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  1. Working with patient families

    OpusNurse replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand your frustrations. Absentee families are the worst. They think they know everything. Families in general are usually oblivious to what is actually going on. I once told the son...

  2. PCA pump error

    OpusNurse replied to BeckysMom1952's topic in General Nursing

    We just had an educational workshop on PCA's. We have never used them in our hospital before and we are the only unit using them at this time. We are required to do an Independant double check, where...

  3. I need your help

    OpusNurse replied to jbearmn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Neither can we, but that's what our NA's have been officially told by our DON, therefore, they have to act on it and quickly. Doubtful they will have anymore meetings without the union present. They...

  4. I need your help

    OpusNurse replied to jbearmn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But then again, today we found out that some nurses aides and (possibly LPN's) may lose thier positions....but only after they train the next group of Phillipine "RN's" who finish the LPN course. I...

  5. What can a LPN with a Bachelors do?

    OpusNurse replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I know a number of facilities that have LPN nurse managers. (it's not the letters behind the name but the experience!) The business degree would definately be an asset there. Also private clinics, and...

  6. briefs or diapers

    OpusNurse replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but your post is rather disconcerting. 1. We were taught NEVER call them diapers even if the patient does. Briefs, britches, depends, underwear, anything but diapers. By doing so, we can...

  7. Nasty Doctor

    OpusNurse replied to scrubberRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Ask him where he learned to read because MD does not spell GOD. 2. Every nurse should file a formal abuse complaint. 3. Send a letter or a copy of the abuse complaint to his licensing...

  8. How much should an LPN with 6 years experience be paid according to AUPE (Alberta)

    OpusNurse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Help! I have been and LPN for 6 years. I just accepted a new position with a new employer which I would be under AUPE. The interviewer was the unit manager (RN) who did not know exactly what rate of...

  9. How much should an LPN with 6 years experience be paid according to AUPE (Alberta)

    OpusNurse replied to OpusNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    THANK YOU! I have worked full time since the day I graduated, some of that was for a private facility but I was told this facility still considers that as "years of experience." I have a meeting with...

  10. Skin cancer risks question,..I am confused

    OpusNurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected, but still don't think that scar tissue is the answer to this

  11. Skin cancer risks question,..I am confused

    OpusNurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a surgeon who specialized in Skin cancers. In prioritizing a referal, seborrheic keratoses would take priority over any of those others, so that's what I would have said. Although...

  12. Does it bother you to address MDs by their title of Doctor?

    OpusNurse replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in a large clinic/outpt facility where all the local doctors have thier clinics. Out of respect, they are always refered to as Doctor when being addressed for any professional reason...

  13. I need your help

    OpusNurse replied to jbearmn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you tried applying directly to hospitals and facilities in Alberta? Alberta is going through a lot of changes with their regions. go to www.albertahealthservices.ca for information and hospital...

  14. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    OpusNurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    "Common sense.....so rare it's a *******

  15. Has anyone gone to Norquest for Distance Education LPN program?

    OpusNurse replied to EmiA's topic in International Nursing

    I took that very course and it's wonderful. There was a gal in my practicums that was also from BC. She had to come to Edmonton to do LTC and Acute Care practicals, (because they are instructor led)...

  16. Waxing hysterical

    OpusNurse replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG, I'll never wax again!! I laughed so hard my hubby actually yelled for my son to "Bring Mom a maxipad! She's not going to be able to stand up without

  17. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    OpusNurse replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a pt in LTC that didn't bother messing with the call button. He went straight to 911. Found this out when 911 called the nursing desk because they recieved a report of "an explosion" from our...

  18. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    OpusNurse replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work in Plastics where we do a lot of rescontruction post mastectomy. I have a box of sample implants in my desk drawer. I get a kick out of being able to say "let me show you my breasts" and won't...

  19. Nursing job that doesn't have to deal with docs?

    OpusNurse replied to Luvbuble's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was the only one who had to deal with nasty Docs. I could go one forever about how rude and unprofessional ours are, but remember you are not alone!! I doubt that any Doc could top the...

  20. Alternative meds? You'll never believe this one!!

    OpusNurse replied to darla80's topic in Nursing Humor

    My dad once passed out in church and being the nurse in the family, naturally I got called to take him to the hospital. Well, once there and on all the monitors, he had a heart rate of 17. That alone...