Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    transfer from ortho/neuro to oncology/surgical

    Daisy_08 replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    I almost always apply, sometimes I get them sometimes I don't. Right now I don't want to go I but I like having options. It's never been an issue. I don't think managers are so naive to think you will...
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    What Would You Do?

    Daisy_08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    Okay yes! I'm getting pumped for you! Here's a link https://ce-online.ryerson.ca/ce/default.aspx?id=3195 And there starting one out of Joseph Brant in
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    What Would You Do?

    Daisy_08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    I really hate to keep bringing you down, but in order to do it with nippissing your work place must sign a contract with then for you to do all clinicals with them. Look into Centenial (I think I have...
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    RPN to BSCN

    Daisy_08 replied to sallyk's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I cannot open the second link but I'll assume it is the Mcmaster RPN to BScN. Really in the end nothing. You graduate with the exact same thing. But the Mohawk offers smaller class sizes and a...
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    What Would You Do?

    Daisy_08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    Its not really a part time program. If you get sick, fail, have a baby, can no longer afford it, its too stressful or some other extenuating circumstances, you can take time off or cut your load down...
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    Nebulizer and Oxygen via nasal cannula

    Daisy_08 replied to nurseirene112's topic in Pulmonary

    Yes, but I usually take it off to give their nose and ears a little break. But many pts say to just leave it in. There is no real reason why you
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    Practical nursing program.

    Daisy_08 replied to shereese4ever's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I know many programs do run through the summer, but it comes as a surprise to the students. I would call the schools and find
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    Pre health or Practical nursing

    Daisy_08 replied to prenursingbeauty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I was accepted into both the PN and BN programs, but I could not afford 4 straight years of school for a job I may not even like. So I went with the PN. I'm happy with choice I made. I am bridging...
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    Top 3 admitting terminal dx

    Daisy_08 replied to NC29mom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    99% cancer. the odd aids, CHF, failure to thrive. Once had a young lady who fell...that was sad, sever brain injury, living will that said no tubes so they sent her to
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    Inpatient center patient load

    Daisy_08 replied to hospicernva's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    A hospital unit, 5 to 1 on days and 8 to 1 from 11-07. All registered
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    flushing after urinary catheterization

    Daisy_08 replied to onthemark's topic in General Nursing

    I have flushed suprapubic caths with only one lumen before. I would NOT use 500ml though! I take a 60ml syringe, and use 30 or 60 depending on the pt. Use sterile water, connect the h2o filled syringe...
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    What Would You Do?

    Daisy_08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    Id get full time or pick up a second job and pay down your debt. You should also have some savings for exam time and what not. I was not aware Mac had a pt program. That is my local uni and everyone...
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    A nurses apologies

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I catch you in the hall, before you go in his room, I'm sorry he's taken a turn for the worse. As I call you in the middle of the night, I'm sorry to wake you, but you must come in to say goodbye....
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    Not sure if Nursing is for me, guidance please? :)

    Daisy_08 replied to Loststudent's topic in Canada

    So you telling her to hang in for the four years of school she hates so she can work the minimal 2-3 years of full time work at a job she may hate then work part time at the same job while going to...
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    Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    Daisy_08 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC can give some people "big fish small pond" syndrome. I worked with one nurse who was constantly on me always looking for things I had done wrong. Once she told me she would do "Bettys" meds,...
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    Not sure if Nursing is for me, guidance please? :)

    Daisy_08 replied to Loststudent's topic in Canada

    I'd get out before the debt and you feel trapped. Nursing, and many other jobs are not for everyone. There are many jobs in health care with less stress and better hours. If you stick in health care...
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    Is it better to do a Post RN Bachelors online or in university?

    Daisy_08 replied to nishabonita's topic in Canada

    I thought online would be great! Turns out I'm not that motivated on my own. Im sticking to classroom learning. But I have plenty of friends who excell in the online world. Try taking a class online...
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    Speciality Nursing

    Daisy_08 replied to lachaph's topic in Canada

    I think we most nurses have a ''I wanted to do A but ended up falling in love with Z'' story. You'll find your place, or at the very least find out what you hate. You may hate nights, babies or the...
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    Tricks of the trade: Diversion- stories of the stupid and sly?

    Daisy_08 replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse found in the stairwell with a busters open sharps container. To high to make up any
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    Enucleation. Ever have a patient pull an eye out?

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

    Yes, more then I can count. Are prosthetic eyes more popular in Canada? It's not weird to
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    Easter hangover

    Daisy_08 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A pt brought us a HUGE bag if mini eggs, they did not last the night....nurses were actually coming to our unit for the
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    Anyone have tips on how to get into Public Health Nursing?

    Daisy_08 replied to Brownie_43's topic in Canada

    It's not easy. I work with someone who got her masters in public health and still could not find a job. Sorry I don't really have any
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    Hey, Heather Smith and UNA

    Daisy_08 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Come work with me, I have pts die daily, I even give them dilaudid to help em
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    Hey, Heather Smith and UNA

    Daisy_08 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    The president of the RNAO (registered nurses associated) in a letter said ®PNs kill patients....hmmm, yes, well, we try our
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    CNA Certification

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in Canada

    Does anyone know if it is possible for an RPN to have a CNA certification in their specialty. I would be interested in getting it. I hold many of the requirements, except that I am not an RN.