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I am a 30 year old female who is convinced I have fibromyalgia. I have taken many tests to find out why I am often so achy, but nothing. I do agree that it often goes hand-in-hand with depression. My pains started after I lost my father when I was 20 and became very depressed. I still struggle with my depression but am doing so much better. That said, on my down days, my aches and pains are unbearable. I am tired and unmotivated. I have done enough research to know that a healthy diet and exercise is my only option.I do yoga which really helps. I refuse to give up. So is the disorder real? It is real to me and I was glad to find something that outlines how I was feeling when everyone elso thought I was making things up.

Point out good role models. They are probably already known to others. I often find the conversations that go on between nurses are unprofessional for the workplace. Perhaps bring up communication techniques and topics that should be off limits. Good luck.

Hello all, I have been a nurse in Toronto at a home care agency for 7 years now and I think the time has come for me to relocate. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions of possible positions for nurses outside the hospital. I think I have been spoiled with the amount of flexibility I had doing homecare and am looking for something non-traditional. I was thinking maybe an outpatient clinic of some kind, but they are difficult to find. Please help. I welcome your creativity. I am a diploma trained RN currently in the BScN program at Ryerson.

WOW thanks for the website. I work as a hom,e health nurse and we must write careplans for all our patients. It is probably one of the most difficult things to think of. I found the site super easy.

Yes I agree, I think she is depressed. The rest of the house is also very dirty. So i agree that she has noone to show her the ropes. I offered a mental helth consult but without success. She refuses to see her GP or a dermatologist for her condition (it is a misterious skin disorder we havent figured how to cure yet). Her dressing change is very easy and somewhat embarassing as she must remove her underwear. She however, refuses to take any part of caring for it herself. Very, very difficult situation. Trying to be educational while not insulting her is very difficult. I overhear nurses talking about her, and they're not very nice. I wish she could see someone.

Hello all, I work as a home care nurse in Canada, pediatrics. I have a pt who is 17 yrs old.This patient is a shame to girls her age. Although she has a large abdominal wound, her room and everything in it is covered with dirt,dust and hair. She doesn't use sheets on her bed (sleeps on the mattres). her supplies and equipment appears very unsanitary. I tried talking to her about the health risks but nothing. I am concerned about her health but also my own. Her bathroom is so dirty, i refuse to wash my hand ( i opt for the sanitizer). I guess its her upbringing but at least she could clean her room. How do I get her to take control of her life? Although I understand that they are poor, I am finding it hard to understand why any young female would choose to live like this. Her mother is completly uninvolved.

Paying per visit rather then per hour will generate more income, at least it does in Canada. I would never make as much money working in the hospital, no way. Your experiance and ability to do things quickly will allow you to take on more patients and thus make more money. In canada, hourly rate usually equals that of one visit. If you are paid per visit, you can often see 2 patients in one hour. Your hourly rate has just doubled. The beauty of home care. But don't count on it happening all the time. Some patients are easy while others can be heavy. Overall, beats hospital pay.

I work as a home care nurse in Canada and we have protection under a second hand smoke act for employees. All, our patients are requested, in writing, to not smoke while the nurse is there. If this request is refused, we have the right, under the act, to refuse to visit these patients. My health is very important, so if in your case, I would fight for my rights.

Interesting that you were not told of the problem the previous agency experianced. It should be the doctor's duty to report such issues and protect your safety.