lilaclover

lilaclover

Acute Spine, Neuro, Thoracic's, LTC

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  1. Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    lilaclover replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    Whats so bad about being sexy

  2. Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    lilaclover replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    I second

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

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    See you

  4. Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    lilaclover replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    Time to take a chill

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

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    I'm sooo excited for my move to Calgary in May! Anyone know which extended care facilities are the best to work

  6. Jail vs. Ltc

    lilaclover replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. Anyone

  7. LPN Scope Alberta

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm Maybe I will look into taking the IV medication administration course through bow valley college when I arrive in Calgary. IV infusion was a part of my program however here in BC we can only hang...

  8. LPN Scope Alberta

    lilaclover posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I know that LPN's in Alberta are able to hang IV meds. I was just wondering if this is a general expectation of every LPN licensed in Alberta or are you required to first have the IV med course(...

  9. The LPN trap

    lilaclover replied to madfowl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN who has made the transition from LTC to a hospital setting. I spent 3 years working in long term care full time. I recently got a position working at a very large hospital. Funny thing is...

  10. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    lilaclover replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Docusate, Senna, Milk of Magnesia, lactulose, bisacodyl

  11. RT or LPN

    lilaclover replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but RT's can also be assigned solely to the ICU, work in sleep clinics, community, in the pulmonary function lab so there is a bit of variety for them as well if they choose. I guess it probably...

  12. RT or LPN

    lilaclover replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    The Money is not as good as an RN but its much better than that of an LPN, which is what the OP was

  13. RT or LPN

    lilaclover replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN and my husband is an RT. I would go the RT route as well if I could do it over. His job seems less stressful in general. Because they are always in different areas of the hospital they...

  14. Alberta LPN's

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in International Nursing

    Thank

  15. Alberta LPN's

    lilaclover posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello Just wondering if any of you that currently work in Alberta as LPN's could tell me about the pay scale. I have been looking at the postings online through Alberta Health Services and see that...

  16. Can an LPN/LVN discontinue an IV?

    lilaclover replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in General Nursing

    I do it all the time here in BC

  17. Langara College, Vancouver: Nursing Students

    lilaclover replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I registered to start the LPN - BSN bridge program through Athabasca. All of the program is done distance/online with the obvious exception of several clinicals/practicums. I was hoping to go to...

  18. How far do you force meds?

    lilaclover replied to andrewRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do the Residents that are refusing all the time need these meds so early? Or are they just scheduled that early to make things easier on Day shift? Maybe they could be scheduled a little later when...

  19. Langara College, Vancouver: Nursing Students

    lilaclover replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My status is back to saying waitlisted again now too. I have been on the waitlist for nearly 2 years ( for the LPN- BN bridge). I am getting ready to give up if not in

  20. Alberta LPN's

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks! Do you happen to have a link to the pay scale? I try looking at it on AUPE website but couldn't find

  21. Acute vs LTC. I think I miss working LTC!

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses ladies :) Good point though about being careful of what LTC facility I choose to work. I know there are some out there that are less that ideal. I think that when choosing to...

  22. Acute vs LTC. I think I miss working LTC!

    lilaclover posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I first graduated nursing school I though acute care was the only way to go. I managed to land a jon on Orthopedic surgery right out of nursing school. I liked the job ok but I didn't love it. I...

  23. CNA's that run the unit...advice please!

    lilaclover replied to skyandsydneysmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, this must really happen at every LTC

  24. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    lilaclover replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    But I was looking up these side effects in a traditional medical dictionary so I could safely administer medications, you would have no

  25. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    lilaclover replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Vicki29 - I wasn't talking about texting, I was talking about using medical apps. I hate when people assume that you are texting just because you have your Iphone out. People should mind their own...