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linzz

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  1. Would you get treated at the hospital where you work?

    linzz replied to Goingthere's topic in General Nursing

    Only if I had to. I really value my privacy and that of my

  2. Is Nursing School Like Joining A Sorority?

    linzz replied to rollydrooly208's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it was like boot camp, however I found that the teachers, when they saw that you were serious about your work, were very supportive. As for other students, I did not find it a bonding...

  3. Credentials on your RPN/RN Resume (Canada)

    linzz replied to trryt4ssasfgb34's topic in International Nursing

    It wouldn't hurt to spend some time learning medical terminology and learning what normal and critical lab values are. Also I would go to the RPNAO and RNAO websites. You will find that there are lots...

  4. Wrongful Suspension

    linzz replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    If this was me, I would apologize to the patient and to your supervisors. As stated above, they will be far more lenient with you. Although they were quite rough on you, the main thing is that you...

  5. Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    linzz replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    I did not go into nursing out of a sense of calling, duty or anything like that, although I am a caring person. My reasons were that I am interested in medicine and loved science all through school...

  6. Job hunting in Toronto

    linzz replied to AnxiousNewGrad's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with the above post about needing to be more active in your search. You may even need to start in LTC or in home care, although I am sure these may not be your first choice but they would give...

  7. Which is best province among the four?

    linzz replied to nursemich's topic in Canada

    Janfrn: I am sure your sister would love that. It is nice to have someone else's version. My mother hardly told me anything about her childhood but one night her three sisters were there and they had...

  8. PLEASE HELP~~~My Job took my license~~~

    linzz replied to justwannabanurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would insist that they return my licence. I am not even in agreement with anyone taking copies of my licence because it could just too easily fall into the wrong hands. Can your facility really 100%...

  9. Which is best province among the four?

    linzz replied to nursemich's topic in Canada

    Hey janfrn, I just read your post about your childhood memories and it was pretty interesting, a good read. I am also in agreement about Ontario, this province is going downhill, I will continue to...

  10. Nurse Manager holding on too tight? Defamation?

    linzz replied to Ranter13's topic in General Nursing

    I am not surprised by this either. I do think it is very unfair to you. However I am sure that any prospective employer would understand why they should not contact this type of boss for references. I...

  11. College or University Program

    linzz replied to busybee0613's topic in International Nursing

    I would say that at the end you will end up with a degree in nursing and an RN licence, same as most schools that are publicly funded in Ontario. As for the school, that depends on what the school is...

  12. No more LPNs?

    linzz replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know about the U.S. but I know that most LTC's will never phase out the LPN because they simply will not pay for an all RN staff and for whatever reason med aides are only used at a very few...

  13. SIL seriously has a psychiatric issue

    linzz replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    My family and my spouse's family are both nuts, so we just have decided that a few short visits per year are enough. It just got to the point where every visit was just like an endurance test. Anyway,...

  14. Student RN - after two years of RN study can one challenge the LPN Exam?

    linzz replied to Rebel_Kitty's topic in International Nursing

    Personally I would go for the employed student role even if it pays less because it will give you lots of exposure to the hospital, you will get known and it may make it far easier to secure work when...

  15. BScN student to RPN in ONTARIO?

    linzz replied to Tina_RN2007's topic in International Nursing

    Hello nelliesusan, I don't think it was me who made that comment. I believe that my post on this thread was simply to contact the CNO for further info. Also I am the poster who spells my id name with...

  16. What are common problems at Nursing Homes

    linzz replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I forgot to mention the short stay patients. Often you get those who have some big sundowning issues or other behavioral issues, or ones that are health train wrecks, yet the family thinks they are...

  17. Male In Nursing School and needs help badly

    linzz replied to lum917's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here's the thing, you may need to know OB if you end up working on a med-surg floor. Just keep going, the unit will end soon. I did a very short time on a post partum unit and loved it. However, I...

  18. What are common problems at Nursing Homes

    linzz replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Behaviour issues of the residents, many are not very tolerant of each other. If you are in a dementia type of area, there can be assaults on staff and other residents. Another thing you will see alot...

  19. "Fired for NO Reason"

    linzz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am in agreement with most of the responses here and have learned tons just from this forum. I had a difficult time during one clinical rotation, which was at a very poorly run site. However, I must...

  20. I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

    linzz replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply if I were you. You now have great references so that says lots of good things about you. Go for

  21. Job opportunity for New Graduates?

    linzz replied to mitcornsus's topic in International Nursing

    janfrn is right, Ontario is into some tough times right now. Someone posted here recently that they had secured a job in BC but that most of his/her Ontario classmates have only been offered the...

  22. Grant MacEwan, UOIT or Ryerson? HELP!

    linzz replied to RN1031's topic in International Nursing

    Most schools have an open house, could you go to this and you might get a feel for each school. I really don't know if one school is any better than the

  23. diabetic nursing student

    linzz replied to Narf's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Loriangel14, sorry to hear of your dx. My spouse has had it for ten years and fortunately he has been given a day shift job for the next few years and this seems to be helping quite a bit. Sounds...

  24. diabetic nursing student

    linzz replied to Narf's topic in International Nursing

    Are you a diabetic who is on insulin or just medication? The lack of rest from rotating shifts may indeed make it harder to control your blood sugar however if you make sure that you rest after work...

  25. A corporate law clerk wants to be a nurse

    linzz replied to fark's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Janfrn, I was thinking about hours from an RPN perspective, not an RN. Sorry, should have been more