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  1. How long does it take to receive Ontario RN license?

    AirforceRN replied to castleberry's topic in International Nursing

    The CNO is the biggest nursing regulatory body in Canada. They have all the new Ontario grads, nurses coming from other provinces, nurses from other countries and nurses who must resubscribe to deal...

  2. Nurses From Romania

    AirforceRN replied to Gabello's topic in International Nursing

    Nice Hijack....now back to our regularly scheduled programming... I know a nurse here in Vancouver who is from Romania (Transylvania actually). I won't give out pers details but just wanted to let you...

  3. Ahh! Huge mistake

    AirforceRN replied to Mattsgrl83's topic in General Nursing

    First off... Good job on stepping up and accepting responsibility for your mistake! Its the sign of a good nurse and is ALWAYS better then simply ignoring a problem or denying it. Second...I've heard...

  4. report format

    AirforceRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Personally I would but the "admitted by/for" info before the pert hx info. It may be just me but I get frustrated if I have to listen to 10 diagnoses (ie "patient has a history of IDDM, Htn, GERD,...

  5. Mosquito Infestation!

    AirforceRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Just to play the skeptic... Really? Layed eggs in someone's stoma? Flies I could maybe believe but mosquitoes? I have no doubt that a ward can be taken over by insects but I have to admit that I doubt...

  6. Official letter from the health authority of Saudi Arabia, directly to CRNBC

    AirforceRN replied to AlwaysPositive's topic in International Nursing

    You can only contact him by coming to see him...but here is his number?

  7. The Circumcision Discussion

    AirforceRN replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to admit I had to look up Preputioplasty...had never heard of it before. It seems like a relatively simple operation and there appears to be quite a bit of literature (peer reviewed) available...

  8. "The Mean Girl"

    AirforceRN replied to NamasteNurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You may want to ask yourself if this is really a place you want to be working at? I know that its tough to find a job right now but do you really want to be associated with an establishment that works...

  9. Stethoscopes

    AirforceRN replied to laura06baby's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't have that kind of restraint. To be perfectly honest I added the joint to bell info afterward. It was originally just a smartalec useless comment.

  10. Stethoscopes

    AirforceRN replied to laura06baby's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you do a quick search I can guarantee a plethora of information on the subject. The difference between the 22 and the 27 inch is 5 inches (from the joint to the

  11. Staple Removal

    AirforceRN replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would suggest going in with an experienced nurse first and watch her do the first few just so you get the idea... Make sure you completely close the staple remover BEFORE you start lifting the...

  12. NOSEBLEEDS?

    AirforceRN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just think about the physiology and anatomy that goes into play here for a second...There are two different scenarios... 1) What's going to happen if you tilt your head back? Is there anything going...

  13. Broken arm and the emergency room

    AirforceRN replied to AprilRosedw's topic in General Nursing

    Just to throw my two cents in the pot... Its pretty rare that I get useful advice from a patient on how to start my IVs. I think this is because the majority of people aren't really "hard sticks"....

  14. Son was hit by a van

    AirforceRN replied to Dneesoo's topic in Washington Nursing

    Can't offer medical advice on this site as per our terms of service. If you are concerned you should go see your GP

  15. NOSEBLEEDS?

    AirforceRN replied to Colleen2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm pretty sure the only reason to put your head back is to prevent blood from soiling your face and clothes...it makes the observer or first aider feel better. In the end though, you're going to barf...

  16. Brand New ER In Halifax

    AirforceRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    So I was in Halifax last week on a house hunting trip (successful thank you very much!) and ended up with my girlfriend in the emerg. It was the very first night that the new emerg was open at the...

  17. I Think I Had Swine Flu This Week ...

    AirforceRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I think that answering your question violates our terms of service. If you are concerned you should go see your doctor. The being said, I agree with

  18. Who numbs for needlesticks?

    AirforceRN replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    There is a pretty big difference between having a needle stuck in your arm and having your foreskin cut off. Just

  19. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    AirforceRN replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Come on...we aren't talking about obscure laws preventing gentleman from wearing a hat on the shady side of the street on the second Tuesday of every month. This is driving while intoxicated...its a...

  20. IV Spike Prime Time

    AirforceRN replied to liser79's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, you're right. The patient might get a mini bolus at first while you are trying to adjust the rate. It won't be much. Its better then dripping dollars and dollars worth of drugs into the garbage...

  21. Who numbs for needlesticks?

    AirforceRN replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    I may get flamed for this but... Really? Its just a needle stick! If it were up to me, there would be a lot more "suck it up"s being passed out. Sure, having a needle stuck into your arm for IV, blood...

  22. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    AirforceRN replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    Never had an issue. Don't worry, its not the 80s

  23. ok ekg?????

    AirforceRN replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    http://www.skillstat.com/Flash/ECGSim531.html Great site to help get you started. Works best with IE...not so well with firefox for some

  24. Venting about BON involvement in DUI

    AirforceRN replied to Nursing NCO's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most likely true but it doesn't really matter in the end does it? Do you think if you tell the judge that you didn't intend to run over the 5 year old that the vehicular manslaughter charge will go...

  25. Ummm, I think the patient looks bad....

    AirforceRN replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    I've found that a lot of the docs understand or at least respect the nurse's "spidey senses". If I have to call a doc in the middle of the night (and I don't like to do it either) I make sure I have:...