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  1. Does BC require BSN to register as RN?

    JellyBean1 replied to myall's topic in International Nursing

    I am an RN in BC and as far as I know you only need to prove your graduate RN status to become registered. The universities now provide a BSN for

  2. Nurses who refuse to give pain meds

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in Pain Management

    We are faced with this issue alot in our LTC. Even a doctors order for Tylenol four times a day is disregarded because it's thought the patient doesn't show any signs of pain. So some say anyway....

  3. Nurses who refuse to give pain meds

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in Pain Management

    You're right doing VS in LTC is not routine, particularly if they are Palliative. We usually monitor the temp only and give Tylenol per standing order. We are beginning an educational campaign...

  4. Urinary Catheter Care question

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was always taught that maintaining a sterile environment and a closed drainage system is crucial in catheter care. If a resident switches between a leg bag and reg. drainage bag in the day it is...

  5. Is this part of Palliative Care????

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I need some advice. Would you consider things like fleet enemas and ear syringing necessary in Palliative Care? I ask because we have alot of new grads. One of our ladies has been Palliative Care...

  6. Changing careers. Get me outta here

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I've had it. I started nursing later in life. I'm in my forties now and find I just can't do it. I thought I could but find I'm not comfortable with the amount of self doubt I have. I am a LTC...

  7. Pt: Young man with lung cancer

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'd like to prepare myself for this young mans death. I know it will be unbearable for him, his family and myself to watch as he fights for his last breaths of air. Anyone with some ideas on what I...

  8. Med confusion for newbie nurse, need facts.

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay I'm new to all this and I need someone to give me the straight explanation on a couple issues. 1: Ativan po dose compared to Ativan SC dose. ( like 0.5mg po and 4-8 mg. SC) Both routes...

  9. Med confusion for newbie nurse, need facts.

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the confusion. It is 4-8mg. in a subcutaneous butterfly. This person is palliative care.

  10. Med confusion for newbie nurse, need facts.

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we are giving Ativan through a butterfly needle so it's SC or IV prescribed. I do believe it is 10-20

  11. RNs in LTC

    JellyBean1 replied to surfnbeagle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I'm in Canada and in my province the move is to drastically reduce the RN positions and have only LPN's. It is happening at many facilities now. Legally there should be 1 RN in the building for...

  12. acute care to LTC

    JellyBean1 replied to nadia562002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is too bad you couldn't keep taking shifts at both places. I know for me, I only have worked LTC. I only did acute for a few months and now it's been 8 years. It will be next to impossible for...

  13. How much orientation for LTC nurses?

    JellyBean1 replied to military girl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I felt the same when I first started in LTC. I got 3 shifts each one in different areas. Basically gave me a full overview of my facility but nothing too specific. It is daunting at first but...

  14. Elderly fall then bleed???

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had an elderly man who lost his balance and fell backwards. Xray showed a crack in back of hip. Went downhill after a couple of days, vomiting blood and then died. I believe he had some lung...

  15. Elderly fall then bleed???

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow lots of replies. Thanks. Actually the man was in long term care and not a transfer. He was walking and likely lost his balance and fell backward. No bruises or trauma immediately noted. He...

  16. What type of business have you started?

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am an RN in extended care. We have all been advised that we will be losing our jobs in the next couple of years if not sooner. I've thought of starting my own business but am looking for different...

  17. B12 Question

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What would a normal dose for Vitamin B12 injection be, the dose as well as how it is prescribed.

  18. B12 Question

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Mama. What would that be in cc/ml ??? Reason I ask, pharmacy error at work. The order transcribed correctly, pharmacy filled incorrectly, wasn't caught by nurses. We're in the sh_t house...

  19. Any BC RN's out there

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in International Nursing

    I'm with you on all of that. We've already been told that we are out the door in 1-2 years max. Course like you say that is the plan for the week. I think it all comes down to there is a supposed...

  20. Any BC RN's out there

    JellyBean1 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Just wondering what your thoughts are on what is happening with the government/health authority plans to replace/displace

  21. What type of business have you started?

    JellyBean1 replied to JellyBean1's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I'm in Canada. It is one of our classifications of facility care. We also have intermediate care. Just means residents are dependant on us for their everyday needs. Can't do for