Sarah, RNBScN

Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. Where are you from?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Northern Ontario Graduated 1993 Diploma RN Graduated 2002 BScN Worked in a variety of settings. Currently, ICU and ER. Welcome everyone from Canada and the

  2. Reply please

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks for the replies. I really appreciate it.

  3. Occupational Health nursing in Canada

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to manchestergirl's topic in International Nursing

    I used to work in Occupation Health for a mining/metallurgical giant. What are you looking for in particular? OHN's can work in many different environments from: mining, forestry, employee health...

  4. Gifts for clinical instructors?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    I am speaking as a clinical instructor and really "thank-you" note is really nice. Monetary gift I would not accept at all. I would advise them to keep that money and spend it on themselves after...

  5. Shoes???

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to MarylandNsgStudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Buy a duty shoe and be prepared for cost. Dansko Rhode For sneakers: New Balance because they have a strong mid support on the soles. I like them for working out in. Research on line. ??? z coils...

  6. Orientation Time

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ianurse0509's topic in Operating Room

    I rec'd 6 wks. with one on one with a mentor. 1st week alone was instrumentation, scrubbing, sterile fields, etc., role of scrub nurse. 2nd week 2nd scrubbed with my mentor. 3rd week scrubbed for...

  7. Vent settings?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to raindrop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks so much. Why didn't I have a person like you during my ICU orientation. Many thanks.

  8. First Week of Clincial

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to BGSRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    ======================== I do the same. Great minds think alike. Ha!

  9. Occupational Health Nurse wage within Ontario?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to X-treme's topic in International Nursing

    I am working in Ontario and make top grid $33.75 per hour. I am part time. I pay $65.00 for ONA dues/fee. Evening premium is: $1.10 Night premium is: 1.35 Weekend premium is: 1.45 I have been...

  10. Triage protocols. what does your ER use?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to lifsavER67's topic in Emergency

    CTAS 1 - life threatening, VSA CTAS 2 - emergent , should be seen by MD with in 15 mins. of arrival to ER; ex: chest pain CTAS 3 - can safely wait 1/2 hr. prior to MD to see; ex: fever CTAS 4 - can...

  11. How does your emergency room cover call-offs?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ERNURSEOH's topic in Emergency

    So I am hoping that you will tell me 3 things : 1. How does your emergency room handle call-off? 2. How are "open" shifts filled? 3. What are the shift differentials, and when do they take affect?...

  12. nursing cover letter with lack of references and termination

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to kocoman's topic in International Nursing

    Get your license RPN in order first. Your cover letter you have allowed us to read is awful. It is way too lengthy and full of issues. It would hinder you in gaining employment. Be sure to research...

  13. Sask. family furious that 84-year-old dad waited 52 hours in emergency room

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to nbnurse95's topic in International Nursing

    We've had admitted pts. in ER on stretchers for 2- 3 days max. until a bed has become available. It is hard because it ties up an ER bed and our ER does not have a layout like a floor would have with...

  14. Privacy & Confidentiality in ER

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Emergency

    Just curious as to what your ER layout is like. For example, in our trauma room we have 3 cardiac monitors with only curtains to divide the patients. The same for our observation/examination area,...

  15. Provincial Wages?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to saskrn's topic in International Nursing

    ===================== ONA contract is expired since March 31, 2004. Negotiations are still underway with central which is all of Ontario and local which is your hospital you are employed with. What...

  16. Provincial Wages?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to saskrn's topic in International Nursing

    ========== ONA contract is expired since March 31, 2004. Negotiations are still underway with central which is all of Ontario and local which is your hospital you are employed with. What do you...

  17. are there any more two year RN programs?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to toegemojo's topic in International Nursing

    In Ontario, they have phased out the Diploma Nursing program (college) and have BScN (university) program. However, they do allow RPN's to enroll in the degree program and recognize some schooling....

  18. Why doesn't Canada use nurse anesthetists?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Missa's topic in International Nursing

    ------------ Laurentian University in Sudbury, ON. has a midwifery program. We had some students on the OB floor for practicum. I didn't get a chance to really ask ??? because we were

  19. ER RN salary

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to newfloridaRN's topic in Emergency

    33.75 / hour (Canadian) 1.10 evening premium 1.35 night 1.45

  20. Turnover times...

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    Do you set up all your cases in the morning? Is that a safe practice? Curious....

  21. Use Bsn After Your Name

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    I am proud of my BScN, which I received after becoming a RN. I only sign RN because when I am charting, the RN is my professional licence, not my Bachelor's of Science in nursing degree. If I was...

  22. where are the nursing shortages?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    ================== I agree with the above. Our facility has not hired full time RN's but 25 casual to part time and you know what? Once these new grads were finished orientation, they went to the...

  23. Hospital cutbacks...

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hospital cutbacks... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Are any of you employed where the hospital is in a deficit? Do they want you to donate 2%...

  24. Are there travel nursing jobs in Canada?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to C-40's topic in International Nursing

    ------------------ PD: Check this site out. http://www.bcit.ca Offers a distance on line RNFA program Good luck

  25. Advice for Canadian RN Exam

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Aleks's topic in International Nursing

    Check out your local colleges/university libraries for books. Review your areas that you do not feel that you have a good grasp. Does your school over MOCK exams? That will assist you in seeing what...