OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. Staying late without pay

    OgopogoLPN replied to coolpeach's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't typically run into this problem. I am able to chart adequately throughout my shift (there are of course exceptions to this when the shift if so crazy, you can't get anything done, but...

  2. what time does your shift really end?

    OgopogoLPN replied to sleepy1010's topic in General Nursing

    When I work LTC and my shift ends at 3pm, I walk out the door at 3pm or 3:01pm. When I work acute care and my shift ends at 7pm, I walk out the door by no later than 7:10pm. Anything past 15 minutes...

  3. Is my supervisor trying to get me to quit?

    OgopogoLPN replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    this whole post implies that the op is the problem here and not an. mind you we do only have the op's side to the story and there are always two sides. however, this is making the victim at fault...

  4. LPN as quick transition into nursing field...

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

    That is what I did. Have been an LPN for just over 2 years and will be starting my ugrades to apply for the BSN program in January. I knew my ulitmate goal was to be an RN, but at the time, I sure...

  5. "That's why I don't like working with women"

    OgopogoLPN replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen both sides. I worked in a office with all women support workers (secretaries, etc) and it was gossipy, catty, cliquey etc. Then I worked on a surgical floor with mostly women nurses....

  6. do you have Private Health Insurance??

    OgopogoLPN replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

    :eek: Makes me so grateful for my not-so-perfect, heavily taxed and flawed, but affordable Canadian Universal Health

  7. LVNs training RNs???

    OgopogoLPN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    From what you wrote about the LVN's incorrect knowledge about certain procedures, then you should for sure ask for a new preceptor. And it shoudl be an RN. At the surgical floors I work on, LPN's are...

  8. CPNRE sept 15, 2010

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

    When I wrote 2 years ago, I wrote Sept 10th, got my results on Oct 14, so a day shy of 5 weeks. Some of my classmates got theirs on Oct 10th, so just a bit over 4 weeks.

  9. Hi-looking for info on Corrections nursing as an LPN

    OgopogoLPN replied to followyourbliss's topic in International Nursing

    http://calibrehealth.ca/home.php Link to correctional centres nursing agencies in BC. Best of

  10. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    OgopogoLPN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I always use one when drawing up from an

  11. Rpns authorized to start and monitor Ivs?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Mamacojo's topic in International Nursing

    Nope, IV starts and meds are not in the scope of an LPN in BC. Probably in the next few years, but not right

  12. Sprott-Shaw Community College--Anyone know about them?

    OgopogoLPN replied to angela_jane's topic in International Nursing

    I think your best bet would be to speak with a cousellor at Okanagan College and find out info on a lot of different programs including job prospects. There is a program in Kelowna and I'm trying to...

  13. New Grad LVN found AWESOME JOB!

    OgopogoLPN replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!! I'm sure this will give hope to others struggling to find a good

  14. Sprott-Shaw Community College--Anyone know about them?

    OgopogoLPN replied to angela_jane's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure where you got the idea that there are a lot of MOA jobs out there. There just arn't. I see maybe 2-5 adds per month for MOAs and in this economy, you can bet that there are dozens, if...

  15. Sprott-Shaw Community College--Anyone know about them?

    OgopogoLPN replied to angela_jane's topic in International Nursing

    Please, please listen to me!! I was a former MOA, now LPN. The MOA course is NOT WORTH YOUR TIME OR MONEY. There are no jobs in Kelowna (I live in Kelowna too.) And if you can get a job, you will...

  16. 2 job offers... now what???

    OgopogoLPN replied to SuperNurseBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I woul take job B. Best of luck with your

  17. Will I get an LPN job without Care Aide experience?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Maddi_Rose's topic in International Nursing

    It is my understaning that in BC, an RN student can apply for an interim LPN license after completing 2nd year. After submitting all transcripts, etc and waiting for an answer from CLPNBC. I've...

  18. New LVN concerned about Code and STAT response.

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

    No, I didn't say it was for LTC everywhere. I said it was for where I work. And I also didn't stated that DNR meant no treatment. I said we sent them to acute care if we could not allieviate their...

  19. New LVN concerned about Code and STAT response.

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

    We do not have code blues at LTC here. CPR is not offered or administered in LTC. The resident and their family decides on a level of intervention and if they want CPR started or not if an ambulance...

  20. Will I get an LPN job without Care Aide experience?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Maddi_Rose's topic in International Nursing

    What province are you in? You can't just "get an LPN interim license". You have to apply, submit your education so far and see if it's accepted. Then you would have to pay for the interim license...

  21. CNA straight cathing and giving suppository?????????

    OgopogoLPN replied to Stone06's topic in General Nursing

    At the LTC facility where I work, the aides can give suppositories (non medicated only for bowels). But not catheters.

  22. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    OgopogoLPN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Honestly, why would you even bring that up when it wasn't mentioned by the OP? I have NEVER, EVER heard an LPN claiming to be an RN. That would just be stupid. I agree. Never hear of that...

  23. Your Favorite Job?

    OgopogoLPN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Part time position on a plastic surgical/general surgical ward. I did tons complicated VAC dressings, suture removal, drains and chest tube removal. It was generally a younger patient demographic (60...

  24. LTC LPN's...how many patients do you have??

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

    21-23 on days/evenings. 42-44 on

  25. "size of the paycheck"

    OgopogoLPN replied to agnesj23's topic in General Nursing

    :lol: :lol: Thanks