RNinRubySlippers

I am an alumni from UFV and from what I have heard, it is not based solely on GPA. They really want to know that you are stable and supported during your stent as a Nursing student. It is a tough program and trust me you will need the support. So ensure you share that you will be well supported ect. They even want to know how you will pay rent/mortgages ect and pay for your schooling. It is a lovely school with excellent instructors! Just be yourself and let them know why you want to be a nurse and why you think being a well rounded student is important! Good luck!@

Hi there, The CNA offers certification in Hospice Palliative care. There is a requirement of 2 years experience in medical with some care for palliative pts, but it is a great self or group study followed by an exam. There are study guides avail as well...so check out the CNA website! Hope this helps!

Ok, now for my own book suggetsion. What Dying People Want by David Kuhl, MD. It is based on a 10 year phenomenological research project out of a local Vancouver hospital. It discusses common themes that "dying people" truly want/wanted from life, loved ones, medical professionals. Helps with difficult discussions we all have with our patients. Lovely thoughtfuul book. HIGHLY recommend!

I loved this movie as well. Covers almost everything I thought. Yes, I too cried like a wee one. So did my Mom. I also loved the movie Away From Her. So great as well.

Hi there, Thought I would come ask the experts re: when to hold BP meds if BP low in CHF. We frequently run into this on our ward and I know most times, Docs want the med given to manage the CHF and do not worry as much about the BP. WHat are your thoughts re: the same and when DO you hold BP meds? Just looking for some insight. Thanks so much!

We use sc meds all the time in palliative patients. why poke them? Iv is not always appropriate adn often swallowing is impaired. What else would you do? Why on earth would we give IM's? HOw awful to give IM's to pall pts and cause them more pain? I dunno, maybe I am newer and this is all I know, but wow, I am suprized more ppl havent sseen this! Hope you get a chance to see how wonderful it is for patients! :)

Hey I am curious as to what hospital you work at? I am near you!

I took the CRNE in June and passed. It was very hard, felt like I failed. All of us did really. But not one person did. (From my school, no one has ever failed actually). We learned alot of community stuff in 4th year . And it consisted of assessing needs and program planning and all that. I found it VERY common sense. And it is really. But if you havent had any theory to point you on the right track, it may seem impossible. Lots on immunization and public health stuff too. That is more specific. I am curious as to what type of questions were on the Oct exam. Hope to get a response!

I must ask-how long have you been practicing? JMHO but "new" nurses who preach the textbook are more difficult to deal with than dementia pts! I am myself a new RN, and it amazes me how some folks just dont get the real world of nursing. I trust in all the posters that they all care for thier patients. No doubt in my mind-so I find it difficult to swallow that you have the odasity to insult seasoned nurses and thier ethics. You have a lot to learn and much growing and evolving to do yet (judging from your posts). I applaud you for trying to be professional, but somehow, your posts tell me otherwise. Maybe you need more life experience. I feel there is 2 schools of thought on this subject, and the experience of MANY of the nurses here wins. Sorry. Have a great next day at work! :)

Hey all! I PASSED! HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo excited! YAY! Hope you all get your results soon!

Hi, I worked at RMH! :) I worked on 2W (medical/ palliative) and loved it! THe staff was so great to work with. The surgical RNs have a reputation for being hard nosed, but I dont know how true that is! MR as a place to live is great. I have lived here all my life, love it. It has grown to be a very big town with too many people if you ask me, but I still love it! Lots of great schools for you kiddies too! It is a wide spread out town and there are different areas to live. The hospital is kind of in the middle of town. Hope this has helped a bit!

AHHH its August 1st...should be soooon!

I work for Fraser Health. Its one of the health authorities in BC, so yes, lol, it is credible. Where are you coming from? Are you wanting to work as an agency nurse? I work in a hospitalm so it is a bit different, but same authority. Check out thier website! Apply apply apply! What area and or city are you interested in?

Hey-ya UCFV has set hours. 0830-1530 M-F. That being said, it can vary throughout the years. Its a great program. NO they do not get you to practice on eachother. It is on a silicone type pillow thing. Your first shot is on your patient! Oh i hope you get in as it is a great program but very time consuming and challenging. Second year is the hardest. But enough about that! Let me know what happens and if you have any more questions, Lemme know! BEx

I went to UCFV. I chose this school for many reasons. #1) most clinical hours. 2) RNs love UCFV grads on the floor :) #3) the drive AGAINST traffic and finally #4) I got in fairly quickly. I was on llists at Douglas nad BCIT. I chose UCFV and will never regret it. If I can help in any way, lemme know. HTH!