beehive8

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1. Brian Short News

   beehive8 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   I am saddened by the news of Brian's passing. My heartfelt condolences to Brian's family during this difficult time.

2. Where to live in Vancouver??

   beehive8 replied to dibleydale's topic in International

   Dibleydale, I'm not sure if I'm too late in replying to this thread but I lived in between BC Children and VGH (worked at VGH) and I would highly recommend that you live in Vancouver to avoid the long commutes. I lived on West 16th and rent was on th...

3. Where to live in Vancouver!

   beehive8 replied to ghostcat's topic in International

   Sorry...I just read your other post. Management for our units don't allow pets. Hope you can find a great place to live though.

4. Where to live in Vancouver!

   beehive8 replied to ghostcat's topic in International

   Are you looking to buy a place or rent first? If you're going to rent, the neighbourhood I'm living in is very nice and fairly close to BC Womens. I live at Cambie/W. 16th Avenue. Our complex has apartments and townhouses if you're thinking about ren...

5. Advice about BC?!

   beehive8 replied to bubbles30's topic in International

   I worked with Vancouver Coastal Health and was recently hired by VGH. I'm moving from Toronto to Vancouver and had a really good experience with them. They're very helpful. I was also in contact with Health Match BC and didn't have such a great exper...

6. Ontario Part time nurse seeking benefits, but from where?

   beehive8 replied to X-treme's topic in International

   Check out http://www.coverme.com

7. Nursing in B.C.

   beehive8 replied to beehive8's topic in International

   We live in Toronto now and we're hoping to move to one of the larger cities in B.C. We're getting tired of the increasing gun violence in Toronto and B.C. is so beautiful. The nursing job fair is coming to Toronto so I'll probably go to that and spea...

8. Nursing in B.C.

   beehive8 posted a topic in International

   We're thinking of moving from Ontario to B.C. and I was curious to hear about your nursing experiences in B.C. We're thinking about Vancouver but certainly up for looking at other places too. I have heard that rent is pricey...is it comparable to re...

9. Nursing Journals?

   beehive8 replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in International

   I subscribe to Nursing Made Incredibly Easy and Nursing 2006. I also get the "Canadian Nurse" but I get that with my RNAO membership. There are a few Canadian nursing journals out there. Betty

10. Mcgill or Athabasca?

    beehive8 replied to alli's topic in International

    Depends on what type of program are you looking for? I have a friend who finished her Masters through Athabasca U and said it was a great experience as she was able to work full-time while doing it. I'm in the process of applying to Athabasca for the...

11. Talk to me about ethical dilemmas in the ED

    beehive8 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi everyone, Thought I'd pick your brains about ethical dilemmas you may have experienced or witnessed in your practice...pls share your stories. Many thanks, Betty

12. Ultrascope or Littman?

    beehive8 replied to aegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have to use a separate one for pediatric patients or can the diaphragm be changed to a pedi one when you need it?

13. Interviewing for ER - Any Suggestions???

    beehive8 replied to nightingale's topic in Emergency

    When I interviewed for the ER years ago, I didn't have any ER experience, just a variety of M/S. I was given alot of scenario type questions to test my ability to critically think and prioritize (ie. triaging patients with different chief complaints...

14. Going back to school for LPN at age 47

    beehive8 replied to Dratz's topic in International

    You're never too old to go back to school! Best of luck to you! :)

15. ICU websites

    beehive8 replied to gwenith's topic in MICU

    Wow Gwenith, Thanks for the great links...they're excellent!