NotReady4PrimeTime RN

NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology

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    New Grad trying to get into PICU

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to ashwa's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I echo Annaiya's response. I've seen a lot of new grads come and go from our PICU and I think part of the reason for them leaving is that they're not getting an accurate view of the job they're taking...
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    which province/place in canada is best to work as a nurse

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to sweetsugarrush's topic in Canada

    Alberta is not looking for nurses. AHS is quietly getting rid of nurses and replacing them with nurses' aides. And while it's true Alberta's nurses are paid better than most other provinces and...
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    General Questions From a New Grad plus some venting

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Just a comment, bella14k... this thread is 4 years old. chickidee717 hasn't even posted here since July
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    No. No one will allow you to provide any level of care as a volunteer. There are too many liability
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    Langara Nursing Jan 2015 intake

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to xonursingxo12's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Masks are single use only, to be disposed of while still in a patient's room. They're rather like breathing through several layers of a very thick blanket. The fitter will give you a card with the...
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I believe the OP meant the pass percentage on the first attempt. This is where English language skills and curriculum are of paramount importance. Those who were educated in another country and whose...
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    Working as a british trained pediatric nurse in canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to bella1984's topic in Nurse Registration

    To reinforce what JustBeachy and Silverdragon have said, don't wait until the last minute to start getting your ducks in a row. Begin making your applications right away so you have lots of time to...
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    Parents required at bedside?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    In theory, our PICU/PCICU patients are high-acuity, very critical kids who don't move unless we move them. But lately there has been a serious bed crunch on our peds floors to the point where we've...
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    Parents required at bedside?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Those are really good questions. On my unit we're facing some of the same dilemmas - we have two separate physical spaces and often have only a UC and CNA on one side of the hallway (the side with the...
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I find Habij's assurance to be somewhat suspect. If this is true then it reverses the order results are received from every single other writing over the last many years. I would believe the voice...
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    DO NOT post your phone numbers or any other identifying information in the public fora. That's against the Terms of
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Except that the 5th is only FIVE weeks since the exam. The end of 6 weeks will be the
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Read post #40 above. The usual order results are received is in
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    You have to be at least 19 years old to even enter the training in Ontario. Despite the lack of a license for PSWs, there is still a great deal of responsibility in the job. I would guess that...
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    PICU versus Peds CVICU?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to mpier's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I think you're judging things too soon. When I started my current job in a joint PICU/PCICU I brought 5 years of PICU experience with me, including code team and charge. But I was expected to prove...
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    Iv Initiation.

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    I've been a nurse for 20 years, and working in my specialty for 17. But every year, I'm required to review all my special competencies and pass an exam. I even have to recertify the performance of...
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    There is likely at least another week before the first results are
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    One of my children has an IB diploma. And a BSc, an MSc and a PhD - 15 years of post-secondary education, all paid for without any help from us. Held a part time job all the way through both high...
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    Ah, I see. I wouldn't recommend that plan. It's possible that someone who had been working as a CNA (certified nurse assistant) for several years in the US already might possibly be considered for...
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    My thinking is based on my 8 years as a moderator on this site and 3 annual sittings of the CRNE - 24 to date, all of which have had a thread JUST LIKE THIS ONE. The average timing for the first...
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    Seeking Advice - CNA

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MonaCoelho's topic in Canada

    What's probably more important is will someone who wants to emigrate to Canada as a CNA be given a work permit. That's unlikely, since CNAs/PSWs aren't considered skilled workers and there are no...
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome home, Esme. Hopefully you'll be back on your feet again soon and can get back to kickin'
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    ? about my peds patient

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to bellcollector's topic in Pediatric

    This is a tough one. How is all that air getting into her stomach? Could it be she's intolerant of her current feed? There are some antispasmodic meds that might help, but they have significant...
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    Experience immigrating to Canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to springgarden's topic in Immigration Advice

    Be prepared for a long immigration process, springgarden. Depending on which province you plan to move to, the whole thing might take anywhere from 6 months to a year. The process of finding a job may...
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    Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angel005's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    You already asked that in another thread. Did you read the discussion preceding your