Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    Nurse Missionary Information

    Daisy_08 replied to Abby.rose4jc's topic in General World

    I cant answer your questions any more then maryjane, but... Check out SIM (Serving In Mission) - An International Christian Missions Organization and Diverse Gospel Community my friend did a summer in...
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    Would inpatient hospice be a good fit for me?

    Daisy_08 replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Where I work we have 5 pts on days 7-8 on nights, no aides. We get rid of most IVs, no vents or treatment that is not providing comfort (at least we try). Dressing changes, meds, mostly s/c and lots...
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    Public Health RN with no G License

    Daisy_08 replied to 1AQS's topic in Canada

    It only maybe an issue if you are in a company care, or under their
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    Nurses with body modifications

    Daisy_08 replied to phil.menard's topic in Canada

    It should not be an issues, the school may ask you to cover your tattoo or remove your plugs but once your working it wont matter. I went to school with a guy who had full sleeves. He wore long shirts...
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    Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Daisy_08 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    in Ontario RPNs (LPNs) are breaking into more and more areas, and RNs in some areas are taking on more of a leadership role. However that does not mean RNs are going to be a thing of that past, they...
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    Primary Care NP's?

    Daisy_08 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I'm thinking that I will do northern/outpost nursing in a few years, and maybe at that point with all of the education finances to northern nursing that getting my masters then would not be a bad...
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    Career path info for an LPN

    Daisy_08 replied to yomen122000's topic in Canada

    I'm guessing you are not from Canada, or at least Ontario? In Ontario LPN=RPN (registered practical nurse) There are a ton of opportunities in Ontario for RPNs and they are growing each day. I would...
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    Practical Nursing vs BSCN

    Daisy_08 replied to mokoush's topic in Canada

    What is it exactly you want to know about? In terms of the program the PN is two years a a college. The RN is a four year university
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    Question about isolation precautions...

    Daisy_08 replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Like the above poster said, when on droplet the pt should wear a mask. On contact they should wash hands on their way out and not touch any surfaces. The therapist working with them wear ppe as they...
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    Code words

    Daisy_08 replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    There have been plenty of times where I know family is trying to listen to report, we whisper, turn our back, once even went into the bathroom. I cant say I have ever used or heard code words, but can...
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    The nurse who can smile when things go wrong...

    Daisy_08 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Going off duty, diverting narcs, a new grad, having a mental breakdown or has just given into the fact that you will be staying late It's the mental breakdown for
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    Tragically idiotic

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

    I was googling difference between American and Canadian peg tubes, turns out they are the same
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    Is a slow code ethical?

    Daisy_08 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    We are just so petrified of death. I think as nurses we all know there are a lot worse things then
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    Is a slow code ethical?

    Daisy_08 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    Is it ethical to let grandma live on vents and tubes roting away from the inside out, alone and suffering? I think they are done for the right reasons. I think we do a lot more harm by not. But it's...
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    Help! What is the line where family members are banned from the facility?

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

    I kinda agree - here where I live in Canada we have so few stand alone hospice beds that they are very selective on who they accept as not to deal with these types of
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    Help! What is the line where family members are banned from the facility?

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

    It is very difficult to ban someone when your giving end of life care. There is no ''you can visit when they are discharged''. We get sw involved, and make an assessment (is mental health a factor?)....
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    Any RPNs willing to help?

    Daisy_08 replied to cadenman's topic in Canada

    Sure, I'll email
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    Seeking Ontario RN's and RPN's

    Daisy_08 replied to huntercary's topic in Canada

    You seem to be directing a lot of anger towards the AN users. The old saying you catch more flys with honey comes to mind. If you want people to be open with their own experiences and help you,...
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    Seeking Ontario RN's and RPN's

    Daisy_08 replied to huntercary's topic in Canada

    I did go to school with a girl who was very open about her struggles with bi-polar. She declared it to the CNO when applying and then withheld her licence while they conducted an investigation. When...
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    AHS: "You're Fired....Happy Nurses Week!"

    Daisy_08 replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    Well here in Ontario the liberals are doing a fine job of screwing up healthcare. The premier Dalton Mcliar, recatly jumped from the very sunken ship, and
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    RPNs in Operating Room?

    Daisy_08 replied to CFG77's topic in Canada

    Sorry! You should she my
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    Men In Nursing Issues

    Daisy_08 replied to adpie28's topic in Men in Nursing

    How is this even a devate in 2013? Maybe you could debate the pros and cons of women voting or
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    RPNs in Operating Room?

    Daisy_08 replied to CFG77's topic in Canada

    I did a few weeks in the OR as a student, the scrub nurses were RPNs and they said only RNs could circulate. At the time the seemed to supervise to me. They walked between rooms, charted, made sure...
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    Will future employers look positively upon this decision?

    Daisy_08 replied to CanCan's topic in Canada

    Maybe start in a northern hospital and work your way to a more remote
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    Working for VON or St. Elizabeth as RPN in Ontario

    Daisy_08 replied to sun2bnrse's topic in Canada

    I did a placement with a home care company. My preceptor said in the end she makes more then if she were in the hospital after she writes off her expenses. She said she also can start late or early,...