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linzz

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  1. Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    linzz replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel the same way as suesquatch. I also start my RN this fall if all goes well. I too, am tired of being limited to only certain practice areas, however I do like LTC but it is very difficult if not...

  2. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

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

    I am from Canada, here in Ontario, a BSN is now required for licensure. It is creating a huge shortage, yet many BSN graduates and can't find full time work. I do agree that increased education is a...

  3. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    linzz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I fully agree with lauralassie's post. As a student who recently graduated, I too hated the lack of actual hands on nursing. I think that lauralassie is correct, way too much bookwork and not enough...

  4. Do you ever question yourself if you can/want to do this?

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

    I must agree with everything the other posters said, it is all true. I did my schooling when my kids were in school full time and it was easier but not a lot easier as they still needed before and...

  5. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    linzz replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the advice Daytonite. I appreciate you sharing your years of experience with newbies like

  6. Is This Illegal?

    linzz replied to HannahRN24's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please, please take the other posters advice. Even if you don't lose your licence, and just end up being disciplined, how easy will it be to find employment with a misconduct form stapled to your...

  7. LPN's Are they really being phased out?

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

    I too have noticed a definite decline in opportunities for LPN's here in Ontario, Canada in hospitals. This is a concern because according to the CNO and our professional association, 60% of...

  8. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    linzz replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    According to the CNO compendium, of which I have a copy at home, practical nurses and registered nurses are both allowed to use the title "nurse" in the province of Ontario. But we all know that there...

  9. Who Must "Take the Fall?"

    linzz replied to Simplepleasures's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Meowsville is so right, my husband works in a supervisory type of job and they had a lawyer come in and talk to them and this lawyer told them to write down every little thing of concern to them in a...

  10. canadian lpn not a "nurse"?

    linzz replied to char1976's topic in Canada

    In Ontario RPN's are nurses and allowed to use that title. In regards to practicing within the full scope of RPN practice, it depends on where you work. Some hospital and LTC's are quite restrictive...

  11. change of working conditions at LTC...

    linzz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Okay, here's the sitation at my work at a LTC facility. Recently the DON has decided that the LPN's will now pass meds to 55 people for each pass instead of the usual 33 at the breakfast, luch and...

  12. Wasted LPN

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

    I don't think you have wasted your life at all. The other posters are right, you will get back into it. I too have had to put nursing aside due to family circumstances and demands but I found all...

  13. LPN's Who Sign Off Med Passes But Dont Give Meds

    linzz replied to MsLady06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wish we had ratios for nurse to patient here in Canadian LTC"s. It is really crazy and getting worse. The average pt. ratio is one nurse to 40 - 60 patients and in retirement it is one nurse to...

  14. who works in LTC??

    linzz replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona 59 is right on the money. Pick your LTC carefully, some are pretty good with staffing ratios etc. and others are awful. I also agree that I wouldn't send my pets to some of them, nevermind my...

  15. Write-Ups & Disciplinary Action

    linzz replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Well I just hope that the person who wrote you up enjoys living in fear because now I'll bet you will be watching this person like a hawk. I guess these people who write up everyone for silly things...

  16. Help! Acute care exp in long term care a nightmare

    linzz replied to Kashia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ingelein: I agree with what you are saying. LTC's, a lot of them need a real wake up call. I fantasize about a black day where all LTC nurses nationwide withdraw their services,although we all know...

  17. Nursing students and new nurses.....about injection sites

    linzz replied to TazziRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I am a new grad canadian LPN and we were taught in school how to site all 3 sites. On a surgical floor, we used vg mostly and in LTC, I only did a few IM's and they were deltoid but yes they were...

  18. How is working PRN?

    linzz replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that you will likely get hours, I just found it impossible at this stage of my life because my kids are of the age that they still need a sitter. I was not able to get childcare without notice...

  19. How is working PRN?

    linzz replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To: jrussole: I am so glad to hear that you are glad you got your RN, I too have applied to bridge over because I hated MedSurg and have found that I am so sick of few opportunities and working like a...

  20. LPN question

    linzz replied to Annie2005's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok, here's what I think...Getting your RN is the right decision. You will find many more opportunities. That means that this job is not a life sentence for you. I am also an LPN and I just left my job...

  21. How is working PRN?

    linzz replied to wefdm21's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Please listen to the other poster, Michelle 126 (I think), working PRN as a new grad is not a good idea. I also did LTC in my clinicals and sailed through it. However it is much harder once you are...

  22. Ever Been Fired?

    linzz replied to lpnurse2004's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No but...I started my first job and quit after two weeks for many reasons but mainly due to the schedule. I was supposed to be part time but they only had me scheduled for 2 days in six weeks, and...

  23. Night Nurses: Why Do You Work Nights?

    linzz replied to tattooednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I was in my twenties I was a day person, since I finished nursing school (LPN), I have found that I am a night person, and I don't function well on days at all, I esp. don't function on...

  24. Med Pass

    linzz replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sure agree with you guys, I have started my first job and now the facility has changed their policy and wants to float us to other units to pass meds for 55 people with no orientation to the floor....

  25. What is a proper orientation period for a new LPN?

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

    Just a few questions, are you caring for the same 50 people or do you get floated and do you get regular part time hours? Just