OCCHCanada

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1. Can my arm be infected?

   OCCHCanada replied to z's playa's topic in General Nursing

   blood clot, can result from trauma etc - that would be why the ultrasound is required.

2. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

   OCCHCanada replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

   I worked in the burn unit, caring for a cop with 1st and 2nd degree burns of his face and hands (he was a very ranking cop). The police were disposing of a very large cache of weed from several busted grow-ops and Mr. Policeman decided to really get ...

3. Real tree vs. artificial tree...

   OCCHCanada replied to kellyo's topic in General Students

   Real wood fire real tree that we trek into the woods to find and cut on our own Had the gas fireplace, never used it - I love the crackling, the heat and the smell that only comes from real wood fireplaces. Love the Christmas tree, makes the whole ho...

4. What does your spouse do?

   OCCHCanada replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

   Senior IT Security Project Manager...I call him a computer geek.

5. nursing home fairies

   OCCHCanada replied to fluffwad's topic in Humor

   I have the light fairy - he/she turns on the lights throughout the house and garage; the kids would NEVER leave a light on.

6. strangled by ETOH pt (long rant)

   OCCHCanada replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

   lovely - reminds me of every reason why I left hospital nursing. be careful out there

7. Vacation entitlement in Canada

   OCCHCanada replied to britnurse600's topic in International

   I also recall that when UK refers to "5 weeks vacation", 5 weeks means 35 paid days off. In Canada, 5 weeks mean 25 days off (a week means 5 working days, not 7 week days). So if you start with an employer, and you get 3 weeks vacation, that only 15 ...

8. Tell me about your first codes

   OCCHCanada replied to ChrisA's topic in General Nursing

   41 yo male, dropped to the ground at a bus stop. RN on bus started CPR and he was transported to ED. 1 1/2 hours of resustiation, he was full of every tube/iv/pacer leads. The floor was littered with syringe caps/packaging and blood from mulitple cut...

9. Record for most babies

   OCCHCanada replied to alphafe's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Serene is a great word for high birth numbered mothers...how could they be anything other.

10. wondering if Canada has flu vaccine?

    OCCHCanada replied to darla80's topic in International

    I love the vaccine/cow trade, sounds fair to me LOL

11. AWOL-seen any patients using this yet?

    OCCHCanada replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    They say you learn something everyday. Nebulized alcohol, alcohol tampons?? - this is just sick. What on earth will they think of next? - Forget I asked, I don't wanna know.

12. Need bee sting help please!!!

    OCCHCanada replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Might be worth a follow-up visit with the Dr in light of the family hx of reactions. With being his first sting and reacting the way he did, his next sting could be much more severe. Your Dr may consider allergy testing etc.

13. Stressed out and Getting Out

    OCCHCanada replied to CseMgr1's topic in Safety

    As the saying goes, been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. Get away, as fast as you can - another opportunity will arise.

14. Signs, signs, everywhere a sign ...

    OCCHCanada replied to AmyB's topic in Humor

    Chinese food place in our city - Fuk Yu

15. Ok, anyone want a copies of my "commonly used drugs" cards & studysheet thingee?

    OCCHCanada replied to mitchsmom's topic in General Students

    Mitchsmom, I don't need the cards, but I wish to thank you for using this board to share your study cards. What a great way to connect with your fellow students! Sure saves on "reinventing the wheel" at every turn.