Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    Writing CPNRE in May 2011

    Daisy_08 replied to Sumba's topic in General Students

    yhea, it wasn't easy but in a way was. i found i got confused on certain topics that were asked over and over and i began to second guess myself. i found it was really too long. by the second half i...
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    Panicking!

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in International Nursing

    So I'm relaxing on the computer, researching what kind of car I might buy, when it hits me. A fear so great, so emense its got my stomach in knots and a lump in my throat. I'm a new grad of about two...
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    Interview for assisted living. Some specific advice?

    Daisy_08 replied to cherubhipster's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I got a job in an ALF while in school and still work there casual, not as a registered/licensed staff member. When I am passing out meds, or the other UCP's (unregulated health care providers - thats...
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    Writing CPNRE in May 2011

    Daisy_08 replied to Sumba's topic in General Students

    I'm writing as well. I did really well in my program and the predictor tests. But I had to work so much my last semester that I really have not studied. Well, its too late now. All I can do is hope...
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    Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    Daisy_08 replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the request. I'd say yes. often times its safety, scope of practice and common sense. "no, you cannot smoke in here" "no i will not take off your restraints" "No, I will not lift you...
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    8 hour days or 12 hours days?

    Daisy_08 replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad too. I did 6 weeks of consolidation at a hospital that did 8's and 6 weeks at one that did 12's. I think the 12's are WAY better. I felt like I had a life doing the 12's. On 8's i felt...
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    Urgent! Clarification needed

    Daisy_08 replied to healthcarestudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think the above poster did a good job, I'll add that anticoagulants can be very dangerous if given too little (can have CVA, MI-what you are trying to avoid) or if you give too much the pt is also...
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    I truly need to help for my rpn exam

    Daisy_08 replied to nurseturbo's topic in International Nursing

    I was going to say what lizz said about the IEN course at Mohawk. My advice would be to: A) wait for a bit, find work as a PSW while you learn more about health care in Canada. I work with a woman...
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    Is this the norm?!?

    Daisy_08 replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work mostly in the retierment part of LTC. Falsifying MAR's - no way no way no way! - especially checking BG's. However if a rt c/o nausea I dont listen for bs, I give gravol and have the aide go...
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    Doctor wanted me to lie to patient...

    Daisy_08 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you got to advocate for your pt and were appreciated for it. -I will totally admit to lying to confused pt's though in LTC, but that was not like your case at
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    What would you do?

    Daisy_08 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Because the job market is rough, I would suck it up and work the extra 4 hours a week, which is sounds like your fine with, I mean hey, it will pay your gas. But as for trading around shifts. NO...
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    why double chart?

    Daisy_08 replied to grneyes676's topic in General Nursing

    One Hospital where I consolidated (full time work term-whatever you wana call it) there was always triple, most often quadruple and sometimes quintuple charting. Huge pain in the but. you would write...
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    Acceptances to Ontario Programs for Sept 2011?

    Daisy_08 replied to KateWindsor's topic in Canada

    Just curious if you got into the MOMAC bridging program, MOMAC RN program or the Mohawk RPN program? I got into the bridging, but have decided on the Conestoga/Mac. Thats where I did my RPN and it was...
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    Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    Daisy_08 replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    i think each case should be looked at individually. if the pt is in severe pain, then absolutely would i stop and give them something. however at our 7am report we do not answer call bells and have a...
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    What a good feeling!

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    ]I had my first really good day! I’ve been doing full time placement for the last 12 weeks, six weeks on two different units, as a student and yesterday was my first day where I went home and felt...
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    Duties of The Floor Nurse.....

    Daisy_08 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, love it! HAHA I was talking to my great aunt who worked as charge nurse on a med surg floor a number of years ago, she said they would measure how high to raise the blinds as each widow had to...
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    RN fron Nigeria

    Daisy_08 replied to Sade Ifede's topic in International Nursing

    search the boards for related posts, but..... -assessment strategies inc. had a practice test you can buy online -a number of colleges offer courses for international students to prepare (its only a...
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    CNO EXAM FOR RPN

    Daisy_08 replied to bottomz22's topic in International Nursing

    i understand you asking for clarification, as it is extreemly important in nursing, but i think at times you can come off, for lack of a better word (and sleep ), not nice. it might be that you don't...
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    What do you do?

    Daisy_08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Occupational Health

    thank you so much for all the replies! i hadn't realised anyone had. this is really informative and
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    CNO EXAM FOR RPN

    Daisy_08 replied to bottomz22's topic in International Nursing

    looks like some nurses do eat their young. bottomz22 - good luck to you, the second post from fiona59 has some great advice. you spent two years of your life preparing for this, cramming now won't...
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    What HAVE you said to patients???

    Daisy_08 replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    "if you do not stop yelling I will call the police and have you arrested for disturbing the peace" -to a 105 yo confused and waking up the whole floor-this was my billionth attempt to quiet him down...
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    Am I still up for nursing?

    Daisy_08 replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    You make a lot of beds in nursing school, and number depending on where you working. My feet do hurt after 12h but as NursingStudent said a good pair of shoes make a difference. There are also other...
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    Applied and was offered a Job Unsure

    Daisy_08 replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    45 is the number in my home to give meds to and there are another 35-40 that the ucp (unregulated care provider) gives out meds to, but you are the registered staff responsible for narc injections,...
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    Should I call?

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    i have handed out a number of resumes over the past few weeks and was told by a teacher to call 7-14 days after you hand them in. should i only call the places that said they were currently hiring and...
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    Would YOU recommend to a friend/family member, etc..

    Daisy_08 replied to digoe74's topic in Nursing Career

    good question. i think it depends on the person. i have encouraged and discourage people. for myself its just something that is in me, it feels right. i know a lot of nurses who love their jobs and...