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What’s the difference between RPN vs. RN?

May 12, 2022

What’s the difference between an RPN and an RN? While they are often confused–because the differences between the two roles aren’t necessarily stark–RPN and RN are two different titles, requiring different levels of expertise and education. They even have different shift duties. Whether you’re currently a nurse, or exploring potential education and employment opportunities in healthcare across Canada,...

How to Handle and Prevent Nurse Burnout

May 05, 2022

When someone thinks about nurse burnout the first thing that comes to mind is taking time off and cutting back on work and indulging in self-care. Why that would be ideal - it’s not always possible to just take time off and run long baths. No workplace is stress free and working with patients is bound to have its ups and downs. In saying that - being in a high-stress environment where you might have to make life saving...

Everything you need to know about becoming a Charge Nurse in Canada

Apr 25, 2022

If you're a nurse looking for a new challenge or are thinking of making the switch to nursing, becoming a Charge Nurse may be the perfect option for you. A Charge Nurse is a nursing professional who takes on additional responsibilities and duties in order to provide leadership and support to the nursing team. They play an important role in ensuring that patients receive quality care. It's a big role and one that holds with it a lot of...

10 Tips for the Night Shift Nurse

Jun 16, 2021

What’s the secret to working nights? Unfortunately, there’s no one trick, as it’s not a one size fits all scenario. As a night shift nurse, you’re going to have to take the time to get to know your sleep patterns so you can maximize your productivity and become the night owl you’ve always dreamt of ! In all seriousness - whether you prefer working nights or you dread sleeping during the day when everyone...

Head Nurse Salary & Role Expectations

May 27, 2021

Head nurses supervise and coordinate nursing teams made up of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. They are in managerial positions and are expected to work closely with upper management and doctors. If you’re looking to transition into a head nurse role you typically need to have clinical experience working as a registered nurse for at least several years , and while not mandatory, having management certifications is...

How much is the RPN Salary in Ontario?

Mar 11, 2021

Typically Registered Practical Nurses (or RPNs) work on the frontline, caring for a wide range of patients at all stages of life. If you live in Ontario your title is RPN but if you’re anywhere else in Canada you practice under LPN (short for licensed practical nurse). RPNs and LPNs are basically two different names for the same role. So, how much is an RPN salary in Ontario? As sources vary slightly we’ve gone ahead and...

How Much is the LPN Salary in Canada?

Feb 10, 2021

LPNs work under the supervision or NPs, RNs and doctors and care for a wide range of patients - at all stages of life. As an LPN you’re likely to take vital signs, collect samples, make sure your patient is comfortable and administer any medication. So how much does an LPN make in Canada and how does it differ from the average nursing salary ? Of course, i t all depends on where you live, how much experience you have and exactly...

10 Must-Have Nurse Essentials for your Shift

Dec 17, 2020

Whether you’re a brand new nurse, a seasoned veteran or work in a hospital - there are certain nursing items that are great to always have handy. These are things that will make your shift either easier or more enjoyable which can help you focus on what matters most - caring for your patients. TOP NURSE ESSENTIALS Some of the links below are affiliate links but we only recommend products we truly stand...

Clozapine and Schizophrenia

Nov 03, 2020

In Canada, it’s estimated that 1 in 100 people are living with schizophrenia . While at first it might seem like a low number, the burden of the disease is far-reaching thus affecting more than the person who is diagnosed. Cardinal symptoms of schizophrenia include the presence of hallucinations, delusions, social withdrawal, reduction of executive functioning, disorganized speech and the presence of mood symptoms...

Signs and Symptoms of Wound Infections

Oct 17, 2020

The immune system is essential in the body’s ability to heal. A healthy immune system can aid in the body’s ability to heal by reducing the risk of infection. When a wound becomes infected it affects the progression of wound healing. This article goes over what factors affect wound infections and wound healing as well as nursing interventions to ensure optimal healing. In order to be able to understand the...

Inhalers in Asthma and COPD

Sep 30, 2020

The two chronic respiratory diseases that you’ll almost definitely encounter in your practice is Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It’s estimated that over 3.8 million Canadians are living with Asthma and 2.0 million Canadians are living with COPD. Challenges with breathing can lead to a significant reduction in physical function, exercise ability and conditioning. This leads to downstream...

Nursing Interventions for depression in the Elderly

Sep 04, 2020

Depression in the elderly population (occurring in patients who are 60 years and older) although quite common - doesn't mean it’s normal. Most elderly that suffer depression often don't receive treatment. This is mainly due to how symptoms of depression present themselves in the elderly. Symptoms can be masked by the effects of cognitive defects, multiple diseases, and the mediation to treat them . Depression can...

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