NotReady4PrimeTime RN

NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist

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    PICU Interview - Please Help!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to dupuisea's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Way to go!! Don't overthink this whole "clinically-focused" thing. You know a lot. There are some differences with peds in terms of which catastrophe precedes which (almost always respiratory then...
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    Employment Chances after school

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to RVerroc's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Some form of UPass (transit pass) is included in the tuition and/or fees for many universities and colleges across the country. They're a mandatory part of the fee structure so you pay for them...
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    Inotrope policy

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to yollygangemi's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Our unit is in the process of switching from weight-based concentrations to standard concentrations to run at varying rates. It will be quite a culture change for our more senior staff. Interestingly,...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Joanna... If only it were that easy. We are one of the experimental schedule optimisation units and the rotation is brutal. Absolutely brutal. I have two pay periods in a row where I only have 2...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    THIS!! ^^ I've lost count of the number of new staff on my unit who have done exactly that in the last two years. (Maybe because I've lost count of the number of new staff... it's probably pretty...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    Once again... Per our Terms of Service please post in English only; no text/chat speak. It's right up there at the top of the comment box. You're not going to be able to use unapproved abbreviations...
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    NCLEX in Canada

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

    Whether or not those who have passed the NCLEX in the past will be permitted to use it for registration in Canada will be for the Colleges to decide. They may choose to only allow those who wrote...
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    Second-Entry Nursing Programs - 2014 Hopeful

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to MatchaGreenTea's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Please remember that it's not permitted to use third-party identifying information such as other people's names. If you need a refresher on the Terms of Service there is a link at the bottom of every...
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    Showering with a central line

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Jewlya81201's topic in Pediatric

    We usually only use the chlorhexadine wipes for MRSA decolonization. We shower our kids with ventricular assist devices - with the Berlin hearts we put them in a bag and tape it closed around the...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    When that has happened on our unit there have been grievances filed as soon as the more senior person finds out. I'm kinda surprised that there haven't been more. But let's not forget that all the...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    Per our Terms of Service please post in English only; no text/chat
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    email scam beware! Canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to scatach2's topic in Immigration Advice

    What kind of despicable, depraved person preys on the desperation of people wanting to improve their lives like this?? it's a good thing your BS detector went off when you saw this email, scatach2!...
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    email scam beware! Canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to scatach2's topic in Immigration Advice

    This from the Abbotsford Hospice Society: URGENT – Abbotsford Hospice Society has been a victim of email fraud. A fraudulent message was sent originally on March 7th, 2014. The subject of this email...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    Does that sound like something any public service union would allow to slip by them? In negotiations there are always things that each side comes to the table knowing will be throw-aways - concessions...
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    RPNS - income taxes

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    Unless you incorporate as a business you can't claim conference expenses. When you're issued a receipt for registration fees, it doesn't fit the requirements of the CRA for tuition and a conference...
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    NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I work 50/50 days and nights, 12 hour shifts at a large urban trauma and transplant centre. I can vouch for the huge number of extraneous people hanging around and getting in the way on days. It's...
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    Examples of ethical dilemmas in pediatric nursing?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to jen0415's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Or the alternative... a child so sick with so many complications that survival is highly unlikely, for whom the parents demand everything be done. How much suffering is enough, and when does the...
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    Unemployed and feel like whining?!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to M3BWN's topic in Canada

    The proposed changes to the UNA collective agreement offered up by the AHS negotiating team wants to eliminate the internal-applicant-with-the-most-experience-and-seniority-goes-first clause...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    kinmont123, the path you've taken is probably the most sensible. You haven't burnt any boats and are still working, which will actually help in finding work in Canada. I'm sure that when you began...
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    How do I become a Pediatric Nurse ?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to cessy2015's topic in Pediatric

    Have you searched this forum? Your thread title question is asked, on average, about 8 times a year. Not much changes in terms of making yourself attractive to pediatric ward managers. If you're...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    You're correct, at the moment the CRNE is only written in Canada. So kinmont123 would have had to fly over to write and then fly back to
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    It's actually MyCCP which stands for MY CONTINUING COMPETENCE PROGRAM. It's part of the process CARNA has developed to meet the requirements of the Health Professions Act which states that all health...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    Well... that makes it all the more interesting! If out-of-country people are getting their results and the ones living down the road from the College office aren't... Jumping to a conclusion isn't...
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    Crne february 5, 2014 takers

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

    I didn't know Canada Post still delivered mail on Saturday. Seems to me it's been about mmmm... 40 or so years since there was mail delivery on
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    RPNS - income taxes

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to miisz's topic in Canada

    We're veering a little off-topic here... But before we resume our previously scheduled discussion - I use allnurses.com pens. I have a box full of them and happily share them with anyone who wants...