OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. First year RPN student, really REALLY nervous about

    OgopogoLPN replied to sputnik261's topic in International Nursing

    Yep, done those too. They are the best (not that the patient is in that situation though, of course...) My most complex one was the entire buttock of a lady who had nectroizing fasciitis. Entire...

  2. I'm the office manager and "his wife"

    OgopogoLPN replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto this. It was

  3. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    OgopogoLPN replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    (Actually I was looking for beating a dead horse smiley). This topic is over almost 3 years

  4. Your one stop for all the most popular pressing questions on allnurses!

    OgopogoLPN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love this thread!!

  5. What is a Women's Health Unit?

    OgopogoLPN replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I should add ours is a 2 day/week out patient clinic run through the hospital, not at a separate location. We do have a separate postpartum/post gyne surgery

  6. What is a Women's Health Unit?

    OgopogoLPN replied to mnbrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ours does abortions. Not sure if that's soley what is done and it's called "Woman's Clinic" as a more PC

  7. Why are CNAs paid less than telemarketers?

    OgopogoLPN replied to CareFully's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNAs or care aids as they are called here must attend a 6 month course. Their pay rate through the public (government) health authority is $21.94 /hour. New grad LPNs start at $24.01/hour. Only...

  8. Sprott-Shaw..DO or don't?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Paramedic80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Brandon99, that is great that you are having a positive experience at SS. It's good to hear that for all that $$$, you are learning and feel positive about your experience. However, there are public...

  9. Sprott-Shaw..DO or don't?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Paramedic80's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Doesn't TRU have it? Don't do SS, not worth the

  10. Who else love's their 12's?!

    OgopogoLPN replied to jnfRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like 12's because mine isn't 3 days/week. FT hours are 4 12's (2 days, 2 nights), 4 off. But your first day "off" is finishng at 0700, going home to sleep for a few hours, feeling like crap...

  11. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    OgopogoLPN replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wasting? I'm not a guy and it bugs me when I see males constantly recruited to help lift/move patients. My employer has a "no lift" policy. We do almost always have adequate lifts available to...

  12. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    OgopogoLPN replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Old thread, I know. I read through the whole thing with great interest. Yes, I am in Canada and unionized. But whether I am union or not, I CANNOT FATHOM working an 8 or especially a 12 hour shift...

  13. New Grad LPN offered a Nurse Supervisor position in Post Acute

    OgopogoLPN replied to rnbsnmsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, that was a very broad and presumptuous statement to make. Doing your homework would mean to realize that scopes vary greatly from state to state, province to province, country to country. I am...

  14. Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    OgopogoLPN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    And yes, I am the primary breadwinner in my house. My DH does contract work in 2 different areas and it's either feast or famine with him. But his very flexible schedule allows for us to be home with...

  15. Nurses as primary breadwinners?

    OgopogoLPN replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    1955 called and wants it's stereotype

  16. Why the disdain for LTC?

    OgopogoLPN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I work both LTC and acute care. I get paid the same amt of money at both (same employer, union job) I do very different duties at each job, but equally important. I have to think critically at both,...

  17. The dumbest thing you've ever heard...

    OgopogoLPN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My step mother told me when I was pregnant that taking Tums was putting chalk in my

  18. Need suggestions on good cities for LPNs

    OgopogoLPN replied to deniatus's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Seattle has a very high cost of

  19. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    It has been completely worth it for me! It all depends on what your long term goals are and what your opportunities are for LPNs in your area. I work in acute care and do a number of skills that even...

  20. First RN job & it's pay

    OgopogoLPN replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think she's just trying to get accross that Canada does not have diploma educated RN's any longer. (Well, there are still some in the system from prior to BScN becoming the mandatory education...

  21. Differences between Canadian and USA nursing?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    I can't comment directly on the differences as I have never nursed in the states at all. But some differences that I've noticed after reading threads on AN for a number of years. Some have been...

  22. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

    :yeah: Beautifully

  23. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    OgopogoLPN replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, just for the record, I disagree with most of what you've posted. I as well think you have come accross as very arrogant, condescending and rude. However, my question to you is-why not just get a...

  24. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

    In BC, Canada, I can do initial assessments on stable patients with predictable outcomes and "under the supervision of an RN". The RN and I are team members. She doesn't look over my shoulder or check...

  25. how much do you pay for your health ins.

    OgopogoLPN replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I see of these figures, I'm absolutely astounded at the cost!! :eek: $600+ PER MONTH with $5000 deductible per year??? Does that mean that you pay out of pocket for everything for the...