Trishrpn80

Trishrpn80

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  1. Wow! Just wow. NB needs to get with the times.

    Trishrpn80 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    Lori our skill demonstration could take up to two yrs to do (half of our staff doesnt even last that long lol). In the past 7 months we had 1 child who was in our hospital less than 24 hrs with a...

  2. Wow! Just wow. NB needs to get with the times.

    Trishrpn80 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    We dont access PICCS where we are because we hardly get them and we need to be sent out for training. Not cost effective and i am ok with that

  3. Nursing School at 38...... Too old?

    Trishrpn80 replied to kimber75's topic in Canada

    Someone in my graduating class was slmost 60 yrs old. I think 58 or 59. I say go for

  4. Wow! Just wow. NB needs to get with the times.

    Trishrpn80 replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Canada

    I work as an RPN (registered practical nurse) in Ontario. I can do everything an RN does at my employer except IV pushes and I think PICC lines. We rarely have them (only seen 1 pt in the last 7...

  5. George Brown RPN placements?

    Trishrpn80 replied to CFG77's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Usually first placement is LTC tp learn body mechanics, turning and positioning, how to change an adult, make beds etc.. Learn the basics.. You can do a final practicum in LTC if te student wants

  6. How to become a nurse practitioner from a nurse?

    Trishrpn80 replied to jaimie_adams's topic in Canada

    Some will allow you to go abroad to do clinicals in places like africa, guatamala etc. i know 3 people who did this in the past 5 yrs through momac and centennial/ryerson .. It was teir final...

  7. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

    Trishrpn80 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Will there be a separate NCLEX-RN for Canadians? The same NCLEX-RN exam will be used for Canadian and U.S. entry to nursing practice in 2015. On the CNO

  8. OMG they finally calles

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada

    Northern Nursing has been my goal since nursing school.. I love being in Northern On.. Its a totally different

  9. OMG they finally calles

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada

    Well i didnt get the job However.... They said i could do my RN placement up there for school ( i am in rpn to bscn) So that could give me an edge if i am a student first.. I refuse to give up.. I...

  10. Nipissing RPN to BScN online

    Trishrpn80 replied to bluejeans5's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Anyone else out there doing this

  11. been out of school for 1 yr finding it hard to find RN job...help

    Trishrpn80 replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    Toronto is oversaturated with grads and experienced nurses. Maybe try to move outside of toronto.. Good

  12. OMG they finally calles

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada

    Thanks. I like to give my input because not many people actually live permanently in these areas. Alot, tend to be travel nurses. It has been a dream since nursing school to get up to the territories....

  13. OMG they finally calles

    Trishrpn80 replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada

    Wow i really shouldnt attempt to type after a night shift

  14. Highest Paid Nurses in B.C....how is this possible?

    Trishrpn80 replied to teeheeuhoh's topic in Canada

    Personally money isnt worth that much to me that i would endanger my patients by working like crazy all the time... I worked with an rn who routinely tried breaking her own record on the sunshine...

  15. Highest Paid Nurses in B.C....how is this possible?

    Trishrpn80 replied to teeheeuhoh's topic in Canada

    I work in ontario and i get double time and a half... I have worked in a few places that had it.. Usually OT on a stat holiday or two OT shifts in two days the 2nd one is

  16. Outpost Nursing - RPN

    Trishrpn80 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

    I am a registered practical nurse.. I will look into that.. I have been applying for yrs and no call back.. I will send my resume directly to those places and see what happens.. My goal is to get up...

  17. Nunavut Nursing

    Trishrpn80 replied to redbombRNBN's topic in Canada

    I mean if u enjoy the agency work then apply directly to the hospital/outpost your working for... I like it.. U learn a lot about the culture and u realize how the Northern areas are neglected.. It...

  18. Nunavut Nursing

    Trishrpn80 replied to redbombRNBN's topic in Canada

    Depends how long u want to go for.. U can try Canada Healthcare Agency and see what its like and if u like it then apply to the company. I work in remote northern ontario and alot of our agency people...

  19. If i did something wrong?

    Trishrpn80 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    We are not saying they should be on their back but if they are capable they should be doing things for themselves. I dont mind going the extra mile when i have time. But some patients start acting...

  20. This is the Canadian Forum

    Trishrpn80 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Noticed alot of ignorance in the threads recently.. Ughh so hard to be professional

  21. Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Trishrpn80 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    I work in Northern Ontario. We have an equ combo of RNs and RPNs. Cant really tell the difference who is who except in the delivery room. Not suprised at all by the ignorance already seen oncthis...

  22. If i did something wrong?

    Trishrpn80 replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    I am a nurse and last wk for surgery got to be the patient. My nurses more actually my hcas were assisting me with washing up the day after surgery etc when i needed it the most.. The next day i did...

  23. Not sure if Nursing is for me, guidance please? :)

    Trishrpn80 replied to Loststudent's topic in Canada

    If u are not interested in nursing but want to help then look at the jobs i previously posted.. Theres no she in walking away.. Better than incurring debt.. Looking at how i came to nursing i wouldnt...

  24. Not sure if Nursing is for me, guidance please? :)

    Trishrpn80 replied to Loststudent's topic in Canada

    If u like to help and teach then u can do dietician, pt/ot, diabetic education.. You dont have to be a nurse.. There are lots of different jobs in

  25. Rural/remote nursing, skills/education required?

    Trishrpn80 replied to canadianpsychRN's topic in Canada

    It all depends on where you are interested in.. You are on the right track.. But you also need to assess what kind of remote/rural nursing you are considering. For example working in nunavut you would...