LydiaGreen

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  1. nurses, can you help?

    LydiaGreen replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot answer what may or may not be right for you but, I can tell you that it is most definitely worth it for me. My intentions were to remain at home with my children until they were both in...

  2. What is the start wage for a GN in your province?

    LydiaGreen replied to LydiaGreen's topic in International Nursing

    My mother lives in Kenora (on Lake of the Woods)... I live a hop, skip, and a jump away, but still definitely in sunset country. We have some of the greatest fishing ANYWHERE, especially if you like...

  3. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    LydiaGreen replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In our program, we ask the patients ourselves, as the students, if they will accept our care. I have never been refused, neither have any of my classmates. One of them is male - he also happens to...

  4. transgender nurse (transvestite)

    LydiaGreen replied to nursecathy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do not question this person's "mental stability"... have they done anything to demonstrate that they are mentally unstable and may be a danger to others? Nope. The OP stated that she/he has never...

  5. Any Nicu Nurses Experience -double Bunking In The Nicu

    LydiaGreen replied to 4thebabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Babies in NICU are not exactly healthy... tubes, etc... How does double bunking affect THAT? With mom #1 trying to hug baby #1, are baby #2's tubes being tugged on? I am really curious to know what...

  6. What is the start wage for a GN in your province?

    LydiaGreen replied to LydiaGreen's topic in International Nursing

    Nowhere near Toronto... I am located close to the Ontario/Manitoba border where the cost of living is much lower than it is in

  7. saskatchewan nursing?

    LydiaGreen replied to lesley's topic in International Nursing

    I'm a student currently doing my preceptorship in Ontario. Two of my classmates are doing their preceptorships in Regina. If Saskatoon is anything like Regina, I can imagine it is very...

  8. Proof of Immunizations

    LydiaGreen replied to luvbbs's topic in General Nursing

    Titers - simple explanation - go to your doc, they'll order some blood drawn - the blood will checked for specific antibodies - measles, mumps, rubella, variscella, hepatitis, etc. If the antibodies...

  9. does everyone really hate nursing?

    LydiaGreen replied to piper_for_hire's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student, too (currently doing pregrad or preceptorship). There are a lot of negative posts to be found, for sure. But, it isn't because "everyone" hates their nursing job. It's...

  10. Proof of Immunizations

    LydiaGreen replied to luvbbs's topic in General Nursing

    The easiest thing to do is just get your titers done. Then, if you are missing anything (immunity does wear off - I had to have another MMR for nursing school because my titers said that I did not...

  11. Shortage of flu vaccines

    LydiaGreen replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Really!?! The docs office that I worked at recommended it to all parents when they called for an appointment for the flu shot and I never noticed any increased bleeding (the most was a drop or two...

  12. Families (May Be Offensive)

    LydiaGreen replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital doesn't have security. For this reason, our nurses and believe it or not, management, stick together on this issue. Nurses are not there to take abuse nor is any other member of the...

  13. Marijuana and Breast Feeding ????

    LydiaGreen replied to Lela RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you, Lela. Mandatory reporting is widespread and well-known but certainly difficult to actually do. It takes a lot of courage and bravery to do the right thing. You spoke up for a helpless...

  14. Co-Workers teasing your spouse!!

    LydiaGreen replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    In this case, the teasers are trying to look out for your husband (although all of that teasing isn't the least bit funny). Maybe if he tells them that he appreciates their concern but HIS marriage...

  15. Marijuana and Breast Feeding ????

    LydiaGreen replied to Lela RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student but I have been told that here in Ontario, if a nurse is aware of a case of abuse or neglect (not rumour, something she/he has seen themselves either first hand or in the form of...

  16. diabetes and people of native descent

    LydiaGreen replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, hello 'peggers... I'm just east of you over the ontario/manitoba border. I actually went to a lecture put on by the doc who did the thrifty gene research (Sandy Lake) at a Diabetes convention....

  17. Shortage of flu vaccines

    LydiaGreen replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, but I am one of those parents who spends three days talking to her kid before a shot. Have to. My son is absolutely phobic about needles and requires a lot of preparation. Yes, I spend about...

  18. Strongest Asset(s) for Nursing

    LydiaGreen replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Students

    Hm... there are so many personality traits that an effective nurse needs to have. Empathy is certainly in the top ten, but you have to remember not to let empathy become sympathy, that's a line you...

  19. Quick Question

    LydiaGreen replied to mcg02's topic in General Nursing

    I am in remission from Pseudotumor Cerebri (in Canada it is called Idiopathic Intercranial Hypertension)... too much spinal fluid backs up with nowhere to go. It results in SEVERE headaches, periodic...

  20. ATTN Peds nurses

    LydiaGreen replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    Just starting my preceptorship on January 5th (can't wait to graduate!). Our instructor pounded it into our heads that when it comes to ANY med administration, the nurse is ultimately responsible...

  21. throw away notes?

    LydiaGreen replied to iliel's topic in General Students

    I keep all of my notes, rough copies, etc. ALL of it. My husband built a shelf in the basement just for storing the boxes of these notes that I have accumulated. Not just notes and flashcards from...

  22. Nicotine Addiction as a Disability

    LydiaGreen replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Don't have it on hand right in front of me, but I know that I have heard before that nicotine is more addictive than heroin... not when starting but when quitting. Have heard that from more than one...

  23. 3 yr. old son not talking much-is this normal?

    LydiaGreen replied to ham22's topic in Pediatric

    I am not a peds nurse (student starting pregrad) and am by no means an expert but the other posters have given you some great advice. It may well be that you and your husband do anticipate his needs...

  24. Tonsillectomy preop teaching for kids

    LydiaGreen replied to sunnybrook83's topic in Pediatric

    Great question. I will be watching for the responses that you get. I too have a six year old with chronic obstructive sleep apnea due to enlarged adenoids. My family physician has been advising...

  25. THE DRAMA KING strikes again

    LydiaGreen replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am so sorry that you feel as though you need to make this decision. I have known for quite some time that I am one of the luckiest women in the world. My husband works full-time in...