Glimpsethepast

Glimpsethepast has 26 years experience and specializes in Reg. Pract. Nurse; med - surg..

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1. will PSWs ever be regulated?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Ontario Gent's topic in International Nursing

   And yet again a new nurse gets blasted over asking a question. Ontario Gent, I for one appreciate your question and it made me think that PSWs should have a governing body as well. Every other...

2. Do nurses get holidays off?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 27 years. When I started out as a casual 'call in' I worked every single holiday and did this for three years straight. Once I became 'part time' I was then eligible to work...

3. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hello, I am so sorry for the troubles you are enduring. It is a sad fact that LTC facilities are severly understaffed. Because of that, new CNA's with caring attitudes leave their chosen career...

4. Disrespectful Aids/CNA's

   Glimpsethepast replied to sanchezlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Gosh, sorry to hear of your troubles. I am an RPN at an acute care hospital in Ontario therefore I am NEVER in the position of being a 'charge nurse', however I am a clinical supervisor for first and...

5. difference between a USA Associates degree RN and BScN

   Glimpsethepast replied to Glimpsethepast's topic in International Nursing

   Okay, thank you very much for the replies. I myself am a nurse in Ontario Canada, for now on I will post on the USA site if I have questions pertaining to

6. RPN Wages in Ontario

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

   Hello, good for you and keep up the great work in achieving your goals! I have been an RPN since 1984. I work on a surgical unit in a general hospital located about 4 hours north of Toronto. Been...

7. difference between a USA Associates degree RN and BScN

   Glimpsethepast posted a topic in International Nursing

   :confused:Hello, I have recently posted a thread that NO ONE has responded to, I am sure it is because I am a 'dinosaur' when it comes to nursing. But I being as clueless as I guess I am, want to know...

8. What is the future for LPNs in canada

   Glimpsethepast replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

   I also have to state my observation on this topic. In Ontario RPNs (LPN) are constantly being recruited. Two of my nieces just graduated from the 2.5 year program at Georgian College and both of...

9. new grad, any interview tips?

   Glimpsethepast replied to Infermero's topic in Nursing Career

   Congratulations on your recent graduation as an RN! My advice to you is to be truthful, but in a positive light. You failed once but you persevered and did a redo, if anything you came out of the...

10. per diem and night shift pay difference? just curious?

    Glimpsethepast replied to sf415's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I am employed with we recieve an additional amt added to our hourly wage for our 12 night shifts AND for working Saturdays and Sundays regardless if it is a day shift or night

11. How many patients do you typically have (day/night)??

    Glimpsethepast replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical floor. Currently on day shift (we do 12 hours) between 4 to 8 patients. On nights between 6 to 12 patients. Our hospital is BRAND SPANKING NEW, the building that is. Prior to...

12. Are LPN's being phased out?

    Glimpsethepast replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    WOW I have to put my two cents in on this subject of 'phasing out LPNs' Here in Ontario Canada we are called Registered Practical Nurses. Since I graduated from my program back in 1984 I have heard...

13. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    Glimpsethepast replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too continue to wear my grad pin each and every shift. As for the cap, I only wear it during nurses week and I am happy to do so. Never owned a navy cape but my Mother did. I have fond memories...

14. How much should I get?

    Glimpsethepast replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh my gracious. Reading this post about only being offered $10.00 per hour makes me so very greatful for the job and wage I have. I am a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario Canada (similar to LPN...

15. Nursing caps required at your job?

    Glimpsethepast replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my gracious, I just thought of a few other things related to this topic. While in my own training, I had some friends also in nursing programs in other schools. I remember the students at the...