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1. Canadian RN - cannot find work

   Hacker posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Canadian RN who recently moved to Florida. Passed the NCLEX, 10y experience in nursing. Got a temporary Florida License. All is good. Sent 40+ applications to work - only one interview that...

2. Can atrial fibrillation cause cardiogenic shock?

   Hacker replied to Hacker's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Thank you very much for this detailed reply

3. Can atrial fibrillation cause cardiogenic shock?

   Hacker posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I understand that atrial fibrillation (afib) can result from cardiogenic shock (CS), but I think in some cases, with rapid uncontrolled afib, cardiogenic shock can become a cause. What do you think?...

4. Nurse asked by surgeon to find plug in stool

   Hacker posted a topic in Nursing Humor

   Discovered this while reading The Cause of acute appendicitis - the hydro-mechanics in acute appendicitis, by Zwalenburg (Cal West Med. 1926 Nov; 25(5): 616) Today, it would be worth ~ $168 to...

5. Afraid of dying

   Hacker replied to haveyourbowelsmoved's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I feel the same way, as I have chronic diseases that makes me think twice if I should go to

6. Leaving the nursing field after 3 years

   Hacker posted a topic in Canada

   Hi all. After three years in nursing, I'm leaving it all behind. Considering how much I've invested myself in this field, this is painful. But it's also a relief. In the last three years, I've already...

7. Support group for CRNE June 2011

   Hacker replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

   Where are you from

8. Support group for CRNE June 2011

   Hacker replied to akardan's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

   my situation was a bit curious. i moved from bc to ontario during the postal strike and only recently updated my address with crnbc and rerouted my mail. that means that the letter will be mailed to...

9. ED practicum

   Hacker replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in Emergency

   Another one for kids: CIAMPEDS C: EC + duration of illness I: Immunizations A: Allergies M: Meds P: PM Hx, Parents' perception of illness, Prenatal/birth hx E: Events around illness, sequence D: Diet,...

10. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Hacker replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I had one lady who waited to finally told us that she needed to know what time it was, since she needed to adjust her clock. I'm not kidding. It was in a small ER, and I had to do the triage and care...

11. pregnant and need some info

    Hacker replied to peaches84's topic in General Nursing

    Hi peaches, Congratulation! I'm still a student nurse and my experience is minimal, but I've seen pregnant ladies working on post-surgical, especially ortho (maybe a better environment? What are your...

12. First day at NICU

    Hacker replied to Hacker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm seriously considering it! Thanks! 7 ?!? That's interesting. I think there is no man here. Do you have to spend other shifts in perinatal and peds, or can you simply stick to NICU where you are?...

13. First day at NICU

    Hacker replied to Hacker's topic in Male Nursing Students

    hi Chris, Sorry for the late reply. I'm in a "standard" 4 year BSN-RN program, and from the information I could get, there is no option to practice a speciality by the end, including working as an...

14. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    Hacker replied to lsvalliant's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi lsvalliant, I think it really depends. I love working with men and women. I truly believe there should be more men working as nurses (and more female working as firefighters). I don't feel I get...

15. First day at NICU

    Hacker posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi all, Yesterday was my first day at the NICU. I had the chance to give IV push a couple times, use a syringe pump, and feed babies. It was, so far, the best experience I had in nursing. I felt...