Ginger80

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  1. What's your favorite lip product for work?

    Ginger80 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Burt's Bees lip balm is the best! It keeps my lips really moist, and lasts

  2. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

    Ginger80 replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    New grad in LTC: $25.80/hour + $1.10 shift differential. I'm in Ontario,

  3. A question about specimens...

    Ginger80 replied to Sadieanne7's topic in General Nursing

    There was a program here (Canada), where people could send in their stool samples by mail to check for occult blood. It was part of a colon cancer screening program. So I don't think stool samples...

  4. Primary household earner?

    Ginger80 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    My husband make about the same as I do. I have a way better insurance plan however. We definitely need both incomes to live

  5. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad LPN, and the other day, a resident where I work required a fleet enema. I have never done one yet (only on the mannequins at school ). The CNA there offered to show me how to do it....

  6. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I was lucky to have been able to do everything else (Foleys, NG tubes, trach care, etc.) But for some reason, I have never had a patient requiring an enema. I know it's not rocket science, but since I...

  7. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    This is why I put "education" in quotations....I didn't mean they knew less than me about certain things. All I'm asking is if this is legal? I have no problem at all with asking some of the CNAs for...

  8. CPNRE sept 15, 2010

    Ginger80 replied to hunkblue's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'm still waiting!! Better come today, I don't want to wait all weekend!! Congrats to all who

  9. Nitro spray question

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I can't find the answer to this question: Why can we not shake Nitro spray before administering? I did this by mistake and was told not to, but no one was able to tell me the reason.

  10. Nitro spray question

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's crazy!! I'll never shake it again!

  11. Nitro spray question

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    OK, but I always prime it first, as it says to do....so wouldn't the dose sprayed end up being

  12. My vent.

    Ginger80 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're not alone. I thought I was the only one who has cried in the oxygen closet! I just tell myself the shift WILL come to an end, and I can only do my best. But there are days where I feel like...

  13. Refusing unsafe workload?

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad working in a nursing home. On nights, I have 120 residents under my care (with 4 CNAs). I can manage this relatively well on most nights. However, last night, I had 3 palliative...

  14. Refusing unsafe workload?

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies. I'm currently looking for another job while working here. Which sucks, because the pay is good, the benefits and pension plan are even better.... I like the job itself, but...

  15. Refusing unsafe workload?

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    "Are you kidding, I would not have taken 120 by myself. Do you have any LPN's helping? The meds alone would be too much. How can you know about each resident? :(" Just to be clear, the shift is...

  16. Refusing unsafe workload?

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    I know!! My usual load is around 120 residents, and while manageable, I normally do not have any breaks. It can get crazy! PS This is at the most reputable, government funded nursing home in my

  17. How to find a Dr's office job

    Ginger80 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad, and would love to work in a doctor's office or clinic. Is it acceptable to send resumes to these offices, even if there are no jobs

  18. How to find a Dr's office job

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for your reply Amber. I think I will stick it out where I am now for a while, as I know I get paid well. It's unfortunate that Dr's office jobs tend to pay less. I will be keeping an eye out...

  19. Any tips for giving injections?

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    It seems that when I'm giving injections, whether IM or SC, I have a hard time piercing the skin. I hate having to "poke" a few times, as I can imagine it's unpleasant. I feel bad about this. It can't...

  20. to any/all fellow nurses--please help! :)

    Ginger80 replied to sunshinecanmakeadif's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound as though things are going to get better. I would start looking for another job ASAP. Any other nursing job. This place sounds

  21. Really depressed about new LTC job

    Ginger80 replied to Jess84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dukesgal: I read your post and I feel the exact same way as you. I'm a month into my LTC job, and while at times I find it overwhelming (I work nights, have 130 residents!!!), I view this as a time to...

  22. How to find a Dr's office job

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for your reply! I'm gonna go for

  23. How to get phlebotomy experience

    Ginger80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad (LVN, or RPN here in Canada) , and I was hired at a LTC facility. The money is pretty good, but the responsibilities are pretty vast. I work full time night shift and I have 140...

  24. How to get phlebotomy experience

    Ginger80 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies! And Chinook, I never thought of looking into Blood Services! I certainly will!

  25. What was your LPN starting salary????

    Ginger80 replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I make $24/hour in Ontario working in LTC. I got hired 2 weeks after graduating. I don't really like the job, but it's paying the bills until I find one I really