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linzz

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  1. Question about Manual Handling in Canada

    linzz replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    I must agree with the above poster, I have also seen some lifts used by only one person in the nursing home as I have never worked in the community but the reality is there is often only one person...

  2. Question about Manual Handling in Canada

    linzz replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Not sure about the hospitals because I have never worked in complex care in a hospital where they are very frequently used but I do know that in LTC, it must be two to a

  3. NY has a shortage but I still don't have a job!!

    linzz replied to mama_bird's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound weird but in a way you are lucky in that all you need to do is take a refresher course to go back to work. Here in some provinces of Canada, if you are not working for over 5...

  4. Does all of Canada use Nursing Attendants

    linzz replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    No, no care attendants here either in my neck of the woods. Hospitals here are primarily RN staffed with a few RPN's thrown in, RN's and RPN's do their own cares. LTC hires

  5. RPN exam

    linzz replied to dominican_n's topic in International Nursing

    It wasn't fun waiting around to leave. I didn't leave the exam feeling like it was super easy, it's just that they gave us 7 - 8 hours to write it and that was plenty long enough when you consider...

  6. RPN exam

    linzz replied to dominican_n's topic in International Nursing

    I wrote it in Ontario and it wasn't that bad, I finished early and so did quite a few others that wrote with me. A few questions required a bit of extra thought but it was a very fair exam. I would...

  7. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

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

    Yes, it would take some time and effort to move to Canada but for now if you can't find anything in your local area or state, maybe you might have to go to another state but I bet you will find a job...

  8. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

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

    Just wondering, here in Canada, we keep hearing that things have slowed down in the US economy. You have a BSN, you would be in demand up here in most provinces even without experience. Are you able...

  9. Employed Nursing Student does not equal LPN

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I found this thread interesting so I read a back issue of The Standard which is the CNO's (Ontario lic. board) magazine. It had an article about employed nursing students and according to the CNO,...

  10. LPN and RN attitudes towards one another.

    linzz replied to daisymay20's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I have experienced rudeness from both levels of nurses and I have experienced really helpful RN's and LPN's. I think that we are all a team and need to support one another. All I mean by...

  11. Why Is Aspirin Prescribed to Diabetics?

    linzz replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    My spouse is diabetic (type 2) and he takes 81 mg of aspirin a day for the reasons already stated, stroke prevention, 3 - 4 times risk of cardiovascular disease. It is also pretty standard for them to...

  12. I want her fired!!!!

    linzz replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I love it when families are in complete denial of the client's condition but yet seem to think we don't have a clue how to care for their loved one that they just dropped off at respite care because...

  13. LPN passing meds all over the place!

    linzz replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seventy patients is a lot and if these pills need to be crushed and the residents coaxed to take them, it is just too many for LTC, assisted living has these numbers but the residents are less acute....

  14. I can't believe this! Help again Cardiac Nurses!

    linzz replied to RN75's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have anywhere near 12 years experience but it sure seems very harsh to to this to you. I doubt that this was solely your fault, the whole system seems confusing to me. Hope that this all works...

  15. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    linzz replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, I agree that it needs to be a sticky. I have also used the your room is all paid up and you need to use it story. Works quite well most of the time. I worked as an aide years ago and had a...

  16. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    linzz replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Urine check for sure. I have seen a patient go from semi confused to almost delirium with a UTI. Great post

  17. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    linzz replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is never an easy way to deal with this behaviour, sometimes they just have to wear themselves out. I let a lady rumble around in her room attempting to pack and she eventually fell asleep on her...

  18. Salary for nurses in canada

    linzz replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    In Ontario, there is an additional $900. per year tax that comes off of your paycheque for health care. This just started a few years ago. Yearly eye exams are covered by OHIP for those under 18, and...

  19. If you won the lottery, would you continue to work?

    linzz replied to Natingale's topic in General Nursing

    No I would not. I would also see a financial planner and go back to school but not likely for nursing. I would also like to send my kids to a better school and have them get through university or...

  20. am I going to be in trouble?

    linzz replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey MsRN, stop beating yourself up and let us know how it worked out. Sending you good

  21. am I going to be in trouble?

    linzz replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Canada so it is likely a bit different here. Just wondering if you have malpractice insurance and if you do, does it cover lic. board complaints. If you are worried, maybe you could get 30...

  22. New nurses don't know enough?

    linzz replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    Zimaint: I have no idea why Canadian nurses need additional training to work in the USA. . Although our nursing program are longer, I doubt that they are better, just longer and maybe spread out over...

  23. New nurses don't know enough?

    linzz replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN and likely BSN student, I too am bothered by lack of clinical time and the excess of class time. Even though initial RN licensure in Ontario is now 4 years and the LPN 2.5 years, there is...

  24. Thats it I give up!!!!!!!

    linzz replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love the thing about nursing being like a bad marriage, so true at times. My father who is now retired but had a great business career said he came to the conclusion near the end of his career that...

  25. Phil RN's as LPN

    linzz replied to purplehippo's topic in Canada

    Well if this is going on in Alberta, it is likely going on in Ontario. Not having to pass the licencing exam is so unsafe. How can we be sure of anything without this basic