Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. Does your staff do C/S's or does OR team??

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to babies_r_us's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We are small facility so the OR nurses do the c/s. Nursery nurse and Paed. are present during the c/s from OBS

  2. What is your workplace's policy on jewelry?

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

    short trimmed nails, no artificial (lots of germs), no visible piercings, no nail polish, studs or sm. hoops (really sm.), hair up and off shoulder, uniforms clean and neat, no slip on shoes or...

  3. U.S. to Canada?

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

    HEre is another site to check: http://www.MedHunters.com Re: RNFA. We have one at our hopsital who recently graduated with this certificate from BCIT (British Columbia Institute of Technology). She...

  4. Old abbreviations now passe?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to stevierae's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Toronto Regular 10 - 0 -0 - 10 Translates into: 10 in a.m. , none at noon, none at supper with 10 units at night. Too many errors or near misses.

  5. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

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

    ------------- What facility will you have graduated from? Is that an American school? I am finding it difficult to find a Master of Nursing Education program in Canada, Ontario specifically. Please...

  6. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

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

    --------------------- Thanks for your reply...As an instructor, what mistakes do you see people make the most? To they tend to rush through mocks / codes...forgetting basic ABC's. I am very nervous...

  7. APLS (advanced pediatric life support)

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

    Originally Posted by traumaRUs Our level one trauma center doesn't recognie APLS because there is no route to recertify or update your information. PALS and ENPC are actually much more detailed and...

  8. Triage Practices

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to asapstat's topic in Emergency

    ----------------------------- Where would I find information on the T-system? Please advise. Thanks,

  9. Triage Practices

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to asapstat's topic in Emergency

    Hi Becky, Your email is not valid...it states "not a valid internet email". I attempted 3 times and made sure I copied it down but it didn't send. Is that an email address? Let me know and I'll try...

  10. Triage Practices

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to asapstat's topic in Emergency

    ----------------------- Just p.m. your email and I will send them to you. Can you share the Estimated Index screen? Let me know. Thanks,

  11. Dress Code for nursing students?

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

    For class: as long as they are dressed appropriately. No shirts that are suggestive or abusive language. Clinical: they wear solid blue scrub set with the school crest on their upper arm, name...

  12. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

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

    Hi I am a BSN researching different programs distance and on line to start my MSN. I would love to do it in education. I have taught for RN and BScN program seasonally for clinical only. I would...

  13. Strike Vote

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to husker-nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi Just remember not to give up anything you already have...that is taking steps back. Be realistic and stay positive. You have my support. We have been without a contract since March 2004. Very...

  14. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    This is great...I will have to wake up and think of some questions to post. I am going to get my coffee and will be back.

  15. Differences between male ER nurses and Females?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    I work with both male/female in ER and we have some great nurses and lazy ones, slobby ones, *****y ones too...I think this could be safe to say for any profession or gender. I prefer to work amongst...

  16. Glasgow Coma Scale

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    ------------------------------------- Hi Can you explain the modified scale and Adelaide Children's Scale? Please advise. Thanks,

  17. hey, u guys know where i can get the previous RN exam tests?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to rnc4life's topic in International Nursing

    I have never heard of this. Contact the CNO and see what they would recommend. Also, review study guides and focus on areas that are not your strongest. Hope this helps.

  18. Anyone move to Canada from the States?

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

    Hi, Where did you obtain your MSN? Was it through continued studies or part time? I am seriously contemplating this and would love to ask you many more questions. Many thanks,

  19. Advanced Pediatric Life Support "APLS" vs.....

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Emergency

    Can anyone tell me if they have taken this? How is this different from PALS? One of the doctors I work with said it is more trauma focused but couldn't give me any further information. Please advise....

  20. Advanced Pediatric Life Support "APLS" vs.....

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

    Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it.

  21. US NCLEX vs. Canadian....what's the differences..if any

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to z's playa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am a Canadian, I have done the CNO exam 1993 and in 1994 did the NCLEX in Florida. I found the US exam to be similar to Canada with the exception of lab values and to medications. I reviewed US...

  22. Triage Practices

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to asapstat's topic in Emergency

    1. Pt. takes a number, admitting clerk buzzez for our attention and an RN first screens the pt. for SARS then triages the pt. We follow the Canadian Triage Acuity Scale level 1-5 (1 life threatening...

  23. TNCC Course - Any Advice?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to nightingale's topic in Emergency

    It's fun. Instructors make the TNCC interesting and heart pumping (in a good way). I took it 2 yrs. ago and had a blast. I read the book from cover to cover and I am glad that I did. Review the...

  24. How do you really feel about 5-star rooms?

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

    Are you serious? I have never heard of anything like that, nor would I want to see that implemented. We don't have that in Canada and I hope we don't.

  25. Where Do I Start?

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

    Try these websites for information. http://www.campusaccess.com http://www.distanceedcanada.ca I hope they