Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    How in the freaking world are you a nurse???

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a nurse who is not a new grad, she had been nursing for 5+ years and is 40+years old. She is just plain incompetent. Doing narc count with her is like doing narc count with a monkey who...
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    RN doing temp work as a med aide

    Daisy_08 replied to PugLuvr3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Here are is what my licensing body says about working in other roles ``the nurse is expected to fulfil only the requirements of the position's job description`` However you may have to step out of...
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    Untrained HCA's giving meds

    Daisy_08 replied to RDNurse's topic in Canada

    Here in Ontario that is legal in retirement homes and group homes ect. My first job was retirement. We had an nurse and UCP (unregulated health care provider) both giving meds. The nurse did all...
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    Incident reports...how long does it take to complete one?

    Daisy_08 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In LTC they were paper, took 10 min. In the hosp they are online they take about 10-20. 45min is way too
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    Young nurses

    Daisy_08 replied to pkt00's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in school I had a few comments related to my youthful age from older pts - ''did you skip high school?'' But like the above poster said it has do with your level of professionalism and...
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    What to do..

    Daisy_08 replied to iamgabrielle's topic in Psychiatric

    I might try and stick out the med-sug unit for a while longer, 3 months and you are just getting your feet wet. But go back to psych if that is what you love! You have to make you
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    Status still Ready for Delivery...almost 24 hrs later

    Daisy_08 replied to kelaobie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, it took me over 12 weeks to get my results by mail! Be happy you can check them
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    Am I in the wrong job?

    Daisy_08 replied to Denise81's topic in Nursing Career

    Then go get a job at starbucks! You have not really said what you dislike about the job, so I am not really sure what you need help with? Is there poor teamwork? Unsafe conditions? Under-staffing?...
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    New grad..bad job

    Daisy_08 replied to AshDTN's topic in Nursing Career

    I worked four months in LTC, and left for another job. I don't think it will/has hurt me. I learned a lot, and did enjoy it. However not the pay, distance and staying late every night. You don't have...
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    Registered Nurse jobs in Ontario

    Daisy_08 replied to marykiran's topic in Canada

    All you can do is apply apply apply! Toronto is pretty impossible to find a nursing job. There are jobs in my area, I don't know anyone who cant find any job, outside of Toronto. Apply to every place,...
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    A Diabetic rant

    Daisy_08 replied to veggie530's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Great post OP! Can I smell a future diabetic
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    Who is wanted more, RN's or LPN's?

    Daisy_08 replied to Dezy's topic in Canada

    PICC lines and IV meds are within the RPN scope of practice, provided your employer allows so in their policy. However, if you have never done these skills and are not comfortable you need to ensure...
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    Challenging the LPN

    Daisy_08 replied to delldell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You failed the bscn program so you think you should be able to write the LPN exam? What an insult to
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    A Dying Persons Tear

    Daisy_08 replied to ws582's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have worked palliative for just over a year. I too have never seen this. Did have one gentleman last month, that was unresponsive for a day or two, very confused and lethargic for weeks prior to...
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    BMT RN average pay

    Daisy_08 replied to KDansereau's topic in Oncology

    Where I work (Canada) most of the hospitals are under one nursing union and wadge is based on a pay scale not area of work. I would take an interview, and ask about pay
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    What happens in the real world if:

    Daisy_08 replied to freezin's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If the doc is in mention it to him/her. If they have gone home, write it on the doctors board, chart it and report to the next nurse. If it is a Friday/Saturday and no MD will be in over the weekend,...
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    "No nurses of color....."

    Daisy_08 replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It just shocks me, how awful people can be to each other. Shame on
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    Oh boy, what was she thinking?!

    Daisy_08 replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    As soon as I read your post, I knew there would be some very offended people. I, however am not one of then. If you are calling about a job and the only question you ask is about drug screening and...
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    Is this badge holder too morose?

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

    Miss. Priss, while those are perfectly lovey. They are made of material and huge trap for germs and bacteria. You cannot clean that off, or wash off poop either! Trust me, poop on your badge, not...
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    Death

    Daisy_08 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    i never lost anyone very close to me, the odd older relative, and a friend in school. how do i cope - you remember them, you remember you made their last days better, you remember you did all you...
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    Unfair suspension

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

    Wow, Do you have a union? Its is not fair that your manager is not on your side. Last visitor to complain about me to my boss lost visiting privileges. Hopefully you charted this extensively....
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    Pain management: CA pt mets to bone and '20%of kidney function left'

    Daisy_08 replied to coogabooga's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was thinking some dex or gabapentin? There is one school of thought that believes too much pain med can increase pain? But with the the pt usually cannot locate the pain. Maybe a fentanyl patch, or...
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    Aesthetic nursing in canada

    Daisy_08 replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Canada

    Not sure about independently practising. But I do often see job postings for clinics where I live in southern Ontario, so I think you would be able to find something similar to that here. Good
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    If you could post your own...

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This article caught my eye.http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/World/20120613/japan-budget-carrier-skymark-airlines-120613/ This airline posted a list that stated ''flight attendants aren't obligated to be...
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    Depressed-Need Your Positive Thoughts/Prayers

    Daisy_08 replied to smithkidsmom's topic in Health, Stress Management

    So sorry you are having a rough time right now. When I was going through a difficult time someone told me "When you are in darkness don't forget what you knew in the light" When you hit the bottom it...