rubriam

Latest Activity

1. How to warm IV fluids??

   rubriam replied to 80sNurse's topic in Emergency

   I would ask for clarification on why they do not want the fluids in the "blanket like warmer". Maybe that particular warmer is for blankets only and not for fluids. Ours have a separate compartments one for fluids and one for blankets and both have...

2. studying in mcgill

   rubriam replied to faith08's topic in International

   I lived in Montreal for 3 years my husband did his post-doc at Mcgill. I really enjoyed the city. It was a little bit expensive. the cost of living is compared to Chicago as per one of the salary websites.... I agree with janfrn is culturally diverse...

3. Salary: Echelons & Steps how is it for you

   rubriam replied to Teachchildren123's topic in International

   I came from the US to work to Quebec. Yes, the hospital that I work for they counted the years of experience and the fact that I have a BSN. That puts me on a differnt "echlon" in the FIQ. The way that it works is that they ask how many hours do you...

4. leaving Boston for Montreal?

   rubriam replied to orpassion's topic in International

   I moved here from San Antonio, Texas a year ago. I have been here for one year I have taken the french test and I have passed 2 out of the 4 sections, the other two sections in one I made a 30% and the other I made a 40%. Passing is 60%. I have a tot...

5. too little to be a nurse?

   rubriam replied to prinzessdy's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with "annmariern" also the weight training helped me to get my legs, arms and back stronger, and also helps as a stress reliver. Try it

6. too little to be a nurse?

   rubriam replied to prinzessdy's topic in General Nursing

   Size really doesn't matter, I'm 5'1" and 100 pounds, 27 years old and I worked as a student also for 6 months when I was 21 or 22 years old at a rehab center, and I had the same reactions from patients as you had, it usually started as how old are yo...

7. Looking to relocate

   rubriam replied to NeuroNP's topic in Texas

   It depends on what you like!!! I lived in San Antonio and practiced nursing ER/trauma nursing in a level one trauma center. I would compared San Antonio to Dallas/houston as cost of living low, less traffic, with more hispanic flare. Salaries I hear ...

8. Pt's C/O in the ER (funny)

   rubriam replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   You would be surprised, apply directly to the ER, hospitals hire new grads!!!! The unit that I used to work for has a 3 month orientation witha preceptor, during this period you also have class time with the ER nurse educator.

9. pay scale in ontario and quebec...

   rubriam replied to beausud's topic in International

   Before I came to Montreal I had about 2 1/2 years of experience. HR asked me for a total of hours for year to make the equivalence of experience here. They recognized 2 years and 285 calendar days and I qualified for step 9, we get ICU premium and a ...

10. Advice to move to Canada from US with furniture!!!!

    rubriam replied to paddi's topic in International

    we moved on October of 2004 to Montreal from Texas, hired Allied (moving company) they were great, expensive too, but worth every penny. Only one plate broke and it was becuse we didn't wrap it very well. It took 2 or 3 weeks, for all the stuff to ge...

11. Short Answer questions in RN exam?

    rubriam replied to gracemou's topic in International

    Oh, I see!!!! I didn't know that either. I wrote the Quebec exam and it was short answer questions, no multiple choice at all. I wonder if you call the board that is giving the CRNE, they will be able to tell you at least how many questions and the s...

12. Short Answer questions in RN exam?

    rubriam replied to gracemou's topic in International

    What RN exam are you taking? What Province?

13. New Grad Being Eaten Alive

    rubriam replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to agree with this reply, I have also started on a teaching hospital as a grad nurse, literally they took me under their wing. Turning neuro pt by yourself is not ok, you can hurt your back. Orientation: I worked PICU for 8 mo orientat...

14. Moving to montreal from tx-taking the professional exam soon

    rubriam replied to rubriam's topic in International

    Update Thank you everyone for the answers posted. I took the OIIQ exam (available in english and french) I think it was a little bit harder than the Nclex only because I was not used to the format of the OIIQ exam. The OIIQ board test is devided in t...

15. Nurse's Drug Guide

    rubriam replied to gchelak's topic in International

    If you are good at using the PDA go for it. I have a friend who used the PDA after graduating and she liked it better than the hard copy. Also, I know many nurses where I used to work, they use it all the time, and they get answers fast, plus I think...