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  1. How to pursue an RN in the US with a Canadian LPN

    CanuckLPN73 replied to brittany.blayse21's topic in Nurse Registration

    One can obtain a Bachelor Degree in any field and then later on, if they wish to change careers, can enter the After Degree RN program which is 2 years! Otherwise, one can enter University right...

  2. What is your current LPN salary

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    From Alberta, Canada.....$25.17/hr plus $1/hr when I'm in the Charge Nurse position, plus $5/hr for nights and $2.75/hr for evenings and $3.25/hr for w/e's. Just graduated and started work last summer...

  3. September 11, 2013 CPRNE Exa Results

    CanuckLPN73 replied to LuluGirl's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Passed....first attempt!!

  4. Temp LPN

    CanuckLPN73 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi , I know as a Temp LPN, one is not allowed to work in a facility unless there is another LPN in the facility, however if there were no other LPN's in the facility, would the temp LPN still be...

  5. Temp LPN

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    Hi sjamesrn, Just received an email from CLPNA and yes, you are correct, if there is no Active LPN available, then I can work under an RN or RPN (any one with full registration)!! Not that it really...

  6. Temp LPN

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    I thought I would ask the question here first, however yes I did email them as well. And again my question is not about what to sign...but if one could work with an RN supervising them or if the...

  7. Temp LPN

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    Hi Fiona, I am in Alberta as well. However right on the CLPNA website it states So I am not going to argue that point. All I was inquiring about is whether one is able to work if there is an RN on...

  8. Temp LPN

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Canada

    GPN? I haven't heard that before, but yes. I write in Sept. As a GPN though, from my understanding on the CLPNA site we sign as a LPN though,...

  9. Confused....

    CanuckLPN73 posted a topic in General Students

    If someone's HGB is low (preop 95) shouldn't their RBC's be low as well (in this case it's normal)? having a low Hemoglobin value would indicate insufficient oxygen, which would increase respirations...

  10. Confused....

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in General Students

    Thanks...reading this and starting to put things

  11. Confused....

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in General Students

    Sorry I am completley lost here.... I thought that when one had low oxygen (Im assuming low O2 because of the low Hemoglobin) that their BP would be high, which is why when we put one on Oxygen the BP...

  12. lpn student with 5 months left feeling burnt out

    CanuckLPN73 replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have one year left for the PN diploma(grad in April) and Im scared to death as well. Burnout here too but am gonna hold my breath, close my eyes and go for it! I will be so glad when this is all...

  13. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's why I said that it depends on the

  14. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    I remember being at camp years ago and the girls were having farting contests in the cabin I was

  15. Weirdest, funniest, grossest male teenager pt. Stories

    CanuckLPN73 replied to Mtb97's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a mom of two teenage boys I would have to disagree... sure some are gross however the same can be applied to girls... IMHO I think it depends on the person...I know mine are like day and night...

  16. Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    CanuckLPN73 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    You are absolutley correct when you say it varies even amongst the same province! Some places will not allow a HCA to do bowel care, eyedrops, nasal drops, medicated creams (Voltaren), etc...and...

  17. Realistic salary for an LPN?

    CanuckLPN73 replied to LeeLee87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In Alberta LPN's start out about $24 and go up to $29, however this doesnt include wage differential which is $5 for nights and $2.75-$3.25 for weekends and evenings(so in the mid $30's for those at...

  18. Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    CanuckLPN73 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    That doesn't apply to all of Canada, as I mentioned it depends on where one works. We can do very basic dressings, LPN's and RN's do the majority however. We don't insert cathetors however we do...

  19. Certified Nursing Assistant's in Canada?

    CanuckLPN73 replied to FutureNurse23's topic in International Nursing

    Depends on the school. My course was 5 months, however now I see they changed some of the courses, added a few and shortened the program (would make more sense if it were longer). Also some places...

  20. PCAs what are your uniforms?

    CanuckLPN73 replied to purse's topic in General Nursing

    What is ALF? I wear scrubs...any kind I want...I have flowery ones, black ones, pink, blue, Christmas scrubs, Valentines day scrubs, Spring Scrubs, I have scrub pants that are capri style...I have...

  21. oxycodone/Oxycontin

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thankyou ...:) More info then what I actually need at the moment but am sure that will help in the near future

  22. oxycodone/Oxycontin

    CanuckLPN73 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Reading in my med book. oxycodone-Endocodone, Oxycontin, Percolone, Supeudol oxycodone/acetaminophen-Endocet, Magnacet, Oxycet, Percocet oxycodone/aspirin-Endodan, Oxycodan, Percodan Soooo I'm doing...

  23. oxycodone/Oxycontin

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    oxycodone for prn (acute) and Oxycontin if the pain is chronic? arthritis would be one...can be acute at times and chronic at other

  24. oxycodone/Oxycontin

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ahhh Thanks :) And being SR the person would either not get the amnt needed as fast for their pain control (as it the drug is being released slow and longer) or if they chewed it or had it crushed...

  25. oxycodone/Oxycontin

    CanuckLPN73 replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Looked up Oxycontin and on same page...and is under oxcodone...then under Availability it states for oxycodone has controlled realease tablets (Oxycontin)...so Oxycontin would be a SR tab where as...