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linzz

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  1. Use of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in Canada

    linzz replied to whichone'spink's topic in International Nursing

    Hi petgroomer, I am sorry you have been treated badly by RPN's. Personally, I have never treated anyone I work with like crap. I feel that PSW's have a critical function in the long term care setting...

  2. Use of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in Canada

    linzz replied to whichone'spink's topic in International Nursing

    Hi janfrn: It was Mr. Stelmach on TV, by himself, without his partner in crime. All I could think of is what I have heard from

  3. Use of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in Canada

    linzz replied to whichone'spink's topic in International Nursing

    Wow, I have worked in two retirement homes and neither of them had UCP's doing any medications, only an RPN could that. I have heard of some using medication aides but have never heard of them doing...

  4. Use of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel in Canada

    linzz replied to whichone'spink's topic in International Nursing

    I saw Mr. Scissorhands on TV last night and thought of everything I have read on this board about him, if only the public knew! In regards to this thread, I am against UAP's in most settings, esp....

  5. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    linzz replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    Small world isn't it! I hear there is snow in Alberta, is this

  6. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    linzz replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with the above, London is a great city. My child had surgery at one of the teaching hospitals in London and it was very good experience. I also think that the Universities are excellent. My...

  7. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    linzz replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you are a nurse and he is a jerk who is likely projecting his guilt over not being able to care for his wife onto you. Just be nice to him. He will get what LTC is

  8. can LPN call the physician to report change in pt condition?

    linzz replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of LPN's not giving meds in the hospital setting. They do give meds in Ontario as the LPN's have all had at least two years of college which includes a medication course. Most...

  9. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    linzz replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    I am hoping that some new grads can answer this: Are all new grads in Ontario not being given at least six to seven months of full time work that is funded by HFO. I was under the impression that the...

  10. Would you have given the meds??

    linzz replied to **LaurelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Must agree that the Doc. was pretty harsh. I think the previous nurse should have notified the Doctor about the low BG right away. My spouse is diabetic and we keep careful track of BG's, treat any...

  11. How did you decide your specialty?

    linzz replied to RiverOne's topic in International Nursing

    I also think that it is great that the op did some work as a PSW, it really helps you when you go to work because most hospitals don't have PSW's anymore or if they do, they have such a huge load that...

  12. How did you decide your specialty?

    linzz replied to RiverOne's topic in International Nursing

    Because you are doing an RPN program the college is putting students in areas where they are most likely to gain employment in your local area. As a new grad, I would choose the area to work in by how...

  13. options after graduation

    linzz replied to palmpalm's topic in International Nursing

    Many of these jobs that don't require hands on nursing require clinical judgement that can only be obtained with experience, not just school, no matter what the school tries to tell you. Often you may...

  14. Euthanasia Bill (Canada)

    linzz replied to Morning-glory's topic in International Nursing

    Our politicians can't even decide whether or not to have an election, never mind work their way through an issue as large as this. In regards to this Bill, I do feel that people should have the choice...

  15. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Oh please no private health care. I have always been a strong advocate for public heath care and after my most recent experience with private health care, I am an even stonger advocate for public...

  16. ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    I certainly don't intend to be negative but do check with schools that you intend to apply to what the residency requirement is, Ontario charges those who are not Canadian citizens, at least double...

  17. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I also wish that the public had a clue about the level of responsibility that nurses have and how much decision making nurses really do. There seems to be this perception that the Doctors are always...

  18. New nurse needs objective advice

    linzz replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of what is going on is your pregnancy. When I had both of my children, my pregnancies was just miserable, n and v all the time, moods all over the map and some complications mixed...

  19. Preceptors, what would you say to your students?

    linzz replied to ilikesharpthings's topic in General Nursing

    If you do a search you will find even more responses to your question as there are already threads on this topic. Here's my input on your question, be proactive in finding learning opportunities, they...

  20. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I read all of these articles and this guy Duckett, is seriously deluded. I really hope that the public wakes up to what the reality of living under his regime will be. Tea breaks, LOL! In regards to...

  21. canadian nurses and rights

    linzz replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    Like the others said, I am sure you could easily avoid this situation by switching assignments with another nurse or a variety of other ways. I must add though, you will see many differing people with...

  22. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Thank you for clarifying your position, sometimes it gets blurred between Canadian and US nursing requirements as there seems to be some differences there. Like yourself, I am also an advocate of...

  23. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    With regards to a greater depth of knowledge, are you referring to RN's with a degree or those with the two or three year college diploma that have been grandfathered in? Although I am in favour of...

  24. Attitudes towards LPN's

    linzz replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Thank you for your support. It is really appreciated by this

  25. LPN TO RN in Ontario

    linzz replied to Meevs's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know much about McGill, although I do know it is in (Quebec) and as far as I know there is a requirment that nurses are able to pass a french language test in order to be licenced. This may be...