OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. antigen and antibody...what are these?

    OgopogoLPN replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I asked in a polite manner. Eye rolling and snark is really not necessary,

  2. antigen and antibody...what are these?

    OgopogoLPN replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you google

  3. Ever Refuse a MD order?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Not refused an order, but here's an interesting story... Post op surgery pt (don't remember the surgery) had previously been on a narcotic (I think it was oxycodone, but I honestly don't remember. I...

  4. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    OgopogoLPN replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse. I am an LPN, but am still a nurse. I would NEVER misrepresent myself as an RN. My name badge clearly says Licensed Practical Nurse. When I introduce myself to a patient, I say "Hi,...

  5. Sick days in the US...and job security

    OgopogoLPN replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    Hearing stuff like this makes me ever so thankful for 1. My country-12 months paid maternity leave (sometimes topped up to almost full salary by employer) 2. My union. You earn sick days (I think...

  6. Top 3 Qualities of an LPN

    OgopogoLPN replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I find your first choice very surprising. I am very kind and personable with my patients, residents and their families, but I would never classify it as customer service oriented. I am a nurse, not...

  7. Looking for Schools in Alberta and trying to decide between LPN and RN

    OgopogoLPN replied to mags90's topic in International Nursing

    If you have completed your bachelor of science, then you likely would not have to complete the entire 4 years of bachelor of science in nursing. Ask the registrars office of the school you are...

  8. How long after your 3, 12 hour shifts do you feel rested?

    OgopogoLPN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Almost all of the FT (and even PT) nurses I know, due to our collective agreement, work four 12's in a row. Two days, two nights-4 off for LPN's, 5 off for RN's. That is for FT. PT will vary....

  9. Wondering if anyone knows if an lpn in alberta canada can administer iv push meds.

    OgopogoLPN replied to sacare's topic in International Nursing

    Really? Wow. What about IV antibiotics or Zofran? We often get patients back with orders of ancef xxmg IV q8h x 3 doses or IV zofran as the first choice as an antiemtic. I see RNs do IV push meds...

  10. If I had a dollar every time I heard....

    OgopogoLPN replied to bobber's topic in General Nursing

    Person-"I have this rash (non descript, tiny red bumps), what is it and what will make it go away?" Me-If I knew the answer to that, I would have gone to school for 12 years and earn $50 for telling...

  11. Getting a job in BC, please help.

    OgopogoLPN replied to amelia1979's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure you read what Fiona59 posted. SENIORITY. There could be 5 INTERNAL postings for the position you desire. If you are not an employee of the health authority, you cannot apply. If there...

  12. Is Dakins still used?

    OgopogoLPN replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I still see it used quite frequently. Especially by the plastic

  13. british columbia recruitment freeze

    OgopogoLPN replied to amelia1979's topic in International Nursing

    A visa would legally allow you to work, but no, it wouldn't give you a better chance at finding a job. My manager recently told me when she does hire any new staff (including nurses), she ALWAYS...

  14. plz.. help me to decide which job I should take..

    OgopogoLPN replied to Rk222's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    #2 for sure. Full time with benefits? That is awesome. You won't be stressed every month hoping your phone will

  15. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    OgopogoLPN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Always use the term pad, never, ever diaper. For a "bib" I use shirt protector or apron. Never

  16. Another nurse bites the dust due to facebook

    OgopogoLPN replied to siringe's topic in Nursing News

    I wouldn't say "another nurse bites the dust due to Facebook" rather "another nurse bites the dust due to a policy violation". It wasn't Facebook's fault. It was

  17. british columbia nursing agencies

    OgopogoLPN replied to amelia1979's topic in International Nursing

    I am from BC and I've never heard of an "agency". Do you mean to work from, as in sending you out on jobs, or helping you find a job? And no, BC is not recruiting nurses right now. There are new...

  18. Turned down 5 overtime shifts in 2 days...

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Oh my. Even this is a record! I worked six, 8 hour shifts in a row, ending Thursday evening. Anything offered Friday or today would be overtime. My scheduling office has called 5 times since Friday...

  19. Turned down 5 overtime shifts in 2 days...

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in Canada, things are done differently here. And we are taxed a higher rate than you are in the states. This will be a good test for me. 2 pay periods ago, I have the exact same number of hours...

  20. Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to a union and both my worksites (LTC and acute care) have the same central scheduling office. THere are guidelines that must be followed per union rules. If I make myself unavailable, they...

  21. Turned down 5 overtime shifts in 2 days...

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    2 more calls, 7 in total. Finally accepted a 2300 to 0700 shift. We'll see if it shows much difference on my next

  22. Turned down 5 overtime shifts in 2 days...

    OgopogoLPN replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Well, it's either feast of famine. There are many nurses below me on the seniorty list who don't get as many hours as they want. They would have been offered these shifts before me (at straight time)...

  23. med error?

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

    ITA!! I missed giving a dose of valsartan to a very stable, low risk LTC resident one day. The resident suffered absolutely NO ill effects from this error. The nurse who came on shift after me...

  24. How much more do you get per year of experience?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nope, most (as in about 90% of LPNs belong to HEU, a very small amount belong to BCGEU and a very small amount to BCNU--only in prisons). But HEU and BCGEU work under the same collective agreement,...

  25. How much more do you get per year of experience?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Fiona, I'm in HEU and we now have 3 steps (I think will be 4 next April 1). $24.01 for new hires, $24.76 after 2 years (I think) and $25.50 beyond that. April 1, 2011 will see the top increment go up...