KellyRPNinOntario

KellyRPNinOntario

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  1. My Wife just started a full time BSN.

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to moneyman81's topic in General Students

    Just be supportive and try and take over some of the things she usually does around the house. My husband started grocery shopping and it meant a lot to me. He was also very understanding when I was...

  2. love my new career

    KellyRPNinOntario posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I thought I would share some happy thoughts. I have been working my first job for a month and I'm so happy that I became a nurse. Everyday I learn new skills...and I enjoy every...

  3. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    RPN in Ontario, Canada 1 month exp - 22.00/hr love my job -

  4. Ouch

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Patient Education

    Good...hoping you feel better

  5. Ouch

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to CanuckLPN73's topic in Patient Education

    Just write the exam....then deal with the rest. You will feel better that

  6. How Many Residents Do You Care For On Your Unit?

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC 11-7 62 residents: 1 RPN, 1

  7. What's happening to the RN's being replaced by RPN's, if that's even true.

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to bluer's topic in International Nursing

    No worries bluer... good luck with your decision. There are benefits to both the RPN and Rn

  8. What's happening to the RN's being replaced by RPN's, if that's even true.

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to bluer's topic in International Nursing

    Wow...some pretty harsh comments. Im an Rpn with "just a diploma" and I'm "cheaper" (perhaps maybe nicer terminology?). I worked very hard for my diploma and I'm a darn good

  9. suctioning

    KellyRPNinOntario posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a bit confused on what type of suctioning an rpn can perform. Does it just depend on the facility policy or is there a rule within the college of nurses. I looked on the CNO and didnt have much...

  10. Changing B/P numbers?

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was also taught

  11. What is your current LPN salary

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

    Ontario Canada - New grad, new job in LTC - 21.50 to

  12. Wet-to-dry dressing question

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to CharmedJ7's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new grad...one quick question. I read that Dakins solution also kills healthy cells??? So I was assuming this practice is also outdated?? Also, we can't change a stage IV ulcer to anything...

  13. New grad 30 weeks pregnant and starting on L&D department

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to dncndva215's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In Canada not only is it illegal to question if an applicant is pregnant...we get a year off to take care of that baby ! Im in total support of you keeping your job and you should not HAVE to worry....

  14. accidental fingerstick

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    Were you able to read the hx for the patient?? This is a good start because something may be documented that could help you with your postexposure

  15. Am I in trouble?

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to nursiestariray's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and can't say what will or won't get you into trouble. If it is exactly as you stated then I would report the issue immediatly. If you address these things as soon as you become aware...

  16. Need Advice

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to PREET.R's topic in International Nursing

    Where do you live? I also just graduated and now I am an RPN. I jsut got a job in a long term care

  17. New grad - landed job in LTC facility...any advice

    KellyRPNinOntario posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I am a new grad RPN in Ontario. I recently accepted a full time position in a new LTC facitlty. We will be opening the doors in the new year and I'm a little nervous (having no experience). I'm...

  18. New grad - landed job in LTC facility...any advice

    KellyRPNinOntario replied to KellyRPNinOntario's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks to everyone!! I am still looking forward to my new position...I will just be cautious. My nurse patient ratio is 1:32 so I think it's manageable. Im not clear why some of you think I should...