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linzz

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  1. Need advice re:LTC in London ON

    linzz replied to kidsmom727's topic in International Nursing

    I just did a search and the facilities that I was thinking of do not have locations in London, Ontario, however I am sure that eventually you will find a good place for your mother. Best

  2. Need advice re:LTC in London ON

    linzz replied to kidsmom727's topic in International Nursing

    I was just thinking that I would like to add that there are some really good places out there. I do not know the London area at all but I know of a couple exceptional places near me. I will look to...

  3. Need advice re:LTC in London ON

    linzz replied to kidsmom727's topic in International Nursing

    The above poster is correct in regards to the situation in Ontario. You will not have a choice in the short term. If I were in the situation you are in and I fully expect that I will be within the...

  4. Shell Shocked

    linzz replied to Spiderella's topic in General Nursing

    I had something like this happen to me when I was a student. It took me quite a while to deal with it. The only good thing that came of it was that it got me doing some extra learning. Here's hoping...

  5. LPN Union

    linzz replied to 5mustangs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in Ontario, most places are unionized including most LTC homes and retirement homes. As noted above the union may include any type of worker. Unions are just a fact of life

  6. Too slow for med-surg: other work options?

    linzz replied to samiracat1958's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RPN so I don't know too much about specialty areas but my aunt who has been an RN for 30 years also tried med-surg and didn't last at it. She ended up in oncology and stayed there for most of...

  7. Aging trophy wives of wealthy elderly patients

    linzz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just love the post above about the UHaul behind the heorifice. Really though, this bragging type of personality seems to make me annoyed but yet amused at the same

  8. University of Alberta after-degree BScN program

    linzz replied to niki2007's topic in International Nursing

    I would bet that the programs here in Ontario are just as bad. I have heard many hospital nurses complain about the attitudes of students in many cases. I don't know why these schools give these...

  9. RPN, Bridging, BScN

    linzz replied to euphoric_anima's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Fiona 59: Yes, I could apply for an accelerated program but the nearest one to me is 2 hours away. I would stay as an RPN but for some reason where I live is a very pro RN market. From the sounds...

  10. RPN, Bridging, BScN

    linzz replied to euphoric_anima's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Fiona59, no we don't have to have any work related references, the admission is based on marks only. I also think that having to do three years is an insult and a silly waste of time as many of the...

  11. RPN, Bridging, BScN

    linzz replied to euphoric_anima's topic in International Nursing

    I forgot to add that the RPN bridge programs in southwestern Ontario are done by having the RPN's start with the 4 year BScN students at the second year and they remain together and do the exact same...

  12. lost my first LPN job

    linzz replied to LPN4hire's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It sounds like a very heavy load for a new grad and likely too short of an orientation period. In my short time, I found that some residents would refuse meds until they saw you more often or they...

  13. RPN, Bridging, BScN

    linzz replied to euphoric_anima's topic in International Nursing

    In Ontario, at least where I went to college, grade 12 math, chemistry and biology were required for the RPN program which is now 2.5 years long. If you go this route and then bridge to RN, then it...

  14. lost my first LPN job

    linzz replied to LPN4hire's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the others, LTC can be a tough place to start your career. In Canada, we have to do 3 months of precepted pregrad time taking on a full load of patients which is 30 at best and 40+ at...

  15. My LTC facility is starting to Hire Med Techs

    linzz replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have not heard of any skilled nursing facility here using med techs but they are used in some retirement homes. I don't know what restrictions they have on what meds they can pass. Our hospitals...

  16. It's 4am, do you know where your patient is?

    linzz replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I had a lady on one floor that wanted to keep her skirt above her waist in order to show off her depends undergarments, guess that is better than

  17. Five courses?

    linzz replied to nurseontheway's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our LPN program is now two and a half years and five courses is a normal first year load. I found that the work load was managable though if you stay on top of your reading and start assignments as...

  18. inside the mind of a nurse.....

    linzz replied to ERRN92's topic in General Nursing

    Well I guess I do a lot of the things all the other posters do, like notice edematous feet, poor hygiene, coughing. I also carry hand sanitizer and wipes in my car. I guess I am a bit compulsive about...

  19. What do you think?

    linzz replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is fine as long as there are no health issues. I had a preceptor in our LTC portion who used to bake for one of the residents and the resident loved it. Management didn't make any issue of...

  20. Med Prepouring Question (CNA)

    linzz replied to shadchan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am from Canada and this issue is also occuring here. There are some assisted living facilities that use med techs, but not a lot. They are allowed to give out routine meds only. It is a concern...

  21. regarding age entering nursing

    linzz replied to mayana's topic in International Nursing

    Once again, I must agree with Fiona59, many nurses are in their forties but not many floor nurse after age 60. I have three aunts in their sixties, all RN's and two are still floor nursing however...

  22. regarding age entering nursing

    linzz replied to mayana's topic in International Nursing

    Just read your post again, so this time I will answer your question about age. I don't think that you are too old at all. Many nurses are in their thirties, forties and beyond. I found it a bit weird...

  23. regarding age entering nursing

    linzz replied to mayana's topic in International Nursing

    I became an RPN in my late thirties and it is just as the previous poster Fiona59 described it. I had no problem with the school work but the clinical and now work hours are the worst. Often you must...

  24. New position -part of code team

    linzz replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If this poster is from Ontario, which isn't likely, they will not likely be pushing meds or titrating drips but who knows. Good to see that an LPN is in this

  25. RPN's in Toronto Hospitals ?

    linzz replied to suziecue40's topic in International Nursing

    I don't live in Toronto but many of the hospitals downtown are high acuity hospitals which often do not hire RPN's. Other hospitals in the GTA area do hire RPN's in chronic care, rehab, medicine. If...