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  1. Nursing as a Career in Canada (Calgary, AB)

    AussieKylie replied to jrsmrs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Janfrn The Registration is already in process awaiting reply, however CRHA want to go ahead and see what the result is, so I approved them to go ahead on that. The VISA process, the permanent...

  2. Nursing as a Career in Canada (Calgary, AB)

    AussieKylie replied to jrsmrs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Janfrn I just wanted to let you know that I have been offered letter of employment with CRHA. Fulltime Staff Nurse. So that is so good however I need my VISA to get over and start working but that...

  3. We all learn from our mistakes

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yesterday we didnt have any gel packs to assist with patients back pain from his post operative surgery 4 days ago. We had Acute Pain Service team come around to assess this patient and they...

  4. Nursing as a Career in Canada (Calgary, AB)

    AussieKylie replied to jrsmrs's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Janfrn I read your earlier posts and I have seen that Labor and Delivery job add on CRHA. I am from Australia and will be coming back to Calgary sometime this year. I have already spoken to CRHA...

  5. The end of my first year is all most here!

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

    My year ends in early August. Around June I am going parttime. See if it works well for me. If not boost back up to fulltime. I am hoping parttime will be

  6. med calc help

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, well its been a while since doing med calcs and would love to get some assistance with these two drug calcs please. If you dont use it you lose it. Appreciate your help, thanks;) Mrs...

  7. med calc help

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

    Thanks Sawtooth. Well I have worked on all the Fentanyl and most of the Morphine. The last question of morphine i am stumped, trying to figure out what I do to reduce the rate? i dont think I have...

  8. new nurse woes

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

    Well, I have some woes, 6 months into my nursing grad program and I still feel inadequate. Some colleagues and how they approach you, to tell you you didnt do something right or just didnt give a...

  9. Possible Nursing Career Change

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I have an opportunity to send in my resume and cover letter to apply for a new role in Operating Room/Periop. I am somewhat nervous about the idea but highly interested too, but not 100% sure if...

  10. question about looking for a new job

    AussieKylie replied to colleennurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I totally hear what you are saying Colleen I am working on a similar ward to you. I am really wanting to stick it out till August this year but I am finding it hard to do that. I am looking...

  11. Alberta Hospitals and pt loads???

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Would like to know what the patient loads are in various hospitals throughout Alberta?

  12. Morphine Sub cut order

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I need to have some medication clarified. I know the 5 rights of medication administration, one of them being RIGHT DOSE, which is the focus of this topic. Whilst on Nightduty there was this young...

  13. Lunch and Dinner Breaks

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there I am wondering what people take for their lunch or dinner breaks when they do their shifts? During lunch period I am not organised to bring anything in, so I go to the bistro. I would love...

  14. Drove home in tears...

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

    I dont think I will ever hit my groove in wear I am partaking my employment right now>>Cardiac SURGICAL. Somewhere in the nursing world is my groove. I graduate August 2006 and I think most...

  15. I want to change of area

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there Hmm, I need to vent here and hope to get some good advice from you all. I am Grad Nurse in Cardiac Surgical Unit. I have just been to a workshop regarding Epicardial Pacing for the heart....

  16. need advice regarding a nursing area

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there I was wondering if I can get some advice regarding the following areas as a grad nurse program. RIght now I need to pick three clinical areas and am struggling. * Operating Nurse * Post...

  17. Is there a difference b/w a Obstetrics nurse and Laborand Delivery Nurse?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there I am in need to clarify if there is a difference between a Obstetrics Nurse and Labor and Delivery Nurse? I am interested in Maternity Care pre and post birth but I am not sure if I wanna be...

  18. tracheostomy cares

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi I cant remember for the life of me how to care for patients with tracheostomys. The only time it was covered was at uni and that was like 2.5years ago. I am wondering how to care for these...

  19. Question regarding Neuro Nursing

    AussieKylie posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I was wondering what do you use for Mental Status Questions for Neurology Nursing. Is there a universal questionaire?

  20. I want to do something else

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

    I agree with you alot. This is how I am feeling all the time and I started my Grad Program August 06. Maybe nursing isnt my calling but then I think maybe its the ward I am on, maybe if I am on...

  21. First and Last Year in Nursing

    AussieKylie replied to K98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yah, I agree, Nursing is hard work and i feel my health is going down. I have always been a tired person but now I feel I am much more tired than ever. All I ever care about when I get home is...

  22. Crne

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Wondering is it really hard? What is the pass mark? Is it more about psychosocial aspects of nursing

  23. To Mars and back. in one night...... help

    AussieKylie replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Australia well for the hospital I am in. I had 2 weeks suprenumerary and that consisted of: 1x week orientation (in lecture room) the other week up on the ward and 10days being with preceptor. I...

  24. Get this story as I find it hard to believe

    AussieKylie posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there I was working last night and this discussion was brought up about working in England, USA, Canada as a nurse. One of my colleagues states that when he was in Canada, he was offered a job to...

  25. Anyone had this happen to them?

    AussieKylie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there I just wanted to find out if this situation that I am gonna mention ever happened to them and what did they ever do about it? Okay, last night it felt like I was busy no chance to sit down...