RNsane

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1. Challenging patient.

   RNsane posted a topic in Relations

   I’m having an issue with a patient at work. Can you tell me about your most challenging pt or family and how did you overcome it?

2. Update: Help?? 23yo son dx'd with brain tumor referred to Mayo

   RNsane replied to Ashera's topic in Oncology

   I am sorry for what you and your son are going through, but we cannot provide medical advice on this site as it is against TOS. This site is not meant for people to "consult with specialists" it is for nurses and other medical personell to relax and ...

3. What does this 0.8 FTE, and 0.6 FTE mean?

   RNsane replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

   A 0.8 fte is 4 8hr shifts per week, a 0.6 is 3 8hr shifts per week.

4. Moving to the States with a car

   RNsane replied to ltvixen's topic in International

   Are you going down permanently or temporarily? I did travel nursing contracts and I was able to keep my Canadian Insurance. My contracts were temporary and I was driving back to Canada a couple times a year. My Insurance broker was fine with that.

5. menu/recipe ideas for chemo pts

   RNsane replied to mtnmom's topic in Oncology

   I tell some pts who have trouble eating and hate supplements such as Ensure to take a Coronation Instant Breakfast and use whole milk to make it. This has equal calories to a can of ensure. Also, use whole milks, creams, anything to get extra calor...

6. How busy is your unit this Christmas?

   RNsane replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

   It was busy today on the BMT/heme/onc unit. Had a code at 1430, felt really bad for the family. The pt was still being stablized before I left and then going to CCU. Hopefully he makes it.

7. What nursing shoes do your recommend?

   RNsane replied to XtineRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have tried the Crocs, but they are too flat for my high arch and kill my feet.

8. What nursing shoes do your recommend?

   RNsane replied to XtineRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love Merrells. They are great if you have a high arch.

9. Cancer Treatment & Pregnancy

   RNsane replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in Oncology

   If the cancer is aggressive and the pregnancy is early stage, and the chemo must be given ASAP, the woman is often encouraged to have a theraputic abortion in order to save herself. I have seen women refuse to abort and take the chemo and end up mis...

10. Any Calgary Nurses?

    RNsane replied to kkettle70's topic in International

    Hi there! I have been in Calgary for 3 years. There are 8 and 12h shifts, depending on the unit. I am not familiar with the recovery room though.

11. ATTN: RPN's need some advice

    RNsane replied to luvlea's topic in International

    Oops, thought you were talking about RPN=Registered Psych Nurse.

12. ATTN: RPN's need some advice

    RNsane replied to luvlea's topic in International

    HI, I took the course from 96-98 at the Ponoka Campus via Grant McEwan Comm College. It was pretty intense as it was trimesters instead of semesters. It was a good program and it was easy to get a job after. You make as much money as an RN and you...

13. PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    RNsane replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    There is a product you can buy in Canada OTC called Drysol. I have used it in my pits and it totally eliminates sweating. You still have to wear deoderant though. Something worth checking into!

14. any1 from fraserhealth?

    RNsane replied to kyatRN's topic in International

    HI Bex I am interested in relocating to Vancouver area from Calgary. What hospital do you work at and in what city? THanx

15. RPN diploma at Ponoka Site

    RNsane replied to Fiona59's topic in International

    I took the program too, grad 1998. The program is through GMCC but the classes were (As far as I know they still are) held in Ponoka, on the hospital grounds.