RNinRubySlippers

RNinRubySlippers BSN, RN

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  1. Pantoprazole IV question!

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long does your hospital run Pantoloc (Pantoprazole) IV for? The new hosp I work at runs it ver 5 hours! 100mL @ 20cc/hr Its nuts, The other 2 hsopitals I worked at just ran it over 30-60 mins!...

  2. Bsn program at UFV

    RNinRubySlippers replied to cassiefitz's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  3. Courses for palliative care/hospice nursing in Canada

    RNinRubySlippers replied to frozenyogurt's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  4. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

    RNinRubySlippers replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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...

  5. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

    RNinRubySlippers replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    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

  6. CHF & low BP (hold BP meds?)

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in Cardiac

    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...

  7. subQ narcotics?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to khine2mn80's topic in Patient Medications

    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...

  8. Vancouver Nurses

    RNinRubySlippers replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in International Nursing

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

  9. Crne ... Community Health Nursing

    RNinRubySlippers replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  10. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  11. CRNE results?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

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

  12. uk rn asking about maple ridge...

    RNinRubySlippers replied to higgy1's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  13. CRNE results?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    AHHH its August 1st...should be

  14. any1 from fraserhealth?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to kyatRN's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  15. BC BSN programs

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Gr8ful C's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  16. BC BSN programs

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Gr8ful C's topic in International Nursing

    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...

  17. Wrote the CRNE on Wed...

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Mia- So you know what parts you are having trouble with? Is English your 2nd language? This might make it difficult for you...What areas do you identify as your learning

  18. Wrote the CRNE on Wed...

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in International Nursing

    Wow, that was tricky! I am not sure how I did! The first half of the exam was ok, but the afternoon session was brutal! Anyone else take it and feel this way? Ughhh! Now the 12 weeks of waiting....ugh...

  19. Volume in 1 unit of blood?

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone tell me? I assume it is standard. thanks in

  20. If you own Danskos did you...

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Size up or down? Mine seem a bit snug aroung th etop upper part that goes over my foot (Professional model). What has your experience been? Thanks

  21. Mucomyst and CT scans & creatinine

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! Now I am in the know and can understand the why! Why I didnt think of google is beyond me! Thanks

  22. Mucomyst and CT scans & creatinine

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I am a new grad (RN) and I am stumped. I have looked and been unable to found out the WHY as to why we give mucomyst if a pts creatinine is out of certain perameters pre-ct scan. What is...

  23. Words that mean....

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for some research on nurses who "care too much" and put themselves at risk for burnout and emotional exhaustion. I cannot think of a word for people pleaser either. Can anyone help me...

  24. Words that mean....

    RNinRubySlippers replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    THanks ever so much-and hahahah on the codependant crack. I dont think its

  25. Vital Signs

    RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am just curious what your facility policy is re: taking VS on Palliative pts? It is actually a pet peeve of mine and feel it is quiute invasive at end-of-life. What say