RPN_2006

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1. Which way should I go??

   RPN_2006 replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

   Based on my own experience as an RPN returning to school for my rn, I would advise going directly to your goal of rn. As for English not being your first language, this will be a difficulty for you in...

2. I Must be Crazy!

   RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in International Nursing

   I will continue to work part time as an rpn as my manager is willing to accomodate my schedule. The university has told me I will not be given any credit for previous nursing courses or experience. My...

3. I Must be Crazy!

   RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in International Nursing

   Let me clarify. There is a four year Bachelor's of Nursing available here in Windsor, there is no bridge program. Therefore, no recognition for previous nursing courses or experience. I am going back...

4. I Must be Crazy!

   RPN_2006 posted a topic in International Nursing

   I graduated Practical Nursing in Windsor Ontario in 2006. Since that time I have worked in home health and a Med-surg unit at the local hospital. I have decided, with the support of my unit manager,...

5. Patients sending Myspace Friend Requests!?

   RPN_2006 replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

   When I was doing home health I had a young gentleman with an abdominal wound post elective surgery. I cared for him for several weeks, nice enough guy. To my great surprise, after I discharged him, he...

6. What PRN meds do you give a lot?

   RPN_2006 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   Common prns on my unit...Gravol, Dilaudid, Ativan, Haldol,

7. Missing narcs returned to med cart...sorry long

   RPN_2006 replied to OklaLPN's topic in General Nursing

   :omy:

8. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

   RPN_2006 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   "Johnny Shirt" in Ontario,

9. N95 Masks and reuse

   RPN_2006 replied to psalm's topic in General Nursing

   At the hospital where I work the policy is to discard after single use. Infection control is pretty firm about

10. nurse reaction to non-nurse involvement with Magnet

    RPN_2006 replied to still swimming's topic in General Nursing

    Don't these people have work to do? Must not be

11. Please help me file a grievance letter

    RPN_2006 replied to Rebel_Kitty's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Congratulations! Your perseverance and professionalism have paid

12. Question: Dakins Tx of Pressure Ulcer

    RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thanks for your reply. It is presicely because we never see this tx anymore that I am unsure. "Dr. God" is a vascular surgeon and sees the cl q 4 weeks, which is another two weeks from now. Our ET...

13. Question: Dakins Tx of Pressure Ulcer

    RPN_2006 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Looking for your opinion. Several pressure ulcers are being debrided of slough OD c sterile gauze soaked in Dakins 1:4, wet to moist. Peri-wound protected c petroleum jelly. Wounds are debriding...

14. Surgical Nurse=Singular Curse!

    RPN_2006 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Registered Practical Nurse = Pearl-encrusted

15. I want to tell the story, Is it a HIPPA violation?

    RPN_2006 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Good gawsh! Please remove the whole thread then, the suspense is killing me and I'll never know what happened