oryxandcake

oryxandcake

CHN, MH & Addictions, Acute Med, Neuro.

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  1. What do you think of the Vienna Declaration?

    oryxandcake replied to oryxandcake's topic in General Nursing

    The declaration is an actual statement that is asking for recognition that criminalization of drug use has perpetuated HIV epidemic and thereby, causing health and social harm. It is not a plan in...

  2. S-BAR

    oryxandcake replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I find it especially helpful for new grads. It is pushed in the BC nursing programs and most hospitals around

  3. June 2010 CRNE Results

    oryxandcake replied to RescueNinja's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Myself and quite a few of my classmates got their results today (BC). We passed!

  4. Measured Heroin vs. Methadone Tx

    oryxandcake posted a topic in Addictions

    Recent research has indicated prescribed heroin may be more effective in harm reduction and addiction management as opposed to methadone maintenance therapy as can be seen here:...

  5. Nurses, Clients and Power

    oryxandcake replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Once the patient enters the hospital and/or facility, a power imbalance is created. All of those power techniques are used at one point or another - it is embedded in the training of most health care...

  6. LTC helped this new nurse develop a backbone

    oryxandcake replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC was the first area I worked. I was there for about three years - the first year full time and the rest casual. It was an eye opener and like you, over time was the reason I became much more...

  7. Measured Heroin vs. Methadone Tx

    oryxandcake replied to oryxandcake's topic in Addictions

    Yes, the study is focused on reducing street drug use. Along with the NAOMI study - which, focused on a similar population and evaluated measured heroin injection, they both show indications of...

  8. Medical Tourism in BC

    oryxandcake posted a topic in International Nursing

    A couple of months ago the Vancouver Sun had two articles written about the proposed Medical Tourism by Kevin Falcon to increase health care revenue by utilizing OR downtime on evenings and weekends....

  9. Toronto Hospitals and G20 summit riots

    oryxandcake replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in International Nursing

    My friend was present at the protests over the weekend. This is what she wrote about her experience: The media blame the protestors and only mention security. In fact, they have actually told...

  10. Drug Seekers

    oryxandcake replied to al7139's topic in Addictions

    In response to the comments about "If its ordered I just give it" or the doctor gets ****** if we dont give the dose. I would be wary of this in the sense that as a nurse you are responsible for your...

  11. Good Evening, Doctor!

    oryxandcake replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I too have seen this misconception. We have a few males nurses at my clinic who are often called doctors because they're men. Or I have heard people speak of Nurses and LPNs - implying that LPNs are...

  12. What you wished you had known before you started your first job?

    oryxandcake replied to AndreaBallard's topic in General Nursing

    Know that being open to others and learning will benefit you greatly. Also, be prepared for change. Nothing is cut and dry, everything is in greys. But less specifically, and probably in repetition of...

  13. I am having IV anxiety lately....bad!!!!

    oryxandcake replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are putting a lot of pressure on yourself. You have been brave making a change, and going after your goals - you should be proud of doing that. Have you considered asking if you can...

  14. Ratings for Vancouver Community College

    oryxandcake replied to 13681989's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi there! Again, congratulations on your acceptance. I attending VCC about 5 years ago in their LPN program. I found their program and faculty to be fairly organized and well educated. I agree with...

  15. Where are you from?

    oryxandcake replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Hi there! Christina from Vancouver, BC. I went to Douglas College and Vancouver Community

  16. On a Positive Note

    oryxandcake posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand that discussion boards serve as an arena for people to vent, communicate - share their experiences. Unfortunately, I have read a lot that is negative. Which is too bad because there are a...

  17. Reality Shock!!!! Please answer a few questions about when you were a new nurse!

    oryxandcake replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    Many thanks!!!! 1. How long have you been a nurse? 3-5 yrs 2. What type of school(s) did you go to? Community College and currently finishing BSN in college Care to share your school(s)? VCC and...