viera101

Yes it was through indeed. I also specialize in cannabinoid therapy education so having a niche specialty helped me secure a position in the medical cannabis field. I hope this helps.

I'm a telehealth clinic nurse in the GTA. I prefer office or administrative than working bedside, pay is not as much as hospital but it's something that suited my needs. There's a lot of nursing specialties out there. What are you interested in doing? Even if it's non-nursing.

I used to work as a nanny for toddlers and volunteered at a daycare at my local gym while I was still in nursing school and years later after I passed my board and received my designation in Ontario, Canada, I had a baby and became a stay-at-home mom for a few years. When my son was born, he was diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation and pulmonary hypertension, so he had to stay in the NICU for 2 months where he had embolization twice. It was a horrible time for me as a first-time mom. But when the doctors would explain the treatment, the meds, the tests, or anything related to his diseases, as a nurse I had an understanding of the procedures, side effects, etc. and I was able to somehow separate being an emotional mother and a rational nurse during this time. One time, his NG tube was loose, and I pushed it back inside his little nostril to secure it and I realized, had I not been a nurse, would I even do that? I did his vitals, tube feedings, diaper changes and weighed them, basically I did the routine stuff except for medication administration. There was a new doctor who examined him, and tried to explain stuff, I simply nodded, didn't even ask too much questions. I remember the doctor looking at me weirdly, because I was agreeing with whatever he was saying, and a nurse standing beside him whispered, “she’s a nurse too.” The doctor smiled and said, “oh that’s why.” Another nurse has also commented that everything was smooth sailing with me, and that they cut their time in half explaining what this thing meant or putting me at ease because I was basically them in a sense. My son is doing okay now, thanks to the wonderful staff, but I couldn’t help but think about the other parents there with their fears, worries, and anxieties about their sick kids. I had the same worries too but since I had the knowledge of nursing, it stabilized my thoughts. I’ve seen videos on social media of parents, mostly moms, and their journeys with their medically diagnosed children and I can relate because I’ve been that mom. But I was lucky enough to be a nurse and had a little bit more clarity than they had. However, even though I’m a nurse, I still needed a lot of help. A LOT of help. I now work as an office clinic nurse in Toronto (*currently on vacation as I’m writing this*) but that experience made me realize something. It made me realize that having at least the basic knowledge of nursing in a family can alleviate fears and worries for their medically diagnosed children when needed. There are a lot of regular nanny services out there for well children but what are your thoughts on student nurses, new graduates or internationally educated nurses awaiting their nursing licenses working as part-time babysitters or nannies for kids who are low-high risk such as allergies, asthma, autism/adhd, chronic illness, Crohn’s, type 1 diabetes, physical/cognitive disabilities, etc. before they become full-fledged nurses? It’s not necessarily a home nursing job, but it’s more on childcare. Is this something that would interest student nurses, new graduates, or even inactive nurses? Let’s hear those thoughts! “It’s better to have a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war…” – Ancient Chinese Proverb

Hi thank you all for your responses. I appreciate them! Yes, it's just a companionship phone call for low-medium stresses but with nurses instead of certified home assistants since sometimes patients do talk about their meds or conditions which nurses have basic knowledge of. So not really a mental health crisis hotline either. Also, psychologists or counsellors usually have bundled sessions (6-12 sessions) which can be too pricey for patients who would just need an hour or so to talk about their day twice a month or whenever they feel like it. (Although some counselling sessions are covered by insurances for up to 15 sessions/year only.) Anyways, with what has happened these past few years, there's a sharp incline in mental health, but maybe nurses can address the low stressors such as loneliness, uncertainty, & isolation, within our scope of practice of course, to help unburden the other mental healthcare professionals in this field. And if the nurse assesses that the patient needs further assistance, they can be referred to a licensed counsellor within the area. Counselling can be expensive for some and free counselling can take awhile to schedule. The warm line is a great resource but I'm not sure if other states have it too. (Is it just certified support specialists only?) So why not nurses? There's many of us and we can be utilized this way without overstepping our scope. I know nurses are burnt out at the end of the day but I'm thinking that this companionship phone call can be like a part time gig, or for new graduates, or for nurses in between jobs.

The aftermath of the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone's mental health, especially the elderly who had been left alone and isolated from their families and society. I wanted to see if there's a gap that can be filled through a companionship call service wherein the elderly don't have to use laptops or video calls to avail counselling from a licensed healthcare provider.

Hi there, I'm also planning to take aesthetic nursing.. hope this turns out great for all of us :)