madricka

madricka BSN, RN

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  1. Never had a job

    madricka replied to RN2b1995B's topic in Canada

    Something to consider if looking for work during nursing school -- tutor nursing subjects or work in the library. I did both of these things during my BScN and it was not a drain on my study/class...

  2. Worried about role discrepancies

    madricka replied to Cdnbscn's topic in Canada

    No matter WHO you are working under, as a nurse registered with the regulating body of your province, you are 100% responsible for providing safe, ethical and competent care. If you see things -- even...

  3. American RN looking to move to Toronto

    madricka replied to legalrn23's topic in Canada

    I can't touch on the details about licensing in Canada but I can answer your question about hospitals (if you wanted to research them). If you're looking to stick with ER/trauma, the 2 main trauma...

  4. do you have still have students debts and how are you paying for them?

    madricka replied to mariesearcy's topic in Canada

    I had a LOT of student loan debt after nursing (2 undergrad degrees). Honestly, there is nothing you can do about it. It is what it is. No loan forgiveness from OSAP since your income is so high and...

  5. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    madricka replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    There may be a lot of reasons not to do it but there is one REALLY good reason to go for it: because you want to. I've had so many patients who were dying and regretted not living out their goals and...

  6. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    madricka replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't go crazy, I still had bills to pay. But if there was something "extra" or expensive I wanted (eg. expensive purse or new phone or something) I would only allow myself to get it if I worked an...

  7. Boundaries

    madricka replied to nurselpn88's topic in Canada

    I used to have patients/family members/friends trying to add me on Facebook and ended up covering my last name on my badge with a sticker (one of the family members was repeatedly asking me out in...

  8. New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    madricka replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    During codes... when you go to your first few after starting in a new unit you might just be shadowing the team. If this is the case, stay out of the way but watch how each person has a seamless role....

  9. Brain Death/Support

    madricka replied to critcarequeen93's topic in Critical Care

    Our donor network contact at the hospital would email the stats on the organs after they were transplanted -- eg. Mr X's organs helped 3 people (lady got his lungs, a teen got his liver and someone...

  10. New to ICU. What do you hate to see a new ICU nurse do?

    madricka replied to IPMC15's topic in Critical Care

    I'm sure you know a lot of this already since you're not a new grad but for you & others who are reading: As many others have said: * Help others! I have seen too many new nurses poking around...

  11. Am I a bully?

    madricka replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think when you're super busy at work, everyone tends to complain about it & maybe say the wrong thing -- or at least non-supportive things (which may be perceived as non-team-like attitudes)....

  12. Ryerson Collab BScN

    madricka replied to wctenshi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Be aware that the Centennial/Ryerson program is EXTREMELY competitive and admitted students have a GPA way above the stated minimum (more like 3.7-4.0). I'm sure they make exceptions if there are...

  13. Reinstatement of registration with CNO

    madricka replied to madricka's topic in Canada

    If anyone reading this was wondering, the Centennial program to take is the "Bridging to University Nursing - IEN". I was in contact with the summer liaison for the program and was told it was full...

  14. Multi-dose insulin vials

    madricka replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    I've only ever used the single-patient vials, regardless of insulin type. It comes from the pharmacy with the patient label on it and is never, ever shared with another patient. There are unopened...

  15. First Code Blue

    madricka replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in General Students

    I really loved oncology (worked there before critical care/trauma). I did my BScN student placements there also (I requested it). It was surgical oncology (gyne-onc, urology, ENT) with some...

  16. First Code Blue

    madricka replied to LunaTunaPineapple's topic in General Students

    My first code is the same as the last one (working in oncology & ICU, I've had a lot) -- I'm able to keep calm and focused during the code(s) and the rest of my shift. I can be there for...

  17. Should I be a nurse? Fears, bodily fluids etc

    madricka replied to sarahamelia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was sooo nervous about the "gross" things in nursing but you get over it quickly -- well, I STILL can't handle vomit but that's a whole other issue. I think every nurse has a thing they don't like...

  18. Centennial BScN Admission

    madricka replied to wctenshi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's hard to say what you should do. It would depend on why you didn't do well in your current degree. The Centennial/Ryerson BScN program is VERY demanding (mentally and physically) and not something...

  19. Reinstatement of registration with CNO

    madricka replied to madricka's topic in Canada

    It's amazing that you've had the opportunity to work in remote communities, though I understand how draining it must be. I would probably be up there too but (I hate to admit!), I do not drive...

  20. Disrespectful patients

    madricka replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get flustered when patients speak to me that way and I often need to take a deep breath before I speak or continue. I used to get really upset and leave the room but after working in critical...

  21. Reinstatement of registration with CNO

    madricka replied to madricka's topic in Canada

    Absolutely! I honestly believed the whole process would be easier since it really was only 2 weeks past the 3 year evidence of practice mark -- I assumed they'd have some kind of grace period or...

  22. Reinstatement of registration with CNO

    madricka replied to madricka's topic in Canada

    Thank you! I emailed them this morning.

  23. Foreign nurse vs. Local nurse??

    madricka replied to WhyNurse's topic in Canada

    I think it's REALLY difficult to say either way because we don't know what position the hospital was hiring for, what their needs are, or what the travel nurse's credentials are. Maybe that nurse was...

  24. Should I drop out

    madricka replied to Dsosa's topic in Canada

    If you only have a year left, maybe push through and decide when you are finished if this is what you really want to do? The time will pass whether you are in the program or not and you might have...

  25. Having some issues with BPD (big shocker!)

    madricka replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in Psychiatric

    Some people on this forum actually have BPD and are well-aware of what people think of them. It's extremely difficult to get effective treatment and even harder to find compassionate people to provide...