rangerlil replied to mom2babyk's topic in CA Programs
I did the After Degree Nursing program at the University of Alberta. It was almost 2 years straight, which is intense. I was grateful for the condensed nature and as I already had a science degree I had almost all of the prereqs. They were continual...
It sounds like you are going interstitial. I find this happens from either going too deep(through the vein), or their vein blows. Maybe adjust your angle to go slightly more shallow upon entry. I used to have this problem and asked experienced nurs...
rangerlil replied to musicnursing's topic in Medications
There should be some way to check the stock to verify whether she gave 4mg or 8mg. How did the pt. react to the Morphine in the first 5 mins? first hour? Did the nurse give the two medications very close together? There are probably a lot of reaso...
rangerlil replied to nycClara's topic in Emergency
In my ER we never have more than 4 patients per nurse (except on breaks:). {actually, the minor nurse may have 10 - 12 but those are usually fingers lacs, earache = walkie talkies}. Sometimes, it is 4 admitted pts with tons of meds, or a mix of new...
In the ER I work at, all new grads and new hires start in the fast track/minor areas as well as the medicine holding area. I once came on shift and was told "oh that patient in the chair is just waiting for the results of her abdo CT, her pain is b...
rangerlil replied to caramelgalore's topic in International
Well, I guess some people are still reading it after two years:) Nope, not trying to pump up the U of A program. Glad I am done! Just saying that anyone can become a good nurse regardless of their program. Peace
rangerlil replied to caramelgalore's topic in International
I love learning from all of those around me, regardless of the designation...I'm sorry that you have had such a negative experience with U of A students, but please don't generalize. It gets kind of tiring to essentially hear that one program or ano...
At ICU you can get three pairs of scrubs for $99 (just not the fancy ones!) I have been hearing good things about Giant Tiger but I have yet to check them out...
This is a message to Camelhappy or ranchwife. I'm new here and I can't yet post private messages. I am currently a nursing student in Alberta and I am very interested in the experiences both of you have written about. - Do you have any recommenda...
rangerlil replied to niki2007's topic in International
I am currently in the AD program at the U of A and while I agree with some of the above comments, I believe I don't have an "attitude". I have in fact encountered nurses giving me attitude about my program. Right now I have zero desire to go into m...