back2bRN

back2bRN

ER, L&D, RR, Rural nursing

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  1. Cleaning your scrubs

    back2bRN replied to m_aidez's topic in International Nursing

    I wash my scrubs all together with everything I wore at work, separately from my other clothes, with regular detergent. In the summer(and on nice days of the year) everything goes on the clothesline,...

  2. Pediatric urinary catheterizations

    back2bRN replied to RN1298's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you for the tips...the 2x2s, I already knew about they work well . And boys, yes it is amazing how much you do advance the cath, also the resistance and holding steady pressure is very...

  3. Pediatric urinary catheterizations

    back2bRN replied to RN1298's topic in Pediatric

    Timely and could you elaborate on the differences in anatomy adult female to infant. Our docs are going to alot of in and out caths in infants with fever of unknown origin and well I need a...

  4. Post Arrival Gait Disturbance Syndrome(PAGDS)

    back2bRN replied to patrice meursault's topic in Emergency

    Loved the comments, LMAO. Others I have heard/seen (maybe here), status dramaticus, parental insufficiency, the positive(insert fast food name here) sign..... to name a few. And yes if you complain...

  5. Nursing Schools in Calgary Alberta

    back2bRN replied to mags90's topic in International Nursing

    Mount Royal produces some pretty good grads, they seem to have a strong grasp on many different concepts. However, in my limited experience, it has been those with undergrad jobs who are the most...

  6. IV certification in Calgary

    back2bRN replied to mmp8's topic in International Nursing

    Try distance education through Grant Macewan university in Edmonton.(Initiation of Intravenous Therapy) Some of the places will provide on the job training, depends on the unit, clinic

  7. The trauma I cant let go of

    back2bRN replied to ER_JEN_RN's topic in Emergency

    I agree with what flyingscot has said, especially the last part. The difficult times are what truly define us as nurses while holding onto our humanity inside of ourselves. You will never forget what...

  8. New Grad dilema

    back2bRN replied to New2ERNursing's topic in Emergency

    You do have a contract at the first place right now, correct? Finish out your term, then re evaluate, maybe 12's aren't for you, how about switching to 8's? Is that even an option? Balancing family...

  9. What is your Nursing Kryptonite?

    back2bRN replied to Lunah's topic in General Nursing

    The smell of amniotic fluid....gag---breathe through mouth, excuse me from room. Everything else, ok even hearing someone vomiting, no

  10. Why Didn't You Go To Med School?

    back2bRN replied to Missy BSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Because I didn't want to!!!! Patients need smart nurses, we keep them on the right side of the

  11. How do you triage? How do you assign levels?

    back2bRN replied to RhiaRN75's topic in Emergency

    In Canada we are all seem going towards the CTAS score, it sums up what many of you already do. However it is a wonderful way of assigning scores without putting a personal take on it. It also gives...

  12. A really bad day in the ER for a new nurse resident

    back2bRN replied to godbless-yute's topic in Emergency

    You were thrown in and guess what you doggie paddled!!! You didn't sink or give up, you did it!!! Way to go.Remember you are new, as we all were, give yourself a break. It sounds like you did just...

  13. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    back2bRN replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    It can be, but depends on the persons' attitude.Anyone with any educational designation can be snobbish, that is their stuff. If you earned the degree it is appropriate to put it on your

  14. Calgary Hospitals

    back2bRN replied to Simbah's topic in International Nursing

    dishes, some I know were moving to sask, some were taking their NCLEX and trying to get to the states others were moving into other jobs(not nursing related). I am not sure how it is now, but a while...

  15. STRESS!!!

    back2bRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I love the "sick, not sick" quick view. Know any and all protocols, things you can do before the doc sees the patient, (the ones written down and supported by management that is)! You say you are...

  16. Calgary Hospitals

    back2bRN replied to Simbah's topic in International Nursing

    As mentioned above, there is an unofficial official hiring freeze on right now. There are few positions that don't have the caveat .. " This posting is limited to all qualified internal Alberta Health...

  17. I need help with management....*LONG*

    back2bRN replied to RNtired's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, run,run,run away (if you are able to get another job), I wouldn't be so concerned about my job as I would be my license, my ethics, those pesky morals!!! Although what would the patient...

  18. Dry, Cracked Hands

    back2bRN replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    I bring my own hand sanitizer to work(the one supplied makes me sneeze and my hands itch)..fruits and passion makes the one i use, I also bring my own liquid soap, place it on the sink I usually use...

  19. where did compassion go?

    back2bRN replied to jctiabecerra's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck on the inservice, compassion is hard to teach, put them in the pts'shoes. the best way I had compassion reinforced was as a student we had to be a patient with a disability and eat a meal....

  20. Do you wear your engagement rings at work?

    back2bRN replied to SarahBerah's topic in General Nursing

    No, I don't wear my engagement ring at work, I do however wear my wedding ring and my puzzle ring. I wash my hands alot, sanitize like crazy, wash my rings with swabs and when I worked...

  21. Patient - RN Sexual Harrassment

    back2bRN replied to Ghost Writer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am with those who said to be direct, firm and have the expectation that you WILL be treated with courtesy and respect. I also choose to ignore the comments, when that doesn't work I tell them to...

  22. Alberta Nurses

    back2bRN replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    I'm still pondering the disappearing trick that happened with the positions AND the budget surplus. Perhaps the people in charge should go on a trip as magicians...there is a revenue generating...

  23. Alberta Health Services

    back2bRN replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Right now, the only normal is inconsistency, rumors and decreasing morale. And the representing body isn't doing much (imo) to rectify things. I am not sure, but sometimes it seems that there is...

  24. Alberta Nurses

    back2bRN replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    As far as the job situation, yeah it pretty much is awful. The UofC accelerated degree program....seems to be lackluster at best. There is a low focus on clinical and while the students have life...

  25. H1N1 -- Rant about the public

    back2bRN replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    No excuses, but all the misinformation in the media AND coming from our leaders and experts. It is fortunate that only 11 mistakes were made. There was and still is opportunity for more mistakes. She...