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  1. Fever and Headache

    springgarden posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is the difference between headache and fever? What are the clinical and ohysical differences?

  2. Flu Nurse

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I do not know if his is the correct forum for my post, but anyway I will post it here. I will be working this flu clinic and the organizers are still looking for RNs. I don't know if they will use...

  3. RN/ RPN/ LPN

    springgarden posted a topic in Canada

    Hello people, I am a nurse with a PR application that is processing. I have a few questions for the nurses - Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses/ Licensed Practical Nurses What has been...

  4. RN/ RPN/ LPN

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Canada

    Thanks Renzlao I am moving from USA. I have CNA experience and now an associate RN. I believe the Canada NCLEX is also 3 times a year. I was looking at the Nurse aide, PSW etc jobs, and they all...

  5. RN/ RPN/ LPN

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Canada

    The impression I have from the Nclex exam schedule, need to do a bridging programme etc is that it could take an average of 1 to 2 years to be fully settled as a nurse. Is that correct? Are you fully...

  6. Experience immigrating to Canada

    springgarden posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    Please what has been your experience, under the new rules and criteria that came into effect this year, on immigrating to Canada? I am a US trained Associate/ADN RN that has just begun the process of...

  7. Experience immigrating to Canada

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Immigration Advice

    I got my ECA and the evaluation said that I have a diploma in Canada equivalent. My immigration attorney said the points I have is 68 points. I sent him all my docs. My attorney is evaluating them and...

  8. Experience immigrating to Canada

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Immigration Advice

    Is PN the same as

  9. RNs and Phlebotomy

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a phlebotomy course for RNs or people already in the medical field. I looked at the phlebotomy class in the community college and it is time consuming and lasts a whole semester. It...

  10. Excercise Question

    springgarden posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    A patient asked me this quest and I did not know the answer. What is moderate to high intesity or moderate intensity excercise on the treadmill? What is high intensity excercise on the treadmill? I...

  11. Excercise Question

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks. I forgot to add that she said she runs about 2.75 miles in 30mins on the treadmill at 1.0 incline. Where does this excercise

  12. Am I The Only One?

    springgarden posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated last year May and took the NCLEX exam in September. I am still lokking for a full time job. I am tired of applying without any positive response. I am in Philadelphia. I even went to my...

  13. What is Your Expected Rate of Pay?

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was asked this question yesterday by a prospective employer. I had applied online and left the place for pay blank. Maybe because I just graduated last year that I do not know what to ask and be...

  14. Certifications And CE

    springgarden posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am still looking for a full time RN job. I was thinking getting the First Aid certification might help and I think some states require RNs to have First Aid. My state does not. It is $80 and 4 hours...

  15. Certifications/Continuing Education

    springgarden posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am still looking for a full time RN job. I was thinking getting the First Aid certification might help and I think some states require RNs to have First Aid. My state does not. It is $80 and 4 hours...

  16. First Interview Experience

    springgarden posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewd on Monday for a privately owned Home Health Care Agency. It was my first proper RN job interview. The lady did not ask me many questions. She first of all gave me an NCLEX style test of...

  17. Experienced Nurses Also Have It Tough

    springgarden posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I met a nurse at the place where I got my criminal background check done She told me she has been an RN for 2 years and had work in the hospital. She said it was Critical Care. Basically, she resigned...

  18. Experienced Nurses Also Have It Tough

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are right....I do not know full story. She most likely did not tell me the full story as we are just acquintances. And maybe the fact that she is probably in her 40's even 50's plays a

  19. Communication Barriers with Preceptor

    springgarden replied to pitaya's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every one talks with an accent. You might only be used to an American accent but Americans like every other country citizens talk with an accent. I know people who find it difficult to understand...

  20. Questions About First Interview

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks Also, do I need to brush up/review my nursing notes? Do interviewers ask questions like "what will you do in this senario?", "What med will you give for XYZ?", "When do you give XYZ med?" etc...

  21. Questions About First Interview

    springgarden posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I finally recieved my first call from a Home Health Agency last week. I scheduled the interview for next week Monday. It is in another state, but I am ready to move if I get it. I am just eager to get...

  22. New Grad, Should I Take the Job?

    springgarden replied to RN313's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been looking since September with no success. It is good you took it in the

  23. This is Exhausting

    springgarden posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have applied to about over 50 jobs online today. It is so exhausting and time consuming. Most if not the jobs require experience and special certifications or course taken. I applied to them any...

  24. Part Time Job and Resume

    springgarden posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently got hired by a Flu Clinic on a partime basis. As a new grad, with about 3 years Nursing Assistant experience, should I update my resume with the partime job and duties on my resume?

  25. Part Time Job and Resume

    springgarden replied to springgarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you very