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  1. Distance learning Post-Graduate Certificare in Critical Care from NJ

    journey_bound replied to AussiRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi AussieRN, not sure if you're still searching for post-bsn options, if you are, here's one given in Canada:...

  2. Net pay for aussie nurses

    journey_bound posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm making plans to relocate to Melbourne and find work as an RN but somehow thought the pay was better than it appears to be in Australia. I'm looking at a scale and the wage is listed as this:...

  3. Net pay for aussie nurses

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    My interest in relocating is purely for enjoyment and experience in a different culture, preferrably one with perks like beaches etc... I'm 29 and would like to do these things before settling down...

  4. Net pay for aussie nurses

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    Good to know nurses work similar rotations there! Makes the guess work a little easier... I am reading information from queensland, and it must pertain to something other than what I'm thinking......

  5. Net pay for aussie nurses

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks, ceridwyn : ) I think I'm grade 5 (registered nurse), 1st year (or 2nd year if my previous Canadian experience will be recognized). I'm trying to figure out if it's feasible financially for me...

  6. Net pay for aussie nurses

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    So, if I were an RN with one year experience, working in acute care, how much could I expect to take home bi-weekly or monthly, on average? Take home here is approx. $3400 a month for someone in my...

  7. Net pay for aussie nurses

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    oops, that was originally in a

  8. narcotic count issues

    journey_bound replied to finne1's topic in General Nursing

    I would imagine that both your manager and pharmacy would have to investigate to determine who opened the bottle, to whom it was given, how much, and when. You've already spoken to your manager. Has...

  9. Thought I was doing fine... THEN got a call from my manager.... :(

    journey_bound replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I think your decision to approach only a select one or two nurses is a wise idea. It's really quite sad that you can't freely approach any given nurse and seek advice or information when required....

  10. How to refer to self when writing a nursing note

    journey_bound replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    I've only ever seen and written "writer," as in: "Pt was talking to self when writer entered room" Referring to yourself as the writer is the most grammatical (and logical in my opinion). I wanted to...

  11. help needed: do you know what hospitals around quzon city/manila accepts volunteers?

    journey_bound replied to hcmg's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, if you're interested in volunteering, I know of a place that is in desperate need of nurse volunteers... Casa Guatemala. It's an orphanage that cares for an average 250 kids and is located...

  12. ER RN salary

    journey_bound replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    In Alberta, Canada: BSN new grad $34/hr base pay with $5 evening differential and $3.25 weekend diff, ceiling as per our schedule right now: $44/hr not including

  13. Suggested Reading for New Grad entering the ER

    journey_bound replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in Emergency

    As a previous poster mentioned, get some pre-hospital paramedic books... They get right to the point in those and offer step-by-step for trauma's and emergencies like acute asthmatic attacks, heart...

  14. Canadian wanting to work in HI

    journey_bound posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone!! I visited Honolulu this past fall and fell in love with the island! I graduate with a bachelor's of science in nursing this May and am considering working in HI. I know I have to write...

  15. BC to Alberta RN - temporary licensing

    journey_bound posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi guys, I tried finding my answer by searching posts but haven't come across it... I am completing all my degree requirements in 4 weeks. I'm a BC resident but have been offered a job to work in...

  16. BC to Alberta RN - temporary licensing

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks so much for your clear and concise response : ) I don't have the position yet; I have an offer but have not made my mind up about it. It concerns me that you mention lay off's in the spring......

  17. BC to Alberta RN - temporary licensing

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in International Nursing

    thanks for your response : ) If you take a look on Alberta Health Services job postings, you'll see that there are a (very) few postings that are open to the public, some casual and others are way in...

  18. Overwhelmed at my LTC job...is this a normal workload for LTC?

    journey_bound replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I haven't heard anything like this before... I don't have much experience as I'm just completing my degree in nursing but 50:1 even with LTC is ridiculous and UNSAFE! I would say that 4 nurses...

  19. Tips on landmarking IM injections

    journey_bound replied to frankmitch's topic in General Nursing

    this gives a really good explanation on landmarking IM's:

  20. Help with organizational skills-med/surg student nurse

    journey_bound replied to sasha2006's topic in Medical-Surgical

    bump :

  21. failed the crne exam.......how to cope with it

    journey_bound replied to hardware syndrome's topic in International Nursing

    What did you use to study? I don't want to recommend stuff you've already

  22. how many nursing students are scared of what they are going to be facing....

    journey_bound replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    Are you in your last practicum placement right now? If you feel concerned that you aren't getting enough experience with certain skills talk to the nurses on the floor and tell them that you'd like to...

  23. CRNA & volunteering abroad

    journey_bound replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am planning a trip to Guatemala soon after I write the CRNE. Once I'm successfully licensed as a registered nurse do I need anything additional to volunteer as a nurse in another country? Thanks! :...

  24. Canadian wanting to work in HI

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in General Nursing

    Nedrager, AnonymousCanadian gave a pretty good description for the CRNE as far as I know. I have not yet written it but I've heard that the NCLEX in comparison is more medical based while the CRNE is...

  25. Canadian wanting to work in HI

    journey_bound replied to journey_bound's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info and link!! If I decide I'd like to work in Hawaii, is it absolutely necessary for me to write the CGFNS exam? Is there any way around it? The cost and time restriction it puts on...