Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    BScN student to RPN in ONTARIO?

    Daisy_08 replied to Tina_RN2007's topic in International Nursing

    There is no need. PSW's are not a regulated profession like nursing. You can work in nursing homes after a year of nursing. I did as a "health care aide". It's great experience and a great way to get...
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    Do I stand any chance of getting in?

    Daisy_08 replied to 001000110's topic in International Nursing

    It wont hurt applying. I would also apply to RPN programs, and health sci
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    Weird little things you do as a nurse

    Daisy_08 replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t think that is weird or little at all. You should change the little to what are nice things that make a big
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    Washing patient's hair!!!

    Daisy_08 replied to Blueberries's topic in General Nursing

    The caps work well, and the tubs for long hair and hang out off the bed and drain into a bucket. But one the easiest ways is to grab a a soaker pad and diaper/tenna/inc. product (whatever your...
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    I love my ambulence runs!

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I picked up an ambulence run next week and I'm really looking forward to it! The appt is a few hours away, the pt (who has become a fixture in the hosp) is comotose. I have been so busy latley, I...
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    I love my ambulence runs!

    Daisy_08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Neither! A palliative nurse. Picked from another floor. Just alittle too excited about it is all. Not for the excitment, but the lack there
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    Best one sentence handoff report

    Daisy_08 replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

    On a taped report from nights, 30 min of silence, followed by a snort and then, "sorry, I fell
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    what are interventions in order of priority for body burns

    Daisy_08 replied to melissa3333's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do your own homework. Knowing where to look is part of
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    Thinking of becoming an RPN

    Daisy_08 replied to Hatt's topic in International Nursing

    i'll second fionia, also in on, hospitals don’t have many psw's (some ccc places do, but they are like ltc). o/p oncology has them for vitals and to run errands, and endoscopy has them to wait with...
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    CRNE coming to a computer near you

    Daisy_08 replied to flyingchange's topic in International Nursing

    Hmmm, neat! I wrote CRPNE bofore the mail strike, if you thought 6 weeks was bad try not knowing if they would ever come. Ended up taking 8. If all goes well I'll write the CRNE in 2014, again, too...
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    Rpn interview questions

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

    Congrats on getting an interview! Here are the LTC questions I remember (can`t remember too many): -where did you do your placements -what did you like/not like -did you do any in LTC (they want to...
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    Help! Cute Visitation Sayings in LTC facility....

    Daisy_08 replied to shell1977's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have them! "please do not disturb during med administration" - above the med cart. And one while report is in
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    Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    Daisy_08 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    someday, then there will be cutbacks again, then shortages, then cutbacks, then shortages, and the cycle will continue until nurses become obsolete to robots with big boobs who don't mind also being...
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    Help! Cute Visitation Sayings in LTC facility....

    Daisy_08 replied to shell1977's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    a sign that reads: in adherence with bylaw 85g, fines will now be enforced for the following: sniffling: 20$ excessive nasal discharge: 30$ coughing: 40$ sneezing: 50$...
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    9 rights of medications

    Daisy_08 replied to Jonesskky RN's topic in Patient Medications

    #10 - right to refuse! #11 - right
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    holiday pay this year-what??

    Daisy_08 replied to orla's topic in General Nursing

    Time and half on the 25 26 and 1 (which I work all of - 1st was a pick up). Have to work one, and it flips Qother year. THe most senior end up with both off. We still get all of our differntials...
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    RPN-B.S.c.N. program advice?

    Daisy_08 replied to blue.streak's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry if I burst a bubble there. I’ll try and give you something constructive. My advice would be if you want it go for it. Getting an education is never a waste. I am happy I did/am doing it,...
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    RPN-B.S.c.N. program advice?

    Daisy_08 replied to blue.streak's topic in International Nursing

    i would not recommend taking it with mcmaster. i am currently and, well... i hate it. if i knew then what i know now, i would not have taken it. the school is pbl based meaning problem/person based...
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    Mohawk RPNs- what do you wish you had known before starting the program?

    Daisy_08 replied to starfish33's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thanks for the brain exercise sunkisss! My math is always so easy at work, and by that I mean already done. Not that i dont double check it but you know, its never difficult. Starfish, i wouldn't...
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    Advice needed

    Daisy_08 replied to proudpops's topic in LPN to RN

    Stuck being an LPN eh? Those are fight'n
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    Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    Daisy_08 replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    It's okay... I take one look at ol'berta and can tell you she's not gonna die tonight. Happy to see palliative nurses get some attention, yes, it is realistic, no. I second what leslie said, not a lot...
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    Athabasca courses?

    Daisy_08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think I was missleading too, I am bridging, just not at AU. I'm very envious of your history degree. I love history! And I bet you are accutally learning something compared to me! I couldn't find...
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    i cursed somebody at work, somebody overheard and filed a complaint. what can i do?

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

    My floor could go up against any prison gang for dirty jokes and curse words. Makes a hard job a hell of a lot easier. ps Never infront of
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    Any nurses here deaf in one ear?

    Daisy_08 replied to flmd's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I was all set up to start school when I got diagnosed. Ended up having surgery on what would have been my first day. I have been working as a nurse, just shy of a
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    Athabasca courses?

    Daisy_08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    fiona i'm not bridging with them if that what you’re thinking, just looking to get a heads up on some easy courses. i'd be interested in anything really (not math and i feel like i have had enough...