CDNORRN

CDNORRN

OR, and more recently PACU and SDC

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  1. Landing a stable job in Ontario, Toronto?

    CDNORRN replied to gabrielmcadams's topic in International Nursing

    When I was searching for a job, I found the best way to get any response was to send the resume directly to the department manager or supervisor,,,NOT to

  2. UK nurses in Canada

    CDNORRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have seen lots of chatter on here amongst UK nurses discussing jobs in Canada. Is it true that many are finding jobs in the Maritime provinces? And, which provinces are they? One of my colleagues is...

  3. Colonoscopy - sterile water or tap water?

    CDNORRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have seen both tap and sterile water being used during colonoscopies. What do you use in your

  4. 2009 On-Call Pay Scales

    CDNORRN replied to openheartmary's topic in Operating Room

    Not bragging. It's true! I worked there. Do you know how hard it was to get to take call. Seniority always seem to get first dibs on taking

  5. Operating Room Nurses in Canada?

    CDNORRN replied to peps007's topic in International Nursing

    Here in Ontario, most OR's will have RN scrubs. And yes, there is a growing concentration of RPN's joining us in the OR. Budgets, I believe are the biggest reason for this. During orientation you will...

  6. Live on a sailboat?

    CDNORRN replied to nursinadream's topic in Travel

    It's a dream too, inspired by a colleague who did manage to live in marinas along the west coast of the US. Most were based in CA. We/I just recently sold the sail boat and bought a power boat. The...

  7. Cases during 11pm to 7am

    CDNORRN replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    Removal of a foreign body - esophagus or rectum or other

  8. Nurses from UK in canada

    CDNORRN replied to the31woman's topic in United Kingdom

    Wow, I sure can feel the pain and frustration. I wish we could get a couple of boat loads of UK nurses to help lighten the load over here. If it's any consolation, a new law was passed last week here...

  9. Where would YOU live in California?

    CDNORRN replied to SteveNNP's topic in California Nursing

    There are no restaurants open in SLO after 6pm. And, it's a college town, what's up with that? Even Pismo had places to stop into after work. ...just

  10. I am sorry

    CDNORRN replied to patrick1rn's topic in General Nursing

    As Zana2 pointed out, "sorry", is very cultural. If you rethink the way you respond to certain situations where you would instinctively respond with "sorry" you can still reply with sensitivity and...

  11. union hospital wages

    CDNORRN replied to nurseeB's topic in General Nursing

    Both unionised facilities that I have/do work gave me parity for my years experience. I had to provide proof of hours worked from previous employers. This proved to be easier that I thought. The...

  12. I need to vent

    CDNORRN replied to evilolive07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Start applying for some of these specialty positions. Take some courses/classes, do some reading. Branching out will only make you more marketable. Many of the comments from LTC are the same or...

  13. Take provided or Find your own housing?

    CDNORRN replied to Soonstudent's topic in Travel

    Palo Alto/San Francisco is pretty much the same area. Just an interstate connecting them. The distances are close in the "Bay" area. SF is an amazing city. I would recommend that for a first...

  14. Open Heart Team??

    CDNORRN replied to TracyB,RN's topic in Operating Room

    Hearts are definitely a specialty unto their own. These rooms work like a finely tuned clock. In my experience, these girls (and they mostly are female) almost always only work hearts. The biggest...

  15. Failed a 2nd time and am ready to move on with the rest of my life...

    CDNORRN replied to Metabaronx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had graduated from nursing school 5 years earlier and then took the NCLEX in NC. I spent 1 week in a review course, F & S Nursing. 3 years packed into 1 week. It just reaffirmed everything I...

  16. Any other Canadians studying for the NCLEX too?

    CDNORRN replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    I did get off topic here, yet my comments stemmed from reading other posting throughout these forums with huge negative undercurrents relating to other populations wanting to make better lives for...

  17. Any other Canadians studying for the NCLEX too?

    CDNORRN replied to student456's topic in International Nursing

    The original poster is looking for useful information to her particular situation. Somehow, and this infuriates me, two others have chosen to make this a "chew" session, for lack of better words. This...

  18. When should I love this job??

    CDNORRN replied to Justme123's topic in Operating Room

    Two years, as suggested, seems rather optimistic, especially if you're going to work your way through all the services. Look at each new scrub experience as a challenge. Challenge yourself to put...

  19. Any Canadian RN's advice on travel nursing south for the winter?

    CDNORRN replied to CanNurse06's topic in International Nursing

    Ensure that you have your Visa Screen in place. Can't to to US without it. I spent two travel contracts in Tuscon. TMC does seasonal work for nurses in the winter as well as traveller contracts. As a...

  20. STDs

    CDNORRN replied to funkynurse09's topic in General Nursing

    You still CANNOT violate the privacy of the patient. It is reportable, the physician responsible to the pt. will do the

  21. Can a UK RN get a job in CA without US experience?

    CDNORRN replied to bay_area_newbie's topic in California Nursing

    You didn't say in which area you are experienced... If you have a specialty it will be much easier to find a job. Try Kaiser Permanante, UCSF, they usually have lots of postings. Walnut Creek isn't...

  22. Travel Nursing-where to begin?

    CDNORRN replied to tildawn06's topic in General Nursing

    Subscribe to Healthcare Traveler magazine. I think a great deal of recruiting companies pay for the advertising in this mag but you can also get some great information from it too. It's free. Having...

  23. British Nurse going to NS. Canada

    CDNORRN replied to Highlandspirit's topic in International Nursing

    Just a little FYI about applying directly for nursing jobs. I returned to Canada and sent out 15 applications to HR departments at individual hospitals. Months later (5) I received only one call back...

  24. Information on UK Nursing

    CDNORRN replied to lyndajayne's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know where you live in Canada but, I live in Ontario. Conestoga College offers IELTS throughout the year. I haven't yet applied to take the test (waiting for winter to be over, don't want to...

  25. Need help from OR nurses!

    CDNORRN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Since returning from the US, more than 2 years ago, I am constantly facing animosity about my practises in the OR. Most of the time I slough off the negative comments but sometimes I would like to be...