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  1. Scrubs that won't make me look like a blimp...

    CanuckStudent posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hello all...sorry if this question has been posted before! I am 5'3, thin, and curvy. I'm an hourglass with a bubble butt, size 5. Not complaining mind you, but it feels like every set of scrubs I buy...

  2. Stethoscope cleaning

    CanuckStudent posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just wondering how you guys keep your 'scopes clean. For example, do you just use the antimicrobial wipes? Can you even use alcohol on the bell/diaphragm of a stethoscope? If you were going to examine...

  3. Thinking about becoming an RN

    CanuckStudent replied to JJuliana's topic in General Nursing

    Just be sure that you know what you are getting into. Nursing schools often love to showcase propaganda about a 'caring profession' that often appeals to the business/IT sect who are looking for a...

  4. Nurse Anesthesia or Dentistry? Which career choice would you choose?

    CanuckStudent replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in General Nursing

    That may be so but this role is not the same as CRNAs in the US as far as I can infer. It will be primarily an 'assistant' role under an MD. Until there is a licensing body for CRNAs in Canada and the...

  5. Nurse Anesthesia or Dentistry? Which career choice would you choose?

    CanuckStudent replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in General Nursing

    Fiona59 said it best. 1.) Canada doesn't use CRNAs. Some people are not aware of this. We don't have them. Our standards are different in healthcare. Only MDs can be anesthetists. MacMaster (I...

  6. Care Plan: Hypertensive Crisis

    CanuckStudent replied to cparr0623's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Daytonite has it correct. You are a nurse. Not an MD. Your main concern is how to provide care for the client and the risk factors that may affect or change that care. You are not diagnosing or...

  7. Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

    CanuckStudent replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Genetic predisposition to HTN in AA are being investigated. Genetic disposition doesn't mean defect per se, but rather mutations in SNPs. It *may* be proven correct that a subgroup of AA have a higher...

  8. Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

    CanuckStudent replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you want to take this one step further in the nursing realm of socioeconomic factors, (and I HATE generalizing about this), some African Americans and some other minority groups *often* lack proper...

  9. Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

    CanuckStudent replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So what did your instructor say is the right answer? :) I see what you're saying but I'm not sure if I agree. Remember, you're contradicting yourself a bit here. You're saying in one breath that...

  10. Who's most at risk for developing HTN?

    CanuckStudent replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A.) These types of questions are terrible, but there is usually one clear(er) answer. In this case, it's a numbers game. A male African American, older age, and overweight. Here are 4 reasons that...

  11. Florence Nightengale Pledge.

    CanuckStudent replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in General Nursing

    Nightingale (either on her own accord or via propaganda) promotes everything bad and sexist about nursing. Why is she idolized into modern nursing curriculum? The subservient role of nurses, nursing...

  12. LPNs at Foothills (Calgary)

    CanuckStudent posted a topic in International Nursing

    Does anyone here work at Foothills in Calgary? LPNs ideally? I heard that LPNs can work in the ICU or ER, and I'd like to know what their scope of practice would be if this is in fact true. Any...

  13. Uniform Question For Seasoned Nurses...

    CanuckStudent replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify, I am a student, NOT a 'seasoned nurse'. But I have to agree that the uniforms of yesteryear were very regal and professional looking. I like the caps as well. With those, you either...

  14. Town of Minnedosa,Manitoba

    CanuckStudent replied to Mcgyver's topic in International Nursing

    All I can say is that Minnedosa is beautiful...and they used to have an AMAZING classic rock festival around August long weekend. 'Rockin the Fields of Minnedosa' (Essentially a 'classic rock...

  15. LPNs at Foothills (Calgary)

    CanuckStudent replied to CanuckStudent's topic in International Nursing

    That is a situation that has 'no good' written all over it. Are you saying that they are asking you to put in central venous catheters?! First of all, I definitely would refuse to perform all skills...

  16. LPNs at Foothills (Calgary)

    CanuckStudent replied to CanuckStudent's topic in International Nursing

    What do you think of CLPNAs new advertising campaign to (supposedly) attract (younger) people to practical nursing? They're trying to promote PN as a preferred career choice with benefits. To give...

  17. LPNs at Foothills (Calgary)

    CanuckStudent replied to CanuckStudent's topic in International Nursing

    While I didn't mention this, good point at the end. I definitely agree with the latter part of your post. True, I can't stand it when people class LPNs in with toilet cleaners and dietary aides (no...

  18. The Josie King story

    CanuckStudent replied to ChristyRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently both. Here's a link from my friend Google : http://www.rosemed.com/CPM/RM%20Condition%20H%20-%20Room%20Flyer%20a.pdf Sadly, medical errors are not uncommon. This is a terrible story. While...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    CanuckStudent replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, don't be assuming that 'pretty' equals stupid or incompetent. That stereotype actually drives some people more insane that the inane comment made by your patient. I get your comment, though....

  20. Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    CanuckStudent replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Neither. So far, the same. I didn't gain weight when I started university either. I also eat healthy and am rather accountable for my actions. Weight gain should not be 'accepted' as a 'normal' part...

  21. What do I say to rude patients?

    CanuckStudent replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    In your head? "How about a nice cup of shut the f... up!" That said, let's attack this in a more level-headed manner. As some on here may know (and perhaps dislike me for), I have a Type A...

  22. Jaded after a month !!! This is a vent

    CanuckStudent replied to LVAD RN's topic in General Nursing

    In some cases, it can be better to actually go out of your way to separate yourself from well, people with problems. You have enough to worry about dealing with patients, you don't need the...

  23. Tossing Your Cookies...

    CanuckStudent replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    I feel horrible to even mention this (poor lady), but one time a Resident vomited and her teeth came flying out and landed on the floor beside her bed. It was rather shocking. Double whammy. Good...

  24. Tossing Your Cookies...

    CanuckStudent replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    Oh God, colostomy bag changes, without a doubt. I have almost yacked more times than I can count. Of course, the client never sees me react (thank God for my local theatre school scholarship in junior...

  25. When you know that is lateral work place violence?

    CanuckStudent replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am so sorry to hear of what you have been through. I have heard some interesting 'nursing tales' but nothing that blatantly unprofessional and well, rude. All I can say is this, you deserve...