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  1. help! should i become an LPN?!

    nessa_5555 replied to nicolee's topic in International Nursing

    I am an RPN (LPN's in Ontario are called RPN's). I have been working in homecare for the last 4 years. I have been doing pediatric home care for almost 2 years now. That being said, my company is...

  2. hiw do you know when a trach tube is too small?

    nessa_5555 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, when the trach is too small, the secretions tend to not be able to make it through the trach. Like you can hear that they need to be suctioned, but upon suctioning, you are getting...

  3. Is this abandonment?

    nessa_5555 replied to ra3583's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in home health for a few years now, and not once have I met a client before the shift. In home care, once you accept the client/shift, you are responsible to that client at that certain...

  4. RPN's in Toronto Hospitals ?

    nessa_5555 replied to suziecue40's topic in International Nursing

    Pediatric homecare is very fullfilling. I work full-time midnights (2230-0630). I am in constant contact with the doctors from Sick Kids and their pediatrition. With peds homecare you also build a...

  5. RPN's in Toronto Hospitals ?

    nessa_5555 replied to suziecue40's topic in International Nursing

    Remember that there is more to nursing then just Hospitals. I work in the community and we are usually looking for more nurses. Granted I work about 1 1/2 hours from

  6. Something To Giggle About

    nessa_5555 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My best friend was recently admitted into the hospital. Upon doing all the admission paperwork and what-not the nurse was writing up her allergy bracelet. On the bracelet the nurse wrote, "Berries...

  7. TAX season

    nessa_5555 replied to pokerface's topic in International Nursing

    Actually depending on what sector of healthcare you work in, you can claim certain expenses (ex - uniforms, equipment, fax machines etc) best advice would be to ask your

  8. Length Of Nursing Program

    nessa_5555 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey All. I'm from Peterborough Ontario Canada and upon reading the numerous threads I began to ponder; How long are some of the other nursing programs out there around the world? Mine was For...

  9. The National Health Service - how do other countries provide care???

    nessa_5555 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    OH Ok, that clears it

  10. The National Health Service - how do other countries provide care???

    nessa_5555 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    What do u mean who is going to

  11. The National Health Service - how do other countries provide care???

    nessa_5555 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda weird that your mom had to pay to be seen at the emergency room in Canada since everything in the Emergency room is covered (I live in Ontario). I have lived in Canada all my life and never once...

  12. RPN's in OR

    nessa_5555 replied to tixeira9's topic in International Nursing

    You need to take the RPN Operating Room Course before you can qualify for any positions in the OR. As For Mississauga, Im not sure, Im the other side of the

  13. We Can't Use Tap Water for G-tube Meds? Only Sterile Water?

    nessa_5555 replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pediatric client with a G tube and we use tap water for everything. Because there is flouride in our drinking water it has helped maintain his teeth to a level that they are starting...

  14. Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    nessa_5555 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Vent - I work 2230 - 0630. I have worked midights for 2 1/2 years. I sleep from 0730 - to about 1400. I am sick of making appointments with physicians, dentists, optomitrists and explaining to them,...

  15. Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    nessa_5555 replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    I know. My boyfriend thinks because I "Sleep all Day" that I should do all the cooking, cleaning, running around, etc. And that I have no right to be tired. Clueless!.

  16. Midnight Shift And The Rest Of The World

    nessa_5555 replied to nessa_5555's topic in General Nursing

    Yes for the dentist (which was an emergency appt) I had to wait two days to be seen at 0800, then had an hour long oral surgery, so it was 1000 by the time I got to bed. But as you say that is life. I...

  17. question about timesheets

    nessa_5555 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, upon arriving to the clients home, I would call the office and state that you have arrived at the clients home so that there is proof that you are indeed on time. That way you have...

  18. I am allergic to...

    nessa_5555 replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound stupid but I was actually diagnosed by an ER physician for Tylenol 3's not having any desired effect on me. I had a piece of my jaw removed and was placed on Tylenol 3's for pain. Not...

  19. Are there Pediatric home care jobs in Toronto and area as an LPN or RPN?

    nessa_5555 replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    If your are expecting a wage in the mid $20/hr then forget it. I have worked for my company for 2 1/2 years and started out $15/hr. Now Im making $20/hr. I love my job and what I do so I dont mind...

  20. Are there Pediatric home care jobs in Toronto and area as an LPN or RPN?

    nessa_5555 replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    I am currently doing home care in the Peterborough area for a pediatric client. It is full time and my only client. Be aware though, Home care does not pay as much as hospitals or

  21. Too Old to go back for LPN - BSN bridge??

    nessa_5555 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in LPN to RN

    I had people in their 50's taking the RPN (LPN) course (in Ontario). Some of them went on to take specialized courses (like Operating Room Tech) etc. So no I dont think you will be too old. Is there...

  22. What are your hours?

    nessa_5555 replied to hathead91's topic in General Nursing

    I work 5-6 nights a week (never saturday nights) 2230 - 0630 doing homecare RPN. Love

  23. temporary PN license

    nessa_5555 replied to pokerface's topic in International Nursing

    It most likely is. In Ontario their reasoning behind it is because they dont want Unregistered/New Grad Nurses working by themselves without any assistance nearby. I can understand their reasoning but...

  24. temporary PN license

    nessa_5555 replied to pokerface's topic in International Nursing

    The temporary license is only good for Hospital Nursing and LTC, etc. But you are not allowed to work in the community with a Temp license. You do not need to have a temp license to write the exam,...

  25. DNR question

    nessa_5555 replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a small town 45 minutes east of Toronto Ontario Canada. The facilities (Retirement homes, Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Home) the DNR forms that are filled out by the patient or SDM (Substitue...