AussieKylie

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  1. Question for Grad Nurses in Alberta

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there I was hoping the Grad Nurses in Alberta and previous students of Alberta could give any advice regarding Obstetrics and Pediatrics that were involved in your nursing curriculum. What the...

  2. Anyone knows about "substantive equivalency competency assessment"

    AussieKylie replied to WYZQ07's topic in International Nursing

    I wish to find out more about Obstetrics and Pediatric assessments that are required for RN's in Canada and what they were taught in their educational facilities. For instance, according to the MT...

  3. Anyone knows about "substantive equivalency competency assessment"

    AussieKylie replied to WYZQ07's topic in International Nursing

    I think I rather jump into doing the courses than the SEC assessment? The practical skills concerns me, especially when you cant know everything. I imagine myself just standing there, with a blank,...

  4. Anyone knows about "substantive equivalency competency assessment"

    AussieKylie replied to WYZQ07's topic in International Nursing

    WYZQ07 Will you be doing your assessment in Calgary at Mt Royal College? Have you checked the OSCE skills? Already I am doubting myself on this, the OSCE skills just remind me what I did at my...

  5. Anyone know of any Australian nurses working in Alberta?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I was wondering if anyone knows of any Australian Nurses working in Alberta, who had to do the International Educated Nurses Equivalency Competency. I have received an email today that...

  6. Anyone know of any Australian nurses working in Alberta?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks JanfRN Apparently when I get to Calgary I will be studying my butt off looking at some text books. The assessment will be in October. When it comes to reading textbooks, I get impatient and...

  7. IV Lasix

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have never given IV Lasix and would like to know how much normal saline is diluted with the drug when giving it IV?

  8. Anyone knows about "substantive equivalency competency assessment"

    AussieKylie replied to WYZQ07's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there WYZQ07 Yah, I have to be assessed in Obstetrics and Pediatrics. I am really nervous about this eh. I emailed the person and have not heard back due to possibly that its the long weekend in...

  9. Anyone knows about "substantive equivalency competency assessment"

    AussieKylie replied to WYZQ07's topic in International Nursing

    Oh I just received a letter from CARNA this week too about the SEC. I need to get in contact with the person at Mt Royal College in Calgary to arrange assessment date. Now gotta peruse every text...

  10. Pooling to CCU any advice?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi there I was wondering any one can offer advice, tips in regards to nurses who get pooled/floated to CCU. It makes me weary and anxious when the idea of getting floated to critical care wards. I...

  11. MRSA & IVAB - Vancomycin

    AussieKylie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there I am wondering if other nurse see this situation in their units. We swab patients on the ward for MRSA when they first arrive on unit or get transfered from other units to my ward. Once...

  12. CRNE??? What to do if failure happens?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    "There is access to lots of support. With the amount that is out there I'd personally be worried about someone who can't pass the exam after the 3rd attempt. I wouldn't want to be cared for by that...

  13. Failed CRNE twice

    AussieKylie replied to vchild4ever's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Rosie_06 I am just wanting to know how you went in you CRNE exam? Wishing you the best of

  14. CRNE??? What to do if failure happens?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Kabel You have a good point and I thank you for your opinion and reply. Thanks so

  15. Student Nurses

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there, yesterday I had a nursing student with me. I felt so nervous about that. My knowledge isnt the greatest and I only know so much. This time the nursing student was in her second year of...

  16. Medication error Phenytoin

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did a stupid stupid thing tonight. I gave a patient 40mg over the prescribed dose. I reported to Nurse in Charge, did an Incident report and contacted medical officer and I have very much learned...

  17. Medication error Phenytoin

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The nurse in charge of the shift last night is lovely. However she was very very disapointed in me. I dont blame her, I am dissapointed with myself. The only concern is facing the Nurse Unit Manager...

  18. Medication error Phenytoin

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your replies and supportive words. I have learned from this and it will be on my conscience for when I dispense

  19. What country do you dream of working abroad?

    AussieKylie replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Canada >> Calgary Alberta I am awaiting

  20. New Nurse 6 Months-float ?

    AussieKylie replied to SALLYSMG's topic in General Nursing

    I dont mind the idea of floating to other units. The only issue I have is: * not so friendly staff to assist you * get a heavy load for an area your unfamiliar with I was once floated to CCU 4 months...

  21. New Nurse 6 Months-float ?

    AussieKylie replied to SALLYSMG's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to know if anyone has encountered or in the situation of where there home unit is overstaff and have to pool/float to other wards to help out with staffing? If so how do u feel about

  22. Whats it like working for one of Calgary's hospitals?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Also, I am always asking questions. I have no problem to put my pride to the side and ask for help. Sounds like you are in a good

  23. Whats it like working for one of Calgary's hospitals?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    I would like to know what is it like working for one of Calgary's hospitals? I wish to find out the following: * Is there team nursing * the patient loads on each shift * staff relationships with one...

  24. Whats it like working for one of Calgary's hospitals?

    AussieKylie replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks KaylaRN Yah sounds like my ward where i am in Australia. I am a GradNurse and work in Cardiothoracic surgical unit. We are task oriented and dont focus too much on the psychosocial at all....

  25. CRNE preparation advices needed

    AussieKylie replied to WYZQ07's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Curious to know, if you failed the CRNE exam, can you still work as RN until passing the next CRNE? Why is this exam so difficult???? It makes me