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linzz

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  1. Are you an Alberta LPN?

    linzz replied to thleenium's topic in International Nursing

    Don't mean to be off topic but I think it is a great opportunity to do shifts other than day shift. I don't know what it is like in Alberta but most new grads in Ontario start on evenings or nights. I...

  2. Admission for mature students? in GTA

    linzz replied to GuvnerH's topic in International Nursing

    You could contact the schools that you are applying to and see what they say. I would hope that they would put more emphasis on your recent prereqs than what you did years ago. Even if you get wait...

  3. Made med error last night

    linzz replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your QA nurse sounds like a nightmare who is certainly creating an unsafe work environment. That is very sad when errors get covered

  4. A Reasonable Orientation??

    linzz replied to Jaggy Thistle's topic in International Nursing

    For experienced nurses here in Ontario, I am pretty sure that in the hospitals, it is similar to Alberta but not likely better as Ontario is not the powerhouse that Alberta is. We have a new grad...

  5. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    linzz replied to crimson and clover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some of these excellent responses got me thinking and I was wondering if you have a professional association that you belong to. Often these organizations have a practice consultant that can give you...

  6. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    linzz replied to crimson and clover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is so much to go through when you are pregnant and esp. with your first child. I hope that you will take some time to relax. I'll bet that somehow things wil work out for you even if it means...

  7. Made med error last night

    linzz replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are not alone. I gave someone the wrong narcotic once. No harm was done but I felt like my world was going to end at the time. You did the right thing by being honest and that says good things...

  8. school debate over nursing in LTC

    linzz replied to LrElizabeth7's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that you wear many hats in LTC. If you change shifts, in addition to passing meds, you will supervise staff, update care plans, reconcile medications and labs, contact doctors and admit...

  9. Just Fired From My 1st Nursing Job

    linzz replied to MysticalSeeker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really wish you and your father the best with his illness. The other posters are right, you will certainly find another job. My thoughts about the med pass are that nobody can pass meds at the rate...

  10. Hospital BROKE ME

    linzz replied to Jenn-eRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am with the above poster. Go back and do your year on med-surg and apply in a year and I bet you will find that you will have little trouble adjusting to your role as an ICU nurse and you will...

  11. Some pt's are outrageous in Canada!

    linzz replied to bscn_rn_10_years's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I so agree with all of these posts. I also love it when people say, "You have my parent doped up all the time because you can't be bothered to care for my parent properly" Honestly do they think...

  12. Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    linzz replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    When I wrote it, I found that the class material was very relevant to the exam as was the clinical area. In Ontario, they don't reveal what score you need to pass but, if you don't pass they will...

  13. Patient request you not take care of them?

    linzz replied to Cambria1023's topic in General Nursing

    It happened to me twice when I was in school. The first time that patient didn't want a student to remove her staples. The second time was with a psych patient who decided the minute she looked at me...

  14. Any other Canadians studying for the NCLEX too?

    linzz replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    The comments by CNDORRN bring to mind a concern that I have. I have been admitted to a BSN program in Ontario but I keep hearing that full time jobs are hard to come by. They certainly are for RPN's....

  15. Documentation Of A Fall

    linzz replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Canada so my answer may differ but here the RPN does a range of motion assessment, head injury assessment, pain assessment, vitals, notifies the RN in the building who writes an incident...

  16. Difference between PN and RN.......

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    I am taking a physical assessment course right now and we were discussing the type of examinations that MD's are responsible for and it seemed to me that they really do require a very specific skill...

  17. And to think I wanted to take the BSN program!!

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    It will get better once you are into a routine and get things figured out. It seems over whelming at first but you find ways to sort it all

  18. Questions about RPN exam..

    linzz replied to mlbsport's topic in International Nursing

    Did you try the online practice tests, they are from the PN exam guide and they are about $50. but they are more challenging than the PN exam guide. You could also contact the RPNAO to see if they...

  19. Unprofessional Nurse

    linzz replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The situation that the poster Woody62 is in could happen to anyone and I in no way judge anyone who gets sick or injured or otherwise sidelined. I would have no problem with helping my family member...

  20. Pros and Cons of Working for Hospital for Sick Children

    linzz replied to mamaonamission's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for speaking out Pedi-Gree, you are have made some interesting points. Patients don't see the equipment shortages, they just see that there are lots of toys on the unit and isn't that nice....

  21. Unprofessional Nurse

    linzz replied to Katy-NursingStudent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have a relative like this and future scares me to death. My husband and I have set limits but it is hard if not impossible to really change the situation. I have even tried to convince my spouse to...

  22. Difference between PN and RN.......

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    In the LTC and retirement area, RPN's do lots in addition to giving medications, care plans are updated, medications are checked, checked and reconciled, endless charting, assessments in emergent...

  23. Difference between PN and RN.......

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    Well tonight I get the space cadet award, I just noticed that the op is from Alberta and not Ontario and is starting the PN program in the fall. I have no idea what I was typing, just ignore

  24. Difference between PN and RN.......

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    I will throw my two cents in and it only applies if you live in Southwestern Ontario because I have noticed that nursing jobs really depend on where you live. So if you live in the above area, and...

  25. Are you curious when other NS students don't believe in Cdn RN's d/t grading scales?

    linzz replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with you Muhaha, nursing is more than just marks, it really does depend on the person and to a certain extent the amount of support they get or don't get from their workplace.