HollieRN

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1. Any Canadian Labour and Delivery Nurses??

   HollieRN replied to HUCtoRNBScN's topic in International Nursing

   You may have better luck getting into OB/Gyn as a new grad than right into Labour and Delivery. But i got right into OB/Gyn as a new grad without a problem. Good

2. HELP! Interview tomorrow ...

   HollieRN posted a topic in Occupational Health

   Hi there, I am a relatively new grad (June, '06) who is currently working in OB/Gyn. I've been pretty unhappy w/ bedside nursing and have been looking for a change since i started. I noticed a...

3. Hi, What are some good Nursing schools in Canada that are not too competitive???

   HollieRN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in International Nursing

   I agree that you should look into the college/university collaborative programs in Ontario. I graduated from the Loyalist/Brock program and i think they still had seats available when i was there ......

4. What do experienced nurses expect from new nurses?

   HollieRN replied to alabama2's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I'm a new nurse as well ... I agree w/ everything above !! My preceptor and clinical educator stressed ASKING QUESTIONS! Never let something go if you're unsure. Never put yourself in an...

5. New Nurse feeling overwhelmed!

   HollieRN replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

   I'm new as well ... I have three whole months 'under my belt'. I work in OB/Gyne. I like OB a lot, but Gyne kicks my butt on a regular basis. I'm in the 'perinatal float pool' ... I orient to...

6. CRNE results?

   HollieRN replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

   I just got my results too! I passed! :balloons: :balloons:

7. New Grad - Perinatal Float

   HollieRN replied to HollieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks again for everyones responses. I spoke to the nursing manager and it was all a huge misunderstanding ... I will eventually be floating, but right now i will start out on one unit, and orient...

8. New Grad - Perinatal Float

   HollieRN replied to HollieRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for your responses. The thing is ... I have already accepted this position. I start tomorrow (hospital orientation). The hospital knows i am a new grad. I was offered a surgical float pool...

9. Failed CRNE twice

   HollieRN replied to vchild4ever's topic in International Nursing

   I've been using both Mosbys and the CRNE guide put out by the CNA. I found that my percentages using Mosbys were 60-70%, where i'm currently at ~80% using the CRNE guide. I'm REALLY hoping the CRNE is...

10. New Grad - Perinatal Float

    HollieRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there :) I'm a new grad RN ... I write the CRNE June 7 and graduate June 8. I've accepted a job as a perinatal float nurse. This will take me to ob/gyn, L&D, peds and the NICU. I have...

11. Crne

    HollieRN replied to HollieRN's topic in International Nursing

    I hear that the CRNE and NCLEX are quite different though ...? I don't know though. I don't plan on taking the NCLEX. I've been using Mosby's Review ... Getting 60-70% on most sections, if i'm lucky...

12. How to deal with a tough clinical instructor

    HollieRN replied to luvmypatients's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem w/ an instructor last year. It might be good idea to ask for a meeting with your instructor and clarify what her expectations of you (as a student) are. Tell her that you...

13. Crne

    HollieRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there :) I'm new here ... Just finished my BScN and will sit to write the CRNE June 7 (hopefully in Kingston or Toronto) ... Just wondering if there's anyone else here who will be writing this...

14. Marks to get in?

    HollieRN replied to Mika8's topic in International Nursing

    Ooooh you do'nt even want to know Brock-Loyalist wanted 70% in the four pre reqs ... Math, English, Bio (or Physics, i chose Bio) and Chem ... I had 60% in OAC (gr 13, when it was still around)...

15. getting payed for clinicals???

    HollieRN replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Students

    Heh ... I'm sure as hell not getting paid. And i've never heard of that before ... Certainly doesn't happen in my neck of the