RPN_2012

RPN_2012

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  1. DO U HAVE......

    RPN_2012 replied to EILEEN456's topic in General Students

    Yes we do, we start clinicals in a couple of weeks and we have to have the school uniforn on during clinicals. We aren't allowed to wear it to class, in public transit or anything. We are expected to...

  2. Just accepted in Nursing school and I'm worried

    RPN_2012 replied to Ablie1's topic in General Students

    I'm in the middle of semester 1 righ now, and I remember how a few days before school started in sept, I was freaking out and asking myself if I can really do it... and I don't have kids and a full...

  3. Anxiety Care Plan - help with interventions

    RPN_2012 replied to scifihippie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    maybe something in the lines telling the patient about deep breathing to reduce

  4. Pre health science/prenursing

    RPN_2012 replied to SM1031's topic in International Nursing

    I took a pre-health program before getting into my PN program, I found it useful

  5. George Brown College

    RPN_2012 replied to RPN_2012's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Honestly, I heard that Cent. PN program is harder than GBC... some people say the math passing mark is higher, and therefore math is harder to pass... I don't know if anything else is harder. I found...

  6. Clients? Are they no longer patients?

    RPN_2012 replied to bassadict69's topic in General Students

    I HATE:mad: patients being called "clients", I really, really HATE it! For me patient=health care, client=$$$ & business:mad:, same as customer. I've been in business, retail, office admin, and I...

  7. Ancient nursing symbols

    RPN_2012 replied to DrZaphod's topic in General Nursing

    Behind the ear is cool, but if we have to pull our hair back into a pony tail in clinical or at work, thetatoo become exposed... I would just stick to places that are covered at all times by my...

  8. Any advice for us "baby" Nursing students?

    RPN_2012 posted a topic in General Students

    A question to everyone who is in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th years of NS. Any advice for us "baby" Nursing student who just begun or about to begin their first year/semester of NS (I'm just starting NS in a...

  9. What would you do differently?

    RPN_2012 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Now that you've all graduated, and hopefully passing your boards and looking for jobs. :) I wanna hear some advice for all of us who are just starting out (I'm just starting NS in a few days)!...

  10. 2 Medical dictionaries, which to choose???

    RPN_2012 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, We have a choice of 2 medical dictionaries in my Nursing program, and I'm not sure which to get. The price diff. is about 5 buck, so that's not an issue... Does anyone know of these, and...

  11. 2 Medical dictionaries, which to choose???

    RPN_2012 replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your help everyone!

  12. 2 Medical dictionaries, which to choose???

    RPN_2012 replied to RPN_2012's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah! I just went to the bookstore, to check them out again, this is the exact one sitting on the shelf: Amazon.com: Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st Edition (Thumb Index Version)...

  13. Horror stories about RPN program...Yikes!!!

    RPN_2012 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    Sweet!

  14. Horror stories about RPN program...Yikes!!!

    RPN_2012 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    I know, I know:rolleyes: I was just wondering if there is a law that requires the LTCs to only hire someone as a PSW if the have a official certificate. I know that Practical Nursing student get all...

  15. Pet Peeve

    RPN_2012 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    45mins???????????? wow! lucky you! i don't think my dr. ever spent more than 5 minutes with me! ok, maybe a little over 5mins, but only a couple of times in the last 15 years! and i have to wait a...

  16. Horror stories about RPN program...Yikes!!!

    RPN_2012 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    Don't you have to get a 1 year PSW college certificate to be employed as a PSW nowdays? I know it makes sense for someone who completed their first year of NS to be able to work as a PSW... but I'm...

  17. Long Term Care Wage for RN

    RPN_2012 replied to sweetjot's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks :), Idk why I haven't seen this page

  18. Horror stories about RPN program...Yikes!!!

    RPN_2012 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    I'm starting the PN program in Toronto in 10 days! () (and planning to go for RN after I'm done ). Honestly, I know it's not gonna be easy, but I just keep focusing on the final prize = Graduation...

  19. What Freaks You Out?

    RPN_2012 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    But the best part is that neonates are lighter and of course the volume of all bodily fluids/secretions is so much less than

  20. Long Term Care Wage for RN

    RPN_2012 replied to sweetjot's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry to bug you, as a future RN I'm really curious to know how much do you have to pay in union fees? It it like a set amount, or is a certain percentage of you

  21. A question to new grads...how satisfied are you with your new salary ?

    RPN_2012 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just starting NS in 10 days!() But I found out how much RNs make in Ontario, it's a good salary, but I'm sure they earn every penny! In Ontario, Canada: Entry level RNs make $29.36/h as of April...

  22. Does anyone get their books unbound?

    RPN_2012 replied to my3suns's topic in General Students

    I thought I respect books too much to "violate" them this way. This all changed when I saw my med-surge book the first time... I was shocked. It's 2531 pages, 11.25'' x 8.5'' x 3.25'' and weights over...

  23. L&D-Maternity 1950's Style

    RPN_2012 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    :eek::eek:

  24. Weak Stomach

    RPN_2012 replied to mississippigirl3000's topic in General Students

    I have some things that make me a little nauseous, I'm think everyone does (well, maybe not the seasoned ER nurses) This head is nasty --> What freaks you out? - Nursing for Nurses but it helps...

  25. What Freaks You Out?

    RPN_2012 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is such a great topic! I'm starting Nursing School in 2 weeks, and this prepares me, so maybe I will be a little less freaked out/disgusted by some of the stuff mentioned... I've only read 7...