HollieRN

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1. Any Canadian Labour and Delivery Nurses??

   HollieRN replied to HUCtoRNBScN's topic in International

   You may have better luck getting into OB/Gyn as a new grad than right into Labour and Delivery. But i got right into OB/Gyn as a new grad without a problem. Good luck.

2. HELP! Interview tomorrow ...

   HollieRN posted a topic in Occupational

   Hi there, I am a relatively new grad (June, '06) who is currently working in OB/Gyn. I've been pretty unhappy w/ bedside nursing and have been looking for a change since i started. I noticed a posting for an Occ. Health position at the hospital i wo...

3. Hi, What are some good Nursing schools in Canada that are not too competitive???

   HollieRN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in International

   I agree that you should look into the college/university collaborative programs in Ontario. I graduated from the Loyalist/Brock program and i think they still had seats available when i was there ... We were accepting students from other schools mid...

4. What do experienced nurses expect from new nurses?

   HollieRN replied to alabama2's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I'm a new nurse as well ... I agree w/ everything above !! My preceptor and clinical educator stressed ASKING QUESTIONS! Never let something go if you're unsure. Never put yourself in an unsafe situation, where you could've had help, beca...

5. New Nurse feeling overwhelmed!

   HollieRN replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

   I'm new as well ... I have three whole months 'under my belt'. I work in OB/Gyne. I like OB a lot, but Gyne kicks my butt on a regular basis. I'm in the 'perinatal float pool' ... I orient to Pediatrics in a few weeks. I JUST got (somewhat) comfy on...

6. CRNE results?

   HollieRN replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in CRNE

   I just got my results too! I passed! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

7. New Grad - Perinatal Float

   HollieRN replied to HollieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks again for everyones responses. I spoke to the nursing manager and it was all a huge misunderstanding ... I will eventually be floating, but right now i will start out on one unit, and orient for 12 shifts or until i feel comfortable. I also h...

8. New Grad - Perinatal Float

   HollieRN replied to HollieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for your responses. The thing is ... I have already accepted this position. I start tomorrow (hospital orientation). The hospital knows i am a new grad. I was offered a surgical float pool position (which i probably should've taken, looki...

9. Failed CRNE twice

   HollieRN replied to vchild4ever's topic in International

   I've been using both Mosbys and the CRNE guide put out by the CNA. I found that my percentages using Mosbys were 60-70%, where i'm currently at ~80% using the CRNE guide. I'm REALLY hoping the CRNE is like the CRNE guide, b/c Mosbys questions are rea...

10. New Grad - Perinatal Float

    HollieRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there :) I'm a new grad RN ... I write the CRNE June 7 and graduate June 8. I've accepted a job as a perinatal float nurse. This will take me to ob/gyn, L&D, peds and the NICU. I have experience (from clinical) in ob/gyn and the special care...

11. Crne

    HollieRN replied to HollieRN's topic in International

    I hear that the CRNE and NCLEX are quite different though ...? I don't know though. I don't plan on taking the NCLEX. I've been using Mosby's Review ... Getting 60-70% on most sections, if i'm lucky I've been hearing from classmates though that the...

12. Finally made it!!!

    HollieRN replied to dave1117's topic in General Students

    Yaaay :) Congrats! I write the CRNE June 7 and graduate June 8 :)

13. How to deal with a tough clinical instructor

    HollieRN replied to luvmypatients's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem w/ an instructor last year. It might be good idea to ask for a meeting with your instructor and clarify what her expectations of you (as a student) are. Tell her that you really do need whatever feedback she can give you; good...

14. Crne

    HollieRN posted a topic in International

    Hi there :) I'm new here ... Just finished my BScN and will sit to write the CRNE June 7 (hopefully in Kingston or Toronto) ... Just wondering if there's anyone else here who will be writing this June. How is the studying going? What are you using ...

15. Marks to get in?

    HollieRN replied to Mika8's topic in International

    Ooooh you do'nt even want to know Brock-Loyalist wanted 70% in the four pre reqs ... Math, English, Bio (or Physics, i chose Bio) and Chem ... I had 60% in OAC (gr 13, when it was still around) Finite, 62% in OAC Chem, 65% in OAC Bio and 75% in OAC...