Emma_H

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1. Primary Care NP's?

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   Brandons, The hospital system can be frustrating, I get it. I can only imagine how difficult it is working in emergency. It sounds like you have great experience for primary care. I think emergency training will be so useful. I am sure you will be a...

2. Primary Care NP's?

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   Yes, a lot of factors to consider! Thanks :)

3. Primary Care NP's?

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   Yes, I am thankful young! 24 and have been nursing for 2 years in both acute and primary care. I love the idea of being an NP.... I love learning and a challenge. I am also open to relocating for both school and employment right now.

4. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   Jumper44 I can totally understand where you are coming from and I agree. I would have really appreciated a biochemistry course, more pharm, more anatomy, physiology, path, etc. We did take a full year of anatomy/physio and patho which was very useful...

5. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   Relational practice was learning about how to form relationships with patients and families. Active listening skills, understanding yourself, your values, beliefs.... leaving those at the door when dealing with ethical issues, etc.

6. Tired of some MDs....

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Relations

   Yes, thank-you, I will have to start reporting and documenting... It is a regular occurrence with many nurses.

7. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

   Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

   I don't mean electives... I feel those make students well rounded as well. I just mean in my program we had I think at least 3-4relational practice classes that were not designed all that well. As I said I think they are important, maybe 1-2, but 3-4...

8. Too much fluff in nursing programs?

   Emma_H posted a topic in Canada

   Do you feel their was too much "fluff" in your nursing program. I think relational practice courses are extremely useful.... but I think maybe 1-2 of these courses are enough. I feel their should be more focus on pharm/patho in nursing, as I feel thi...

9. Tired of some MDs....

   Emma_H posted a topic in Relations

   I am getting tired of feeling nervous calling certain doctors and them making my job that much more difficult.... some older GI docs literally make me feel like a piece of **** when I call them and make me feel helpless. I generally think I know my p...

10. Patients are always requesting not to have this nurse.

    Emma_H posted a topic in Relations

    On the unit I work on, patients are frequently requesting not to have specific nurses on my unit. I can almost always guess who they will request not have before they tell me a name. I know of two particular nurses on my floor who have strong persona...

11. What helps you sleep after night shift?

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I have heard benadryl is helpful, will have to try it!

12. Amazed with how much nurses rock!!

    Emma_H posted a topic in Rock

    I work part-time at a women's clinic and I am often amazed with the nurses that I work with and their ability to make women feel comfortable and supported. In most situations, before the women meet with the doctor they sit down and chat with a nurse ...

13. What helps you sleep after night shift?

    Emma_H posted a topic in General Nursing

    I often struggle sleeping the day post night shift. I often have to take half of a sleeping pill to get at least 4 hours.

14. Primary Care NP's?

    Emma_H posted a topic in Canada

    Anyone here thinking of going down the primary care NP route at some point? Or has anyone done this or are currently working on this? Would love to ask some questions and hear fellow nurses stories!

15. Are RN's going to be a thing of the past?

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Interesting. I can see high intensity areas always sticking with RN's but I have heard that they are going to be gradually increasing LPN's scope by increasing their length of program and further educating current LPN's. This may mean we will have m...