CDN_NPtobe

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1. Breath smells like moth balls

   CDN_NPtobe replied to spage_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Any problems with urination? Sometimes kidney failure will cause people to be malodorous because its a way for the body to try and rid itself of toxins. He also may have a pharygeal pouch or something that is filling with food that could cause the od...

2. Drug book survey for new grads

   CDN_NPtobe replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in New Nurse

   I actually found that by purchasing a palm pilot (I got a Tungsten E for about $200) it saved me a lot of money since I didn't need to purchase new drug books every year. I use Epocrates, which is free for PDAs with the Palm OS and find it thorough e...

3. How long did you wait to take the NCLEX?

   CDN_NPtobe replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in New Nurse

   I actually hand carried my state board registration paperwork around to obtain the required signatures and then hand delivered it to the board. I walked out with my permit that day and then registered for the NCLEX via the internet two weeks later af...

4. What to bring first day on job?

   CDN_NPtobe replied to Mrs.Yost's topic in New Nurse

   I brought stethoscope (wipe down with alcohol prep after each pt to reduce the rusk of pathogen transmission), 4 colour pen, trauma shears, hemostat, penlight. Once at work I filled up with the day's prep pads, a tourniquet for IV starts, roll of tap...

5. Retirement with a Grin

   CDN_NPtobe replied to Destinystar's topic in Humor

   what a fantastic idea! :roll: the only thing i would want is to be sure i have a laptop and isp with a lot of access numbers to accomodate the moving about. one hotel i know of has a patron who books a room (always the same one) for 6 weeks a year......

6. Immigration to Canada from the US--time frame question

   CDN_NPtobe replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in International

   Yes, the US does permit dual citizenship but I would prefer Canadian citizenship. You have to renounce one citizenship somewhere when it comes time to retire anyhow, as they obviously do not want people claiming retirement benefits in both countries.

7. New Job

   CDN_NPtobe replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in New Nurse

   I got my temporary license yesterday, just in time to start work next Monday. I'm so relieved that it came in time. I spent a lot of time on the road driving around to ensure I had the proper signatures and paperwork to obtain it, but it was a long f...

8. Immigration to Canada from the US--time frame question

   CDN_NPtobe posted a topic in International

   Hello, I am a BSN RN and am a US citizen working in Vermont. I want to immigrate to NS and eventually go for Canadian citizenship, after which I'll give up the US citizenship. My question is directed at other US citizens who have immigrated to Canada...

9. New Job

   CDN_NPtobe replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in New Nurse

   Most of my classmates landed jobs quite easily which was encouraging. I start in two weeks...lets hope my temporary nursing license arrives in time! I'll take my boards after I get one or two paycheques so I can afford the fee.

10. You know you're canadian when...

    CDN_NPtobe replied to I_Love_Donuts's topic in Canada

    *lol* Everytime I am in Canada I buy a boatload of Smarties, custard powder, all dressed chips, roast beef chips. and timbits, among other things...I get teased about my choice of groceries, but its got to tide my entire family over for a month or tw...

11. New Job

    CDN_NPtobe posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hooray...I landed my first nursing job and it was as easy as falling off a log. After sending out resumes and applications with little in the way of results I dolled up in business attire (complete with shoes designed by the Marquis de Sade), printe...

12. It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    CDN_NPtobe replied to live4today's topic in Career Support

    Good idea...they have a variety of styles, most from Kay's Caps and its a way of getting around the rather large minimum order at Kay's. I just ordered 20 caps for my graduating class and will be putting ribbon on them as soon as they arrive--probabl...

13. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    CDN_NPtobe replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

    Lets see...where to start? My kids know not to tell me they have a sore throat unless its real, because I will swab them and do a quick strep test, then plate out the second swab and culture it at work. My flower vase is a urinal... If I miss a coup...

14. Working? in Canada.

    CDN_NPtobe replied to NewEngland-RN's topic in International

    Yep, you nailed it. :) NP is Nurse Practitioner. I have to decide if I want a certificate or to go for my Master's degree.

15. New grad from US to move to Canada

    CDN_NPtobe replied to bikerungirl's topic in International

    No problem. :) I just private messaged you, btw. I thought I would send my contact info in case you wanted to chat further.