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  1. Right to defense against violence on adolescent unit

    epg_pei replied to CrashVector's topic in Psychiatric

    This thread has become relevant for reasons similar to the original posters. I have to work tonight with one of these kids. I once had notions of spending many years working as a nurse and retiring in...

  2. Take-home pay

    epg_pei replied to BSNbyFaith's topic in General Nursing

    My take-home is about 2/3 of my gross, but this is Canada, that "free" health care has to be paid for

  3. Domestic Violence....Against Men

    epg_pei replied to DaddyO's topic in Psychiatric

    I would say you're right to choose to do a presentation on this kind of abuse, but you will likely be poorly received by your classmates. The Youtube video pretty well sums up the general attitude...

  4. question about psych nursing

    epg_pei replied to shelbee1084's topic in Psychiatric

    Get you med/surg experience, it will be invaluable in psychiatry. You may find it difficult to maintain proficiency owing to the lack of medical or surgical

  5. Where to live in BC?

    epg_pei replied to rockstarjk's topic in International Nursing

    I've been looking at Vancouver Island (viha.ca) more frequently this year, my wife has suddenly become interested in living there. Must have been the winter here last year. Anyway, in my specialty I...

  6. Hi guys！How do you think the BN of UNB？

    epg_pei replied to Yoanna1105's topic in International Nursing

    I am a UNB grad, and found the above accurate, except for the last comment. UNB has a strong community focus which is a benefit if that is an area you wish to pursue. They do lack opportunities in...

  7. What can you do with a Canadian Nursing PhD?

    epg_pei replied to trryt4ssasfgb34's topic in International Nursing

    Need a sister site, aboveallnurses.com or

  8. Things to do on night shift

    epg_pei posted a topic in General Nursing

    After everything else is done and you have some downtime, how do you productively use it? I do my CE but I feel like I could be doing something more useful.

  9. what is "NOS" on a diagnosis?

    epg_pei replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    In psych it's a DSM-IV reference for an illness not otherwise specified under the

  10. Looking for nurses who work with Meditech, Eclipsys or Cerner

    epg_pei replied to supermom2's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I've used Meditech and Cerner. Meditech is old technology but it's proven and works, although it's not very pretty to look at. Cerner looks good, but it's not quite as reliable, we seem to have a lot...

  11. Which is best province among the four?

    epg_pei replied to nursemich's topic in Canada

    I'm from PEI, hence the name. I think coming from the Phillipines you may have a difficult time adjusting to the weather and culture of PEI. Our winters are long, summers short and relatively cool by...

  12. Canadian wanting to work in HI

    epg_pei replied to journey_bound's topic in General Nursing

    I have reviewed the application for licensure by endorsement as I am interested in travel opportunities in Hawaii. The application indicates a SSN is required. How does a Canadian RN with a Minnesota...

  13. Hardest Part of Nursing

    epg_pei replied to mbd74's topic in General Nursing

    Getting the vacations dates you want

  14. How often are you forced to work nights?

    epg_pei replied to yerbluez's topic in General Nursing

    I work nights as often as possible. I love nights! Shift diffs, no hustle or bustle, and generally settled patients

  15. Port Angeles, Sequim

    epg_pei posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Anyone from these areas? Any info you'd like to share regarding nursing opportunities in

  16. Staffing levels

    epg_pei posted a topic in Psychiatric

    The question of adequate staffing levels has come up recently, and I've done some research online as far as regs go, but I'd like to get some feedback from the forum members. What are your current...

  17. Privilges and other policies in adult in-pt acute care units

    epg_pei posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm having issues with what's happening on my unit right now...when I first started we had levels of observation with privileges that were well adhered to by staff.....in the past year the situation...

  18. Staffing Problems, Any ideas??

    epg_pei replied to Amazed*bythe*Mind's topic in Psychiatric

    Our unit has 17 adult beds, 3 adolescent beds, and 3 assessment beds for ER docs use (ie overnight admission pending a psych consult). We are a locked unit, but also serve voluntary pts. No separate...

  19. security guards?

    epg_pei replied to fidelio's topic in Psychiatric

    We have just been issued a new "Code White" protocol, which rather than make the process of crisis management more effective and efficient, will actually encumber and slow adequate response....

  20. Visa Screen Certificate / CGFNS

    epg_pei replied to suzanne4's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am waiting as well. I am licensed through Minnesota, and submitted the appropriate form to the BON but I sent no fee. Does anyone know if MN charges to submit NCLEX results to the

  21. Canadian master's programs

    epg_pei replied to trent's topic in International Nursing

    The CASN has a pdf outlining which schools offer what programs, you can access it here http://www.casn.ca/media.php?mid=200 I was looking at it because I am planning to start on mine as well, and I...

  22. Canadians in NC

    epg_pei replied to SN2bExpAt's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    LOL did we go to the same school? Anyway, I may be wrong, but I don't see how you're going to do the NCLEX , license in the US, and get your VisaScreen without first having licensed here in Canada....

  23. Nov test takers

    epg_pei replied to ergito2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Monday in Maine....80 questions in 1 1/2 hours...left feeling like I know nothing....passed....

  24. Im curious about the 1:1 vigilance

    epg_pei replied to BoogiePop's topic in Psychiatric

    I haven't done that much 1:1. The psych attendants usually do it, with an RN or LPN co-assigned. Everyone stays outisde the room. Usually there's at least 5-6 feet between pt and staff. I don't feel...

  25. I need your advice ASAP

    epg_pei replied to biafra's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow, that's pretty bad. Almost every sentence in your post gives a reason to RUN from that place. Makes me feel a lot better about my own