students need to know

    LadyLurker replied to Fiona59's topic in International

    We get PN students, BScN students, and PSW students, and these apply to all.... The staff at our facility are there for the *residents* of the home. They are our priority. We realize that you are there to learn, but your education is not *our* priori...

13. Soft Scrubs

    LadyLurker replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Uniform/Gear

    the microfibre scrubs from crazyscrubs.com are fabulous, feel like silk, wash like a rag, need no ironing.... but don't breathe well enough to wear in the heat of summer. i love the scrubs, but i put them away the first warm day of every year. the a/...

14. Whats with the scrubs?

    LadyLurker replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? I didn't get the feeling that the poster had a "desperate need of alcohol" or was "unhappy" with their work..... Sometimes a shift sucks... no matter how much you love your job and workplace... and going out for a beer and some wings with co-wor...

15. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    LadyLurker replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Relations

    To say to a co-worker.... "You are barely 3 months into your pregnancy. The baby is NOT kicking so hard that it makes you vomit. The baby is not yet large enough for that. You, on the other hand, are so large not because you are having twins, but bec...