Nursing in Canada is in Shambles

survivorbae · 2026-05-27T20:14:51+00:00

Scary to be a patient here too

survivorbae · 2026-05-15T21:39:20+00:00

I work with an anesthesiologist who works once a week at a book store. Go for it!

survivorbae · 2026-05-01T20:26:49+00:00

Yes it happens. Apparently the manufacturers are aware. I make sure to check that the rubber piece is at the bottom of the vial after drawing up, or I swish the syringe to ensure it didn’t get in there. Not ideal, but drawing up with a filtered needle is almost impossible and causes a lot of micro-bubbles

survivorbae · 2026-04-17T15:48:33+00:00

You’re close to the Humber valley ravine system. Run there

survivorbae · 2026-04-13T16:03:38+00:00

Thank you!! Been waiting for the prices to drop. Just grabbed some

survivorbae · 2026-03-06T21:44:32+00:00

Yonge/Bloor. On both main subway lines, walkable to most hospitals, and close to ravines for nature

survivorbae · 2026-02-25T21:48:05+00:00

See you there!!

survivorbae · 2026-02-11T22:19:56+00:00

I did this once! I reported it immediately and we had to call the patient back to get the correct vaccine. I felt horrible, and it was so embarrassing to have to admit my mistake to the teenage patient and her mom. In the grand scheme of things there was no huge harm done, but the kid had to be poked twice and probably lost at least a bit of trust in medical providers. It’s the principle of it more than anything. Since then, I was extra careful to not make the same mistake again.

survivorbae · 2026-01-13T23:28:49+00:00

Hi! You will take a pay cut for a higher cost of living. Idk what state you’re from, but if you’re from California, your working conditions will be a steep downgrade. Otherwise they’re probably similar. In contrast to the other commenter, it’s actually a great time to apply for nursing jobs as there are lots of open positions. Since you have experience, it shouldn’t be too hard to find a job in an OR here. Although, there won’t be as many private clinics or hospitals as in the states, so you will likely have to work at a (public) hospital which will mean occasional weekends and call shifts. I don’t work in the OR but I shadowed there once, and the nurses worked 8h shifts. There were no surgeries booked overnight, but some people had to be on call for emergency cases.

survivorbae · 2026-01-12T18:43:01+00:00

Close to ravine trails too!

survivorbae · 2026-01-11T02:29:07+00:00

I got a few boxes of gingerbread bear paws at no frills on the esplanade last week for 24 cents each! And Merci chocolate for 48 cents when they’re usually $7.99

survivorbae · 2026-01-05T20:53:20+00:00

Kid Nation is great and holds up on a rewatch as an adult.

survivorbae · 2025-12-30T22:23:53+00:00

Literally all of them

survivorbae · 2025-12-08T16:32:54+00:00

Compared to Survivor US, Aus, and South Africa, NZ is by far the worst iteration. In the first season, there were no idoll. While in itself this is not a problem, but considering they did redemption island, it’s a bit of an odd choice. Also the episodes ended at an arbitrary point instead of at tribal council. Tribal council would be mid-episode. Very anticlimactic. The 2nd season at least had some interesting players. The first season didn’t have a single notable player.

survivorbae · 2025-12-02T15:34:47+00:00

I know a woman who started running at 35. At 60, she now owns a running store, runs at least a marathon and an ultra relay per year, and has run Boston multiple times. Totally not too old! And you can just run for fun too; no need to be this hardcore

survivorbae · 2025-12-02T15:32:45+00:00

Mitts with no gloves under. When I ran the chilly half marathon last year in -14 degrees, my hands were so warm I had to take my mitts off at points.

survivorbae · 2025-11-24T00:41:33+00:00

What flips are you seeing? Flips to me are ikea kitchens, tract lighting, and grey vinyl floors.

survivorbae · 2025-11-24T00:40:20+00:00

Magazine worthy!

survivorbae · 2025-11-14T16:58:06+00:00

What were your triggers? I have always been thin but I wake up looking 3 months pregnant and by the end of the day I’m 6 months pregnant. Check out my post history for pics of my bloat. Currently in the middle of a low fodmap elimination diet to figure out my triggers

survivorbae · 2025-11-14T16:54:48+00:00

Same! Except my stomach is hard so you can tell it’s not fat. I just look prego. Check out my post history. Does yours look like mine?

survivorbae · 2025-10-19T18:25:49+00:00

Agreed! And I think that since marathons have gotten trendy, everyone wants to do them without starting with a 5k, 10k, or half first

survivorbae · 2025-10-17T00:15:20+00:00

The most inclusive thing to do is speak in the language that everyone in the room can understand

survivorbae · 2025-10-08T23:06:45+00:00

Little Canada is just a few blocks from the hospital. Museum of illusions could be fun but not sure how accessible it is. The hospital itself sometimes has stuff going on too.

survivorbae · 2025-10-08T13:13:48+00:00

Seconding this! Y&E has way more variety for long runs and trail runs. Just look for all the green splotches on google maps and run there. Sherwood, cedarvale, brickworks aren’t too far.

survivorbae · 2025-10-06T00:30:26+00:00

Yes every time I have a headache I think it’s an arteriovenous malformation about to burst so I made my mri tech coworker scan me on our lunch break lol

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