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  1. 3 nurses for and 3 against union

    markjrn replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Canada in the SICU, so I don't know if I will be of any value to you. In my province you have no choice but to be a part of the union. Initially I thought that was ok (they're fighting for...

  2. Travel "contracts"

    markjrn replied to lisa_22's topic in Travel

    I am Canadian, and traveled for 8 years. You DO NOT have to sign for a year. If you're interested in a contract, sign for the length of the contract, and go from there. If you want to change...

  3. Facility Soap Opera

    markjrn replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    WTF is the world coming to? This should be made into a movie. If you are concerned about your (or anyone elses) safety, maybe you can speak to the police. They might be able to keep an eye on your...

  4. Diabetes question

    markjrn replied to RN_WannaBe's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I refuse to accept your over generalized definitions. The issue here is not ALL ABOUT YOU. Focus! :rotfl: Oh, and BTW, I can't handle your arrogance anymore, so I will no longer...

  5. Diabetes question

    markjrn replied to RN_WannaBe's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Edited because I can't type. LOL Reposted

  6. Diabetes question

    markjrn replied to RN_WannaBe's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm just telling you what I've experienced and seen. I don't care if you find it hard to believe. I don't know about America...I'm in

  7. Diabetes question

    markjrn replied to RN_WannaBe's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    That is not necessarily true. Not only have I had many patients that are of normal weight have type II, I was recently at a diabetic class, and most of the patients there were NOT overweight. It...

  8. Diabetes question

    markjrn replied to RN_WannaBe's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Uh, first of all, I think you need to be directing this info towards your doc. Second, if he told you that you're diabetic, then I'm guessing you are. Did he confirm that diagnosis with more than...

  9. Doing away with LPNs

    markjrn replied to krmkl0921's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not looking to get into the middle of any war here, but I have heard CNA's and LPN's in different hospitals referred to as "ancillary staff". So, maybe it depends on where you live? I don't...

  10. Doing away with LPNs

    markjrn replied to krmkl0921's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did a travel contract in ID that were phasing out LPN's. I don't know what all happened, but when I was there, LPN's were actively working on their RN. I know in Idaho Falls, I didn't work with any...

  11. Justified or over-reaction?

    markjrn replied to laurasc's topic in International Nursing

    Just a quick update. The company emailed me an apology - just a canned

  12. What does "mmol/l" mean?

    markjrn replied to mandykal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    mmol =

  13. Venting in progess, unjust termination

    markjrn replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that I agree with Bob 100%. It sounds like you're angry at this supervisor, but at the same time your behavior wasn't in the clear. Sometimes you just have to accept it for what it is....

  14. Accused of Cheating on Midterm... help!

    markjrn replied to MryRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Obviously these people are pathetic. If they don't let up, I would take things a little more seriously. This bad press can occasionally spill over into your professional life in the future, and...

  15. My niece cuts, and I don't know what to do

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks!

  16. My niece cuts, and I don't know what to do

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Psychiatric

    I appreciate the insight. I am very careful to remain calm around her - I figure she doesn't need any more drama. Her mom is pretty calm also, she just rolls with the punches. Her father is a...

  17. My niece cuts, and I don't know what to do

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks, I appreciate it. She's a strong kid, and she'll beat

  18. My niece cuts, and I don't know what to do

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for your response. I spoke with her mom (my sister) briefly, and she was taken to the ER, and will be an inpatient for at least a week. Her mom wants her in the hospital, and the dad doesn't...

  19. Possible Diabetes Cure

    markjrn replied to stephera's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Do you have any more info about

  20. Possible Diabetes Cure

    markjrn replied to stephera's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I heard that they have been doing islet cell transplants in Edmonton for awhile now, and that they're really not that uncommon. I wouldn't want to take immunosupressants for the rest of my life. I...

  21. Possible Diabetes Cure

    markjrn replied to stephera's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I'm guessing that they'd have to be. I wondered about that trade off

  22. Possible Diabetes Cure

    markjrn replied to stephera's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I think they've been doing islet cell transplants in Canada for a few years now. Regardless, it sure sounds good. I hope it becomes readily available for all who need

  23. Re-entry Programs

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know medhunters had that info. Thanks for filling me in! I'm going to tell her to check it out ASAP. I appreciate the link.

  24. Re-entry Programs

    markjrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone out there knows of any US hospitals that offer re-entry programs for RN's who have not been working, to return to bedside nursing? I know up here in Canada, you can take a...

  25. Re-entry Programs

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the response! She's not interested in any state, in particular, but I'll let her know to do some looking in the