NotReady4PrimeTime RN

NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology

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    Calgary Job Situation

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to annie42's topic in Canada

    The NZ locum posting is for short-term, very temporary postings in different communities in the north of Alberta. The $6 an hour incentive is to compensate for the lack of choice you'd have in...
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    What is nursing like in Toronto?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to RGNonthemove's topic in Canada

    You can find info about pay and benefits here: Hospital Central Collective Agreement. Not all hospitals are members of the Ontario Nurses' Association, but the collective agreement framework is a...
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    Cpnre may 2017 exam result

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to appleberry2017's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Again, candidates writing registration exams sign a confidentiality pledge not to reveal the content of the exam and could face significant repercussions should they violate that
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    Has been fired twice from 2 different jobs. Need a job and references desperately

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Amy888lee's topic in Canada

    Do I understand then that you were dismissed while still within the employer's probationary period from all three jobs? What have you been doing in the time between being let go from the L&D job...
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    Has been fired twice from 2 different jobs. Need a job and references desperately

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Amy888lee's topic in Canada

    OP, I see you've edited your post and removed reference to the union as pertains to your suspension. But you need to know that once you've put something into cyberspace, it's never really gone. So I'm...
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    Nursing Officers in the Canadian Forces

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to BellionRN's topic in Canada

    As Fiona59 says, there aren't enough housing units for everyone based in one place to have one. This is especially true in the last decade as bases have sold off their housing stock. There's always a...
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    What makes a good manager?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    It's been along time since I've felt like I worked for a good manager... but I'm VERY familiar with bad ones. A good manager doesn't stand in the middle of a unit filled with patients, family...
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    New grad moving from AB to ON.. where to take Nclex?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to trinity_mom0426's topic in Canada

    Unless regulations have changed substantially, regardless of where you write, you will have to register in Alberta before you'll be able to register in
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    Confused over PHCNP process in Canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Tetra's topic in Canada

    That does give some context. I was 36 with a spouse and three kids when I graduated form nursing school. I've found nursing to be a very good career with a lot of opportunity for additional education...
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    Confused over PHCNP process in Canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Tetra's topic in Canada

    Lots of nurses work while they're completing their Masters. It isn't easy - some employers are reluctant to hire people they know aren't going to stay - and there will be sacrifices along the way. But...
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    transition from adult med surg to picu, did I make the right decision?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You'd feel that way no matter where you've moved to. You went from being a big fish in a small pond to a small fish in a big pond, so of course you feel overwhelmed. But you'd still feel overwhelmed...
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    moving to Ottawa, from Manitoba.. need a job, help!!!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to amburdav1s's topic in Canada

    I'm so sorry your welcome to allnurses.com was so
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    moving to Ottawa, from Manitoba.. need a job, help!!!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to amburdav1s's topic in Canada

    Ontario isn't a very good place for new nurses looking for work right now. It's not a great place for nurses with advanced education and experience who are looking for work either. Their Liberal...
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    Peds ER any different then ER

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Pediatric

    Oh yes, peds ER is different! Primary diagnoses in peds are things like respiratory distress/failure, fever, dehydration, sepsis, fractures and rashes. You'd see the occasional drowning,...
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    Can a confused resident refuse care?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to pumpkinspice's topic in Canada

    You could be in more trouble if you DO insist on replacing their cannulae against their wishes. Forcing treatment on a patient can be viewed as battery. What do the other nurses at your facility do...
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    The best thing about peds

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to BlueBoxSearcher's topic in Pediatric

    I've always loved children. I started babysitting when I was only 10 (really small community, with my mother close at hand). When my thoughts started turning toward a career in nursing, I knew I'd...
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    What's your psych/social 'ace' up your sleeve?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Snowana's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I find that an interesting statement, since a lot of what WE do, especially in the winter and spring, is provide critical care to children with chronic conditions. And then there are the children who,...
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    Non-LTC/Acute Care as a New Grad

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Jasmic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's the norm here in some parts of Canada. Unless it's stated in the job posting that ACLS/ATLS/TNCC/ENPC/PALS/NRP etc is mandatory to the position, it's not paid for by the hospital. The unit...
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    Alberta North Zone Locum

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to missmarple's topic in Canada

    Welcome to allnurses.com! I don't think you'll have a choice of which communities you'll be working in. I believe the program places you in locum positions according to your skills and experience. So...
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    I hate my job in PICU

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to hm93's topic in General Nursing

    Several things jump to mind here. First, 6 weeks of supernumerary orientation might be enough for a nurse with experience in peds or ICU, but NOT for a newly graduated nurse. Second, the way...
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    Agency Nursing Manitoba

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dboitson's topic in Canada

    I recommend you look at the website for Northern Regional Health. Be advised that Manitoba is in the process of closing ERs at several hospitals and although the government has promised there will be...
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    Difficult Patient/Family

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to JayneC84's topic in Pediatric

    Toxic people are toxic people. They don't care who is hurt by their behaviour and often can't even separate truth from fiction. Quite a few years ago now I was assigned to care for a toddler with a...
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    BC- New Grad RN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to baiyujen's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    There's a significant disconnect between those whose role it is to analyze data and those whose role it is to manage the health care workforce. That quote from RNAO has been kicking around for a...
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    Sterile Water for Enteral Feeding Tubes?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to med_geek's topic in Critical Care

    We use sterile water - the kind that comes in 59mL plastic bottles from our infant formula supplier. But it's just for convenience. Many of our open beds don't have ready access to running water so...
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    Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it amazing how we're able, in the moment, to put aside our own fears and inadequacies and just do what needs to be done? Our brains disengage from our emotions and muscle memory does the rest....