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mLPN79

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  1. Just a Question

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Thanks for all the replies

  2. Just a Question

    mLPN79 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi all, I have a question which I feel is a stupid one but I just need some confirmation on something that happened today at work. As an LPN, when there are changes in a patients status, we are to...

  3. Just a Question

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Hi emenhiseramRN, Yes the charge nurse is an RN, and generally a good one as well. I just wonder if I was really getting my point across but I don't think I could have made it any more clear than...

  4. RPN looking to get a job in a Dermatology office in ontario

    mLPN79 replied to J3ssa's topic in Canada

  5. Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    mLPN79 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    I would like to know as well.....I've been casual on psych and in rural for 3 years now and never hear back. I'm going to take my chances and start cold calling, can't hurt anymore than not getting...

  6. Hospitals in Edmonton

    mLPN79 posted a topic in Canada

    Hello, I am considering relocating to Edmonton due to the job prospects of where I am now. Although I am born and raised Albertan, I am not overly familiar with Edmonton as I am with Calgary, and am...

  7. Hospitals in Edmonton

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Bonnyville is ok as well and there has been more postings for there than where I currently

  8. Hospitals in Edmonton

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    I'm in Cold lake as we speak, seeing if its somewhere I think I could live. I don't know what to make of it. Definitely a far cry from city life.....the lake looks nice though

  9. Wow! Just wow. NB needs to get with the times.

    mLPN79 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    To add to what Fiona said, LPNs where I work are given bigger patient loads with a mix of stable and unstable patients. Whereas there are times when the RNs only have 3-4 patients who don't have any...

  10. Wow! Just wow. NB needs to get with the times.

    mLPN79 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    Well said,

  11. Hospitals in Edmonton

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Ok thanks! I'm in Central Alberta, so same thing everywhere as far as getting a job goes. Fiona, I was watching the news the other day about the new health care model....not safe at all! It's...

  12. I think I'm going to have to quit

    mLPN79 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    Glad to hear things are looking up for you :) I live in Canada so wages and costs are quite a bit different but when I had to have all 3 children in care, it was costing me $600-$800/mo for the one...

  13. I think I'm going to have to quit

    mLPN79 replied to Morganalefey's topic in School

    I am in a similar scenario where I have not been able to work all summer due to no childcare! It is so hard o find people you can trust and those who are decent caregivers. I'm waiting for school to...

  14. Career Advice Please!!

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    I'm just becoming more frustrated the longer I sit and do nothing. I am considering moving to a larger city or north in rural nursing but that does not mean I will land a different position. I think...

  15. Career Advice Please!!

    mLPN79 posted a topic in Canada

    Hello All! I don't even know where to begin....lets say I made one bad move to the next. I did my PN training in Calgary and shortly after graduation i moved out to the country where it took 6 months...

  16. Career Advice Please!!

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Hi jamd11, Thanks for the response :) yes I have been applying for other positions within the last 2 years. It is challenging times in Alberta to get a job, let alone in the health authority of where...

  17. Fell off career path

    mLPN79 posted a topic in Canada

    My last preceptorship 2 years ago I had my placement on a day surgery unit. I really enjoyed it there and had spoke to the manager about getting a casual position in which she said "bring in your...

  18. What is your current LPN salary

    mLPN79 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Alberta, step 1 is $23.73 and then there are shift diffs and weekend premium anywhere from

  19. Feeling pretty negligent and the size of an ant right now

    mLPN79 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm even having a hard time right now typing this, as I know I have done wrong and will be the one to fully blame for the situation I am about to discuss. No words can describe how I feel at present....

  20. Feeling pretty negligent and the size of an ant right now

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There was a complaint made by the family directed to the Dr's and the Dr's pointed their fingers back at another nurse and myself. Turns out we did what we were supposed to, so no fault of ours. It...

  21. Feeling pretty negligent and the size of an ant right now

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Pheww! I can breathe now :) After the crappy week of waiting to find out why I was being investigated, found out it wasn't really about me. Never ever do I want to go through that again, and I really...

  22. Feeling pretty negligent and the size of an ant right now

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for your reply, mazy:) I'm going to take your suggestion and make a list tonight that way I can prepare myself on my way to the meeting tomorrow so I won't "forget" under the

  23. LPN chest tube delegation

    mLPN79 replied to dlovelylisa's topic in General Nursing

    Where I am from, LPN's take care of patient's with chest tubes and depending upon unit policy, can change the dressings, etc.. just not able to do insertion or removal. We do all kinds of wound care,...

  24. Advice please

    mLPN79 replied to mLPN79's topic in International Nursing

    Well, I feel like a student once again- this time one facing a big "fail". I just recieved a call from my manager, asking me to come and have a meeting with her as she wants to discuss the feedback...

  25. Advice please

    mLPN79 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I just moved back into the city after having worked in rural nursing for a year. Rural nursing was an ultimate experience as I got to see and do many different things. Before entering school I thought...