Ginger80

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 enjoy.

I just graduated from an RPN program, and it really does take a lot of time management to get through it. Do your reading in advance, study a bit each day instead of cramming, and don't be afraid to ask questions during classes. I worked every weeke...

I've wondered this myself. When I'm filling syringes, and some of the mediation leaks out (my hands are sometimes stained red from the B-12 injections), I question whether I'm absorbing a small part of them. Maybe I'm just being paranoid?

I had a resident like that- refused siderails, bed sensors, instead of ringing for assistance, would try to get up on his own. This resident did not have dementia. Was stubborn and would on occasion fall. I would talk to him about it repeatedly, and ...

Sometimes I felt that way too....Just try to take it one day at a time. You can do it! It's a learning experience. People are there to help. And so are people here! I wish I had discovered this site before I graduated!

I could be wrong, but I think it reduces the chances of vomiting, and ultimately aspirating or choking, as many anesthetics can cause this.

I'm a new grad, and I was fortunate enough to have 2 part-time jobs as soon as I graduated. Now I have been offered a full-time permanent position at one of the places (with excellent benefits/pension), and I obviously accepted. I only did 3 days of ...

I am keeping my pharm books, my med/surg books....

I agree with you, but the only thing I would have to add is that often, when I tell a resident that I need to change their brief they say "What?" I'll repeat "Your brief!", and this goes on until I say "Your diaper". Then they understand. I hate havi...

I'm a new grad and need advice! I was offered jobs with the 2 places I did my pre-grad placements with, and I accepted, as they are both part-time, and I need money pretty badly. Plus, I really liked both places. The problem is, neither one of my b...