NotReady4PrimeTime RN

NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology

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    Australian nurse

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to das729's topic in Canada

    You'll be treated as in internationally educated nurse. You'll have to pass the Australian RN exam before you'll be considered for Canadian registration. You'll have to apply for eligibility, submit...
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    Peds hemolytic/cardiac/neuro

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to motay68's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Wow, that's a really wide net you've cast, motay68. There are probably two dozen hematologic disorders that are relatively common and maybe three or four dozen neuro disorders. The others have covered...
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    From PICU to Adult ICU

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to futurenurseLisa's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It's probably easier to go from peds to adults in this case. Less to remember! Peds has about the broadest scope of practice there is - we look after people who may be minutes old, all the way into...
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    Specialty registered nursing certificate

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MJBK's topic in Canada

    If... and it's a big IF... you're determined to be eligible for a specialty certification course, your potential employer will only pay for your tuition in the program. That's where the "free" comes...
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    Cause of uneven pulse/ox wave form

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to anon456's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Does your display look like this? This waveform represents pulsus paradoxus. It's the physical manifestation of a drop in systolic BP >10 mmHg with inspiration. It may be caused by such things as...
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    Should I consider a career in home care as a new graduate nurse, bsn?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to skyheaven477's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wouldn't be too sure of that. I worked for a very reputable home health agency right out of school and the places they sent me... Holy crow, I was totally out of my depth more than once. Most of the...
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    UBC September 2014 Applicants

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to skittles12's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    That's probably because Easter is 3 weeks later this
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    SEC Assessment (Substantially Equivalent Competency)

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to angellegatus's topic in Canada

    There are many, many threads discussing SEC in Alberta, as well as other similar assessments in other provinces. There's really no need to have yet another one. Please read the existing
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    A Question for ECMOlogists out there

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you for your response, juan de la cruz. I've been a member of our ECLS team in the past and am aware of ELSO. I'm looking for info on practice related to ACTs because ours seem to be quite...
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    A Question for ECMOlogists out there

    NotReady4PrimeTime posted a topic in Critical Care

    I'm just wondering what your standard of care is as relates to ACTs. How often do you check them on your ECLS patients? What range do you usually aim for? And are your pumps centrifugal or roller...
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    PICU Interview - Please Help!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dupuisea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm sorry to hear that. But keep trying. Now that you've had one of their interviews you'll know how to prepare for the next
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    A Question for ECMOlogists out there

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Critical Care

    You can't email me because of my privacy settings. You can't PM me because you haven't made 15 contributory posts yet. This is explained in the Terms of Service. If you haven't yet, I highly recommend...
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    Endometriosis

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to snantz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sure hoping it's possible. I'd like some
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    PICU Interview - Please Help!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dupuisea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    That wasn't what I was expecting to hear. I'd wager though that you did better than you think. They're not going to compare your responses to someone with 20 years of PICU experience. After all, why...
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    internationally educated nurse process

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to necaca's topic in Nurse Registration

    necaca, I think you're referring the change that takes effect August 12, 2104. On that date, ALL IENs wishing to be assessed for eligibility to register in Canada (other than Quebec, because it's a...
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    PICU Interview - Please Help!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dupuisea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Well??? How did it go?? When do you
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    Speaking of tape residue...(and other pet peeves)

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    katierobin23, I'm a fan of those Tender Grips when they're used properly. In fact I love them for securing NGs or NJs. But what drives me nuts is that the RTs who are extubating and putting the nasal...
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    Making a resume "stand out"-colors, fonts, etc.

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Mishl029's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I second both of the previous posts. The use of multiple fonts and colours will make you resume stand out, but not in a good way. You don't want to be thought of as immature or flakey, or lacking...
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    could RPNs and RNs here in Ontario practice profession fully as a volunteer?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    The other thing you need to know about volunteering is that it doesn't count as experience in any employer's or college's eyes. They want you to be paid for your work, partly as a measure of...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    From shona.A: Thanks Thesearc. If they mailed out results so late so how can a person who fails, apply for the next CRNE exam.The deadline for applying for june 2014 exam is 24 march 2014. This...
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    do i need to go back to school before reinstatement?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to jrcbtst's topic in Canada

    It's not likely that moving to another province will help you find work. Any way you look at it, you're an unknown quantity. You have no experience and you've been out of school 3 years already. And...
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    CRNE review

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to randy1234567890's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Oh, I think you're very right in feeling some misgivings about this! I did a little checking. The contact-us link gives a street address that that belongs to a residential condo complex on a street...
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    PICU Interview - Please Help!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dupuisea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Good start! Most units will have a bin with all the necessary bits and pieces to set up an EVD. The neurosurgeon may or may not bring a ventriculotomy tray to the unit - it contains the sterile drill...
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    PICU Interview - Please Help!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dupuisea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    You're welcome! I want you to succeed. Now, how would you answer those
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    Ontario nurse moved to Montreal

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Homa84's topic in Canada

    Per our Terms of Service please post in English only; no text/chat speak. 07genona, the proper English is "you", not