saltcity

saltcity has 12 years experience and specializes in SICU,MICU,ER,trauma.

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1. June 2010 CRNE Results

   saltcity replied to RescueNinja's topic in CRNE

   congratulations, it's been nice of you to cheer on those who've passed and console those who didn't. For those who didn't pass this time, it's not the end of the world. I'm new to Canada, but in the US I knew a couple great nurses who failed but even...

2. Study topics for CRNE exam prep.

   saltcity replied to akardan's topic in Canada

   To be honest, I'm not sure how I did. I looked up some of the stuff when I got to my car and got the laptop out- just for my own self assurance. There is definitely a BIG community health nurse focus, which ironically I'm not good at (even though the...

3. Study topics for CRNE exam prep.

   saltcity replied to akardan's topic in Canada

   if I reveal any more the mounties will beat me up (it's in the fine print).....

4. Study topics for CRNE exam prep.

   saltcity replied to akardan's topic in Canada

   Having taken it this am and taken the NCLEX in 1998- you are totally correct. They are nothing like each other. The poster who said there is a greater emphasis on psychosocial issues in the CRNE is right. Also the health care systems are different (...

5. Work as LPN with U.S. ADN degree

   saltcity replied to jenn8500's topic in International

   I am surprised to see the posts from folks who look at moving to Canada as a "consolation prize" or "stepping stone." I have seen a few of them in the forums here. For me, it's an end in itself. My wife and I have talked about moving there for 12 ye...

6. Work as LPN with U.S. ADN degree

   saltcity replied to jenn8500's topic in International

   On an semi related note: how many RNs are there in Canada from the USA? I'm just curious. As you folks probably know I'm moving up there next month with the wife and kids. I am grateful and honored to have been accepted with my family to be Permanen...

7. Men in Nursing?

   saltcity replied to Novo's topic in International

   I'd prefer if you didn't, but I can't stop you. I understand that putting stuff on the interwebitubes makes it public domain of sorts. I'd like to think the discussions here are between the folks here on this forum concerning the folks on this forum....

8. Men in Nursing?

   saltcity replied to Novo's topic in International

   This really depends on where in the states you're talking about. Where I worked (up till a couple weeks ago) we had our own state police force (with guns) on campus. The security force (unarmed) would restrain/wrestle dangerous (high on PCP, suicidal...

9. Men in Nursing?

   saltcity replied to Novo's topic in International

   though I'm sure Canadian phlegm and Poop are similar in composition and consistencies...

10. Men in Nursing?

    saltcity replied to Novo's topic in International

    In my 12 years as nurse I've only had a couple instances where (older) female patients asked for a female nurse to help with things like personal hygiene. Most patients realize you're a professional and treat you as such regardless of gender, race e...

11. CRNE location in Kingston

    saltcity replied to saltcity's topic in International

    The main reason I asked is that I'm not familiar with the system for testing etc in Canada. I'm new to this situation. I thought someone might have some clue better than me (the NCLEX I took was in a Sylvan center by myself in a room alone on a compu...

12. CRNE location in Kingston

    saltcity posted a topic in International

    anyone have a clue WHERE in Kingston the CRNE will be held in June? I plan on driving up and staying in a hotel the night before and it might be helpful if I can get a hotel somewhere near the place. I already called the CNO and they said that the lo...

13. are canadian RNs still going to USA

    saltcity replied to nurse4hearts's topic in International

    Guppy is right. I've been a nurse in the USA for 12 years and they do make cuts as well. Also the state hospital where I worked up till a last week (I'm moving TO ontario) is furloughing employees one day a week. I don't think this is going to hit n...

14. Study topics for CRNE exam prep.

    saltcity replied to akardan's topic in Canada

    Hey folks, also studying for the CRNE and I have a question. (I've been studying the guide/self study from CNA as well as the lippincott CRNE study guide I bought) Where can I find out information about patient confidentiality/ HIV/AIDS confidentiali...

15. Ottawa hospitals, need some tips

    saltcity replied to saltcity's topic in International

    I want to say thanks again to all the folks (rescueninja especially) for all the help. Hospitals are hospitals but I want to try and avoid working at a place that has the feel of a Stalinist Labor Camp. I'm all for discipline and proper justice but t...