RNinRubySlippers BSN, RN

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! Any imput? Or rationale as to why this may be? I am ...

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 e...

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...

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, lo...

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! I am curious where everyone goes or went to school in Canada?! I go to UCFV in B.C. Let me know!

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 th...

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...

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 ...

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 a...

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 h...

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...

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 yo...

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 n...

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 needs?

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 again. Well...heres hoping!

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

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 all!

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 the rationale behind this? Any help / knowledge woul...

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 again!

Finally done my BSN education! Have a full time line on an acute medical / palliative ward/ So excited! YAY me! Yay to all the other new graduates!:balloons: :biggringi :mortarboard: :icon_hug: :flowersfo :smiley_aa :yelclap:

Hey all! I finally grad on June 9th. My last clinical day is in the early part of May! Wow, 4 years has really flown by. Who else is graduating? Congrats to us and lets keep a going thread for us Springtime grads! WOOT! :)