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  1. Most Pressing Issues in Nursing Today

    theRPN2b replied to pmcgrady's topic in General Nursing

    Staffing and nurse to patient ratios, how better ratios can improve patient outcomes and safety and in the long run save the healthcare system

  2. Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    theRPN2b replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    You should really replace your tires, bald tires are EXTREMELY UNSAFE in any weather

  3. Whats your favorite part of nursing?

    theRPN2b replied to Grobyc82's topic in General Nursing

    Going home at 1900 hours..... JUST KIDDING My favourite is when a patient or family member gives a simple but genuine "thank you" (which I think we all agree that we don't hear enough of) or when they...

  4. What are the common questions during interview applying as Rpn?

    theRPN2b replied to lOrna12's topic in Canada

    What kind of ward/area are you being interviewed for,that may vary the questions. But google common nursing interview questions,you will find many and there are many examples of good answers.Also,...

  5. Full Time or Per diem (But Full time)

    theRPN2b replied to Irah0526's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the 401k (I'm Canadian) But I work per diem with full time hours and I love it,can pretty much set my own schedule can choose not to work certain days/shifts,and can go on vacation...

  6. New nurses without clear career goals

    theRPN2b replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    I think that no one should be too dead-set on one certain career goal in nursing. Of course many achieve their career goals and end up where they originally wanted, but there are also some that never...

  7. Centennial College Bridging to University Hybrid

    theRPN2b replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I live in Halton

  8. Centennial College Bridging to University Hybrid

    theRPN2b posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello all, I am an RPN in Ontario looking to bridge to RN eventually. One of the options I have been researching is the bridging certificate at Centennial before applying to Ryerson. I graduated from...

  9. Centennial College Bridging to University Hybrid

    theRPN2b replied to theRPN2b's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I live in Halton

  10. How has nursing changed you?

    theRPN2b replied to thoughtful21's topic in General Nursing

    I have definitely learned to brush off people's rudeness and bad attitudes. Many patients are great,but there are always going to be rude ones and ones that are just plain mean. I learned to not let...

  11. Tips for inserting foleys

    theRPN2b posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! Just wondering if you have any tips for inserting foleys on male patients. I am usually very good at inserting a foley in a female patient, but when it comes to male patients I find that...

  12. Going from community health to hospital bedside nursing?

    theRPN2b replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    OOPS! I didn't see that part

  13. How to be a good day shift nurse?

    theRPN2b replied to future-peds-np's topic in General Nursing

    Try to get your patients out of bed during day shift. Be it in a chair for meals,a walk around the ward,or simply just geeting up to use the bathroom. Mobility is very important for recovery...

  14. Raises

    theRPN2b replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN in Canada, and yes I've had gotten a raises since starting 2 years ago (not a whole lot but I'm still grateful). The union negotiates our pay scale based on either hours worked (if you're...

  15. New Grad on Nursing Resource Team?

    theRPN2b replied to YoursNursingly's topic in Canada

    In my hospital system (family of 5 hospitals) they have an NRT,who go around between these 5 hospitals. And they have hired several new grads or newer nurses with less then 2 years experience. Most of...

  16. Path to become a Wound Care nurse specialist ?

    theRPN2b replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    You would manage a lot of wounds in home care nursing (and also quite a few in LTC or med/surg). But in order to become a clinical nurse specialist for wound care, a Master's degree is what you'll...

  17. Going from community health to hospital bedside nursing?

    theRPN2b replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    You could do part time in both for a while, if you feel that you'd be able to balance 2

  18. Practical Nursing HOAE test

    theRPN2b posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I will be taking the HOAE test for practical nursing next week. I applied to Mohawk, Sheridan & Centennial for RPN program. I am just wondering what should I study for this test? (what kind of...

  19. Do you have a free charge nurse on your unit?

    theRPN2b replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    On my old ward,our charge nurse did not take an assignment. Her role had a lot to do with discharge planning,admissions,bed moves. And she was also available for staff to ask questions to and to help...

  20. New manager needs help

    theRPN2b replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to see a manager like you who tries to get involved with their staff and create a positive work environment :) Some suggestions: Staff may like to see recognition for certain situations they...

  21. How many job applications are too many?

    theRPN2b replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    Continue to send out as many as you can,the job market is a little tough right now,so you may have to send out over 100 before you get a few

  22. Has been fired twice from 2 different jobs. Need a job and references desperately

    theRPN2b replied to Amy888lee's topic in Canada

    Try applying to clinics or home care to gain some

  23. Receiving casual work only???

    theRPN2b replied to SlowlyButSurely's topic in Canada

    I am casual in a hospital setting in Ontario. I started last year, and ever since then I have been working full time hours (lots of sick calls,vacation coverage). In my hospital system it can take...

  24. NICU New Grad

    theRPN2b replied to danceluver's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    In my hospital full timers work both days and nights. The schedule varies on each unit. Some wards do 2 days/2 nights 5 off. Other do 2 days/2 night 4 off.Others do 2 on/2 off/3 on/2 off/2 on/3 off...

  25. How many patients you guys take on your duty?

    theRPN2b replied to Seong40's topic in General Nursing

    Adult inpatient medicine unit, 5 patients per nurse, both for days and