Sarah, RNBScN

Sarah, RNBScN

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  1. Upcoming OR interview, suggestions?

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

    Surgeon and Nurse - conflict and how would you handle it? Roles of circulating nurse, scrub nurse, float nurse? Roles of Anesthesia, support workers (porters, cleaning staff) What are your strenghts?...

  2. How do you feel about taking pictures with your patients?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    decline politely and offer to take a picture form them that works for

  3. Recommend Books on Nursing

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

    It is great. I just finished it. My SIL lent it to me. I read Tilda's first book. I couldn't put either down. She has great humour and warmth.

  4. What meds require a filter?

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    The only ones I know of are: dilantin mannitol Are there others that someone can share? Thanks,

  5. Aussies Working In Canada

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

    Hello Try these http://www.healthstaffrecruitment.com.au http://www.canadianrn.com (gateway to nursing in Canada) http://www.cna-nurses.ca http://www.nursing-guided.com http://www.ona.org (Ontario...

  6. Do you chart in the OR?

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

    Case Room # Time in OR Time Anesthetic Time Surgery starts Time Surgery ends Time leave OR Time arrival to PACU Document surgeon, assistant, anesthesia, circulator and scrub nurse and anyone else in...

  7. Fake Nails on Nurses, Yay or Nay?

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

    Not allowed where I

  8. MDS Coordinator, moving looking for job sites

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

    Sorry can't help you with that. What is an MDS coordinator? Curious.

  9. Have you ever seen an RN work 4-hour shifts?

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

    Our ER dept. has 4 hr. shifts 19 -23 every F-S-S. Our OR dept. has 4 hr. shifts 10 -14 M - F (to cover breaks, lunch). The negative is that if you work past it, it isn't o/t. For o/t to accumulate...

  10. RRTs Placing Art Lines

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

    Our RT's in Ontario, Canada insert arterial lines. They are very

  11. Courtesy Assessment

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to kdbsmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is on this? Can you describe it?

  12. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

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

    Hi I work in Ontario at a district hospital. I am at top level for RN wage at 35.80 / hour. I have been nursing since 1993. My paystub that I just found, issued for Dec. 8, 2006 with my YTD...

  13. Time of Day for Routine Vital Signs

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

    VSR 10 and 14 since 0600 hrs. nightshift just did them Post op q15 min x 1 hr. q1/2 x 1 hr. then q4h. if stable x 24

  14. New to ER,..fiirst time TNCC

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in Emergency

    As with the above post, read the book. It is important to know A-I. Get involved during the mock practices, it will help. Review the case senarios in the back of the book. Follow that process and...

  15. Canadian nurses doing foreign degrees

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

    I work with 2 ladies who had gotten a BN and MN from University of Phoenix. The one for the BN liked the delivery method and pace of the BN program. The MN one needed to obtain in order to continue...

  16. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been on both sides of the fence. Student: In nursing school, I was fortunate not to have had bad instructors. I witnessed in conference, a classmate in tears when she did not come prepared. I thought...

  17. does anyone know of a web link to a simple metric conversion table. Ex: 1cc=1ml...et

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

    Re: does anyone know of a web link to a simple metric conversion table. Ex: 1cc=1ml...et -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Originally Posted by...

  18. ACLS in Ontario?

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

    Recert ACLS is 2 days Day 1 : 4 hrs. in pm (18 - 22) Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2006 Guidelines Breakout sessions 30 mins each on: A/W management, Defib/AED, Bradycardias/PEA/Asystole,...

  19. Questions to expect for OR interview

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    Relax. Check the post that are listed. Good luck.

  20. Married / engaged nurses...

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

    Depends on what your facility dress code has in place. Where I work, we are advised to wear flat band. High settings can tear glove, or tear a person's skin. It is infection control who has this...

  21. 2 married ER nurses having an affair

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Emergency

    2 coworkers married each with 2 kids. Male coworker spouse also works in ER but usually opposite for childcare issues. We (staff) suspect that she has no clue of what is going on and has been for 5...

  22. new to triage

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to lela186's topic in Emergency

    =============== Take a triage course and emergency nursing pediatrics course. It will be beneficial to you. The hours for you are our busiest in ER. Good

  23. Florida RN's please advise

    Sarah, RNBScN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi I missed the July date for renewing my license in Florida. Is it $65. US or if late fee $120. US? Can I renew on line without further penalty (despite the cost). Many thanks,

  24. Florida RN's please advise

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

    thanks for the information and the link. i really appreciate your help.

  25. What do you think of where you work?

    Sarah, RNBScN replied to Little.Bird's topic in International Nursing

    I'm from Ontario but do not work in those hospitals listed. I would suggest that you research and attend recruitment events. They usually have them in Nov. and early spring for nurses. Sick Kids...