LadyLurker

LadyLurker

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  1. Health care in Canada

    LadyLurker replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  2. Need advice re:LTC in London ON

    LadyLurker replied to kidsmom727's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  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.

  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...

  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...

  6. What would you change about your scrubs?

    LadyLurker replied to daisygirl_001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

  7. looking for lpn scope..

    LadyLurker replied to Vida's topic in New York Nursing

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

  8. looking for lpn scope..

    LadyLurker replied to Vida's topic in New York Nursing

    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....

  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...

  10. Vanderbilt Pay Scale

    LadyLurker replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    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,...

  11. What students need to know

    LadyLurker replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    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....

  12. What students need to know

    LadyLurker replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  13. Soft Scrubs

    LadyLurker replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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...

  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......

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

    LadyLurker replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  16. ABC or 123

    LadyLurker replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the majority of our meds are given in the dining room or adjacent lounge, so working alphabetically is much easier, especially for new staff. our individual narcotic sign-out sheets are with each...

  17. ABC or 123

    LadyLurker replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    just to throw a different opinion into this... we've always done it alphabetically at my retirement home. and it works for us. we just move bins around in the med cart when needed, and if we have...

  18. Can anyone tell me what a HCA or PSW scope of practice?

    LadyLurker replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I work with HCAs, PSWs, and degree RN students hired as "care attendents". They provide most of the hands-on care that our residents require: AM/HS care, baths/showers, mouth/denture care, transport...

  19. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

    LadyLurker replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

    No. She is, however, going into Health Information Management. But I'd never want to see her going into nursing. Karen

  20. Banning Crocs?

    LadyLurker replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    our facility policy states "closed toe and closed heel shoes only" for all personnel working on the floors. no clogs of any kind. the health and safety committee agrees with this policy. i too have...

  21. Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    LadyLurker replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    Are LTC facilities in the USA *that* terrible??? I'm not saying that all LTCs in Ontario are fabulous-great, but I wouldn't hesitate to admit my mom or dad to a NH here. In fact, my parents have...

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

    LadyLurker replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    "all hell breaks loose..." yep, i just worked that kind of evening. karen

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

    LadyLurker replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    Mischa: it does depend on what retirement home you work at. yes, there are some who staff the way you have stated. but there are others that staff better than that. private sector retirement...

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

    LadyLurker replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    linzz: it's by no means utopia, but it IS a good place. our residents deserve our very best, and that means hiring the best and mentoring them while they learn organizational skills, and hone their...

  25. Where are you from?

    LadyLurker replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    i graduated from SSFC in peterborough in 1980 from the diploma RN course. still living and working there in the retirement community. karen