RNinRubySlippers

RNinRubySlippers BSN, RN

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  1. hospitals in bc

    RNinRubySlippers replied to taeho53's topic in International Nursing

    MSA (abby) is a great hospital-overall, but old. We are getting a new hospital in 2008. (It is currently being built). They have a busy emerg dept, not crazy busy but it can get hopin. AS I said...

  2. Shift work Insomnia

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions as to how the heck I can get some sleep? I work 2 Days, 2 Nights (12 hour shifts) and the get 5 off. I am so screwed up! I wake at 0100, 0200 and 0300 and then cant get back to sleep...

  3. Shift work Insomnia

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    awe thanks so much for those great ideas! Ill give it a

  4. Shift work Insomnia

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    THanks for the reply all. I do not have a choice at this time as I am in my final Preceptorship for my BSN. So, until May 4th, this is my rotation. THanks again tho, I dunno what I will do to get...

  5. Nursing Journals?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in International Nursing

    I receive Nursing 2006, RN and AJN. I find AJN to be very political. I am not renewing my subscription to that journal. Highly rec the other

  6. Needle Stick on myself, Oops

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2 words for ya, Simmer Down. YOu are gonna give yourself a heart attack from being so darn intense. I think the OP is aware of the seriousness and meant no harm whatsoever. Some days I have a real...

  7. Labor and Delivery

    RNinRubySlippers replied to gchelak's topic in International Nursing

    IN BC you can work postpartum as a new grad and they will put you through L&D classes (specialty). I dont know how long this will last, but at the moment it is

  8. Feeling Overwhelmed!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Canadian_Girl's topic in General Students

    You wont remember it all and you know what, stuff changes all the time anyhow. It is however up to you to know where to find it, know when you need help and know basic principles. As you go back to...

  9. BScN program out of University of Victoria

    RNinRubySlippers replied to SukiRN's topic in International Nursing

    My mother in law is currently taking it online (distance) through UoV. She likes it, its seems easy as heck and she goes at her own pace (as far as # of courses she takes at a time). It consists of...

  10. Heparin or lovenox

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Reason it is given sc abdominally? B/C it is best absorbed there! as far as I know that is the reason. Remeber not to masage that injection site and it stings goin in!

  11. RN's and the dreaded clinical experience...

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. I am a 4th year BSN student and I recall feeling that way here and there. But, I must say, enjoy the extra time you have now to spend with your patients and giving them the conversation and...

  12. Where are you from?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Started along time agao! LOL! I am in my 4th year at UCFV. Love it! There IS light at the end of the

  13. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    They are trialing LPNs in more medical wards in the lowermainland and fraser valley. Its is working in some places and not others. But theya re highering them mostly for LTC. But I find that the...

  14. students in trinity western university, langley, british columbia

    RNinRubySlippers replied to qtcie's topic in General Students

    Hey there I am entering my 4the year at UCFV!! We will be doing clinicals at the same hosp I am sure (MSA, RMH, MMH). I only waited for them to review my stuff and I got in on the next intake. There...

  15. Pantoprazole IV question!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    OK wow thanks for all the replies. Yes the pt is a GI bleed, no varicies. She has running NS c 20 KCL @100 aswell...so, what about the K in the NS? is this ok to be ran (pantoprazole) at the Y site...

  16. Pantoprazole IV question!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is only a 40mg vial that is

  17. Pantoprazole IV question!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    exactly! waste of my lines! well i will ask pharmacy the rationale on my next day...do you run it with say NS c 20 KCL? or just ns? this hosp does wierd

  18. Pantoprazole IV question!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    yeah I read that as well... Well I wonder why the heck it is being ran over 5

  19. My Aching Feet!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to TINAMARIE28's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    you can wear em with or without socks!. You would wear prolly a size medium...but check out the size chart on the Crocs

  20. My Aching Feet!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to TINAMARIE28's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    HUGE 2nd on the Crocs! They are the most comfy shoe ever created! (IMO) Sizing is a bit wonky, but they are like walking on pillows! Tryem out atleast! They are inexpensive!

  21. I Need A Caring Moment!!

    RNinRubySlippers replied to TINAMARIE28's topic in General Students

    Well I must say, you MUST have had a caring moment or two! You are a nursing student afterall! I feel that just "being there" for my patients and thier families is going the extra mile. I have sat at...

  22. opinions on the Langara College and UCFV BSN program?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Jenthenutritionnut's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Jen! I replied in your other thread a bit. You can PM me and ask me specific questions about UCFV, I am entering my 4th year. Langara is a pretty good school, as far as I know. Community and...

  23. Canadian Nursing Schools

    RNinRubySlippers replied to sunnyjohn's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Jen (the Nutrition Nut) UCFV's main campus is in Abbotsford (BC) but all the Health Sciences are at the Chilliwack campus. Its very nice because we have our own building...Check out the...

  24. Nursing Grad Party Help

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    thanks bobnurse for the thoughtful caring reminder! I am gonna take

  25. Nursing Grad Party Help

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone! I am planning a big grad party for my best friend who graduated from nursing school this year! One year before me! What I am asking for are ideas for a medical/nurse themed party, such...