Nurse523

Nurse523

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  1. Any insight about being a military/army nurse?

    Nurse523 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, I am a nursing student who recently went to the Toronto Nursing Career Fair. I am interested in being a military nurse because I value about my learning needs and the military nurse...

  2. Stick with nursing or not?

    Nurse523 replied to MsLEE2121's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Ms. Lee, I am the same age as you and I feel the same too sometimes. Give it more time. I hear that there are many things you can with with a BScN. You can do administrative work for the...

  3. What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you?

    Nurse523 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you? I was doing my readings for legal issues with nurses. I had stumbled across the concept of not having to be obligated to help a pt...

  4. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    Nurse523 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I too would call for medical attention immediately if I was in your scenario. I recall during my 3rd year clinical placement, I was in Occupational Health setting. I recall hearing this from my...

  5. low-literacy med handout for coumadin

    Nurse523 replied to KateRN1's topic in Patient Education

    It wouldn't hurt to make one. Who knows maybe you would need it in the future and other nurses in your unit can use it too and give you credit on the

  6. Upsetting Day with a side of Ethics issues.

    Nurse523 replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you can come to Canada! I know that Toronto, Ontario is usually big on advocating for the homosexual population and it is taken seriously/heavily when someone makes racial

  7. Nursing Tuition off the Chain!! Need Help!!

    Nurse523 replied to JoI8815's topic in General Students

    1. Look for scholarships and bursaries in your school. 2. Apply for the emergency bursary if available in your school. 3. Do you know any wealthy family members such as an uncle or aunt? I know in...

  8. Who In The World Gave These Nurses License?This is Madness!

    Nurse523 replied to clay07's topic in General Nursing

    I read the article and I felt shocked to hear that there were only 2 incubators functioning properly at that time. I think that the hospital is primarily responsible for the situation for not being...

  9. Did you have any other options?

    Nurse523 replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    Adminstrative goverment work Health insurance companies Legal nurse consultant

  10. essay - growing older population

    Nurse523 replied to student_nurse1986's topic in General Students

    They older adult population or the senior population is significant because they are vulnerable people and this is often unseen by society. I know within the Canadian context, geriatrics settings are...

  11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Nurse523 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! This story is frightening. I cannot imagine the agony of predicting your own child's death and having them die before you. I feel really bad for that

  12. male nursing students are suffering

    Nurse523 replied to namzy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my school and where I am male nurses are respected and ever year, there are more male nurses coming into the

  13. Nursing school weight gain

    Nurse523 replied to rocket2010's topic in General Students

    1. Squeeze exercise as much as you can. Climb stairs instead of taking escalators. 2. If there is a supermarket near your school, buy food from there. It's cheaper and healthier (depends what food you...

  14. Unprofessional nurses/power tripper's/ trouble makers

    Nurse523 replied to chicsurfs's topic in General Students

    You have mentioned certain races stick together. There are some nursing students who cannot speak english very well or they had migrated to the country to recieve better education. I don't think it...

  15. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

    Nurse523 replied to sallber's topic in General Students

    Well said! I strongly agree with you! But I would like to think of it as a test or hurdle. The nursing profession is filled with all types of people which include rude people. If you can tolerate your...

  16. Was this ethical?

    Nurse523 replied to animal1993's topic in General Students

    Ahh! That makes so much sense! Well, I think someone should sit down and discuss about the issue. Someone should speculate why he does not want to take medications, talk about other medication...

  17. Was this ethical?

    Nurse523 replied to animal1993's topic in General Students

    Well, there are some questions that needs to be addressed. 1. Is this pt competent to make his/her own decisions? 2. Is this pt just like that and this is the daily routine? 3. What type of medication...

  18. Is it unprofessional for instructors to do this?

    Nurse523 replied to kgh31386's topic in General Students

    I recommend you going to your lead teacher of whatever year you're in and tell him/her that you want to remain anonymous. You may want to have another student from your clinical group with you as...

  19. Pubic hair

    Nurse523 replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't regulary use razor blades as my method to remove hair for personal reasons. Especially electric razors. Therefore I cannot say that I will be confident to trim one's pubic hair. There are...

  20. What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you?

    Nurse523 replied to Nurse523's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your responses! I greatly appreciate it! I will be more specific because it appears that going on to other topics. Then textbook saids: "If a nurse shows that he or she was not (1)...

  21. Pre-Nursing with ADHD... and timed tests!

    Nurse523 replied to tripp3horn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    There are even more accomodations but it is up to you how far you want to take it. Think about the pros and cons of disclosing or submitting an accomodation form for assignment extensions to your...

  22. Pre-Nursing with ADHD... and timed tests!

    Nurse523 replied to tripp3horn's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Don't worry, a lot of nursing students have a learning disability. But there are benefits because they are disadvantaged. The school should provide you with psychologists, learning strategists,...

  23. Dilemma: night shift...critical care

    Nurse523 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    It appears that is is a window of opportunity. Remember, work contracts aren't forever. I know how you feel. I am into health and during my 2nd year of nursing, one of my colleagues did her...

  24. Free boob job hiring perk for nurses

    Nurse523 replied to treetop2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!Now that is Desperate but it

  25. What do you think a fair salary would be for a RN?

    Nurse523 replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I wish salary here in Canada would be more