Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. Heparin Protocol

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

    =============== It has nothing to do with your topic but is that a Viszla (spelling)? OMG. I have a Weim and I love your dog too. Let me know. I have alot of ???'s. Thanks,

  2. Hospital cutbacks...

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

    ===================== Northern Ontario, 8 hrs. from Toronto. I agree and I will be saying "NO" for sure. Just wondered what any others may have encountered with their facilites cutbacks.

  3. Preceptorship in ER

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to francine79's topic in Emergency

    I am the educator /preceptor for an ED. I have developed a 12-16 week preceptor program that I used for GNs coming directly to the ED. ================== Would you mind sharing with me your program...

  4. Protocols in the ED

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    --------------- Yes I will over the weekend since I am off. I am doing a few nights so until I am off. I also told veetach the same. I will get these off to you but I would appreciate sharing...

  5. Protocols in the ED

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    =========================== So would you like to share and compare protocals? Let me know.

  6. Hospital cutbacks...

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

    ============= So far it is for everyone involved meaning "all staff". This was just at a budget meeting. They of course need to have union involvment since many departments have their own unions....

  7. RN/Pt ratios in the ER

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Heather56's topic in International Nursing

    ============================= Depends on the acuity in the ER and how many RN's are staffed on days and nights. Dayshift ----------- 1 RN trauma 2 beds (3rd) if required 2 RN obs/exam/gyn/eye - 10...

  8. Nursing School Bloopers

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    1. I had a pt. with confusion and renal failure. Here I am attempting to calm him down by leaning over the bedrail and talking softly to him while my elastics from my braces hit him in the forehead....

  9. living in the US compared to Canada..(long)

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

    ======================== If you are working towards your RNFA in the US, the US RNFA program is of higher standard than the one in Canada. You can compare your program to the Canadian one available...

  10. Registered Nurse Ontario

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

    If you are a foreign trained doctor, what specialty? They may allow you to work and write your Canadian exam under the supervision of a physician within your specialty. Contact the College of...

  11. ER nurse/pt. ratio,triage times, & EHS pt. responsibility?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to nursegoodlove's topic in Emergency

    Depends on the acuity in the ER and how many RN's are staffed on days and nights. Dayshift ----------- 1 RN trauma 2 beds (3rd) if required 2 RN obs/exam/gyn/eye - 10 beds 1 RN triage 1 RN for...

  12. Protocols in the ED

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to veetach's topic in Emergency

    We have advanced medical directives in place for COPD carepath, chest pain, migraine's, etc...and a bunch more. I can scan them and email if your interested. Awhile back, I had snail mailed a copy...

  13. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

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

    Check out the site: http://www.aplsonline.com Good luck!

  14. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Emergency

    Has anyone ever done this course. What is it like? What did you like or dislike about the course. Any input would be appreciated. Many thanks,

  15. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

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

    Whew...APLS was sure stressful but informative. We were 5 RN's and the rest were ER MD's and pediatrician's from all over the world. Total of 32 participants. It was great but stressful. It is...

  16. Tncc

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Vanfnp's topic in Emergency

    TNCC 5th ed. Do the pretest first to see where you will need to review? Go over the TN process scenario's in the book. This outlines the step by step process you should take when given a...

  17. APLS (advance pediatric life support)

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Has anyone ever done this course. What is it like? What did you like or dislike about the course. Any input would be appreciated. Many thanks,

  18. Accelerated/ Second Degree BSN's

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

    ============== Hi Nexus What part of NB are you from? My family is from there. I live in Ontario. Curious,

  19. Online Degrees

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

    ========================= How long will a MSN take? Is it pricey? I would be having to pay $US dollars being from Canada. Is your program course based or thesis route? Please advise and many thanks...

  20. eye protection question

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to mcmike55's topic in Operating Room

    I wear Rx. glasses and wear the plastic face shield over my face. I don't have problems with it. It is well padded and fits nicely over my

  21. Athabasca University

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Mandy368's topic in International Nursing

    ======================== R U an RPN already? My GF is doing her Master's Health Studies via distance education and loves it. She did her degree via Laurentian distance program for diploma RN's. I...

  22. nsg work other than hospital/ltc

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

    Personally, I work in acute care (ER,OR,OBS). Friends of mine work in doctor's offices and for some dentist on need. THe pay isn't great but the hours work for them & family. I also have a few...

  23. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

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

    ---------------------- Thanks for the reply. Were you advised to just read the book prior to the course. No outline provided. I did the TNCC and read the book and the course was great. Mock...

  24. New Nurse Needs Shoes

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Duty shoes are the best...I've had alot of pairs of sneakers that just don't last from NB to Nike. Sneakers are not for 12 hr. shifts. Rhode Dansko Ecco My 2

  25. Alcoholic Male, should i do nursing?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to DevinS's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on your sobreity Devin...you sound very determined...yes...all of the above post are true...nursing is hard work...you've already made the first step you'll make others... Continued...