The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for the 145,000 registered nurses (RNs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) in Ontario, Canada.
The College regulates nursing to protect the public interest and sets requirements to enter the profession, establishes and enforces standards of nursing practice, and assures the quality of practice of the profession and the continuing competence of nurses.
The nursing profession has been self-regulating in Ontario since 1963. The College works in partnership with employers, educators and government so that everyone in Ontario benefits from quality nursing services.http://www.cno.org/about/index.htm
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Canadians Nurses Association
The main function of the CNA (Canadian Nurses Association) is to advance the quality of nursing in the interest of the public. In doing this there vision is that nurses will contribute to the health of Canadians and the advancement of nursing. So the public maintains the trust in nurses. It also contributes to the advancement of global health and equity.http://www.cna-aiic.ca/CNA/default_e.aspx
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Communication Barriers
My grandfather was very hard of hearing and in a nursing home. One ear was completely deaf while the other was almost non functional.
It was very frightening for our family to see the communication frustrations form the nursing staff as well as from Grandpa.
The nursing staff never came up with any solution to this communication barrier, mostly because Grandpa was very easy going and would aways smile when spoken to and usually answered "yes" to everything.
When he was admitted to the hospital, the nursing staff their realized this communication barrier and began getting the family involved. What a great idea! We were able to help them out and also give them suggestions on how we as a family as difficult as it was communicated with Grandpa.
In the future should I have a communication barrier with a patient like this I realize how important it is to keep the communication open with the patients family.
It was very frightening for our family to see the communication frustrations form the nursing staff as well as from Grandpa.
The nursing staff never came up with any solution to this communication barrier, mostly because Grandpa was very easy going and would aways smile when spoken to and usually answered "yes" to everything.
When he was admitted to the hospital, the nursing staff their realized this communication barrier and began getting the family involved. What a great idea! We were able to help them out and also give them suggestions on how we as a family as difficult as it was communicated with Grandpa.
In the future should I have a communication barrier with a patient like this I realize how important it is to keep the communication open with the patients family.
In Flanders Fields
Having a family many generations in the Canadian Armed Forces, and some that have lost their lives. This poem is very important to me as I have a great uncle buried in Flanders Fields.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.- John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.- John McCrae
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Communication Tools
After starting my career at The Ross Memorial Hospital as an RPN I soon learned the importance of E-mail as a communication tool. Shift work doesn't always give us the opportunity to keep in touch with fellow peers. Also E-mail gives us a opportunity to have our managers send us updates in hospital policy's and education links can be sent to us, then we can have access to then any time of day.
Having this as a tool in my career has helped and is a big asset
Having this as a tool in my career has helped and is a big asset
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Hello
Hello,
My Name is Theresa Hartwell I am married for 15 years and am the mother of two boys 9 and11. I currently work at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay,I am an RPN and work in the nursing office which is an administrative position. My hobbies include gardening, horses and reading. I have just started University scary but I am looking forward to continuing my education.
My Name is Theresa Hartwell I am married for 15 years and am the mother of two boys 9 and11. I currently work at the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay,I am an RPN and work in the nursing office which is an administrative position. My hobbies include gardening, horses and reading. I have just started University scary but I am looking forward to continuing my education.
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