NotReady4PrimeTime RN

NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist

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    Does Canada Have Private Duty Nursing Like The U.S.?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to K28Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    This is a seven year old thread. Anything that might have been learned then has surely changed by
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    When to use a filter for PIV infusion

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to SnickerDoodle_RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    S/he probably stopped the infusion because s/he expected the IV fluid order to change. We in PICUs almost NEVER run D5-1/2 any more due to the really serious complications seen in children caused by...
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    How can I say thank you?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Mommaof3warriors's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Our respiratory therapists will text all the others in the building if there's goodies in the break room. They come from everywhere, scarf what isn't nailed down and disappear again! Happens every...
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    How can I say thank you?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Mommaof3warriors's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have to agree. So many times, families bring in a platter of gourmet cookies or order pizza, and none of the people actually involved with their child are there to enjoy the gift. Over the years...
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    IV infiltration

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to scheibs1's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I know, right? We used to have a rule that parents couldn't sleep at the bedside - for several reasons, not the last being easy access to the PATIENT if things went sideways - but it has fallen by the...
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    IV infiltration

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to scheibs1's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm so sorry this happened to your patient... and to you. But IVs infiltrate. Especially with kids. If you lose your job over it, so should just about every other peds nurse in the world. Small...
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    Why is it so slow to get hired as a new nurse?

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

    There is no nursing shortage. There is never a shortage of nurses. What occurs is a boom-and-bust cycle where there are lots of vacancies because nurses have left their practices over horrible working...
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    CNO Jurisprudence Exam

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to steven007's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Basically, the jurisprudence exam is to determine how well you know the legalities related to registered nurses' practice in Canada. It's an open-book exam, from what I understand. If you read the...
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    Regarding bridging in alberta

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Navdeep k's topic in Canada

    The demand for IENs has all but disappeared and the Alberta government has reduced funding for the bridging program in response. So it could be several
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    Future Pediatric Nurse

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to KGay93's topic in Pediatric

    The gap between CNA and RN will be there, but in the meantime you'll be learning lots of valuable things. Like how to talk to kids to get them to cooperate. Like how to involve parents in caring for...
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    Min wage for new LPN?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to nursealana31's topic in Canada

    They're definitely taking advantage of you. They want your education but don't want to pay you for it. My instincts are saying that this job could be done by a health care aide with a med admin...
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    Handing Resumes to Managers In Person

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

    Right now our unit doesn't even HAVE a manager. Both the PCM and the unit manager left within 10 days of each other. We're being overseen by a PCM with 4 other units on her portfolio and an assistant...
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    NTI - How to Secure a Nasogastric Tube (NGT), Securely!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    So not useful in peds...
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    U of Sasks Post Degree Nursing or University of Lethbridge After degree nursing

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to adaoranine's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's quite possible there isn't anyone here who can answer your questions. This site is primarily American, with a growing, but still small, number of Canadian members. Only staff members are linked...
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    Ien in Canada

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Casoclinico's topic in Canada

    Right now there is no shortage of nurses in Canada. There is a shortage of vacant positions for those without a job. Many new grads, and even those with years of experience, are having a hard time...
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    Nanda book

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Casoclinico's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    This is one textbook that is on most book lists. Fundamentals of Canadian Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice, Third Canadian Edition | Barbara J. Kozier, Glenora Erb, Audrey J. Berman, Shirlee...
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    Nanda book

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Casoclinico's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    It's definitely necessary for you to have some knowledge of how nursing is taught here. All three books you mentioned will be helpful. You should know the names we use for different drugs, classes of...
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    Nanda book

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to Casoclinico's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The last time I used a NANDA nursing diagnosis was in 1994... on a nursing school care
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    Switching career paths

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to tornado alley's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    The only problem with that theory is that in Canada most nurses don't work only nights, and weekend worker shift patterns are rare. Here most nurses, at least in the first decade or so on the job,...
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    Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    If that's the kind of union you're exposed to I can understand your opinion. But that's not the norm in my experience. I pay about 1.5% of my gross income in union dues - roughly $800 a year. To me...
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    Concepts for New Grad in the PICU to review

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to SandyScrubs's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    The learning curve is pretty steep, I'll grant you that. If the unit where you're going to work has a good orientation program and a clinical ladder in place, you should be given assignments based on...
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    Advice from hiring managers in peds/PICU?

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to lreinertson's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    All of the postings for my unit (PICU) state a minimum of 2 years acute pediatrics experience is required but those with a senior practicum in PICU or pediatrics will be considered. Most of our new...
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    New nurse seeking encouragement

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to NCRN2016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Beth's answer is a good one. Don't put too much emphasis on those kinds of comments; as you say, the transfer was near the end of the shift, and everyone is a little crusty at the end of their shifts....
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    Concepts for New Grad in the PICU to review

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to SandyScrubs's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Respiratory. Respiratory. Did I mention respiratory? Most kids admitted to PICU will have an airway or breathing issue, especially in the fall and winter. Review arterial and venous blood gases so...
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    New Grad Peds CTICU

    NotReady4PrimeTime replied to _HopefulNurse_'s topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Oh my, yes... you need a peds-specific resource. The surgeries kids have are VERY different from those adults have. AACN's Core Curriculum for Pediatric Critical Care has some great chapters on...