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linzz

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  1. Things that gross me out....

    linzz replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    False teeth that don't get cleaned properly, that are brown because they never get soaked in polident overnight.

  2. Health care in Canada

    linzz replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    I hate waiting for care here and I hate that our family pays an extra $1000. per year for care but I am glad that I don't have to pay even more as my spouse is diabetic and my one son has severe...

  3. Staff Leaving In Droves! Residents Revolting! Administration Ignoring All! HELP!

    linzz replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I hope this all works out for you. Your facility is lucky to have you. I think I would love to work for someone like yourself. Maybe when they can't get any staff anymore, the light will come on....

  4. Frustration is mounting

    linzz replied to SchoolNurseBSN's topic in School

    SchoolNurseBSN, you are making a difference even though you are not being given much appreciation. Those kids would be lost without you. My children's school does not have a nurse as only some schools...

  5. How did it come to this?

    linzz replied to Southernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand what you are feeling. I have come to the conclusion that nursing alone is not enough, most of us need down time and other things to enjoy outside of nursing. I believe in providing...

  6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    linzz replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ontario, Canada has just done this in 2005 or 2006, not sure when. It will be interesting to see how and if it will all work

  7. Career ending mistakes?

    linzz replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Canada, it is very unlikely a nurse will be sued however you need malpractice for college complaints that lead to disciplinary hearings. It is about $100. per year but I would not work for one...

  8. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Thanks Fiona59 for the link. Very interesting, I think I will load the whole thing. I think there's some truth to RN education being geared toward more administrative tasks though. My RPN friend just...

  9. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Let's just agree to disagree. Peace here

  10. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    Just thought of something to add, the College of Nurses of Ontario, Canada keeps statistics on which area RN's and RPN's are employed in. I have also noticed that here in Canada we have many RN's in...

  11. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I agree, it is very different here in Canada, our medical system is closer to that of Europe than the United States. I don't think that the historical progression of nursing utilization applies...

  12. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I am aware of which hospital system loriangel14 works in and they do indeed hire RPN's, and always have, so she is simply being honest. In that regard though, there are some hospitals in the GTA in...

  13. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I would say that RPN employment in hospitals may vary depending on the area, but it is unlikely they will be phased out in Ontario or anywhere where the BSN is the requirement for RN licensure because...

  14. Stressed and Depressed Graduate to Be

    linzz replied to shining_star28463's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You will get great experience in LTC, just stick it out while you are deciding whether to go on with school. It will give you a great foundation and build your confidence and knowledge. Also, if you...

  15. RPN/LPN/RNA all the same???

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in Canada

    I would say first off that RPN's in Ontario are not required to become RN's by 2010. The RN program is now a four year BSN program for RN licensure. RN's graduating before 2005 have been...

  16. Are LPN's being phased out in hospital setting??

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

    They tried to do this in Ontario but now that the RN program requires at minimum a BSN which is four years long, it is leaving the hospitals very short and some are hiring RPN's to fill in the gaps...

  17. Nurses Past Their Prime

    linzz replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    I am not so sure that they are past their prime. I find that some of the nurses that have been in the field a long time (20 plus) years may not have learned the most up to date skills or new ways of...

  18. Decline nursing offer or not?

    linzz replied to namv's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement with HM2Viking, I would go to nursing school if that is what you want to do. I have a degree and I would say that nursing even without a degree pays a lot better than many jobs that...

  19. Ontario BSN program quality question.

    linzz posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was just on the Ontario student loans default website and noticed that McMaster University's BSN program had a 14% default rate, meaning that of those that took out loans to complete this program,...

  20. Using Same Equipement on all Patients?

    linzz replied to Atl_John's topic in General Nursing

    Guess I should come clean too, I am also a germophobe but that is because during clinical I got a really bad bug that left me vomiting off and on for days, so I just try not to get that sick ever...

  21. Using Same Equipement on all Patients?

    linzz replied to Atl_John's topic in General Nursing

    Virox wipes are great when they are available, which they are in hospitals but LTC isnt always so generous about purchasing proper supplies. Despite this, I wash or sanitize my hands between patients...

  22. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    linzz replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Please, please stop lying and telling the boss that I did this or that when you know that I didn't. It is very distressing to be blamed for something that you didn't do. Just stop lying

  23. Only 19 shifts for new grad orientation Med/Surg??? whhaaaattt

    linzz replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    The above is true, many hospitals in Ontario are way over budget and they must balance their budgets to a zero deficit by 2009. Some hospitals will be bailed out of this mess but most will not. One...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    linzz replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the body odor comments. I can handle urine, vomit, feces, blood and other secretions but body odor is not pleasant. I guess common sense of washing before medical treatment is not so...

  25. RPN, Bridging, BScN

    linzz replied to euphoric_anima's topic in International Nursing

    I am very interested in this direction that the CNA is trying to take with nursing education. Right now there is a shortage of RN's in Ontario and especially those with experience, so it will be...