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  1. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    markjrn replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    What's your scope in acute

  2. I bought a Littmann off Ebay...is it fake?

    markjrn replied to sydie's topic in General Nursing

    If you used paypal to pay, you should be able to file a claim with them for item not as described. But first of all, give the seller a chance to make the situation right. Obviously this is not as...

  3. Medical students' show offends nurses."

    markjrn replied to james fm's topic in International Nursing

    There's a new letter-writing campaign to encourage some kind of accountability for these med students. I threw my 2 cents in there, and I encourage all others to as

  4. On my way to BC!!

    markjrn replied to UK2BCnurse's topic in International Nursing

    I work east of BC, but here ICU ratios are normally 1:1, 1:2 is worst case scenario. I'm not sure if this is the norm nationally, it's just an FYI. Welcome to

  5. New Grad Burnt Out after 3mnths

    markjrn replied to joey1967's topic in International Nursing

    It seems pretty simple to me - leave. If this position is having this kind of effect on you, then you obviously need to go. No guilt, nothing. Apply for another position in a unit that has a decent...

  6. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just sent another letter requesting that these med students actually be held responsible. It seems that they're not even getting a slap on the

  7. Family objections to your career

    markjrn replied to njxcrush18's topic in Men in Nursing

    My parents always told me that I was too stupid to go to nursing school. They told me I was too stupid to do anything all of my life. And of course as a nurse, I wouldn't be as good as my BIL "The...

  8. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    From a Canadian perspective, a little east of Alberta, this issue seems to be meeting with mostly apathy. It bugs me that the RN's that I work with are more concerned about their coffee

  9. Please Help Answer These Questions

    markjrn replied to tweety_72's topic in General Nursing

    I advise you to see a

  10. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, big

  11. Medical students' show offends nurses."

    markjrn replied to james fm's topic in International Nursing

    That's for sure. On another note, my DW can't figure out why ANYONE would want to see my man-breasts! :chuckle Seriously though, I sent an email to the writer of that recent article encouraging...

  12. Medical students' show offends nurses."

    markjrn replied to james fm's topic in International Nursing

    I agree! Come on Fiona, Sing it with me.. :Melody: "O Canada! Our home and native land..." We're hearing alot about "what's his name" here lately - overkill, actually. Anyways, he kind of makes me...

  13. Conflict with Manager - suggestions please!

    markjrn replied to Lalage's topic in General Nursing

    Her loss, move on. I'm wondering though, if you should have received a position because of your seniority? Do you have the right to file a grievance? Have you spoken with your union

  14. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    markjrn replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I haven't heard of or seen any LPN's being phased out here, but they were doing it in the US. They don't have LPN's working the Units, but there are lots working the

  15. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    markjrn replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    Well, I'm not an LPN (as you know), but my SIL is and she's very busy. She has worked in many different areas - right now she's working in maternity. I can't say for sure what's all in her scope...

  16. Nurses with bad credit

    markjrn replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Where was this? It's pretty scary! I'd imagine with all of the DW's health issues and subsequent unemployment in the past few years, that our credit probably isn't perfect. So this means we can...

  17. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked with some pretty ignorant MD's in my time, but nothing like this. This is hitting a new low,

  18. Who's Who Among Women in Nursing

    markjrn replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    :)

  19. Who's Who Among Women in Nursing

    markjrn replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Aww, I never have either. Do you want me to write something up and send it to ya?

  20. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, you didn't miss much. I'll post it here... " I share your concerns about the MedShow 2005, and I have conveyed my profound disappointment to the participants. I want to assure you, first of...

  21. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, i got one too. So did others that I know of. I thought it was weak and very canned, so I sent one back. I hope it makes him

  22. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl:

  23. Ctr Nsg Advocacy: Nurses upset over Univ of Alberta medical students "Medshow"

    markjrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! I couldn't agree more! Are we related?

  24. Nasty medical students

    markjrn replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone "shoved" me, he would be dealing with my attorney and assault

  25. Who's Who Among Women in Nursing

    markjrn replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, how come we aren't in the who's who of women?