Emma_H

Emma_H

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  1. 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...

  2. Team Nursing

    Emma_H posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to know if any of you fellow nurses have ever worked in a team nursing setting? The "team" is made up of an RN who is the most responsible, sometimes an LPN as well, and then 1-2 care...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

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

    Emma_H posted a topic in Canada

    Just wanted to know your thoughts on the shift from using more LPN's on units instead of RN's as they are cost saving for health authorities. We are beginning to see this in my health authority...

  6. Tired of some MDs....

    Emma_H posted a topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  7. Primary Care NP's?

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Yes, a lot of factors to consider! Thanks

  8. 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...

  9. Amazed with how much nurses rock!!

    Emma_H posted a topic in Nurses 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Any advice on IV insertion skills?

    Emma_H posted a topic in General Nursing

    Feeling a little disappointed on my IV insertion skills lately... mainly my technique. Any

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

    Emma_H posted a topic in Patient, Colleague 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...

  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

  14. 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...

  15. Tired of some MDs....

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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

  16. 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...

  17. 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

  18. 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...

  19. Any advice on IV insertion skills?

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    I am having trouble threading for sure... seems like there are always new IV's coming out!!

  20. Any advice on IV insertion skills?

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone :) Great

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

    Emma_H replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Thanks for sharing all of your personal experiences within your health authority. I appreciate your experiences. Just getting a little worried about what the changes will be looking like this coming...

  22. Finding clinical sites/ Gwynedd Mercy College

    Emma_H replied to glibwolf's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi dng_503 I have some questions about how like/liked the Athabasca FNP program? I currently live in BC and am thinking about applying to Athabasca and then also some local schools. I know schools...