OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    OgopogoLPN replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? lpn certificate 2. what state do you live in? bc, canada 3. what is your job title? general duty nurse 4. how much do you make an hour? $25.50/hour plus differentials 5....

  2. Rationale for wound packing irrigation

    OgopogoLPN replied to misty_stanfield99's topic in General Nursing

    Wound packing irrigation? Don't you mean wound packing and/or irrigation? Irrigation is to clean out the wound with an appropriate psi pressure. Packing is to fill the dead space and ensure the wound...

  3. I feel guilty in canceling my extra shift...

    OgopogoLPN replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is pretty bad. However, I never use slang terms or spellings as that poster did, which is what drove me

  4. I feel guilty in canceling my extra shift...

    OgopogoLPN replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    I won't even comment on the content of you posts, which I find somewhat rediculous. However, as a professional, please use correct the correct spelling and ENGLISH VERSION of a word. It's because....

  5. Moving to CALGARY this summer.Anyone know what the job situation is like for LPN's?

    OgopogoLPN replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    I have had 2 LPN friends move to Calgary in the past year from BC. One found a permanent 0.75 in acute care before she even moved The other found a permanent FT in LTC within a month of moving there....

  6. British Columbia- Are there any areas with affordable housing?

    OgopogoLPN replied to canadanewgrad's topic in International Nursing

    I live in Kelowna and there aren't any 2bed, 2bath detached for 200,000. You couldn't even get that in a condo for 200,000. I think a recent survery actually just listed the most expensive cities in...

  7. Summer job for RN student?

    OgopogoLPN replied to hmccue's topic in International Nursing

    She said first OF four years. Anyways, OP, you would be able to work as a care aid or home health aid. Depending where you are try, to get on with your local health authority. The pay is usually...

  8. wearing makeup to work?

    OgopogoLPN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I wear make up every day to work, but very basic and simple. MAC Studiofix foundation/powder combo Neutral colored eyeshadow Top lid only brown eyeliner Black mascara Light/neutral lipstick I...

  9. Is it wrong...

    OgopogoLPN replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing at age 30 because: 1. I've always wanted to be a nurse 2. I wanted to make more money Does this make me a better nurse than someone who: 1. Wanted to make more money 2. Always...

  10. CPNRE JANUARY 2011 TEST TAKER/s

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

    Don't despair!!! I also was an over 90% average student and also left the exam when I took it (in Sept 08) going "HUH"????. I had no clue if I got 30% or 95%. I second guessed so many answers I...

  11. New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    OgopogoLPN replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    No advice, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck. If you are as good of a nurse as you are a an eloquent writer, any hospital would be lucky to have you! You seem to have a very good...

  12. having a boyfriend vs. nursing studies

    OgopogoLPN replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    If you stay with your boyfriend for the next 50 years and DON'T persue nursing, you will likely grow to resent him for "holding you back". You will likely be angry at yourself at age 30 or so for not...

  13. Need advice on LPN job interviews...

    OgopogoLPN replied to heymackzzzz's topic in International Nursing

    There will likely be scenario type questions. "You are the team leader of 3 care aids and have 24 residents. A care aid shows you a reddend area of a resident's coccyx and while you are assessing it...

  14. Wet-to-dry dressing question

    OgopogoLPN replied to CharmedJ7's topic in General Nursing

    I never see WTD dressing orders and learned in school (2.5 years ago) that they are pretty much obsolete and old school. There are so many amazing wound care products and methods out there (VACs etc)...

  15. RN vs RPN Career

    OgopogoLPN replied to NursetobeSil's topic in Canada

    I was in the same boat as you a few years ago (married-but a bit older at 30, two small kids, doing prereqs, etc), but I knew I couldn't do the 4 years of school as much as I wanted to due to...

  16. What is the longest long day anyone works???

    OgopogoLPN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a number of double 8 hour shifts, so 16 hours in total. But I live quite close by, so only about 10-15 minute drive each way. Double time at the start of the 9th

  17. resident care attendant

    OgopogoLPN replied to chengzz_1110's topic in International Nursing

    In one LTC I work at, HCAs can do saline eyedrops and medicated creams for rashes, but cannot do glycerine supps? (Or any supps, but not even glycerine) The other LTC I work at, the HCAs do all the...

  18. 12 Hour Shifts--A bad idea?

    OgopogoLPN replied to ObstreperousYoungLad's topic in General Nursing

    I far prefer 8 hour shifts. Much better for my kids to see me, much better physically for me to handle. Plus, full time in my neck of the woods is 4 twelves, 4 off. Two days, two nights, 4 off....

  19. LVN (in CA) moving to Vancouver, BC

    OgopogoLPN replied to Newpasser's topic in Immigration Advice

    If the CLPNBC approves you to write the exam, they will issue you a one time, interim license that allows you to work. However, there is NO WORK. NONE. NADA. ZILCH. ZERO. I belong to another...

  20. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    OgopogoLPN replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $25.50/hour +$1.00 weekends/$0.95 evenings/$1.75 nightshift 2 years exp BC,

  21. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    OgopogoLPN replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked in LTC on Friday (when activities staff were there) and we were highly ENCOURAGED to dress up that day as the residents had a Hallowe'en party. It was fun and the residents and their...

  22. How many of you nurses do NOT have health insurance

    OgopogoLPN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly don't know how more Americans aren't bankrupt from either not having insurance, or having it but having to pay so much for the actual insurance and extras with dedectables, copays etc. My...

  23. Older PN Students

    OgopogoLPN replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah, well I havn't even started the prereqs yet :lol: I hope to register for University for Sep 2012 and be finished in May/June of 2015, so I'll be 39 then. Doing it by 40 is my own personal time...

  24. Older PN Students

    OgopogoLPN replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in International Nursing

    I began LPN course upgrades when I was 30, started the program at 31, finished at 32. Am now 34 and will start my BScN upgrades in January. Hope to be finished with a BScN by the time I'm 40. Best...

  25. RN thinking of working in dermatology office

    OgopogoLPN replied to tyafai's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a medical assistant in a dermatology office. Way before becoming a nurse. I did not inject anesthesia, but I did assist with biopsies. Nothing to it. Especially for an RN. I handed...