peripateticRN

peripateticRN BSN, RN

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  1. All about AHS & Covenant

    peripateticRN replied to hellohobbit's topic in Canada

    Not to be argumentative, but I was not with the UofA local and received education funding. I would agree that it probably is limited to the larger locals

  2. All about AHS & Covenant

    peripateticRN replied to hellohobbit's topic in Canada

    There are frequently posting for float pool on AHS anyway.. they may say 'resource team' and not float through. Typically if it is a med/surg position without a unit listed it is a float position. As...

  3. All about AHS & Covenant

    peripateticRN replied to hellohobbit's topic in Canada

    In the hospital I was working in, we had a huge float pool that was drawn on to staff shortages so 'rarely' was OT paid out. That said it was not unusual to have units staffed with 50% or more float...

  4. All about AHS & Covenant

    peripateticRN replied to hellohobbit's topic in Canada

    Wish I could tell you... I scored an interview in the summer for an ED position in with AHS.. it went great, they did all my ref checks etc, and told me they would like to bring me into the unit but...

  5. seeking advice in finding first job

    peripateticRN replied to robinasq's topic in General Nursing

    Second what was said above - Part time (especially with specified days) is hard to come by. You might have a better shot with PRN - but similar to what those have said above already - while developing...

  6. Depressed and Disappointed in Myself

    peripateticRN replied to Samx3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok.. first off take a breathe... You are feeling exactly the same way everyone feels when they first start. I know that's cold comfort right about now, but know you aren't alone... That said....

  7. Any Canadian Dialysis Nurse Out Here?

    peripateticRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi Everyone, I just landed a PRN dialysis gig and am wondering what that looks like within the Canadian Health care system. Most of the posts I am reading are related to the American (ie privatized)...

  8. Any Canadian Dialysis Nurse Out Here?

    peripateticRN replied to peripateticRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Interesting - I wonder if in the NARP you are shared between facilities like that. They didn't mention that in the interview (They did say I could do some stints in Fort Mac if that was of interest.....

  9. Any Canadian Dialysis Nurse Out Here?

    peripateticRN replied to peripateticRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow!! Great info Sonrisa! Thank you so much! I have no idea really what to expect and was getting a little worried hearing post after post about Davita. I've been dabbling in a bunch of areas since...

  10. Confused about hiring process

    peripateticRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So... I am in the market for a new position and have applied to ++ positions and I've interviewed for 3 positions in the last 2 weeks. There is one position I was hoping for more than the rest - it is...

  11. Confused about hiring process

    peripateticRN replied to peripateticRN's topic in General Nursing

    You think it's ok to accept and then turn it down later? I am really reluctant to burn bridges. Ugh.. Job searching can be so exciting but suck so hard at the same

  12. PHN pay- what do you do?

    peripateticRN replied to sv714's topic in Public, Community Health

    This sounds like Alberta... I love me a strong

  13. Torn on whether to apply for this job

    peripateticRN replied to NurseKay13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Never hurts to apply... there is nothing that says you will even be offered the position. Might as well apply, interview etc and if an offer comes, cross that bridge if it

  14. ACLS skills session - any insight

    peripateticRN replied to GimletMinnesota's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Gimlet, I'm pretty sure the skills sessions are just an opportunity to learn and understand the rhythms. In my class we didn't have these sessions, but I know they were offered through another...

  15. Flu Shot = Sick

    peripateticRN replied to Taina33's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Just wanted to say how refreshing it is to see so many appropriate, educated and scientifically based responses to this question. As a Pro-flu shot Public health nurse I see WAY too many threads on...

  16. Alberta vs BC nursing job prospects 2018

    peripateticRN replied to peppa103's topic in Canada

    I can't speak for BC but AB seems like an exercise in futility right now. I am an internal employee with AHS and even as such I've applied for over 35 positions since Sept an gotten one call for an...

  17. Going from community health to hospital bedside nursing?

    peripateticRN replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    As someone who has done both med-surg and Community health, I would highly recommend doing your med surg stuff first while the skills you learned in school are still fresh - it VERY easy to transition...

  18. New Grad on Nursing Resource Team?

    peripateticRN replied to YoursNursingly's topic in Canada

    At my hospital the 'worst pt load' is somewhat of a myth, I think. You generally take over the patient assignment of the nurse prior to you unless there are big unbalances. That's not to say on rare...

  19. New Grad on Nursing Resource Team?

    peripateticRN replied to YoursNursingly's topic in Canada

    This is how I got started - only our float pool was over 13 units. 4 Units may not be too bad. The nice part is that you don't get mired down in unit politics but the downside is that (at least in my...

  20. New Grad Nurse

    peripateticRN replied to AJ93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not much 'extra training' needed per se, but I did write things down when I was on shift that I wanted to look into in depth when I got home - Meds, disease processes and so on. I did do my ACLS...

  21. New Grad Nurse

    peripateticRN replied to AJ93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where ever you end up you will have an orientation period. Working as an RN is very different than being a student and I've found (as a recent grad myself) is you get a lot more respect from the other...

  22. Shifts

    peripateticRN replied to AMMLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting - I remember talking about this style of team nursing in school, and being told most places have moved away from it for one reason or another (but can't remember the details) I feel like...

  23. IV Bolus

    peripateticRN replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    Totally this Although when I was in the ED and asked for that that detail I was scoffed at and told something to the effect of "a bolus is a bolus - you run the prescribed amount as fast as it'll...

  24. Shifts

    peripateticRN replied to AMMLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the type of nursing we have at the hospital I work at - although we typically have 3 teams per unit of 32-36 patients (but same jist). Anyway.. what is SUPPOSED to happen is at the beginning...

  25. IV Bolus

    peripateticRN replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    I generally would check how long the doc wants it run over - sometimes they say bolus but want it over a longer period of time - 2-3 hours. But generally speaking we would set the pump at 999 (and it...