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  1. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    petunia replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Fergus51-Having worked and lived in both USA and Canada I totally agree with your assessment of the Canadian universal healthcare system. In Alberta there is mandatory overtime. I had to do it once...

  2. Discarded babies

    petunia replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of years ago up where I live a young single mom went away to party in another city and left her 3 month old baby and her 14 month old toddler to fend for themselves. She left them each with a...

  3. diploma vs degree

    petunia posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have heard so many conflicting stories about this subject so I thought perhaps someone here might know the answer. I am a 3 year diploma RN. I have been practicing full-time for many years in...

  4. what color are you as a nurse

    petunia replied to maelee's topic in General Nursing

    GREEN- The colour of spring growth, renewal and

  5. Another Thread for Gas-Passers

    petunia replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    OMG! I guess I'm not alone. At home it's just a pain in the butt but at work it's soooo embarrassing. During an assessment I sometimes have to excuse my self QUICKLY. The first time, I will never...

  6. diploma vs degree

    petunia replied to petunia's topic in International Nursing

    I agree that upgrading would be to my benefit. I was concerned that I would not be allowed to practice at all as an RN in Ontario. I have much experience and many added skills through certification...

  7. Possibly Heading Down to the USA to See If the Grass Is Greener

    petunia replied to Near Done Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    lalaxton You posted that there are full time positions in southern Ontario outside Toronto. May I be so bold as to ask you where? I am originally from south west of Toronto and am looking to...

  8. diploma vs degree

    petunia replied to petunia's topic in International Nursing

    I will be reinstating my Ontario RN license for 2004. I spoke with the CNO regarding the need for a degree to be an RN in Ontario and they told me that once the last diploma programs graduate in...

  9. patients smoking

    petunia replied to spitfire's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a pt who was end stage COPD who had been admitted frequently for exacerbation of SOB. I was present in the room this last admit when he told the doc that he had finally quit smoking....

  10. diploma vs degree

    petunia replied to petunia's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for all replies and info. I have applied for reinstatement so I guess I wait to hear whether ONA will let me pactice as an RN again or

  11. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    petunia replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that the managment is responsible for LAZY NAs. I used to work on a surgical unit where the NAs were wonderful. They worked hard just like the RNs. The nursing manager expected this from RNs...