kaylaRN

kaylaRN has 2 years experience and specializes in General Surgery/Surgical Oncology.

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1. Post op patients who take narcs at home

   kaylaRN replied to sharann's topic in Pain

   Ask the patient pre-op what doses they take at home of both long acting and breakthrough pain meds. Then use an equianalgesic chart to find out what dose of IV medication they would need to equal what they take at home. If you are using a PCA, this d...

2. Whats it like working for one of Calgary's hospitals?

   kaylaRN replied to AussieKylie's topic in International

   I can only speak for my unit at the FMC... team nursing is really the decision of individual managers. On my unit, I will have an assignment of 3-4 patients on the day and evening shift, and 5-6 for nights. We are really struggling with staffing righ...

3. Okanagan

   kaylaRN posted a topic in International

   Any nurses from the Okanagan region? I am looking at relocating there, possibly Kelowna... Any advice? I would like to know about safe, quiet communities in Kelowna, and what the conditions are like for an RN there. Thanks!

4. UNA negs

   kaylaRN replied to kaylaRN's topic in International

   I just saw the new offers this weekend-- Am I supposed to be comforted that even though the RRSP contributions will be eliminated, I will now have hearing aids covered?? Not likely that I will need those during the proposed 4 year contract! It is in...

5. UNA negs

   kaylaRN posted a topic in International

   I am a new RN in Calgary, and I am very interested in our contract and negotiations. Can anyone tell me how to stay current with the negotiations? I have found it difficult to get any information about the direction of our discussions! Thanks!

6. NZ -> Alberta

   kaylaRN replied to fussy_lass's topic in International

   Unfortunately, although we are desperate for nurses, the nursing colleges make it quite difficult for foreign-trained nurses to work here as RNs. A friend of mine, trained in Finland, came over here in the Fall after working as an RN in the UK and Au...