Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    Ontario RPNs and Unions

    Daisy_08 replied to villers's topic in Canada

    Im part of a union- the Canadian auto workers union. Hospitals still get referred to as plants
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    How do you do a study group?

    Daisy_08 replied to KLBatchelor's topic in General Students

    You can just chat someone up who you think will be a good fit for you and mention the idea of a study group, and see how receptive they are. Or send out an email to your class stating that you would...
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    LTC facility, can an LPN adjust TPN?

    Daisy_08 replied to angelabLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I live, no. PNs dont do much with the
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    How would deal with these type of CNAs?

    Daisy_08 replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regardless of how busy you are you cannot just leave dirty linen on the floor. It's gross for one and also is a huge safety risk. Imagine how much you'll get behind when a pt fall and cracks their...
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    Do any other hospitals have PSWs?

    Daisy_08 replied to loriangel14's topic in Canada

    Not on my floor, but they have then in the out pt cancer center - where they run errands and do VS. Medical day unit, they do the same, as well as monitor low risk pts coming out of simple procedures,...
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    When does it get better!?

    Daisy_08 replied to s0ad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, it gets better. But it sounds like you are well within your right to be overwhelmed. I would ask your preceptor how you are doing, how can you improve. Does she think you are where you should be...
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    They pay what???

    Daisy_08 replied to studentnurserachel's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    where I live in Canada, 'most' (those who I have talked to) educators make a good 20$ bucks an hour more then the graduating
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    Fall risk question. Need help

    Daisy_08 replied to motivatedlilly's topic in Patient Education

    Well for starters the bed should ALWAYS be in the lowest position ( I had a lady roll over and right out of bed - poor thing). I cant see why that would classify someone in a higher risk then any...
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    need nurses reference and comments

    Daisy_08 replied to samirose's topic in Canada

    Feel free to use this one, but you might be better off asking someone who actually knows you: Samirose will be a wonderful nurse as she is well versed in the many uses of narcotics. She courageously...
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    What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Daisy_08 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think if your asking that question then your going into the wrong
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    Current RPN Wages - Toronto Area

    Daisy_08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    ''there is no need to argue the value of the rn or rpn, we are supposed to be a team in patient care''
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    Athabasca University LPN to RN progam

    Daisy_08 replied to sigbined's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I don't know a lot about they Ryerson program but what I have heard has been negative. The main thing being that they do not let everyone move on at the end of the first year. So no matter how hard...
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    Discouraged from pursuing Nursing...

    Daisy_08 replied to mimi26's topic in Canada

    I grew up with two working parents. My father worked two jobs he hated. Although I never knew this until I grew up. My mom worked a dead end min wage job. My dads ft time job was very stressful and...
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    Discouraged from pursuing Nursing...

    Daisy_08 replied to mimi26's topic in Canada

    I am really lucky to have accidently found an area I love. I really enjoy what I do and at the end of a day I feel like I have made a difference. If you want to be a nurse, be a nurse. Like lori...
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    End of Life care for beginners

    Daisy_08 replied to jeyre1847's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I always feel like a nut when I tell people how much I love end-of-life-care. But it really is the best! I also looked into the hyperextension a bit more. In CNS pts it can be due to the nerves not...
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    Dating Patients

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

    I think you need to stop seeing him as a
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    End of Life care for beginners

    Daisy_08 replied to jeyre1847's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Fever - The maintenance of our bodies temperature is a very delicate mechanism. When someone is dying their body is shutting down and things are not working like they should. The negative feedback...
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    How can I get in to Practical Nursing in Ontario?

    Daisy_08 replied to Nessita07's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    i was petrified of the math part when i stared. it was my weakest subject in high school and i just generally stink at it. is there a lot of math in the pn program? in pharm there was, so yes....
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    LPN to BSN in Canada

    Daisy_08 replied to Jessica.Michelle's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I am currently bridging in Ontario. All of the programs here are in class. I too prefer the classroom learning, need the motivation. I am taking a few on-line elective courses as I cannot afford to be...
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    Forced to another shift when I have seniority

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

    I feel like reading a suspense novel. Keep us updated. Part of me would want to just quit. But I admire you for standing your ground. Just be careful of how you go about everything. Don`t make it...
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    CPR and First Aid for Practical Nursing

    Daisy_08 replied to Sevta's topic in Canada

    Try a google search for some private providers. I have done mine in a Retired nurses home before. It's a last resort you can always drive to another city. Conestoga college in Kitchener is not too...
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    New LPN in LTC and I am drowning

    Daisy_08 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I first started LCT it was very normal to stay an hour late. By about my three month mark it was much more manageable. You learn how to speed up, with out hurting rts. Of course a death, a fall,...
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    nursing etiquette question

    Daisy_08 replied to onthejourney's topic in Rehabilitation

    I depends on who the visitor is. If it is a spouse or parent, then there are not any issues. If there are visitors in the room I say things like do you need to be freshened up or turned. If I need...
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    Hair & clinical

    Daisy_08 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I looked all about 12 when I first started. You need to act professionally and *most people will treat you that way. I got plenty of too young comments, you just show them that you are competent and...
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    Hair & clinical

    Daisy_08 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    Just stick it in a pony tail, bun, braid or whatever. Also needs to be away from your face, no long bangs. You`ll just have to get over looking like a little