AndyBRN

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1. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

   AndyBRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I willl mention however, that most institutions generally will maximize the scope of practice for both RN and RPN. Main differences I've seen include: - IV push below the drip chamber (RN only) -...

2. LPN vs RN? Not as clinical as society thinks?

   AndyBRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   It's actually quite a bit different here in Canada, in terms of education for RN vs. RPN. RPNs are educated at a college level for 2 years. The program is more skills-oriented, with less focus on...

3. Almost new grad who wants to work in psych--advice please!

   AndyBRN replied to shannarini71's topic in Psychiatric

   I'll tell you from my experience. Graduated June 2011 from BScN program (I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada). Landed full time job in a large teaching hospital right out of school. Part of Ontario's...

4. What do you prefer?

   AndyBRN replied to RN315's topic in Psychiatric

   Have not worked with adolescents, but I'd probably not really enjoy working with them. Currently work in a teaching hospital in Toronto with a large population of homeless and underhoused populations....

5. When to give hydralazine?

   AndyBRN replied to nurs1ng's topic in Patient Medications

   By nursing standards, the order written by the physicians must have parameters for giving and/or holding the medication. Typically, I have seen Hydralazine given if SBP is greater to or equal to 160....

6. Unionized? Night Shift? I need your input!

   AndyBRN replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   This can happen in a unionized hospital as well. Usually under the collective agreement and job description, it talks about rotating shifts, ability to work alternating weekends, holidays, etc. If a...

7. New to allnurses and I need some feedback!

   AndyBRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Hello everyone! My name is Andrew and I am a Registered Nurse, practicing in Canada. I currently am working as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health, practicing on the inpatient unit, short stay crisis...