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  1. what would you have done??

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am working LTC in a nsg home environment. I have only been there a few months (I did OR nsg before) and I did 1 yr of LTC back in 1997. I work on a casual basis depending on my availability. We had...

  2. what would you have done??

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The pt was only staying for a week in our facility and there were no standing orders. It was not our house doc, so I was unfamiliar with him. But if I gave the med and got an order in the am, what if...

  3. what would you have done??

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't know who accepted the med. It shouldn't have been there and it should have been locked in the narc drawer and wasn't and it should have been counted and

  4. what would you have done??

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you, I just needed reassurance> She only had acetaminophen as a prn (no other cough meds) and some puffers. I didn't give the med. I told her I don't have an order to give it but I will check...

  5. common meds in LTC

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am starting a LTC position after years of OR nursing. What are the most common meds given in LTC. I would like to be able to look them up before I start, so that I don't look too

  6. common meds in LTC

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks so

  7. Resume question

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I will be applying to LTC. My question is: I worked for a hospital corporation that had 5 sites. I worked at site A from 1998- 2000 and site B from 2000-2005. I never quit the hospital when I went...

  8. need career direction

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you, I agree that learning on the job is important. I just feel rusty. I know I would learn fast though and I have more knowledge and leadership skills than I did as a new grad. I could just...

  9. need career direction

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I never even thought of the med refresher course. I didn't even know they had them. I will look into

  10. anyone doing LTC in Canada? Need advice

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here is my story: I graduated college (RN) in 1996, then I did 1 year of LTC which I enjoyed. Then I took the OR course in 1997. In 1998-2005 I worked in an OR. I went from FT to PT then casual...

  11. Do I need a refresher course

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have been in the OR since 1998. I did one yr of LTC in 1997. I am looking for a job but do not want to go back to the...

  12. Do I need a refresher course

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    bump

  13. pay scale in ontario and quebec...

    ajaxgirl replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Do you get paid in leiu of benefits in LTC? Just

  14. Refresher course: do I need one?

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have been in the OR since 1998. I did one yr of LTC in 1997. I am looking for a job but do not want to go back to the OR because I WANT nights and weekends since I have kids. I only want PT or...

  15. Refresher course: do I need one?

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Something in LTC wouldn't really require such a long orientation. CCAC that offered me a job was a 3 week

  16. Refresher course: do I need one?

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    I WANT nights or weekends. That's why a plastic surgeon is not a good idea at least until the kids are older. A big trauma center usually requires all new OR nurses to do a FT orientation for months....

  17. RN Pay in LTC

    ajaxgirl posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have received my lay off notice from a hospital, I am thinking of doing LTC but I guess I need to know what the pay is like. Can anyone give me some insight into this. Also if you work LTC how do...

  18. RN Pay in LTC

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Do you get paid a % in leiu of benefits if you are part

  19. *Operating Room Nurses*

    ajaxgirl replied to IF911's topic in International Nursing

    No you can only take it full time. The pay is NOT higher than anywhere else. I took mine at Centennial. It can be stressful working in the

  20. Canada wages

    ajaxgirl replied to bellasalsera's topic in International Nursing

    I am an OR nurse but I am only working casual-by choice since right now I want to be home with my kids. At least I am keeping my foot in the door. I work in a rural hospital, very small. It takes 30...

  21. Canada wages

    ajaxgirl replied to bellasalsera's topic in International Nursing

    Yes I do live in Ajax. I like it. It is close to Toronto without all of the big city headache. How old are your kids? Mine are 4 and 2. The GO train should be pretty efficent. What area(dept) are you...

  22. Canada wages

    ajaxgirl replied to bellasalsera's topic in International Nursing

    To DMR1 I really dont think that is a great salary. I am a woman and thank god my husband makes a good living because we would NEVER survive on that. I have 2 kids, a house, 2 cars and money goes...

  23. Grandfathering Nurses Question

    ajaxgirl replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for explaining. I hear the term frequently but have never really know what it meant. I pretty much think your right. I am a diploma grad but am most of the way through getting my BScN? I...