oryxandcake

I've never heard of it happening in our health authorities in BC.

I just wanted to say I like your user name!

In BC, one has to take the reproductive health/sti course to be certified. Following that, there are standards set that one needs to meet when practicing the procedure. Considering how invasive the procedure is and how many people lack GPs- having nu...

I really don't think this is something to get angry over. Access to jobs is cyclical. It correlates with the economy. Nursing, like others have mentioned, is not immune to this. Additionally, even if you cannot get a job right away, you still got a ...

It sounds like you already have made up your mind. Go for it. The only thing you will regret is not entering the program earlier. As for the marital aspect, I would suggest doing your homework, coming up with the financial figures and working out a b...

As the aforementioned poster said, the program really leaves your success up to you. If you have the discipline, you can definitely finish in three years. It looks like in class and distance will equal about the same time so I think you just need to ...

I think you would complement the profession quite well.

Just got home an hour ago from a crazy day shift. Showered, in pajamas, going to watch some six feet under with some tea. How do you unwind after a long day of work?

Hahah we're not here to judge, Pepper. A glass of red wine at dinner has indicated positive health effects. When I worked LTC, I always ended up falling asleep on my couch...sometimes in my scrubs :S

3-4:1 days 4-5:1 nights on a medical unit. Vancouver, BC.

Hmm I would be discouraged by all of these posts.. Maybe I am just lucky, but in all of the places I work I find support and enjoy working there. Yes, the shift work can be long and crazy at times; however, you have to extend yourself and be okay wi...

Screw ém. and when they ask in your interview why you only stayed three months, tell them it wasn't the right place for you and that you wanted to follow you passion. You know you're working in a toxic environment. You don't have to.

I don't know if you use this tool - but I find SBAR extremely helpful in organizing the pertinent details. Also, keep in mind that most physicians quantify - so if you're trying to convey an emergency situation - make it clear and make sure the objec...

Hi there! For nurses who have pursued their masters - did you previously get your degree from a college. If so, did it have an effect on your application process? I graduated from Douglas with my BSN and found out later it is not an accredited insti...

When I worked in residential care I found that the powerlessness that the staff felt translated into bullying behavior to everyone - including patients. It was the bullying and constant negativity that drove me out of the facility. In this situation,...

You may think your schedule is awesome but I think it is what is getting you down. I think a change of pace would be great for you. Maybe something less acute but still challenging. Then you don't have to worry about the pressures of being a senior n...

First and foremost you are to provide care for the patient. This means addressing her mental and sexual health. I understand that often sexual health is put on the side - but if she is having sex outside the facility - it should be part of the nursin...

The rule is (and I've done the LPN and RN licensing exams) if you feel like you've failed you've passed!

I like the variety. You are exposed to so many different people, cultures, experiences. The stories from staff and patients are enlightening, hilarious and sometimes heart wrenching. If you want to understand humanity, nursing is a good way to go. A...

Hey! So just to move the conversations away from school for awhile... I want to know - what direction do you see health care moving in the next 5-10 years... and where would you like to see it? Where would you like to nursing? And in a similar vein...

I am too lazy to read all the other posts but what I can add is to find out names of managers and email them personally with a cover letter and resume. It's hard to break into the health authorities right now and honestly, a lot people do get hired ...

Drug policy has had a significant influence on how health care providers attend to the needs of patients with addictions and co-related illnesses (HIV, Hep C, mental illness). While addiction is considered to be a bona fide illness - stigma related ...

I worked 30:1 as an LPN and after awhile found it to be exhausting and really, not worth it. Like the others mentioned, the people you are working with and whether or not they work as team, has a huge impact on your ability to work at your best. I fo...

decriminalization is not the same as legalizing. decriminalization refers to no longer making it a crime to use drugs; however, regulations would still be in place for people who use. legalization on the other hands means that all legal restraints wo...

If you're new, you could always ask others what patients are more inclined to refuse meds and make a point of assessing them prior to med admin. It also would be good to find out why they don't want to take the medication in the first place. For exam...