AngelicDarkness

AngelicDarkness

geriatrics, IV, Nurse management

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  1. Can you recommend a medication?

    AngelicDarkness replied to russianbear's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh golly - I don't think there is a day when I don't advise a medication :) No worries OP. Most physicians find it very helpful - especially when they don't know the patient that

  2. ethical dilema

    AngelicDarkness replied to badcompany's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry - a bad cheer in

  3. Can A LVN start and run their own independent flu vaccination business?

    AngelicDarkness replied to Stockholmstacks's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You would need a medical directive. Even pharmacies that give out the shot have physician's orders and access to emergency medical treatment. In RHs we give them only when the in house physician is...

  4. Seriously overworked

    AngelicDarkness replied to pbmaxx's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC/RHs get so busy. It's hard to keep organized. I've seen many nurses that don't work out well in the environment. It might be time to try a different nursing

  5. Lpn Specialties

    AngelicDarkness replied to Riggleman77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Only thing I saw missed was palliative. Commuter hit the list

  6. is Georgian college in Owen Sound a good place to take RPN? do you have to take the HOAE

    AngelicDarkness replied to DreamsDoComeTrue<3's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I graduated from OS Georgian in 2010. I was at Conestoga College before and I disliked it. OS will give you better class sizes and better placements. I loved it so much - the coordinator walked me...

  7. ethical dilema

    AngelicDarkness replied to badcompany's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Amen! You go OP! My faith is restored on the boards tonight for reading

  8. Would you leave your current position over scheduling issues?

    AngelicDarkness replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in General Nursing

    Yup - I'm kinda in the same boat OP. Don't leave until you have another job first though - it's a lot easier that way. I'm presently working in LTC as DOC, Charge Nurse and PSW. I understand wanting a...

  9. Divorced due to nursing career?

    AngelicDarkness replied to seahawksgirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I see where you are coming from OP. I'm in a similar place in my role and life right now. You're definitely not alone.

  10. Hows the LPN Job Market in your area?

    AngelicDarkness replied to ecclecticlylovelylvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi OP. Congrats! I live in Ontario, Canada and the market is fairly good

  11. New Graduates-How long to find first job

    AngelicDarkness replied to ptiger's topic in Canada

    There is nothing worse than a typo in the middle of the first sentence of a cover letter. Also don't be afraid to be creative. Resumes and cover letters that stand aside from the rest jump out to me....

  12. lpn to bsn or rn to bsn?

    AngelicDarkness replied to nursebernay's topic in LPN to RN

    Agreed. Lots of lpn to bscn opportunities up north

  13. NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    AngelicDarkness replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    Actually 8 hour night shifts are very common. I haven't worked 12's in years

  14. Is it normal to doupt?

    AngelicDarkness replied to LMJ81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think doubt is normal for everyone:). If your avatar is a real image of you, you might want to change that asap. You'll be surprised at employers, peers etc that can look you

  15. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    AngelicDarkness replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I thought they went up? I started at 17, and started at another home within 3 years at 21. I now make

  16. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    AngelicDarkness replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Matter of opinion though. If the patient requests it and it doesn't do harm ~ why not do

  17. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    AngelicDarkness replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What is wrong with reiki? My employer has reiki practiced on patients that request it. Keep in mind that we treat the patient

  18. Not enough tickets

    AngelicDarkness replied to Nolli's topic in General Students

    Happens at the majority. My graduation only had 2 tickets - one college but 5 diplomas graduating together. I agree with the poster that said to have a dinner with everyone

  19. LPN then BSN

    AngelicDarkness replied to Camara1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Lpns are not being phased out. It has been a rumour for years. It would be a great wealth of knowledge to get it before your

  20. Nurses who believe in herbal nonsense, alternative medicine, anti vaccine etc

    AngelicDarkness replied to mhy12784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I giggled at the money from real healthcare part:) I don't mind some alternatives- don't rely too much on other medications, some effects are much

  21. Nursing Jurisprudence Exam

    AngelicDarkness replied to RNfindingherway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is in Ontario too via the

  22. Manual BP Assessment on Elderly

    AngelicDarkness replied to nursechristineb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not all bps in ltc are

  23. Called the Nurse Manager

    AngelicDarkness replied to Charlie92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Only 2 weeks? Do you realize how much time and energy goes into orientation? I just hired one that left after a week. What a waste of time to even be entered into a payroll

  24. Being an LPN

    AngelicDarkness replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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

  25. Being an LPN

    AngelicDarkness replied to anime5an4lyfe's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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