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  1. How much abuse from patients do you take???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Just had to respond to this. Yes, three floors! I've have two residents on the first, ten on the second, four on the third. There are staircases and very slow elevators. Many employees take the...

  2. How much abuse from patients do you take???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks LydiaGreen. I might emphasize that the facility in question is NOT Long Term Care as LydiaGreen mentions (LTC is my morning job, and while not perfect, I feel more protected there and there...

  3. Did anyone work as a PSW before becoming a nurse?

    Worthy posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was laid off from my (boring) office job last week. I cried all weekend because we need my paycheque - and poof - gone. I could either claim unemployment, look for another boring office job, or...

  4. Please tell me that Nursing is better than being a CNA!!!

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I have been enrolled part-time in nursing school for two years. I have another two years to go (part-time). To make a very long story short, I was laid off from my office job in January...

  5. CNA issue~can anyone advise?

    Worthy replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief! After four weeks of LTC work, I DO NOT understand why some people get into this line of work. I mean, if you don't like people, why not just get a job at Wal-mart? The pay can't be...

  6. Exhausted, frustrated and worried Nursing student!

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Long story short, I made the decision to go back to nursing school two years ago. I've been going part-time, while working in my office job, and doing very well - which pleasantly surprised me! I...

  7. Exhausted, frustrated and worried Nursing student!

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all for your thoughtful and helpful replies. I appreciate just getting opinions on my situation. Agnus, I truly believe you have hit the nail on the head. Yesterday, I spoke to the...

  8. Exhausted, frustrated and worried Nursing student!

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Long story short, I made the decision to go back to nursing school two years ago. I've been going part-time, while working in my office job, and doing very well - which pleasantly surprised me! I...

  9. Does anyone here actually LIKE LTC???

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'll share my reason for asking this. I decided to go back to school two years ago. Long story short, I am halfway through a part-time RPN (LVN) program here in Canada. I have a year a half to go...

  10. Does anyone here actually LIKE LTC???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I was seeking long term care because I love working with seniors. Here, many hospitals do hire RPNs, but of course LTC is where many end up. I think when I finish I'll have a choice, but...

  11. Does anyone here actually LIKE LTC???

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. The place has a problem, and I think they know it. It's a shame, brand new facility, lovely private rooms, but the staff are brutal. If something happens, it's all over the building in...

  12. RPN->RN in ontario?

    Worthy replied to kocoman's topic in International Nursing

    As of this year, all new RN's must have a Degree - not just a three year diploma - so you must start right back at the beginning if you are an RPN going for your RN. There is no bridge program as of...

  13. White Memorial Adventist Hospital in L.A...

    Worthy posted a topic in California Nursing

    Could anyone tell me about this facility? Thinking of relocating to L.A. for a year or two. They are very interested in me and gave me a call today. Can anyone tell me about the place? I've only...

  14. White Memorial Adventist Hospital in L.A...

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks! Oh yes, I will be making a trip anyway for a holiday this summer, so I'll plan it into my itinerary. I certainly won't sign any contract or anything at all until I see everything in black and...

  15. White Memorial Adventist Hospital in L.A...

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks, Dianah! Any help is appreciated. I'm actually a Canadian RPN. RPN here is a two year diploma, quite intense, and we can do a lot more than California LVN's. However, White Memorial is a...

  16. UK Citizenship...can I work in the US?

    Worthy posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello! I have dual citizenship with the UK/Canada, and will receive my training in Canada as an Registered Practical Nurse. I desperately want to move to the US (California in particular) to work for...

  17. UK Citizenship...can I work in the US?

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in International Nursing

    Unfortunately, it's not as simple to just go for two more semesters. The RPN program I am in is part-time, I cannot afford to go to school full-time for four years, which is what I would have to do...

  18. I need encouragement...please!

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in office administration for over 8 years. I have worked in the music industry, with temperamental artists, and most recently, in transportation with truck drivers. I've alway felt I...

  19. I need encouragement...please!

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone. The coordinator of my nursing program is excellent, but I am one of hundreds of students. When I leave messages for her, or email, it takes her a month to reply. She is very...

  20. I need encouragement...please!

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone. I am seeing my doctor on Wednesday, and I'm hoping she can put me back on some antidepressants and recommend a therapist. I still have insurance through my husband, so I am...

  21. I need encouragement...please!

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    It is technically illegal here too. But to do anything about it, I would have to get a lawyer, which he has had done to him before and it has just ended up costing $$$ in legal fees. One woman...

  22. What is the difference between a PRN, a RN, a ADN, and a LPN?

    Worthy replied to Shanda_B307's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Ontario RPN stands for Registered Practical

  23. How did you do it?

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in midst of a terrible (in my mind) dilemma. I am in the second year of a part-time RPN program. I am a good student, with an average of 88%. My grade in Nursing theory last semester was 92%....

  24. How did you do it?

    Worthy replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone. I agree, if I was the nurse and I had a patient going through this, I know what I would say. Especially since I've got something (sad as it is!) to go to. It will be hard...

  25. Losing Job...panicking....

    Worthy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I am in the first year of a part-time Registered Practical Nursing program here in Toronto, Canada. I chose the part-time program because I have a mortgage, family, yadda yadda yadda....and...