AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness has 7 years experience and specializes in geriatrics, IV, Nurse management.

AngelicDarkness's Latest Activity

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   Being an LPN

   AngelicDarkness replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN/LVN

   And some of us have no RN in charge but an RPN or LPN :).

   • Feb 19, 2014
   • 20 replies
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   Being an LPN

   AngelicDarkness replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN/LVN

   They don't do assessments? Supervised by RNs? All depends on location.

   • Feb 18, 2014
   • 20 replies
3. 

   Being an LPN

   AngelicDarkness replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN/LVN

   My class too!

   • Feb 18, 2014
   • 20 replies
4. 

   Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

   AngelicDarkness replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric

   135 Residents. Potential for more when full. It makes it a lot easier for me to be approached by my residents and for me to relate to my nursing staff.

   • Feb 17, 2014
   • 14 replies
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   Is your DON allowed to pass meds?

   AngelicDarkness replied to brandiking's topic in Geriatric

   I'm a DON. I work on the floor 3 days a week and pass meds. I do agree with the above poster though - we work a lot of hours that are not paid OT.

   • Feb 15, 2014
   • 14 replies
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   New Graduates-How long to find first job

   AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

   It is realistic. Several of my classments did the RN bridge after due to no full time work. It seems to be an easy way for companies to get a nurse.

   • Feb 12, 2014
   • 22 replies
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   RPN-RN bridging 2014

   AngelicDarkness replied to shabz's topic in CA Programs

   True, but organization is key. Mac isn't as structured for their assignments as the others at times.

   • Feb 12, 2014
   • 15 replies
8. 

   RPN-RN bridging 2014

   AngelicDarkness replied to shabz's topic in CA Programs

   True enough. Just trying to help...

   • Feb 12, 2014
   • 15 replies
9. 

   Lifting huge laundry bags...

   AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in Nurses

   Depends on where you are. Is pericare beneath you because you have an education?

   • Feb 12, 2014
   • 25 replies
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    Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in Nurses

    Again, we say it isn't beneath but make excuses why it is. So what if we have a diploma? The job description always says additional duties as needed by management. I used to help serve in a dining room because we didn't have staffng yet. Job descriptions change all the time.

    • Feb 12, 2014
    • 25 replies
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    Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in Nurses

    What about the mentality that doing this is beneath nurses? If it is in the job description, then problem solve how to make the bags lighter or emptied at a different time.

    • Feb 10, 2014
    • 25 replies
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    New Graduates-How long to find first job

    AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

    Thats the problem Vintage. The majority don't get after the 6 months. I found hfo a joke. I applied for months before I graduated to hospitals that were posted but hadn't used hfo in years. Better to keep applying when working with hfo.

    • Feb 10, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    New Graduates-How long to find first job

    AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

    Within 2 months of graduating I had a fulltime night job. I think positions in ON are grim again. I had over 50 nurses apply for casual lines I posted.

    • Feb 10, 2014
    • 22 replies
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    RPN-RN bridging 2014

    AngelicDarkness replied to shabz's topic in CA Programs

    The mohawk conestoga mcmaster program is super hard if you don't have experience. Trust me. I have many friends in all years of the program.

    • Feb 10, 2014
    • 15 replies
15. 

    Fired during probation... what now-- more than 1 yr RN

    AngelicDarkness replied to Looking_for_sunshine's topic in Nurses

    At least there is a paper trail op. Most facilities may let you go without a reason during the probationary period. Please don't take it too personally. Try again:)

    • Feb 8, 2014
    • 39 replies
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    Lifting huge laundry bags...

    AngelicDarkness replied to Drowsyrn's topic in Nurses

    This sums up my employer. My employer doesn't do it to skimp other departments or degrade the nursing team. It comes down to additional duties until a solution is made.

    • Feb 8, 2014
    • 25 replies