silvermaple2rpn

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1. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

   silvermaple2rpn replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

   I have noticed myself being an RPN that returned to school at 32 and just been in the field for 2 years now, that the majority of folks already "know everything" so I don't give their comments much thought.

2. what's your suggestion? RPN student needs advice.

   silvermaple2rpn replied to RPN04's topic in International

   If given the opportunity, definately continue and become an RN. You can take a bridge program and work as and RPN while completing your RN. Also, there is broader opportunity for an RN to specialize and to hold management positions compared to RPN'...

3. Your Worst Mistake

   silvermaple2rpn replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

   Guess what, everyone is going to make a medication error. It is inevitable. believe me, you will make a mistake, but you will learn quickly from it, and once you make a mistake it is most likely you will not make the same one again. Experience is...

4. ontario rpn's

   silvermaple2rpn replied to sandradee705's topic in International

   Just reading quickly through the postings. I am an RPN and currently working in Long Term Care. I did work for the Ontario Mental Health Center and the only difference there was the RN's did the medication administration and the RPN's didn't do any...

5. Survey: Do you leave work at your scheduled time on a regular basis?

   silvermaple2rpn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I always show up for work a few minutes early and I always leave within about 10min of my shift ending. The less time I have to spend hanging out with the incoming shift the less time I have to hear them whining and gossiping!

6. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

   silvermaple2rpn replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

   My biggest peeve is working short staffed! Since I work mostly weekend shifts it seems that there is always someone either calling in sick or just not showing up at all. This drives me crazy and it just frustrates and stresses the entire team. We ...