Sarah, RNBScN

Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. Do CRNAs exist in Canada?!?

    Check out this site http://www.michener.ca They have courses that are opened to RN's, RT's with respect to nurse anesthesia, etc... I hear that it is coming to Ontario. Hope this helps.
  2. 2 nights of triage hell

    What a night? There is no way I would let them schedule me to triage for 3 shifts in a row??? That is deadly. I find 12 hr. at triage too much. We usually will work one shift triage, one trauma,...
  3. PALS course

    Hi Has anyone taken PALS? What can I expect? 17 chapters to read in the book and it is overwhelming.... 2 day course with written test (I am not liking that...). Any input would be appreciated by...
  4. PALS course

    Well I did it... It was great! I passed both testing station and examination. Ski ER: You were right on. Day 1: 8 - 5:00 p.m. Course Overview New PALS guidelines A/W management Break Skills...
  5. Is this a scam?

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  6. PALS, anyone?

    ---------- thanks, i did not know how to redirect.
  7. PALS, anyone?

    Hi I posted as well, go to the ER forum and you will read some really good advice I had rec'd. Hope this helps.
  8. degree from iuon?

    Contact the College of Nurses of Ontario, they will advise you.
  9. PALS course

    Thanks for your reply...I pm'd you as well.
  10. pay scale in ontario and quebec...

    RN and BScN rate of pay...depends on the hospital you work for and what your local collective agreement has in the contract. The facility I work at, doesn't pay them different. It does however, pay...
  11. PALS course

    Yes. ACLS was very stressful for first time course. Thanks for your
  12. PALS course

    Thanks for your
  13. pals book

    PALS Provider Manual 2002 with American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association is the required text in which you will be issued once you have registered to take the PALS
  14. Can anyone shed some light for us?

    I'm from Ontario and never heard of him. Not to
  15. Former addict a nurse?

    Focus on yourself first and foremost and stay clear of that
  16. New to ed

    I can't assist with you. Where I am from, we do not have ER tech(s)? I am interested to know what they do. Please advise.
  17. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

    I love my Dansko's shoes. I work float ICU/ER and they are the greatest. I use to wear NB and Nike, but they just don't last long. The Dansko shoe is a well worn investment for anyone. My 2...
  18. Ontario Gov. Promises New Grads full-time jobs

    I live in Northern Ontario and have been waiting for fulltime status since I graduated in 1993. I am anxious to see where these jobs will be and in what capacity?
  19. You are an ER nurse?

    Most people say "OMG I couldn't do what you do!" Those are the ones working 9 - 5 and I can honestly say " I couldn't do what they
  20. Giving baths on CCU

    Nights we only bath the vented pt. from top to bottom, linen and gown change. Days we bath or offer assistance to those who require a.m.
  21. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Triaged a fellow who said "I sat on a shooter glass." "I tried to remove it with some pliers but I can't get it." Thinking he has a piece of glass in his xxx, no....you guessed it. Xray shows a...
  22. Not work related ...

    Thanks Shelm for the reply. I can't wait. We leave on Friday and arrive Sat. in SF. Booked the Alcatraz tour...so much to do in so little time.
  23. Not work related ...

    Hi We are 2 couples that will be in SF March 18 -20, 2006. We are boarding our ship on the 20 for the Mexican Riviera for 10 days. Lots to see and do in SF and we are wondering if you have any...
  24. IV therapy Programs for nurses are Dissappearing

    Check out this site and do a search http://www.campusaccess.com Most local community colleges have an IV course. Hope this
  25. Reply please

    I work in an ER dept. We had a ped pt. who was 2 yrs. of age. He came to us from another facility with no IV access and was being sent in for fever / ? allergic reaction. Anyway, o/a to our ER the...