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  1. New grad RN in LTC

    pinkfish333 replied to Starfish, RN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Once you know the residents you will find it much

  2. Advice please? Dementia pt resisting necessary intervention

    pinkfish333 replied to Laughingbuddha's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would inform the physician about this concern, and get their suggestion. At the same time I would inform the POA / family and get their input. Educate them on the pros and cons of having this...

  3. New RN and need assistance with job hunt

    pinkfish333 replied to torontonursingrocks's topic in Canada

    I find most jobs are not posted anywhere... just apply directly to the facility you want to work in, and send the resume often. I also call and talk to human resources to say I sent my resume and that...

  4. Just landed Forensic Psych Job - need help about working conditions!

    pinkfish333 replied to hakunamatata's topic in Psychiatric

    I have worked in forensic mental health for the past year (in Canada). Your workload sounds very doable. You might even find it very slow compared to what you are used to in acute care, etc. The high...

  5. Should I do transition to practice in Psych??

    pinkfish333 replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Psychiatric

    I went into mental health nursing right after graduation as an RN. You really do lose your med/surg type skills, and after only one year now, it would probably impossible for me to get back into a...

  6. ADN's being pushed out

    pinkfish333 replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am seeing this happen too. I am in Toronto Canada. I think they are getting fired due to the high pay they are receiving (and totally deserve) What is also happening here, is RPNs are being hired...

  7. Best Long Term Care homes in Toronto Ontario?

    pinkfish333 posted a topic in Canada

    Hello, Which are the best long term care homes to work in, in Toronto and the GTA? By best, I mean, best management, manageable work load, fair pay. Thanks for your

  8. Shift work help.

    pinkfish333 replied to frozenyogurt's topic in Canada

    I am an RN in the GTA (Ontario). I have a huge problem with doing shift work. I cannot physically and mentally do it. I realize it is part of nursing but not all nurses are the same. For me my future...