Camelhappy1

Camelhappy1 specializes in ER, Rural Nursing, Public Health.

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1. Valley Regional Med Center-Anyone know recent info?

   Camelhappy1 replied to indylpn08's topic in Texas

   The situation there has probably changed - it's been over 4 years since I last worked there. You both might really enjoy it, but it wasn't my bag. However, there is always South Padre Island! At least that is a cool little spot. Every place has it'...

2. Valley Regional Med Center-Anyone know recent info?

   Camelhappy1 replied to indylpn08's topic in Texas

   I worked at Harlingen VB in 2004-2005. I lasted 9 months. I found the staff vicious in most areas (except the CCU, which I was transferred to after a horrible ER experience). Transferring pts to the floor was unnerving sometimes, as we knew what the ...

3. Is there such a thing as Psych Nurse Practitioner

   Camelhappy1 replied to b_segal_b_segal's topic in International

   U of A (Edmonton) has an advanced nursing course with a focus in mental health - I believe you do end up with your mental health NP. Read the master of nursing page very closely, and MH is listed as one of the specialties. I've looked into this also,...

4. NP in British Columbia?

   Camelhappy1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International

   That's true. Things changed practically overnight. Hopefully the picture will be clearer in terms of nursing in the near future... If doing the NP program will be a financial burden, then maybe right now may unfortunately not be the time... But keep...

5. NP in British Columbia?

   Camelhappy1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International

   I am not an NP, but I had a thought..... I have worked up in rural northern Alberta for the past 3 years - the last year and a half of those for a Cree Reserve. Therefore, I was employed by the Band (affiliated with Health Canada). They were going to...

6. NP in British Columbia?

   Camelhappy1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International

   Double post error

7. Income potential

   Camelhappy1 replied to palmpalm's topic in International

   I earned almost $100,000 2 years ago when I was an RN in a rural hospital in northern Alberta. In rural areas they are typically short staffed, so the overtime is INSANE! Don't forgot, OT is double pay in Alberta... I had over 500 hours of overtime ...

8. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

   Camelhappy1 replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! When I first entered nursing I was convinced that it wasn't my calling. I figured that I would give nursing a chance anyway and then decide after a year or two if I would stay with this profession. Now I have been an RN for nearly 5 years...

9. RN job/ lifestyle Alberta-close to Rez

   Camelhappy1 replied to Tsunaladi's topic in International

   Hey! I currently work "on the Rez," and love it! I work in northern Alberta on a Cree reserve. Initially I was at the insanely busy rural hospital on MD land (Rez 200 ft away), but jumped ship to challenge myself with Public Health. I am a band empl...

10. Public health nursing

    Camelhappy1 replied to triciaa99's topic in Public/Community

    Hey Girl! I just entered PH after 4 years in the hospital setting. I think I have finally found my niche. Currently I am working up on a Native Reserve in Alberta and get to do it all. I do initial baby visits, prenatal classes, intakes, communicable...

11. Rural Nursing as a SPECIALTY!!

    Camelhappy1 replied to ranchwife's topic in Rural

    4 stabbings and one hit and run yesterday.... Only myself (RN) and my wonderful LPN. Challenging? Heck ya! I am a firm believer in rural nursing being a specialty - how is it not? I did a touch of ICU/ ER out of college for almost 2 years..... BUT...

12. Best Choice for Final Practicum?

    Camelhappy1 replied to Shawnina's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, a thread I might be able to be at use for.. Hello fellow Canuck! I am a TOTAL advocate for rural nursing! Let me tell you - I did some nursing in the USA (ICU) and med/surg in a large city before that... rural nursing back in Canada has BY FAR o...

13. How Marketable Are You as a Rural Nurse?

    Camelhappy1 replied to Camelhappy1's topic in Rural

    Hey everybody! It's been 8 months since I wrote that first post...... guess what - I am in a very remote/ rural hospital and LOVE it. I should have done this 2 years ago as a new grad. The experience is phenomenal and I would now recommend it to any ...

14. Wanting to move after i Graduate

    Camelhappy1 replied to tookewlandy's topic in General Nursing

    You can probably even write your Arizona license while still in PA... I wrote for my Minnesota license while I was in Montanna. I don't think you physically have to be in that state to get licensure there. For example, I think it is possible to wri...

15. Advice needed on Personality 'Fit' to Specialty Choice

    Camelhappy1 replied to RebaAdams's topic in General Nursing

    aerospace med???? What the heck...... got that as a top choice. How cool would that be though?????!