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I really appreciate these comments and suggests as I too am considering a Masters with a thesis component but have been having problems trying to narrow down the process. Thanks so much!

On topic, but a bit off topic. While in nursing school I worked for a well known agency as a flu clinic nurse. I went to businesses that offered to pay for their employees immunization. When at a large telecom company, I was paired up with another n...

You don't need any advice...just some kudos! You did a fabulous job. Considering the environment you work in, the information you were provided by the aunt, the policies and procedures set in place at your school you did exactly what was expected of ...

I am currently working on a busy medical/ortho/uro/gyne unit and now considering taking my Masters and or specializing. One of the areas that doesn't get a lot of attention, and one that I find fascinating is Nurse Continence advisor. I don't think i...

I have only been nursing for 4 years and eventually I would like to teach. I really enjoy preceptoring students and working with the nursing students when they're on my unit. But I wouldn't even consider pursuing a teaching career with less than 5 ye...

There has been some wonderful advice in response to your post. I hear your pain and feel it as I too was burnt out by the time I finished nursing school. In fact I didn't write my exam until one year later as I was depressed and anxious and didn't be...

Well, patients who have chronic retention or other urological issues that prevent them from long term catheterization often receive SPCs as a way to manage urinary retention. Therefore if after the catheter has been changed and the patient is still l...

WHen I have patients that act like this...and I'm talking about those that have the mental and physical capabilities to toilet themselves and mobilize to the washroom or can ask for help etc... I first tell them how unacceptable their actions are an...

I agree that it was a partial obstruction by a clot. If all else fails I also deflate the balloon very carefully and readjust to ensure that a clot isn't caught around the cuff and not obstructing the catheter. Then, I would go back to the urine port...

Since no one has answered this question I'll give it a go. I work on a busy surgical unit and have a lot of urological patients who require continuous bladder irrigations post TUPR or TUR or if they come in with hematuria. Your first clue about when ...

What a great visual aid for those choosing a specialty. Still doesn't make it easier to choose which pathway though!

Actually, when you get a vaccine you body IS being tested. Vaccines, most of them except for live vaccines, contain small parts of the dead enemy. Its enough to activate your immune system to recognize the intruder and start making antibodies against...

NYBaby, thanks for your response to this thread. I've been nursing for a year now and lately, I'm on the path to burnout. I'm on "holidays" at the moment getting refreshed before I go back to work and I really want to try and cut down on all the "ext...

I am all for teamwork. In fact I believe that without teamwork its makes my job as a nurse very difficult. As part of a team, sometimes we have to do things we don't want to; such as taking on extra patients when there are sick calls and being the "i...

In my hospital, the ratio (not regulated) in acute medicine is supposed to be 4:1 but it is often 5:1 or even 6:1. To be honest, it is difficult to give holistic quality care to acute patients even at the 5:1 ratio so I can't even imagine caring for ...

Hi Newbie, I hear the distress in your message and can empathize with what your going through. As a new grad myself, I had many concerns transitioning from being a student protected by the veil of my school to being independant - on my own with all t...

BC is the abbreviation for British Columbia, Canada's most western province. I understand and have experienced the deep seeded conflicts between varying levels of nurses. I work hard to communicate effectively with the entire team and to do the best...

The document is actually a collaborative effort between the CLPNBC and the CRNBC (the RNs college) as of 2008. Currently, both RNs and LPNs scope of practices are being reviewed and are changing to reflect the HPA (health professions act). This docum...

hi fiona, yes i am a new grad, but not new to health care. not that it should matter, but i have worked as a unit clerk and a care aid in an ltc facility. i am a nurse that gets very involved with her patients - i don't shy away from adls, toileting ...

I echo the reponses that it may very well indeed be best to stick to one unit rather than float. When I interviewed for my position, I talked to my manager about this. We talked about some of the issues New Grads have such as the shock phase in their...

I don't know where any of such "peon" remarks are stated, but there is no need to bash anyones profession or position. LPNs, aids, techs, RNs and all other health care professionals are all important to the health and wellness of the people we work w...

With the advanced options, you can also look for scholarly articles. You can even set the parameters to give you certain dates and wether they are accessible or not.

@Commuter - and that could be why corporate is insisting that the LVNs iget their RN. Most often, such positions are given to RNs, with a few exceptions. My post was just to help see the broader implications of getting the RN designation - more statu...

First off, I think its wonderful that your organization recongizes your success in efficiently managing your units. Kudos for doing such a wonderful job. We all need managers like that! Secondly, if your already getting your RN you'll start seeing t...

Just wanted to say that this is an awesome thread! I'm about to start my new grad position in Medicine and want to develop a good routine/method to start me off right. Its commentary such as what I have been reading here that really helps out us newb...