SecondGenRN

SecondGenRN

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  1. Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

    SecondGenRN replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you've had to deal with this! I have had similar situations myself. It's sad that another nurse would act like this (makes me think of the thread "nurse sees best, worst of healthcare...

  2. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SecondGenRN replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    By the way, "capitol" is spelled with an "a", I'm sure you are aware of this as I am aware that America has a capital A. This thread was intended as a discussion about universal health care. Please...

  3. 2008J June CRNE

    SecondGenRN replied to liton's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'll be taking mine in feb, 09 as

  4. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SecondGenRN replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    although I am new to the nursing world, I am not new to healthcare. I am currently an addictions worker at the hospital here, so I am familiar with the patients you refer to. I still feel that...

  5. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SecondGenRN replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    am I mistaken or is every american citizen not entitled to public education? and where I am from, healthcare IS a right of everyone in the

  6. Nurse Bashing

    SecondGenRN replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    sadly, the behaviour starts in nursing school. In my class it started in first year and has progressed to extreme levels. Not encouraging, often

  7. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SecondGenRN replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As it's already been stated, this whole issue boils down to one simple question... do you feel healthcare is a human right, or simply a service for sale by a business Obvioulsy many here view...

  8. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SecondGenRN replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So you're saying that if you worked at a public hospital and were assigned a single mother on welfare who is addicted to crack that you would refuse to care for

  9. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

    SecondGenRN replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live in Canada where we already have universal healthcare and I love it! There are definitely drawbacks (money can't buy you a quicker date for that surgery) But I personally would be willing to...

  10. Pharmacology

    SecondGenRN replied to sophiebready's topic in General Students

    I found what really helped me was to learn medications in their families / classes... (ie. okay its a "pam" [benzodiazepine] that means it's an antianxiety/sedative...etc etc) I found it made them...

  11. "No, I am not pregnant"

    SecondGenRN replied to Tysmommy's topic in Nursing Humor

    HEY! you stole my line!

  12. What didn't they teach you?

    SecondGenRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    we aren't even allowed to start an IV until we have graduated! Also, I think there should be more education regarding

  13. 2 hour reassessments in Triage

    SecondGenRN replied to Opinions matter's topic in Emergency

    I guess I'm just used to the wait times up here in Ontario, usually class I and II are seen immediately , class III within an hour or so and class IV and V within a few hours (3) there are times that...

  14. 2 hour reassessments in Triage

    SecondGenRN replied to Opinions matter's topic in Emergency

    oh my goodness! please tell me you are exaggerating when you say a 12 hour wait! what part of the country are you

  15. What didn't they teach you?

    SecondGenRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't agree more! BScN is the required education to take the registration exam here and I always feel that I do not have enough hands on experience. Learning a skill once in a 2nd year lab does...

  16. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    SecondGenRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly we could start with

  17. what do nurses hate about doctors?

    SecondGenRN replied to futureMD's topic in General Nursing

    writing legibly would be

  18. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    SecondGenRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO! my mom calls is a sontimeter!! drives me nuts!!! she also calls a wolf a woof... hilarious coming from an educated

  19. all work, no play

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

    I think you're living my life by accident! God I've been doing the same thing as you! except its only full time nursing school, full time job and a single mom... different, but same schedule and...

  20. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    SecondGenRN replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    I really think your looks would only matter if you planned to star in videos wearing undersized cliche uniforms..... I assume this isn't the case so focus on your NURSING SKILLS instead of your...

  21. Trauma: Life in the ER

    SecondGenRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    Just so you know, we here in Canada believe in confidentiality too. It's called PHIPA here same

  22. How to set limits on inappropriate pt behaviors

    SecondGenRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has decided that we should appologize to any patient who has had to wait

  23. summer internship vs. summer travel

    SecondGenRN replied to Mush2007's topic in General Nursing

    Take the trip!... you'll be able to work for the next 30 or so odd

  24. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    SecondGenRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    This one is more of a request to future patients.... PLEASE don't come to the emergency department because you have vag bleeding and cramping when its "only been 28 days since my last period" "It's...

  25. Whats your facilities policy on isolation for MRSA, CDIF, VRE, etc?

    SecondGenRN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    yes well we have magic curtains that stop the spread of disease in our rooms