Tag Archives: nursing
If the Cap Fits.. Wear It
Time has this way of noiselessly sneaking up and mutely flying by. Has it really been 40 years since I received my first nursing diploma, that of a Licensed Practical Nurse? The year 1970? Little did I realize all those … Continue reading
About to Turn the Page
One week from today I will be a retired lady… well, sort of. My plan is to still work on a casual basis… I am thinking maybe two shifts a week come the fall. So really not retired… but definitely … Continue reading
The Good with the Bad
The H1N1 virus continues to be a big news-maker here in Manitoba. Yesterday, Manitoba’s First Nations chiefs declared a state of emergency. Our Winnipeg hospitals, and especially the Intensive Care units are filled to capacity. Being that I am an … Continue reading
Mandatory Overtime.. killing me softly
This has been a bit of a rough week. I worked 5 evening shifts and each one carried the threat of mandatory overtime. For those of you that do not know.. mandatory overtime for nurses is the practice of hospitals … Continue reading
Manitoba Nurses Strike Averted
During the weekend the MNU and the provincial NDP government headed back to the bargaining table. Late Saturday evening a tentative agreement was reached. The strike vote that was scheduled for today will NOT be taking place. This is definitely … Continue reading
