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  1. Large bore IV

    AirforceRN replied to remf3's topic in Emergency

    According to the jelco (Cathlon) website, a 20g cathlon can accommodate close to 4L/hr, while a 18g can get over 6L/hr (a 16g is 12.5L/hr and a 14g is 19L/hr)....

  2. Help from Windsor nurses

    AirforceRN replied to Gatineau_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Which Windsor? Many provinces have

  3. Ideas needed

    AirforceRN replied to honeybee888's topic in General Nursing

    That's funny...in the past two weeks I've been having the same "are these things dull?" feeling. Interesting. My thoughts...if you are getting flash and not being able to advance 1 of three things...

  4. MS Liberation Therapy

    AirforceRN replied to lbuchanan's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There have been numerous reports of people finding relief (though sometimes temporary) with this treatment...I agree, it'll be interesting to see how this plays out. At least one province here has...

  5. MS Liberation Therapy

    AirforceRN replied to lbuchanan's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm surprised you guys haven't heard about this? It's all over the news in Canada. The premise is that by widening the neck veins through balloon angioplasty and possibly stents, a chronic...

  6. IV start question.

    AirforceRN replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I was thinking flash as opposed to blood return (which is what the OP stated). I've started IVs without blood return (sometimes they just suck to the side of the wall too and you can't get...

  7. IV start question.

    AirforceRN replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Easy answer...no. If you don't get flash, you aren't in the vein. Many people can "feel" when they enter the vein which is all well and good, but if there is no flash, you are not where you should

  8. I feel like a babysitter (vent)

    AirforceRN replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is no harm in continuing to look for a job that will be a better fit. But...know this... You may not feel challenged and that's okay, but I guarantee you are making a huge difference in the...

  9. Pay and tax in Nova Scotia

    AirforceRN replied to dvsbec's topic in International Nursing

    A nice little heads up on the Canadian tax system... Your total income tax is calculated based on the province you reside in on the 31st of December. When moving from a province with low tax (BC, Ont,...

  10. So..is it true what they say?

    AirforceRN replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    Anybody can perform the physical "hands on" tasks of nursing. Its not hard to listen to a chest, do a bp, insert a foley etc etc. The difference between the above person and a nurse, is a nurse...

  11. shoes for flat feet

    AirforceRN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have you tried superfeet? Superfeet Premium Insoles They (at least in my opinion) have nice and strong arches...are comfortable and have all but solved my back

  12. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    AirforceRN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    For those that have nothing better to do right now...or for the curious... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Alkemade Alan Magee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ivan Chisov - Wikipedia, the free...

  13. Need to interview registered nurse for a paper

    AirforceRN replied to hkirk's topic in General Students

    Fortunate that Teensmom is sympathetic to your cause...although I suspect this isn't what your instructor had in mind. A huge part of nursing is planning ahead to ensure that things are done on...

  14. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    AirforceRN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    The filter needles are there for a reason. Whether you or anyone else uses them is your on prerogative...although I suspect there is probably a policy in

  15. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    AirforceRN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know...filter needles are relatively new, which begs the question, are they really necessary? In my opinion, if they stop me from injecting glass into just one person then sure, they are...

  16. TNCC-Advice please

    AirforceRN replied to OCNRN63's topic in Emergency

    Its a great course. If you can get the book ahead of time it won't seem so daunting. There is no such thing as wasted education...if you have the opportunity and the means I say go for

  17. Nurses in the Military

    AirforceRN replied to Student T's topic in International Nursing

    He doesn't post all that much but he still creeps around quite a bit:) Feel free to ask me any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. I prefer the forum (just so others with questions may get...

  18. Tricky interview question

    AirforceRN replied to Daisy_08's topic in International Nursing

    To be fair, getting a job (possibly over someone who has a passion for MedSurg) through lying isn't professional, ethical or very

  19. Where can I get some more of this? TNCC rocks!!

    AirforceRN replied to pedsrnjc's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks LTC RN. The sacrifices are hugely outweighed by the rewards...made easier by the fact that I don't have kids (yet) to leave

  20. Where can I get some more of this? TNCC rocks!!

    AirforceRN replied to pedsrnjc's topic in General Nursing

    The CATN (Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing) is also a great course. It is heavily pathophysiology based but really pulls together important concepts and info. About the

  21. Nurses who work with the police?

    AirforceRN replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah...we have contracted LPNs on base here too, just not

  22. Nurses who work with the police?

    AirforceRN replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in International Nursing

    I work at a navy base (nursing is considered a "purple" trade which means I'm just as likely to work at an air base as a sea or land one)...but to answer your question, no...we don't have civi nurses...

  23. Nurses who work with the police?

    AirforceRN replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in International Nursing

    He had 2 years experience "floor-hopping" (its a military thing). So he spent about 6 months each in Med, Surg, Emerg, Burns/Trauma before getting the job at the jail. He's now a psych nurse I believe...

  24. Nurses who work with the police?

    AirforceRN replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in International Nursing

    I do mean the temporary cells. I guess its more holding and drunk tank than actual prison....if you know what I mean. He's not on Allnurses though. He really

  25. Canadian Forces - Nursing ??

    AirforceRN replied to zerophyte's topic in Government, Military

    Perhaps I'm too late...but... The CF doesn't have positions for LPNs. Medics and Nurses are probably your closest bets. You can apply after you have been accepted to an accredited nursing school in...