MPKH BSN, RN

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    Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

    MPKH posted a topic in General Nursing

    ...how do I improve my communication and interaction skills with my fellow co workers? I was told that there have been complaints against me from fellow LPNs (this isn't about LPN vs RN, I promise)...
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    Workplace Cowardice

    MPKH replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. I too, have seen this, and unfortunately have experienced this As an observer, I find it disrespectful to not talk to the person you are having issues with. Is that not the first step in...
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    Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

    MPKH replied to MPKH's topic in General Nursing

    I get that, but I can't improve on something if the people I offend doesn't tell me as it happens. I can't remember what I said that might be condescending, or take corrective action to fix the...
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    Since I can't see myself as how others see me...

    MPKH replied to MPKH's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=Spidey's mom; One of the things I don't get sometimes is why we don't go to people and talk personally to them instead of behind their back? I don't get it either. I'd really have appreciated...
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    Recently terminated

    MPKH replied to beausilk74's topic in Patient Medications

    It doesn't matter who the patient is or what the patient's profession is. You, as the nurse, is responsible for administering medication in a safe, competent manner. The onus is on the nurse to make...
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    Charge nurses double standards

    MPKH replied to passive sambo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Reading your other threads, it seems like you have issues with your co workers at work, namely your Charge Nurse. Take it up with management if the problem persists but please pick your
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    Alberta Health Services Employment Letter

    MPKH replied to SepKiku's topic in Canada

    Can you ask your manager for the letter? One of my co workers was having trouble with ePeople (kept on locking her out despite having the correct password) and in the end she asked our manager for an...
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    Where are you from?

    MPKH replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Born in Hong Kong, grew up in Vancouver. Went to UBC Nursing in Vancouver and I currently work in
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    Open up....Spoonfed report

    MPKH replied to ICURN3020's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Make a written report sheet and give that to her. Go over the sheet together and keep your report short, sweet and to the point. Don't wait for her to write everything down--just keep talking....
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    What does a day as a floor nurse consist of?

    MPKH replied to Unsure Student's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a general internal medicine unit. A typical shift for me will involve checking my patients' vitals, completing a head to toe assignment on each of my patients, passing medicine (many times...
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    Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    MPKH replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    I did my nursing school in Vancouver and when I graduated 3 years ago, I couldn't find a job (and I had ESN experience so I had a bit of seniority and my foot in the door). I know friends who landed...
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    AHS - replacing nurses with HCA's?

    MPKH replied to SurroDoula's topic in Canada

    But with the propaganda that AHS is putting out, everyone ought to be happy at being able to work to their fullest scope! Never mind patient
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    AHS - replacing nurses with HCA's?

    MPKH replied to SurroDoula's topic in Canada

    I work at one of the hospitals that is piloting the new model. The unit piloting it just laid off a bunch of LPNs and some RNs to fit lines into the new model. Everybody that I've talked to seem to...
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    New Grad RN can't find work!

    MPKH replied to nobu's topic in Canada

    Try to apply to rural areas--they're always looking for nurses and most are willing to train new grads. Don't just limit yourself to urban areas, or hospital settings. Apply to every job that you are...
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    So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    MPKH replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Not married, but dating a pharmacist. Keeping it in
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    Schedule

    MPKH replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    Practically forever. I work a set 12 week rotation pattern that repeats itself so I know what my schedule looks like way way down the road. All I have to do is let google calendar do the
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    Will future employers look positively upon this decision?

    MPKH replied to CanCan's topic in Canada

    My first job right out of school was in a rural hospital in Northern Alberta. While the pace is slightly slower than urban hospital, and the patient's acuity was not as high, I was able to lo learn...
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    Feedback requested before I give 2 weeks notice!

    MPKH replied to Nurse-E Girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your letter sounds a bit inflammatory towards the manager. I get that you're frustrated but try to word your email in another way. And don't complain about what other people do; mind your own...
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    Are you in it for the money?

    MPKH replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I would be lying if I said that money didn't factor in me choosing nursing as a job....however that's not to say that money is the sole reason I went into nursing...but a very important factor of why...
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    Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    MPKH replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    It's just a little poke, I
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    Full Time Work Nursing Positions - Fact or Fiction -2013?

    MPKH replied to teehee's topic in Canada

    I graduated in June 2011 from Vancouver, and I was unable to find a job in BC. So I moved to Alberta in Sept 2011 when I landed a full time job offer. That full time job offer was in a remote rural...
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    Alberta or manitoba?

    MPKH replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    Like Joanna, I got my first job in a rural setting, and while rural life wasn't what this big city girl was used to, it was good experience. I got my year of experience, the town that I worked in got...
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    New grad moving from ontario to alberta .

    MPKH replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    1) Yes, you'd need an Alberta licence before you can work in Alberta. It is a condition when you are hired. No licence, no work (or delayed work). 2) Yes there are jobs. In Edmonton, you can try...
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    What are some personality traits needed to be a great nurse?

    MPKH replied to KayyyT's topic in General Nursing

    Know when and how to say "no"--don't let anybody guilt trip you into doing anything that you know isn't right. Set personal boundaries and leave work at work. Don't be "that" nurse that everybody...
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    Areas of Nursing

    MPKH replied to rajm's topic in Canada

    As others have said, yes, there are jobs in nursing where there is no contact with bodily fluids...but to get to those jobs, you must pay your dues by starting out in bedside nursing. Any type of...