Castiela

Castiela

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  1. How to get into ICU?

    Castiela replied to alli.'s topic in General Nursing

    I personally can't imagine going straight from being a new grad into icu. Even less so without a full bachelors. I personally think it's a good idea to have a med/surg background to consolidate your...

  2. Need assistance with an assignment

    Castiela replied to krisket's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Probably too early for infection. I would say this patient likely has decreased volume related to blood loss (what was her estimated ebl? Does she have an active bleed) or hypovolemia (how much was...

  3. I want to quit during orientation?

    Castiela replied to Roesty10's topic in General Nursing

    if you give your notice, the employer might let you go then and there, but at least you have followed proper procedure and are less likely to be

  4. What to do when there is too much to do...

    Castiela replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, there will be days where no matter what you do, you will just be behind because of situations you just can't predict. You've identified asking for help as a strategy. I don't know if your...

  5. NO Common Sense 😞

    Castiela replied to anxiousnscared's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering how you are at applying your knowledge to clinical situations? If a patient has chest pain, or abnormal swelling on a limb that is painful, or who's o2 sats are suddenly dropping,...

  6. Best cardiac arrhythmia resources?

    Castiela replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When you get to the point of practicing interpreting , I highly recommend googling "skill stat ecg" it has a learning and test mode to practice real moving ecg

  7. I graduated with a BSN 10 years ago, I've only now decided to become a Nurse.

    Castiela replied to Discreet007's topic in General Nursing

    I'm surprised you were allowed to work with no experience after 10 years. We need to do a re entry program if we have

  8. Resume with a temp licence?

    Castiela replied to amymaebeth's topic in Canada

    Can your get your temp license before writing the cpnre? At would probably make resume writing easier. You could also write on your resume under licenses "Writing CpNRe Sept

  9. Question about boundaries

    Castiela replied to NBolas's topic in Canada

    I don't like it when my patients know my last Name, much less my phone number. As a rule, my phone is on silence at work because I feel it looks unprofessional if it rings when I'm with a patient....

  10. Dealing with death

    Castiela replied to mcbn2u's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my first patient who passed was a resident who I had worked with for 10 months. I had checked on him, went downstairs for a moment and came back 5 mins and he had passed. I had a really...

  11. Patient abuse, difficult situation

    Castiela replied to Joyfulnurse79's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. You have to report. These patients are vulnerable and being abused. Go directly to your BON, keep a detailed record for yourself including names and what you've seen (I would be worried that...

  12. Chances of Nursing Board allowing me to become a nurse?

    Castiela replied to MasterChief6's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    your board of nursing may require you to prove you are stable before licensing/ impose limits on your registration until they are comfortable. However, I believe is would be in the form of having...

  13. Anyone disliked ICU?

    Castiela replied to RNbubu's topic in Critical Care

    Im another icu lover; I love the critical thinking, generally understanding why my assessment data is the way it is, more time with the family etc. However, I hate night shifts, I simply can't do more...

  14. Scope of practice- massage therapy

    Castiela replied to julesjameson3333's topic in General Nursing

    RMT is a protected title like being an RN, so I would imagine you would have to call yourself a spa therapist/ masseuse. You could outline your background in massage but I don't believe you would be...

  15. How to transfer score of NCLEX-RN(USA) into Canada

    Castiela replied to urp007's topic in Nurse Registration

    Where in Canada do you want to apply. I believe each province would have their own requirements for becoming licensed. I know in BC requires you to register with the national nursing assessment...

  16. Abandonment Question

    Castiela replied to Tmows25's topic in General Nursing

    I apologize. We don't have nurses assistants so I have no

  17. Abandonment Question

    Castiela replied to Tmows25's topic in General Nursing

    Leaving without replacement (even if they are hours late) is considered abandonment according to my licensing body. Our licensing body states in unsafe work conditions (high potent rations,...

  18. Nursing program without accreditation Canada

    Castiela replied to necaca's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I feel like as long as you've been able to pass the nclex and have been able to practice, you should be ok? I don't know how heavily weighted where you completed your BSN would be after several years...

  19. Docs should get more respect?!

    Castiela replied to YoYosama's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I apologize as a courtesy of waking them up when they are sleeping, which I do to my patients as well if I have to wake them up to do an assessment. However, I'm also Canadian and that seems to be our...

  20. Anxiety during clinical - could use some advice

    Castiela replied to Philly85's topic in General Students

    I always found the first day of clinical nerve wracking and hard, but thankfully we always has a second day where you felt more confident. It's a normal feeling. Our charge insists we are doing...

  21. Getting licenced in BC

    Castiela replied to Voni4real's topic in Canada

    Registered nurse application For RN CLPNBC Registration For

  22. How to DEAL?!?

    Castiela replied to Smith1283's topic in General Students

    I swear group projects only teach you to trust no one, I'm sorry you had these experiences. The downside to these experiences is to realize hat your peers will one day be your colleagues and that...

  23. Patient is a sex offender with a tracker on his ankle

    Castiela replied to Alex_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to throw my two cents in, what does your board say about it? Hospital policy? I know our governing body has strict rules to not search for a patients information online. I would note the presence...

  24. Pt. regurgitated/vomited NG tube

    Castiela replied to Ele_123's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have definitely had patients tongue at their Ng tube until the tip is in their mouth. It's a pretty impressive

  25. Would you work outside of your scope of practice to save a life?

    Castiela replied to metallaces's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope. In anaphylaxis, I would call a code. In any potentially life threatening situation, I would call a code or ambulance and the supervisor. I might have the supervisor give meds the patient needs...