SurroDoula

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  1. Best Stethoscope?

    SurroDoula replied to brittanysandovalrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm doing my maternity clinical rotation right now, and I use the infant stethoscope on both moms and babies, with no

  2. AHS Cost Cutting and Fee Increases

    SurroDoula replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I'm guessing this is also the reason that only one UNE position has been posted at the RAH? (And very few UNE positions at all, actually). Hopefully this won't get as bad as the hiring freeze a few...

  3. SIM lab left me frazzled and worried

    SurroDoula replied to heartsgal's topic in General Students

    SIM labs always leave me feeling frazzled and dumb, lol. There is something about it being an artificial environment that just doesn't work for me. And the robotic patients are

  4. Anybody a nurse AND a doula?

    SurroDoula replied to chwcbesteph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, I'm a doula in nursing school (doing my maternity clinical right now, actually). I have heard it will be helpful, and it really has been in school, but I still have a just over a year left in...

  5. finding a job as an undergraduate nurse (UNE)

    SurroDoula replied to baby_nursling's topic in Canada

    It can take awhile to get calls back for UNE positions. The positions don't start until late April/early May, so it seems like they take their time. I'm not-so-patiently waiting for UNE postings in...

  6. 1st year student struggling

    SurroDoula replied to jumper44's topic in Canada

    You've already gotten some good advice about finding a job, but I wanted to add something about the program (I'm in third year at MacEwan). You can take some of the courses ahead of time (spring or...

  7. CRNE coming to a computer near you

    SurroDoula replied to flyingchange's topic in International Nursing

    That's good but too late for me, I will write in

  8. Please take our burnout survey

    SurroDoula posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! As part of a group project for our mental health class, we are looking for feedback from experienced nurses regarding symptoms of burnout, and what coping skills you have found effective when...

  9. Please take our burnout survey

    SurroDoula replied to SurroDoula's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Thanks so much for the huge response! We've already had over 250 responses in 24 hours! :lol2:This made me laugh so

  10. Doulas: love them or hate them.

    SurroDoula replied to Sixxer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've been a doula for a number of years. I think sometimes staff can encounter a doula with a "strong personality" and form a negative impression, and that impression about doulas in general gets...

  11. Nursing schools 2012

    SurroDoula replied to Novo's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, that is right. As long as you meet the requirements, you can get in on a first come, first served basis. I think applications open on Oct 1 (so no, you aren't thinking about this too early). It...

  12. Apa style report!

    SurroDoula replied to mommywithplenty's topic in General Students

    Does your school have any kind of writing center? If so, have them go over the paper after you have done it so they can catch any formatting

  13. U of A after-degree vs Grant Mac 4 year - any advice?

    SurroDoula replied to molls's topic in International Nursing

    Well, I can't really comment about the after degree program since that wasn't an option for me. I am starting my second year at Grant MacEwan, so I can give you some info about that. I find the...

  14. Starting nursing program next month.... am I ready?

    SurroDoula replied to cccormier's topic in International Nursing

    Get anything you need to get organized done now, because there won't be much time once you are in school. I plan to go through my closets soon and get rid of any junk that has piled up, bake a bunch...

  15. Doula volunteering worth it?

    SurroDoula replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I say go for it, being a doula is what made me so interested in working in labour and delivery one day. I have been a doula since 2003, and have gained many valuable experiences of how births can...

  16. how far ahead should I get?

    SurroDoula replied to Jessicias85's topic in General Students

    Go ahead if you are really bored. Drug calcs are actually pretty easy, and will be easy enough to remember once you need to do them for

  17. Studying Issues

    SurroDoula replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    I can't just sit and read through a chapter unless I am REALLY interested in the subject matter. So I highlight important points and make flash cards as I go. This breaks it up for me so it is not so...

  18. Should I send the email again or just wait?

    SurroDoula replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    Send another one. It is entirely possible that the email got lost in

  19. Dyeing Med Couture Scrubs?

    SurroDoula replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Students

    Don't try to dye it, you won't be happy with the results. No way to say what the fiber content of the logo or drawstring are, but if there is any synthetic fibers in there, the dye will not pick up...

  20. Recommended books to get a head start before nursing school?

    SurroDoula replied to ariferb's topic in General Students

    The math isn't really bad at all, and I despise math with a passion. Very basic algebra. I wouldn't worry too much about it ahead of time. I'm Canadian, so the metric system is second nature for me,...

  21. September 2011 rpn student-need advice !

    SurroDoula replied to Nursing_Student92's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    At the beginning of each semester, write down all your important due dates, and make a list of readings you need to do for each week. That way you know well in advance when you have a heavier week,...

  22. You know you are a Nursing student when...

    SurroDoula replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    When, for a few days after finals, you feel as though you should be studying something, and feel guilty for not studying

  23. You know you are a Nursing student when...

    SurroDoula replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    When you wish you could just buy highlighters and flashcards by the case. When getting up at 7 am is considered sleeping

  24. How to organize school stuff??

    SurroDoula replied to Rosiegirl0820's topic in General Students

    I have a big binder that I keep at home for each class, then bring a smaller binder to school for the current week's

  25. Advice, summer internship vs summer ob/peds

    SurroDoula replied to shadowness's topic in General Students

    I would do the internship. Jobs aren't easy to find, and the experience could boost your