Hi, I am an American RN living/working (by Interim Permit) in BC (my husband is Canadian). I am scheduled to write my Canadian Exam on Aug 8th. I am still on probation in BC since I only began working three weeks ago. What an awkward situation. I...
Unfortunately, if it can happen here in B.C. Canada (and, in Nova Scotia, Canada), it can happen in the States as well. This is a case of the government negating the right of a union to negotiate for their members. Anyone remember the Air Traffic C...
Unfortunately, if it can happen here in B.C. Canada (and, in Nova Scotia, Canada), it can happen in the States as well. This is a case of the government negating the right of a union to negotiate for their members. Anyone remember the Air Traffic C...
I'm wondering from your preceptor/preceptee points of view, what is appropriate during this period? does preception involve having your own patients by your fifth shift? how many of your own patients should you have? how do you contend with each pre...
When faced with situations like this, I always smile and tell the patient that 'moving those limbs' (ROM), is an important part of their care, then leave the room. It isn't rude, and, they always get the point.
Attention author of: I'm sorry in advance Would you consider emailing your poem to the Leno Show? It does much more than protest his rude comments, rather it gives a picture of how things really are.
Hi Fulwood, I worked as a secretary for years before deciding to try nursing. I worked as a CNA for four years (major cut in pay-incredibly hard work). Finally, at 37, I went back to school. Now, I am a nurse. It may be different for everyone...I...
I am not familiar with the schools here, cause I'm an American and went to school in the States. I do know that although BC is lovely, Alberta seems to be taking better care of their nurses. I would research it thoroughly. BC has LOTS of taxes, Al...
It's a bit off the topic, but, pertinent to BC. I just watched a segment on BCTV. It concerned the nurse job action going on here. The job action is a simple no overtime for a specified number of days. The entire story consisted of a story about ...