CanadianGirl79

CanadianGirl79

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  1. LPN course Canada is 2 years...

    CanadianGirl79 replied to emt... rn student's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually, RPNs can push meds, depending on the med and institutional

  2. Can a RPN get a degree through Athabasca then return back to Ontario to work?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada

    Yes, you can work and do the degree at the same time. You will have to travel to Alberta for clinicals, however, including a one month consolidaiton. You have to find your own place to live while...

  3. nursing policy on handling infant that is not bathed

    CanadianGirl79 replied to kms6417's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wear gloves whenever I touch baby anyhow, bathed or not, so this isn't really an issue for me. Plus, we know if Mom has anything communicable anyhow. It's manadatory testing at my hospital, and...

  4. Practical Nurses who upgraded to BScN I need your input!!!!

    CanadianGirl79 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Have you applied to Centennial? THey tend to take people with averages under 80. You need to work your butt off once in though, as Ryerson does not guarantee admission to the final two years of the...

  5. Will I get accepted into the RPN to B.S.c.N. Program?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to blue.streak's topic in Canada

    Some Ontario hospitals are partnered with Nippising University, and while you work, you can do your RN part-time. It takes 5 years but while you do it, you can work full-time and get 5 years of full...

  6. CPNRE - January 11th, 2012

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Congrats to all those who passed! :) To those who didn't pass, don't beat yourself up!

  7. What Does a OB/GYN Nurse Do?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to myer0's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It depends on what area of OB/GYN you are in. If you are in Mother/Baby, you will take care of moms and their babies, usually in a rooming-in situation (meaning baby stays with mom at all times, and...

  8. RNs/RPNs are you allowed to apply to other "healthcare" positions?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in International Nursing

    Lots of nurses start out as PSWs and/or work as PSWs while waiting to finish school and get their license. I did. :) The CNO has some info on working in a role like this on thier

  9. Keep ALL your connections!

    CanadianGirl79 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So true. It's about "who you know", not just "what you know". Hope you get the job!

  10. Passing grade for CPNRE???? Anyone have any idea??

    CanadianGirl79 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I wrote my CPNRE for the first time on Wednesday, and walked out thinking it was hard. I am guessing I got about 75% on it. Think that's high enough to pass?? Is it true you need above 80 to pass the...

  11. Do you have gifts for your new moms??

    CanadianGirl79 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our parents get nothing but health teaching and help from us. They supply their own pads, diapers, baby soap, etc. Moms obviously get food as they are patients, but they just get the standard OB...

  12. CPNRE - January 11th, 2012

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I wrote in January and it still took 5 weeks, just like it always does. Hopefully the time flies by for you!

  13. Consolidation Advice

    CanadianGirl79 replied to megan005's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with what others have said, and I'd try and do one of your placements in a general med-surg floor and your final one in the area you are most interested in. Best of luck!

  14. LPN's in public health?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to emt... rn student's topic in International Nursing

    Yep. In Ontario you can do both. That said, RNs can do MORE in those areas then LPNs, but they are increasing the scope of PNs all the time! Go us! :) Good luck in your

  15. CPNRE - January 11th, 2012

    CanadianGirl79 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I wrote in January 2011, and found the study guide way easier then the real exam. I dont think that's changed. I can't beleive they halved the time given! That's nuts! Hope the time goes by quickly...

  16. CPR questions

    CanadianGirl79 replied to 2bnurse_inquiry's topic in International Nursing

    Wouldn't you just start CPR until told the pt was DNR? If you don't know the code status, you assume they are full code until proven otherwise...at least, that's how it is where I work (not

  17. My boss just stunned me

    CanadianGirl79 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's great! Not that you're sick, but that your boss sent you home! That's how it SHOULD be, IMHO. Not just in nursing, but in all jobs. So many times it seems that people are expected to just come...

  18. experienced Ontario Rpn (OR) nurses

    CanadianGirl79 replied to jeannette_dvo's topic in International Nursing

    Mohawk also has an RPN OR certificate program. Some hospitals will train you and hire you without the OR Certificate, but MOST want you to have it, so your best bet is to get it.

  19. Pain medications post partum

    CanadianGirl79 replied to CoppertopRNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow...in the Toronto Canada area, C-sections usually get naproxen or diclofenec q12 scheduled, and tylenol prn, in varying doses. Oxycodone or morphine q4 prn as well. Vag get ibuprofen, tylenol, and...

  20. baby not keen on breast and jiterry..what to do

    CanadianGirl79 replied to raynienatasha's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While I think this is wonderful, I do hope that the moms of the preemies are asked before their children are given donor milk. I imagine that some women would not agree to that (as some won`t agree to...

  21. more meconium???

    CanadianGirl79 replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm...there DOES seem to be more mec at delivery these days...I'm gonna start paying attention to whether or not mom was

  22. When do you get a pt. out of bed after C/S??

    CanadianGirl79 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I get mine up to dangle at the 8hr mark, when we do the baby bath. If they feel well enough, we walk to the bathroom and I give her a quick wash. Then at 12 hours, we go back to the bathroom and take...

  23. L&D nursing in canada?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to lexiee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What province are you in? Most provinces in Canada now employ LPNs in lots of hospitals, not just "small community" ones. I know Alberta, BC, Ontario and Manitoba ALL hire LPNs in many hospitals, and...

  24. L&D nursing in canada?

    CanadianGirl79 replied to lexiee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In Ontario, Practical Nurses work in most hospitals. We work in pretty much every area, too, aside from ICU, NICU and Dialysis. We DO work in L&D, but it's not as common. Usually you'll find LPNs...

  25. Bilirubin levels? 36week baby

    CanadianGirl79 replied to samiam4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Was baby DAT negative or