Comanche_1

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1. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

   Comanche_1 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work in the Intensive Care Unit and am part of the Hospital's code team.

2. New position -part of code team

   Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think mainly being responsible for the compressions. Just anxiety Im sure will be relieved once I go thru the first arrest.

3. New position -part of code team

   Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN/LVN

   ok :) I guess I'll learn as things come my way.

4. New position -part of code team

   Comanche_1 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hey guys, Well here I am. As of 2 days ago I was hired in the ICU of new hospital. Part of the work involve is being part of the Code Team and my job is to do the compressions while the rest of the work is being done by the staff. I'm very happy with...

5. OH MY GOSH, interview HELP!

   Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in LPN/LVN

   you are amazing thank you. I will try to focus on this info, thank you very much!

6. OH MY GOSH, interview HELP!

   Comanche_1 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Ah! well I got an interview for one my dream careers and I am so worried! I have been asked to go for an interview tomorrow to work as a nursing attendant in the ICU of one of the hospitals. I have never applied for a hospital position as I have only...

7. Review

   Comanche_1 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello all, Not sure if you remember me. I was shortly around a few months ago before having some major surgery and just able to come back now. I worked as an EMT here in Canada for 3 years when I was forced to stop to get a chronic hip injury fixed. ...

8. LPN's in the OR

   Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in Operating Room

   Well now my question is what is the difference between a scrub nurse and being an OR tech?

9. LPN's in the OR

   Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in Operating Room

   Hi there, I ran into one of my partners this weekend who used to work as an LPN a few months ago. I was informed that yes as an LPN I can work in the OR which seems to be in high demand here. I would have to take a 6 months course online once finish...

10. O.R. job shadow

    Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much for the clarification. I just sent an email to CLPNA and asked for some guidance as well. I will call one of the hospitals tomorrow morning here in Calgary and see what amount of help I can get that way. Thanks again!

11. O.R. job shadow

    Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in Operating Room

    Sorry I must have not understood what Fiona posted. From the looks of it I won't be able to do a shadow but might be able to talk to an ORTech? I hadnt thought of calling CLPNA but will do that as well.

12. O.R. job shadow

    Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in Operating Room

    The thing is I am not yet a nursing student yet alone even sent my application for the fall (but sending my application tomorrow). Does that change things?

13. O.R. job shadow

    Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in Operating Room

    Will do that first thing in the morning then, Thank you Marie!!

14. O.R. job shadow

    Comanche_1 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi there, I am more than certain that I want to go thru schooling and do my LPN. Once I go thru the 16 months/2 yrs of schooling take the long distance O.R. course. No here is my issue. I have "been" in the O.R. on multiple occasions (as a patient m...

15. O.R. Techs in Canada/Ab?

    Comanche_1 replied to Comanche_1's topic in International

    I want to thank you guys again. Now that I know I can go ahead and get this training into the OR once I successfully start and finish my LPN. Just thank you so much because right now thats what I need to hear. After having to let go my "life dream" c...