OttawaRPN

OttawaRPN

acute care med/surg, LTC, orthopedics

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  1. LVNs training RNs???

    OttawaRPN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, what I said verbatim is this: "Not just in LTC, at least not where I'm from, in an acute care setting as well. LPNs don't do PICC lines, IV PCA's or IVP, otherwise same skill set. In fact,...

  2. Screwed over?

    OttawaRPN replied to MP RN's topic in International Nursing

    Well, it sounds like you got caught in some rightsizing which now has you as the "odd man out".... Pardon the pun. I do understand your argument, and it's perfectly logical and legitimate from an...

  3. Immunization Record

    OttawaRPN replied to green_tea's topic in International Nursing

    We have "little yellow cards" in Ontario. Just submit what you have bearing in mind that you will likely need certain boosters ie) MMR, DPT, hep and probably a recent 2-step TB as a condition of...

  4. what are the countries that participates with the reciprocity law for nurses

    OttawaRPN replied to nurse king's topic in Immigration Advice

    You mean kinda like diplomatic immunity, but for nurses? Gawd, I hope such a thing doesn't

  5. Trauma!

    OttawaRPN replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Nursing

    The more I read, the more I'm convinced. You have an oddly twisted perception of reality. And you're a student nurse. Scary,

  6. Trauma!

    OttawaRPN replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Frazzled One, why did you delete your original post? It's really rude to alter your post after several have quoted and/or replied. Why did you bother posting at

  7. And What Did YOU eat today?

    OttawaRPN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, now stop it... you all are making me

  8. How to deal with a rude classmate?

    OttawaRPN replied to esunada's topic in General Students

    OR... just do like me and get back at her. By getting better grades of

  9. Missed diagnosis - just a vent

    OttawaRPN replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Forget "physician, heal thyself." In reality, it's "nurse, heal thyself." Great call on your part, you circumvented a potentially disastrous situation. Always trust your instincts. I'd fight that...

  10. Trauma!

    OttawaRPN replied to Frazzled_One's topic in General Nursing

    You ended up with a GSW and a stabbing victim on your med/surg floor, and you call that

  11. Personal attack in progress note from physician

    OttawaRPN replied to finchfamily4's topic in General Nursing

    And was the md severely reprimanded for attempting to falsify evidence by throwing away a legal document?? Probably

  12. Called in to work as a new grad?

    OttawaRPN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    probably because they are woefully short staffed and are desperate for anybody. i had this happen a couple of times and replied "sorry, i'm still orientating." if they don't like it, it's tuff. i've...

  13. Insulin Pens

    OttawaRPN replied to amaristrs's topic in Patient Medications

    It sounds like you're using the retractable needles, which are a pain in the orifice. You have only one chance to push before it locks in place and you have to change up the needle. There's a few...

  14. *sigh* here come the guilt trips and the nagging.. etc..

    OttawaRPN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Beggars can't be

  15. Frustrated

    OttawaRPN replied to sillyang's topic in General Nursing

    This kind of nonsense wouldn't occur at my facility. A consult would be sent to a wound care nurse to assess and write the appropriate order for dressings. Problem

  16. LVNs training RNs???

    OttawaRPN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    And what if the OP makes a huge error while being trained by an RN? Would the court still hold them legally accountable? The answer is yes, on both

  17. LVNs training RNs???

    OttawaRPN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    not just in ltc, at least not where i'm from, in an acute care setting as well. lpns don't do picc lines, iv pca's or ivp, otherwise same skill set. in fact, upon observation, one would never be...

  18. work 1 day week, 8 hours, is it possible?

    OttawaRPN replied to otherendeavors's topic in Nursing Career

    It does sound like nursing is not for you. Regardless of how many physical hours you work, this profession devours your heart and soul then spits it back out at you for another go around. Nurses...

  19. LVNs training RNs???

    OttawaRPN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing more than *alarmist conjecture*. Provide documented evidence supporting your claim and perhaps you'll be taken

  20. New Grad RN, 17 weeks pregnant with upcoming interview

    OttawaRPN replied to skschultzRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ..... and sometimes accidents happen. What is your point? That the pregnant applicant should either: a) inform the prospective employer immediately of said pregnancy and risk being discriminated or;...

  21. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    OttawaRPN replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    I've been having a more difficult time promoting the nursing profession since the RN program has become a 4-year BScN. Take a look at those allied health professionals we work with - OT, PT, RT,...

  22. Got a call for interview, but had applied 8 months back

    OttawaRPN replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    If it's just an interview, what do you have to lose? You may not even be offered the job. A hospital called me for an interview almost TWO years after I had sent in my resume. I went to the...

  23. CNA's on your floor?

    OttawaRPN replied to nursingal32's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have CNAs in my neck of the woods... in hospitals we call them orderlies and in LTC they are personal support workers (PSWs) or HCAs. I work with some phenomenal orderlies but also with some...

  24. A real concern or not?

    OttawaRPN replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    A big peeve... patients asking me to wait, while they chat away on the phone. Umm, er, no.... call 'em back later, I got places to go and people to see!

  25. Should I stay or should I go?

    OttawaRPN replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds like a day in the life on MY ortho floor.... Sigh. And here I thought this was all just normal