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1. seeking infomation

   redhd5 replied to RPN04's topic in International Nursing

   I'm an LPN in Illinois and wondered if I could work in Canada. Am I able to move there and work, or do I have to be an RN to do

2. I have to be bathed by my classmate???

   redhd5 replied to Saved_by_Grace's topic in General Students

   We did head to toe assessments on each other. My partner was actually my co-worker from my job--we were in nursing school together! Not only was my partner fatter than I thought she was--I found out...

3. About a LTC MD who is BAD NEWS

   redhd5 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That is hilarious! Where did they find this guy amyway? Is he affiliated with a hospital? Can't one of his peers do something about him?

4. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

   redhd5 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   I don't know that this was funny, but it was weird. I had a guy several years ago at the nursing home that came in with staples up and down his arm and hand. The staples went way up past his elbow. He...

5. Would you assist in abortions?

   redhd5 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

   ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yes, I hope God Does Have Mercy on my soul...if I was the patient, I would want a compassionate nurse to hold my hand and...

6. Would you assist in abortions?

   redhd5 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Ob/Gyn

   The role of the nurse in assisting with abortions is critical. Everyone here seems hung up on the actual procedure--but think about the big picture here!!! A lot of the patients are young, uneducated...

7. tension between EMT and LTC nurses?

   redhd5 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

   I had a situation in LTC where the ambulance was called to send a resident to the hospital per families request. Dr. wanted the guy seen to resolved respiratory distress issues, and it was on a...

8. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

   redhd5 replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I have worked in LTC for 20 years now and have worn the hats of NA, CNA, Admissions, Supply Clerk, Medical Records Clerk, LPN, Wound Care Nurse, and Administrative Nurse. I feel one of the fundamental...