OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. Nurses Enjoy LTC

    OgopogoLPN replied to Juwon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work LTC right now. I do like it a lot, but also find it too routine at times. I have recently been able to trade some shifts for my favourite surgical ward at the hospital, which I'm very excited...

  2. Not to Sure..

    OgopogoLPN replied to loveable2011's topic in General Nursing

    THere are many threads on here regarding LPN/MA's. While I think both fields are having a tough time finding adequate employment, LPN/LVN seems to be ahead somewhat. I have read an MA board and the...

  3. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of what has been said...I generally like having students around and sharing knowledge. Don't ask me what a certain med is for...look it up yourself. You'll retain it better that way anyways....

  4. how much do you make a month? new LPN

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

    $25.50/hour plus differentials. Full time, approx $4,000 gross, $2,900 net/month. $1450 every 2 weeks. Deductions include income tax, Canada Pension, Employment insurance (all mandatory). Union dues...

  5. Calling residents affectionate names?

    OgopogoLPN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work FT in LTC. Same hallway, same residents every shift. I spend more time with them some days than my own family. I do have some endearing names for a few, but it all depends on...

  6. so.... what would YOU say?

    OgopogoLPN replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It was an ignorant thing to say and you were the bigger person by not getting into it with her. Why, or why can't all classifications of nurses just get along and stop trying to one up each other and...

  7. LPN's in British Columbia

    OgopogoLPN replied to Brittneyc's topic in International Nursing

    Nope, there are no very little to no jobs for LPNs in the Okanagan. I was very fortunate to graduate and get hired casual in Aug, 2008. Since then, the over saturation of LPNs combined with the poor...

  8. Why is the LPN wage in Alberta one of the lowest in Canada?

    OgopogoLPN replied to mNm85's topic in International Nursing

    This thread was written in 2008, before the new contract which brought LPN wages up quite a bit in Alberta. Previous to this, they were some of the lowest in

  9. Night Differential?

    OgopogoLPN replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

    $1.75/hour nights $1.00/hour weekends for LPNs $3.50/hour nights $2.00/hour weekends for

  10. getting rid of LPN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to char1976's topic in International Nursing

    This OP is 5-6 years

  11. What is a typical RNs schedule?

    OgopogoLPN replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    In acute care, 12 hour shifts, usually four on-four off. 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off. That is a FT rotation for LPNs. FT for RNs is 2 days, 2 nights, 5 off. There are a number of PT rotations though as...

  12. Second career nurses: Do you like nursing better?

    OgopogoLPN replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    2nd career. Worked as a medical office assistant/secretary for 12 years. Love nursing :) I will go back to school and obtain a BScN one day. Very, very happy with the career change and make far...

  13. First LPN job interview next week....tips?

    OgopogoLPN replied to heymackzzzz's topic in International Nursing

    Be prepared to answer scenario based questions. Questions that deal with what sequence of evnets you would take as a team leader in LTC. Or how to deal with a care aid who isn't doing their job. Or a...

  14. Has anyone here taken an RN specialty program, and got a job out of it?

    OgopogoLPN replied to ruralgirl08's topic in International Nursing

    Most of the RNs I know who have taken specialty courses are doing so/did so by request of their employer as they need more RNs in that area. The courses and their time are all fully paid as long as...

  15. Question for those who work with a majority of Filipino nurses

    OgopogoLPN replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a number of Filipino coworkers (nurses and care-aids) and they are some of the hardest working and caring nurses I could ask for. As in any group, there are 2 I don't personally like that...

  16. Did you get pinned?

    OgopogoLPN replied to lo24's topic in International Nursing

    No pin here. But a great grad ceremony complete with cap and gown and a fabulous diploma that I proudly have displayed in my house right below my grad

  17. Tips for working night shift as a new lpn.

    OgopogoLPN replied to jmitchell-85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you do take the night shift... Drink very little liquid from about 2am onwards. My biggest problem when trying to sleep is having to go pee at about 10am. No matter how many times I peed before...

  18. Aesthetic Nursing

    OgopogoLPN replied to Jen-OR RN's topic in International Nursing

    Lilaclover, that sounds just like an office I worked in on West Broadway in the late 90's. I was a secretary at the time though, not a

  19. Want to work in a doctor's office or clinic

    OgopogoLPN replied to Ginger80's topic in International Nursing

    Unless they are asking for a nurse, it's not worth it. Most doctors wouldn't pay a nurses wage or even close. They are cheap!! The only doctors who tend to hire nurses are plastic surgeons, cosmetic...

  20. CPNRE JANUARY 2011 TEST TAKER/s

    OgopogoLPN replied to winterspice's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congrats to all who passed! The status on clpnbc registry won't change until you've sent in your paperworkd and paid the license fee for the rest of 2011.

  21. Has anyone really broke down the numbers?

    OgopogoLPN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I was neutral in terms of unions before becoming a nurse. Now that I belong to one, I am very happy to have it! There are pros and cons, but I feel that the pros far outweigh the cons and I am happy...

  22. CPNRE JANUARY 2011 TEST TAKER/s

    OgopogoLPN replied to winterspice's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I worked with my interim license and know many other PN's who did the same until their exam results came. That's the purpose of having an interim license. Unless the employer has their pick of...

  23. LPN Education and work in Alberta

    OgopogoLPN replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    I am a relatively new LPN in BC (2.5 years). BC's scope and areas of work are much more limited in than Alberta, however I love what I am doing! I would also LOVE to work in L+D one day, but I...

  24. NGT and PEG placement verification

    OgopogoLPN replied to steelersRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital requires an x-ray post NG tube placement. Not 100% sure about PEG

  25. Time for some introspective criticism perhaps?

    OgopogoLPN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Havn't read all replies yet... If I turn down OT, or call in sick (genuinely) for a shift, I do not, for one minute, feel that I'm letting my coworkers down or letting them drowned. My shift WILL get...