Daisy_08 BSN, RN

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    CNA Certification

    Daisy_08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    What really got to me was saying that PN experiance will not count towards it. In my setting the RN and PNs do the same job, and yet my experiance "does not
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    CNA Certification

    Daisy_08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in Canada

    This is honestly the first time I have felt limmeted as an
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    I am an artist.

    Daisy_08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never considered myself an artsy person. My sister can paint the most amazing landscapes, I was green with envy. I can barely color inside the lines. I looked up to her wanted to paint and draw and...
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    Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    Daisy_08 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Coke, is good Diet is better Lime is even better and Rum is
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    Unexpected instances where your nursing skills came in handy

    Daisy_08 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nurses Rock

    Nothing exciting from me. But my Aunt, a nurse back in the day, was visiting NY and did CPR on a guy on the subway who had an MI. Got her picture in the paper and everything - and he
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    Any job, anywhere?

    Daisy_08 replied to ubcgirl's topic in Canada

    About seeing people you know, it happens. If you have a close relationship, then you may have to step down as their primary. I have taken care of people I knew before, and it actually made it nicer...
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    AHS Jobs.....Poof! Gone

    Daisy_08 replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    Read an email this week, the L word was used.
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    Ontario RNs and RPNs

    Daisy_08 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    You can do the NP concurrently with your masters. Why make it harder than it is? That way you have your 3500 hours in and a better feel for the job market. Your workplace may help with your education...
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    AHS Jobs.....Poof! Gone

    Daisy_08 replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    Here in ON, we had 3ft lines on my floor since before December, and hired one pt....have been told the ft lines will not be filled. I don't understand how paying all the OT, sick and modified time,...
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    Ontario RNs and RPNs

    Daisy_08 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    It is voluntary for part timers. Mandatory for ft. I'm quite happy to be making what I am now. When I;m ready to settle down and take ft, ill take the
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    Ontario RNs and RPNs

    Daisy_08 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    Get your masters if you want. It really wont give you any advantage to working in Canada as an RN. If you want to then get your NP and work as such, that is different. You MUST have your masters to...
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    Ontario RNs and RPNs

    Daisy_08 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    Your most likley looking at pt jobs. All the permenat ft jobs I've ever seen have
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    Helping a patient achieve comfort at end of life is not that easy....

    Daisy_08 replied to MomRN0913's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Sounds like where I work too. Making sure they have round the clock pain management, that also helps with the breathing. A little nozinan or versed is always nice to keep them calm. I think we should...
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    Ethical Dilemma

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

    Not really an ethical dilemma, more like what to do with a stupid pt dilemma. As long as he is a mentally fit adult, then you can’t do anything to stop him, and even then? Make it clear he is eating...
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    Union vs. Non Union RN positions

    Daisy_08 replied to nerdynurseme's topic in Canada

    I personally like a union, but that is because I had a bad experience at a small nursing home. Sickkids is non-union, I know many people who work there and like it. The pay is a bit higher as they...
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    I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

    Daisy_08 replied to okkennk28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I you want to quit then do so, but show some respect to your co-workers by giving them enough time to replace
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    Want a Master's Degree With an Oncology Focus but Don't Want to Leave Bedside!

    Daisy_08 replied to DuskaRN's topic in Oncology

    I live in Canada, so things may be very different. There are many NP;s who work in the community in
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    AHS Cost Cutting and Fee Increases

    Daisy_08 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    The higher ups are not replacing sick calls. Worked with a Skelton crew all weekend. The worse is staffing doesn't want to get yelled at so there lying about trying to cover the shift. It's like they...
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    Advices Needed

    Daisy_08 replied to aywl's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Well I'm sorry you didn't like my advice(es) In my years of nursing school, in both the PN and RN programs, I had one classmate who failed clinical. She was doing poorly, so the teacher buddied her up...
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    Need career advice for an RN who doesn't know where to go

    Daisy_08 replied to mcdq's topic in Canada

    Yes, if you have seniority apply. If you are top seniority they will at least interview you and tell you to take xyz and reapply once you have
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    Need career advice for an RN who doesn't know where to go

    Daisy_08 replied to mcdq's topic in Canada

    Most hospitals in ON are union, so if you apply with seniority you will likely get it ( however the icu does require a lot of experience). My hospital give you some money, but may not cover all of the...
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    Advices Needed

    Daisy_08 replied to aywl's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Twice? I can see ONE stupid reason but two? Any university that would take you must be desperate for money. Take some type of aide course, get some exoeriance in health care, build references, improve...
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    Full Time Work Nursing Positions - Fact or Fiction -2013?

    Daisy_08 replied to teehee's topic in Canada

    I was just kidding Fiona, humor never seems to turn out
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    Full Time Work Nursing Positions - Fact or Fiction -2013?

    Daisy_08 replied to teehee's topic in Canada

    Fiona-most students are unprepared. The stat seems a little high. I was such a dummy. Op I went to school with grandmothers in thier late 50's. You can always start with the LPN and see if you like
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    Ontario RNs and RPNs

    Daisy_08 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    I know north bay just layed off a bunch of nurses, most RPNs. If you are willing to go anywhere, then apply everywhere. Witness if you want a real change then Northern nursing would be it. You would...