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  1. In a research study conducted by the University of British Columbia in Canada, half of the ICU nurses and 27% of Doctors surveyed (1,400 participants) considered quitting their jobs over moral distress. Full article can be found here: Doctors and nur...
  2. This is true at my workplace. When the higher ups started posted boards on the units with the incidents of "near misses" on the units, we (nurses) gave them feedback. Why? Because patients and families would stop and be like "what's that supposed to ...
  3. skipping graduation/pinning?

    I'm also a second degree student. I almost didn't attend my graduation and changed my mind at the last minute. I'm glad that I went. It gave me a sense of closure and was a really nice way to celebrate with my fellow nursing students/friends. I don't...
  4. When I was in high school, I took only the needed math and science requirements and didn't pursue it further and didn't think I would need it for the area I wanted to get into. Fast forward a few years and guess what...I wanted a change and wanted to...
  5. Unhealthy Habits of Nurses

    Since when have nurses been placed on this rather high moral pedestal and subjected to scrutiny and judgement? Last time I checked, I didn't have to pass a physical course to become a nurse. We leave those things to police officers and firemen who ac...
  6. Failed my CRNE for the third time

    Canadian Registered Nurse Exam Canadian Practical Registered Nurse Exam
  7. Failed my CRNE for the third time

    It depends on the province that you're in. You'll have to look specifically at the college of nurses' website for your province and find out. For example, in Ontario they say you are not eligible for another exam after three attempts. Whereas in BC, ...
  8. Flat Feet

    You might be better off investing in orthotics. I have flat feet as well and it was becoming more and more painful getting through my shifts; felt the pain start in the foot, move to my ankles, progressed to my shins. Finally, I had had enough and we...
  9. Working Part-Time While in School

    Constant observer Nursing resource pools in my area hire a ton of students to work as sitters while in nursing school
  10. June 4th CRNE

    I doubt they would make calls during the weekend. I wrote a few years back (3 years ago) and received my letter on July 13; I live in Toronto. My best guess is that they will follow the same type of timeline and everyone will have found out by the 2...
  11. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Ah, first day of nursing school...the only time we'll be seeing her running with excitement to class. We'll be pulling her out of bed come tomorrow
  12. Part time RN seeking Insurance advise

    As Fiona59 mentioned, the 3% should be a regular part of your pay check. As for the insurance, if you are a member of a nursing union (ie ONA), they supply insurance for you. Other nursing associations, such as RNAO also offer liability insurance. I...
  13. Do power cords for IV pumps bother you?

    If you coil the cord and then secure it, you'll have less of a tripping hazard on the floor to deal with. For those patients up and about, I tell them it's just like any other appliance in your house that needs to be recharged...if you're stationary,...
  14. Cumulative Dose Monitoring

    With each round of chemo, orders are submitted into the med admin software program and re-evaluated by a physician and pharmacist before proceeding. The software will give a better tally of how much has been given and eliminates paper flow sheets whi...
  15. Wanting to be a nurse

    Your guidance counselor would be an excellent resource on what courses you need to take to apply and to also help with the application process when the time comes