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  1. Fever and Headache

    What is the difference between headache and fever? What are the clinical and ohysical differences? Thanks
  2. Flu Nurse

    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 LPNs. I have removed the phone number in case we are ...
  3. RN/ RPN/ LPN

    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 your experiencr since immigrating, especially 2013...
  4. RN/ RPN/ LPN

    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 needed some sort of certification or registration. Most...
  5. RN/ RPN/ LPN

    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 settled? How long did it take for you to be fully ...
  6. Experience immigrating to Canada

    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 Canadian immigration. I have homecare experience a...
  7. Experience immigrating to Canada

    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 looking at all the provinces. Also, I am current ...
  8. Experience immigrating to Canada

    Is PN the same as LPN?
  9. RNs and Phlebotomy

    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 has courses that teach about what blood is, A&P...
  10. Excercise Question

    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 guess low intesity excercise - cardio - is walking l...
  11. Excercise Question

    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 fall?
  12. Am I The Only One?

    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 alumni's career services office to have my resume re...
  13. What is Your Expected Rate of Pay?

    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 confident that my pay is reasonable. I usually leave...
  14. Certifications And CE

    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 class...so will it help? Also, I was looking thro...
  15. Certifications/Continuing Education

    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 class...so will it help? Also, I was looking thro...
  16. First Interview Experience

    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 25 questions. Apparently, I did well even though I ...
  17. Experienced Nurses Also Have It Tough

    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 from her job because she said was not getting alo...
  18. Experienced Nurses Also Have It Tough

    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 role.
  19. Communication Barriers with Preceptor

    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 Americans.....bwhy?.....because of their American acc...
  20. Questions About First Interview

    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 sort of questions? Is it correct for me to assume M...
  21. Questions About First Interview

    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 a proper RN job. I have been doing the Flu/Immuni...
  22. New Grad, Should I Take the Job?

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

    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 way. Do others find it exhausting? So I just wait as ...
  24. Part Time Job and Resume

    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? Thanks
  25. Part Time Job and Resume

    Thank you very much!