Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    Muslim??

    Daisy_08 replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know if I can offer any advice other then do what makes you comfortable. If you will feel guilty about not, then stick it out. Or if you will resent it then maybe take it off. I do have a...
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    muslim prayer

    Daisy_08 replied to olamuri's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Do you have a chapel? I have a few Muslim co-workers who pray there on their break. Also one who just does not pray while at work. So to each there own I guess. Our Chapel has a prayer mat as well,...
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    Allow me to vent please

    Daisy_08 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I know its not fair and we all need to vent out our frustrations, especially to a group that understands us. Only read the rest if you want to look on the bright side... (You have a job you like. A...
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    Failed preceptorship

    Daisy_08 replied to Spurse32's topic in General Nursing

    A slow unit should mean you are set up to do really well, so I don't understand what you are getting at. You should have ample time to research and get to help other staff with procedures. I hesitate...
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    Recommended Certifications for Nursing Students

    Daisy_08 replied to tamaram's topic in Canada

    Depends what area you are wanting to work. Your local college will likely have a variety of courses to choose from. If your not sure, take something you find
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    Pre-Nurse with intentions to work RURAL areas

    Daisy_08 replied to canadianwesty's topic in Canada

    If you are not picky about where you live now, apply to a school close to an area you think you would like to work - placements are the best way to get hired, and also the best way for you to see if...
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    sterile water for irrigation vs inhalation

    Daisy_08 replied to AbigailJo's topic in Pulmonary

    When we run out of inhalation bags, we use regular sterile water bottles to to manually fill. I think it would be
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    Occupational therapist interested in nursing

    Daisy_08 replied to Irradus's topic in Canada

    I know a few RNs who have become OTs. I think quality of life is better as an OT. No nights, little or no weekends. As the other poster said the OTs do seem happier. I would think you may do well to...
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    "I work in the medical field"

    Daisy_08 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Had a patients family tell me she was in medical school, I ask questions, suddenly she was a nurse, kept chatting... she did a few nursing courses...well not actually...she started a PSW program...
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    Labour & delivery

    Daisy_08 replied to ajamieson's topic in Canada

    In theory that may sound good, however practical experience is valuable. Can you not begin to work as a RPN where you are working as a PSW? You would be at an advantage for knowing the company, work...
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    Working in Ontario or BC

    Daisy_08 replied to RNYYB's topic in Canada

    In Ontario it is up to each employer, so skills can vary, even among RN's. A friend who lives in another city cannot access central lines as an RN. Only specially trained RNs can, but I know in...
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    Working in Ontario or BC

    Daisy_08 replied to RNYYB's topic in Canada

    In Ontario the ADN will qualify you to work as an RPN. You will have some type of skill assessment from the CNO. The RPN scope in Ontario is very different from the US
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    consolidation practicums related to job opportunities?

    Daisy_08 replied to cams767's topic in Canada

    Where you consolidate is where you have the best chance of getting a job, providing you are doing well and your preceptor recommends you. Once you are in a facility you can generally transfer to...
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    Psychiatric NPs in Canada?

    Daisy_08 replied to ivyRN987's topic in Canada

    I am in Ontario and only speak about this Provence. I know we have nurse practitioners working in mental health at my hospital. They likely went did the family stream or adult. To be an RN in...
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    Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    Daisy_08 replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    He was swearing in context. but if your uncomfortable I think you have a right to ask, but he also has a right not to comply. I was surprised how nice he was about it. Pt called me a fat B***h, I told...
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    Perceptorship fail lpn

    Daisy_08 replied to newnurse2b93's topic in Canada

    I knew some students who failed clinical (group placement) for small errors. Usually the teacher did not like them or thought they would make a bad nurse. I have never heard of students failing a...
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    is this a verbal offer? if so, when shall I follow up?

    Daisy_08 replied to plub's topic in Canada

    I would give her a chance to call your references. Often it is policy to contact all references, and that can take time, a week or more. However I would follow up after a week or
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    Registered practical nurses

    Daisy_08 replied to Hedleylover94's topic in Canada

    Ontario has RPNs not LPNs. Skills will vary from facility. You should not be trying to focus what skills you need to do but the theory and patho behind that. We can teach anyone to preform a skill....
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    work in Ontario as Rpn

    Daisy_08 replied to sydney2015's topic in Canada

    There are a few mid sized hospitals that are 'changing the model of care' ie cut staff and save money. They are hiring RPNs to replace RNs. So you might get full time sooner at a hospital like that....
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    CCAC Care Coordinator vs Hospital Nurse

    Daisy_08 replied to MaleNurseYH's topic in Canada

    If you are a new grad it is nice to have the hospital experience first, but not necessary if CCAC is your dream job. However with the threats of closures I would not pick CCAC. It seems to be easier...
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    Bridging

    Daisy_08 replied to L.silvano's topic in Canada

    In Ontario minimum 5 years. To do the full time bridge programs, you need really good grades in the RPN program as the bridge is high competitive. There are also some online part time courses as
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    Can a RPN become a midwife ?

    Daisy_08 replied to althena's topic in Canada

    There are a few midwife programs in Ontario that are four years. They take people right out of high school. "The program curriculum is structured to train students who have no prior health care...
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    Athabasca courses?

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I'm looking into taking some general courses at Athabasca. Has anyone taken any with them through distance/online and how did you find it? I really looking to find some suggestions on some easy...
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    New Graduate No Jobs

    Daisy_08 replied to MKRN00's topic in Canada

    Apply to every single job within reasonable travel distance (I would think about an hour). Apply to jobs you don't want, you literally can't afford to say 'I don't like old people' or "I don't do...
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    Is there a lot of Chemistry in Practical Nursing?

    Daisy_08 replied to linzipinzi's topic in Canada

    What provence are you in? Ontario I did a basic chem unit in a high school general science class, got a 0 on the final test. I managed fine in nursing shcool. In Ontario I don't believe chemistry is a...