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dishes BSN, RN

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  1. advice on giving flu shot

    dishes replied to angelkim63's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest concern with giving a vaccine under the circumstances you describe, is that the patient is recovering from a brain injury and may not have the capacity to give true informed consent. A...

  2. Genesis Medical Center ---don't fall for this SCAM

    dishes replied to medic8's topic in International Nursing

    Now that you recognize it is fraud, please report it. Your local police can help you put a stop to this scam. regards

  3. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    dishes replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree blessedx3, you should fight when your personal health is at risk and llg is correct a medical waiver will be respected and will provide you exemption from vaccinations.

  4. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    dishes replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    good luck with the school blessedx3, I support you all the way. kindest regards

  5. Current issues in nursing graduate admissions paper

    dishes replied to RNinWI's topic in General Nursing

    Another current issue nurses face today is not knowing how to manage their careers during a

  6. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    dishes replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    [color=#333333]i accept that scientists today believe that the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks but, i also recognize that vaccines carry significant risks for some people, and that doctors and...

  7. RPN bridge in program

    dishes replied to Tiara16's topic in International Nursing

    sorry for the confusion, guess i was being ontariocentric...:imbar...did not see the word bc in the op.

  8. Nursing in Canada

    dishes replied to Neelum RN's topic in International Nursing

    While Alberta hospitals may not, many hospitals in Ontario do pay tuition for full or part time employees who pursure relevant diplomas or degrees. Many Ontario hospitals also provide funds for...

  9. RPN bridge in program

    dishes replied to Tiara16's topic in International Nursing

    Wow 4 years for RPN, I guess you had a few pre-req courses to do. I can understand your wanting to go for the RN. Since you are currently enrolled in school, you could ask the student counsellor what...

  10. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    dishes replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you ghillbert, for pointing out that trying to get a waiver is the first step in fighting a mandate regarding flu vaccines. I did not suggest this in my post because my understanding of a...

  11. Fighting mandate regarding flu vaccines

    dishes replied to Blessedx3's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you review the ethical principle of informed consent, then you will see that true informed consent must be free from coercion. If you believe you are being coerced into taking the flu shot, write...

  12. I was violated by a doctor

    dishes replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurses we are all at risk of inadvertently offending a patient, family or staff member at some point in our careers. If I offend someone, I can only hope that the offended person will discuss it...

  13. Bridging programs for internationally educated nurses in Ontario

    dishes replied to rxzza_louizze's topic in International Nursing

    hi 4vida you can start the application process before you come to canada, the list of documents you need to submit are listed on the CARNA website....

  14. Bridging programs for internationally educated nurses in Ontario

    dishes replied to rxzza_louizze's topic in International Nursing

    rxzza louizze Are you planning to migrate to ontario independently or are you planning to migrate under family class? Either way, I think you need to be a permanent resident to take the bridging...

  15. Help! Interview questions

    dishes replied to Sheena's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Write down your understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the clinic position. Think of examples from your current experience that will help you to transfer into to the clinic role, for...

  16. Free standing endoscopy clinics

    dishes replied to ghostcat's topic in Gastroenterology

    In Ontario, many healthcare providers and patients think the Rudd clinic provides excellent care. Maybe you could contact one of the clinic managers for answers to your questions....

  17. Why not take the Flu shot?

    dishes replied to lina.561's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think your step daughter's mom is right to hold off on the flu shot for the time being, there is a soon to be published study suggesting people are twice as likely to contract H1N1 if they have...

  18. volunteer abroad

    dishes replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You could try project hope, I know a nurse who volunteers two weeks every year with them.

  19. balloon testing prior to insertion of foley

    dishes replied to URO-RN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Yes if it won't deflate, get in touch with the urologist.

  20. balloon testing prior to insertion of foley

    dishes replied to URO-RN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have heard both the faulty balloon and/or faulty valve reasons given for pre-testing the ballon, but pre testing doesn't guarantee the valve or balloon won't be defective after the catheter is in...

  21. Need help with careplan about UTI

    dishes replied to madeforme's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I suggest you read the article "What nursing interventions reduce the risk of symtomatic urinary tract infection inthe patient with an indwelling catheter" by Mikel Gray available from...

  22. Penile implaints

    dishes replied to laronda134's topic in General Nursing

  23. Ultrasound tech vs Nurse

    dishes replied to Holly.G's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In order to expand on the idea that nurses and ultrasonographers scope of practice coverges with ability to insert an instrument past the labia majora, you may want to discuss the importance of...

  24. Ultrasound tech vs Nurse

    dishes replied to Holly.G's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not really sure what the context of the question is, so I’ll just throw some ideas out there. The scopes of practice for both disciplines converge at the point where they are both allowed to...

  25. Need advice on creating a resume

    dishes replied to time2change's topic in General Nursing

    Put some relevant information about your business experience back in your resume, it is a myth that you do not include non-nursing experience in your resume....