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  1. 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,...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  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. 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...

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  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

  16. Oooooo, Makes me all warm and fuzzy!

    RPN_2006 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    Oh well, I guess it's an improvement from the three letters I got in mail along with the four e-mails I got thanking me for my application but that they'd hired someone else for the position I applied...

  17. venous stasis dsg problem

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

    On larger legs I will sometimes use a tubular stretch net...we call it burn net..over the wrap to help all stay in place. It can be ordered in different sizes so as to avoid causing compression and...

  18. False Documentation?

    RPN_2006 posted a topic in Home Health

    I need advice. I have a home health client who is 100+ years old, end stage renal failure, anuric, +++sediment in foley causing obstructions. This man was getting cath irrigation c NS q week for...

  19. False Documentation?

    RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in Home Health

    Thanks Jnette and Caloitter. I did care very much for this patient. I feel a little lost each day not stopping in to see him. He is my first death, although I was not on shift thank goodness, so I did...

  20. False Documentation?

    RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in Home Health

    Thank-you all for your useful and informative advice. I have learned things with this experience to take forward. My patient passed away last night. May God rest his soul and bring peace to his...

  21. oh ye uninformed... this is why er nurses "don't care"

    RPN_2006 replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Although this problem is widespread, it seems clear to me that the biggest problem here is the EMS Comissioners attitude regarding the situation. Here in the socialist haven of Canada, emergency...

  22. False Documentation?

    RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in Home Health

    NRSKaren thank-you so much for those useful suggestions. I had no idea about the silicone caths or the cranberry capsules with regards to blockages/crystallization. This is information I can DO...

  23. False Documentation?

    RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in Home Health

    Caloitter, thank-you so much for the post. You have really said everything I've been considering on the matter. I let the first incident slide. Since the original post I have had another weekend off....

  24. Wife demands test for MRSA

    RPN_2006 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I completed my clinicals at two years ago was doing nasal and rectal swabs on every admit. Hi my name is Angela and I'll be your nurse for the day. Pardon me while I stick one of these...

  25. False Documentation?

    RPN_2006 replied to RPN_2006's topic in Home Health

    Jojotoo, A very good point. So many things in home health frustrate me. The day following her visit I was able to irrigate, but the next day he was yet again obstructed and I ended up changing cath...