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1. SARS in Toronto!

   fancynancy replied to TX Guy's topic in General Nursing

   Wendy, Hope you are feeling better. I would call the 1 800 number on the N95 mask, and ask if they have an alternative type of mask for individuals with underlying conditions. We have had several types some less irritating. Also there is a warning on...

2. SARS in Toronto!

   fancynancy replied to TX Guy's topic in General Nursing

   I am asking the same question. Why not ask the part time, casual staff to work full time during the crisis so the full timers do not get sick or injure themselves. We have been working one or two staff short these last few days. Wearing the isolatio...

3. Nursing shortage, patient care

   fancynancy replied to billhogan's topic in General Nursing

   Consumers of the System need to know: How to communicate their needs. Learn the terminology. Delegate a family member as advocate. If a relative is ill and hospitalized know the diagnosis and treatment options and prognosis. Ask for a list of medic...

4. SARS in Toronto!

   fancynancy replied to TX Guy's topic in General Nursing

   SARS: Health Canada has a SARS site with case definitions and stats. The case definitions and related recommendations are subject to revision as further epidemiological/ laboratory information becomes available. I work in a hospital east of Toronto, ...

5. Safe Patient Handling and Movement.

   fancynancy replied to fancynancy's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks All, I appreciate your thoughts.

6. Safe Patient Handling and Movement.

   fancynancy posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am searching for a Hospital that considers safety of caregivers in regards to patient handling and movement. I am 47 yrs old and think the wear and tear on my body thus far has led me to consider this search. I work on a cardio/pulmonary/telemetry ...

7. Work frustration poll

   fancynancy replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

   All of the above. The public, administrators, managers who ignore common sense. Nurses can not use mechanical lifts to position patients up in bed for those quick boosts to help with resp. distress and routine positioning. Do the vital signs at the ...

8. How much do you make?

   fancynancy replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   REG.N. 26 yrs Telemetry unit/12 hr shifts. $32.00/hr plus benefits /Canadian dollars Community nurses make much less.......same job just a larger geographic area. greater Toronto area.

9. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

   fancynancy replied to rileygrl11's topic in Safety

   "look it up" check out the website for the PICC manufacturer, read their guidelines for use. compare it with your nursing policy and procedures. Make use of the websites that are reliable, the Intravenous Nurse Associations have a list of good websit...