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1. How are Canadian nurses paid compared to American nurses?

   vettech replied to DMR1's topic in General Nursing

   To be honest, as I'm giving serious consideration to leaving this area after grad (tired of living in a metropolis) I've not seriously looked into salaries here. However, I know the Harris County...

2. How are Canadian nurses paid compared to American nurses?

   vettech replied to DMR1's topic in General Nursing

   This may seem a silly question but, are you comparing apples to apples? I just checked and $1 US = $1.34 Canadian. ($1 Canadian = $0.74 US) So, your $30 Candian is equivalent to about $22.25 US....

3. Mnemonic for spinal nerves???

   vettech replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

   I've read dozens - try

4. Not a "people person" - problem?

   vettech replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

   As was said, it is a skill. I'm working on improving it. I'm thinking, in retrospect, that maybe I was a bit hasty when I started this thread. None of my clients have ever accused me of being...

5. Not a "people person" - problem?

   vettech replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

   I want to make the transition for the greater challenge primarily. I've hit a plateu in my skill level. I am fortunate in that I work for a specilty group. I get to do a lot of things most vet...

6. Not a "people person" - problem?

   vettech replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

   Don't be shocked, check out my handle. I'm a veterinary nurse at current but also an ADN student

7. Not a "people person" - problem?

   vettech replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah, I'm assuming I'll end up in a specialty where either my patients are too ill to be chatty or where they rotate through quickly. Incidentally, I do ICU work now. My 4 patients last night were a...

8. Not a "people person" - problem?

   vettech replied to vettech's topic in General Nursing

   Hmmmm, maybe I should charify. While what I'm about to say may sound like a contradiction, well, ummm, maybe it is actually. I'm a chatty introvert. I will sit and bs with anyone about anything...

9. Not a "people person" - problem?

   vettech posted a topic in General Nursing

   Heya Folks, After replaying to a thread a few minutes ago, I realized I may be making a poor choice in changing careers and I'd like some honest advice. I am worried that I may not do well as a nurse...

10. Hardest class in Nursing school?

    vettech replied to nursing 101's topic in General Students

    I've been debating that one myself. I'll cross that bridge when I come to it, after I do Microbiology in 7 weeks and see how bad that