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  1. Nurses who work with the police?

    AirforceRN replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in International Nursing

    I have a friend who works in the lockup in downtown Vancouver...I guess all prisoners must be medically screened before they enter the cells. This is located in the police station. Another friend...

  2. Looking to talk to RNs in the CF reserves

    AirforceRN replied to UofCRN's topic in International Nursing

    Haha...working.... I actually just finished a course with a bunch of reservists...nice bunch. Sorry it took so long and I may not have all the answers you want as I'm reg force. As far as I know,...

  3. Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster?

    AirforceRN replied to sixthwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I'll take the touchy-feely comment...even the less scientific comment...but "bullcrappy?" Really?

  4. Are you a nurse looking to start your own business??

    AirforceRN replied to Mailbox Money Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Remember what you agreed to upon sign up: You will not use this forum to post free advertising or solicitations, any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive,...

  5. Not a nurse...but, a concerned father Grade 3 IVH, PVL, Seizures

    AirforceRN replied to concernedfather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Even if advice were allowed...that is an incredibly difficult question to answer. Kids are amazing creatures and are so often able to adapt and overcome...heck, I saw a special on 20/20 about a child...

  6. What To Chart After "pt. vomited"

    AirforceRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    The same can be said when a patient eats..or swallows their own saliva...most people have vomited enough times during their life that they have it pretty down pat. Is it really necessary to do a full...

  7. Blood Sugar Coverage...Did I do the right thing?

    AirforceRN replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I think the lessons here are: 1) Don't hold Lantus as a general rule. 2) Charge nurses are not infallible. If something seems off or you disagree...double check with someone

  8. When nursing staff ask for medications

    AirforceRN replied to dblpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just to be devil's advocate (as I have no moral high ground here whatsoever...) Isn't that

  9. Cell phones and equipment

    AirforceRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The concern stemmed from the old analog (Zach Morris) type phones which could cause some interference. The new digital phones apparently don't cause this issue however many floors have left the signs...

  10. Nursing Math! Need help!

    AirforceRN replied to leapinglizards3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    1m=100cm not 2.5cm...just a heads

  11. Nursing in Afghanistan, Iraq etc

    AirforceRN replied to deannicholas's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, what gave it

  12. married to MD

    AirforceRN replied to onthefence's topic in Men in Nursing

    ouch...so i'm second class am

  13. Canadian Military RN info??

    AirforceRN replied to jcs007's topic in Canada

    KBJ1, There is no hard and fast rule as to when basic is completed. I did mine the summer after my first year, some people do it before first year, others after second year. It depends more on when...

  14. Canadian Military RN info??

    AirforceRN replied to jcs007's topic in Canada

    The summer schedule seems to change every year. When I started my first summer was about 3 months of basic training. My second summer was about 6 weeks of basic with 6 weeks of second language...

  15. Does anyone dislike the medsurg clinical experience?

    AirforceRN replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    Off topic but for those of you still in nursing school... NEVER underestimate the power of a good tuck-in and a heated blanket. I have brought more smiles to old people's faces through heated blankets...

  16. Does anyone dislike the medsurg clinical experience?

    AirforceRN replied to ERsn's topic in General Students

    I'm with you Ham...I didn't like medsurg during school and once I graduated I was placed there for a period of time by the military. I still don't like it...BUT I now appreciate it. I don't think...

  17. Should I go back to my 1st dose of HepaB vaccine?

    AirforceRN replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Hep B isn't a fun disease to have. Your best bet (and to obtain the best info) is to talk to your doctor, not ask random people on the internet. That, and giving medical advice is against our Terms of...

  18. Deploying as a military RN

    AirforceRN replied to beachchic2010's topic in Government, Military

    Why would you join the military to not be deployed? Being part of the Armed Forces is more then just a job...its a commitment and a lifestyle. If you don't want to the job when called upon to do it...

  19. Management of Marijuana Withdrawal

    AirforceRN replied to TriniStudentNurse's topic in General Students

    As far as I know, marijuana is not physically addictive so withdrawls are a psychological issue. You aren't going to get the sweats, DTs or other things that you would expect to see with alcohol and...

  20. Late for Simulation!

    AirforceRN replied to ctaylo11's topic in General Students

    Because your time isn't more important than other's

  21. Anyone heard of Diastolic BP being higher than Systolic???

    AirforceRN replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to hijack this already hijacked thread for a moment. What makes someone a "Specialist?" Is it simply working on a specific ward or is it being a subject matter expert in a specific area?...

  22. UAP acting as "nurse" in doctors office!

    AirforceRN replied to cc01183's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah...I'll jump in here... Call your state's BON and report it. Get a new job before something goes wrong and you end up involved in something you don't want to

  23. Nurses Who Are Drug Addicts

    AirforceRN replied to jill48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Way to revive a necrothread! I strongly disagree with your last statement. I have every right to express my opinions. Ironically, the places in this world that prohibit the expression of opinions are...

  24. please help critique my resume!!!

    AirforceRN replied to SuperStudentNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it should read: "National Student Nurses' Association" (with the apostrophe) I know its a small thing but every little thing counts

  25. Nursing in Afghanistan, Iraq etc

    AirforceRN replied to deannicholas's topic in International Nursing

    Oh I'm well aware :-) We are no longer running the show however, we have recently passed the reins to the American team and are now supplementing their staff. Its kind of odd though...they are...