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linzz

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  1. how are you graded at clinical?????

    linzz replied to student-with-no-life's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just had another thought about this thread. I think that when you get out working, you will have to deal with all types of people, some you will like and some you won't so in a small way clinical...

  2. how are you graded at clinical?????

    linzz replied to student-with-no-life's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I did my clinical time, our teachers were quite adament about being careful with meds as in following the five rights. Mistakes do happen but most clinical teachers feel very responsible when...

  3. i quit w/out notice, what effect would it have?

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

    I am sorry that this job didn't work out for you. It is very hard being a new grad because you have to deal with the reality shock of long term care and it isn't pretty. What you have described is...

  4. How has Nursing changed you?

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

    I am so with you Commuter, as I am out of the honeymoon stage. Nursing is so not like school. The real deal is that you really do have to watch your back with certain people. On the plus side, I have...

  5. Patient rage

    linzz replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great tips, NursingAgainstDaOdds, I have had two patients like this, one in nursing school and I was just ready to sream with her and another one who was a substance abuser and violent....

  6. new corporation investigating health care workers

    linzz replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you sound paranoid at all. I think this is an absolute invasion of personal privacy. I really dislike the part about talking to others about you without your consent. I don't know how...

  7. planning to move in canda..pls help

    linzz replied to dopey&dopier's topic in International Nursing

    I am the first to admit that Canada and especially Ontario has many great qualities and of course universal healthcare which is a great thing. The other reality is that the taxes on one's income, both...

  8. Nausea & Vomiting questions..

    linzz posted a topic in Pediatric

    I could use some advice from peds nurses on an issue I am having with my child. He is 9, normal health except that he vomits up his food every few months usually. I have taken him to the Dr. and...

  9. 3-11 shift any suggestions on how to change?

    linzz replied to JentheRN05's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This may be not be realistic but is there any way you can go to part time. It is hard to work full time and deal with family demands, I feel your pain. I also think maybe that we all, including...

  10. Hi I need help first year in LPN and we are learing medical terminology- what is the

    linzz replied to tiffany311's topic in International Nursing

    I took a medical terminology night course many years before being a nurse so that helped a lot. What I did when I took that course was to make study cards..like I would write say the color red on one...

  11. LPN vs RPN

    linzz replied to loriangel14's topic in International Nursing

    I know this is an old thread but here goes; an LPN, or RPN can work as a charge nurse, in LTC but not in acute care as the population is considered unstable according to the CNO. However in the real...

  12. We dont have to go and review our pts chart the night before clinical...normal???

    linzz replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised by this practice. I realize that is how it is in the real world but I feel that school is the time to learn. I don't see how you can provide truly comprehensive care if you are not...

  13. Does bad experience count as experience on resume?

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

    Thank you Daytonite for this post. I have bookmarked it. Even in Canada, it is not uncommon for LPN's to end up in jobs like this due to decreased demand in certain areas. Also, not all LTC nurses...

  14. lpn a nurse

    linzz replied to lpnurse!'s topic in International Nursing

    I think in Ontario, what you can do in the hospital really depends on where you work. There are some hospitals that have RPN's doing IV starts and others where they don't and yet even others who still...

  15. had job offer but NM had "CONCERNS" about me, should I accept??

    linzz replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I think the post by MLOS is awesome. I really do think it is all about internal direction. It is a hard lesson to learn that you really do have to figure out what you want or have some other...

  16. How did you pay for nursing school?

    linzz replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Likely by just hard earned cash to pay to get my RN. I may consider working at underserviced hospital which will pay my tuition but I have to look a lot closer at that option. Also, when I was in...

  17. Are you a pansy, or a rose?

    linzz replied to blueberrybon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am an Iris but but I feel like a cross between a pansy and a weed some

  18. Demanding Resident

    linzz replied to abooker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's a riot, CapeCodMermaid. What a woman! My friend worked at this nursing home and had a resident that was very demanding and was constantly calling the local board of nursing with all kinds of...

  19. I am being too anal?

    linzz replied to caholbr's topic in General Nursing

    No you are not being anal at all. I am in agreement with the other posters. I would not give these herbs out at all. Your licence can't be replaced, your job can be replaced although that won't likely...

  20. RPN salary

    linzz replied to Feef's topic in International Nursing

    Right now in Ontario, the govt is offering 2007 grads 7 months of full time employment in hospitals that hire RPN's and nursing homes. The pay can range from $18/hr to $23./hour. After the 7 months, I...

  21. Really hate this nurse

    linzz replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    Please follow the advice given above. It is great advice. If you don't assert yourself, they will crank up their bad behaviour. In regards to that comment about taping the catheter, and any other...

  22. Explaining: WHY nightshift, to family and friends

    linzz replied to skislalom's topic in General Nursing

    I think your father in law needs to mind his own business and fast. The other responses are great. I have a sister in law who can't manage her own life but is quick to comment on everyone else's life....

  23. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    linzz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I agree with woody62, speeding is a bad example for our children. I really am trying to make a real effort to slow down. I got both of my tickets for going about 20 km/h over the speed...

  24. What unit has the most codes?

    linzz replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    I did clinical time on a medical floor and I would say there was at least one code per week. I am not sure if this is a lot as compared to specialty areas like ICU, emergency, oncology

  25. Professional courtesy from police at traffic stops

    linzz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    A nursing supervisor who doesn't wear scrubs to work told me to always carry your nursing licence in a plastic case with your driver's licence and hand it to the police officer when you get stopped....