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  1. Can LPN's from Toronto-Canada work in California with canadian license?

    dianabay replied to sajisathis's topic in International Nursing

    Hi. I am glad to help. "Did you as a candian come under a TN visa to work in the usa or as sponsorsee from your american spouse" I got married in the USA to an American and got my green card shortly...

  2. The Circumcision Discussion

    dianabay replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am neither anti nor pro circ. But I am anti- uninformed. From the moment I found out I was having a boy- the 14th week (I had CVS) I researched and debated. Delivery day came and I still had not...

  3. Can LPN's from Toronto-Canada work in California with canadian license?

    dianabay replied to sajisathis's topic in International Nursing

    Hi To be eligible for a RN license in California, one MUST take and pass the NCLEX-RN exams. To simplify things a little, eligibility to work in California (i.e. green card) and eligibility for a...

  4. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay posted a topic in School

    Below are excerpts from an article in today’s Los Angeles Times. More than 30 states allow nonmedical school employees to administer insulin to students, said a representative of the American...

  5. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Hi Purple scrubs: Absolutely; I think it is important to see this from all angles. Having some staff members (well -trained) is a good idea for all the reasons you mentioned--for exceptional...

  6. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Thornbird, you hit on an excellent point there: The whole point of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is that no child be deprived of education due to any medical or physical...

  7. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    "Your license is NOT on the line if you can properly document and train these people...Sure, you might go to court, but if they see you did everything you could to properly train that person and they...

  8. How to get psych experience??

    dianabay posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi all I am an RN working on my BN. My lack of recent acute care experience is a major road block to getting hired anywhere (do we really have a nursing shortage??). I have only applied for jobs in...

  9. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Absolutely! When an adverse event occurs (and it will), whose license is on the line? Not the

  10. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Well said! That would be a great response to the jouranalist who sees the issue solely as an attempt to protect our jobs. For me, it's about the recognition of our education, knowledge, and skills;...

  11. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Great point; and how many of these "illiterate" (and literate) people do we see in ER because they mismanage their insulin or because they have a flu and didn't adjust accordingly? Quite often, an...

  12. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Thanks, Suesquatch; missed

  13. Teachers can "Pinch Hit" for Nurses?

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in School

    Nice succint summary, Aneroo, and SO true!

  14. How to get psych experience??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi isvalliant: Thanks so much for posting. I did see your other post! And, yes, we do have a lot in common! You said your son was diagnosed with AS, and he is getting speech therapy? I am curious...

  15. How to get psych experience??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks Thunderwolf, Jules A, and medsurgrnco: I really appreciate your advice and taking time to post. Since 1991, I have only worked on a a casual basis as a volunteer at clinics for the uninsured...

  16. mum of a pdd-nos kid needs help

    dianabay replied to Kiwimid's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Fruit shoot: No problem; I am very happy to help. OK, so, once you know where you will be living, you will request an evaluation through your local school district. We went to our son's school in...

  17. I'm a Nursing Student and I can't get in for BScN program in Ontario HELLPPPP

    dianabay replied to hanie20's topic in International Nursing

    Indeed, that is quite certain to be the case. It would have been a long shot, but I thought it worth a try since AU is an open university.... But I went on the site and they no longer offer the 4 year...

  18. mum of a pdd-nos kid needs help

    dianabay replied to Kiwimid's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I forgot to mention: As for health insurance, most likely they will consider your daughter's ASD a pre-existing condition. That could mean much higher premiums, or they will exclude coverage for any...

  19. Welcome to the new Learning Disability Nursing forum

    dianabay replied to Brian's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Laurdar: Where are you? Here in the USA some community colleges offer refresher courses. Also check with your local licensing board either online or call; they usually have a list of board approved...

  20. I'm a Nursing Student and I can't get in for BScN program in Ontario HELLPPPP

    dianabay replied to hanie20's topic in International Nursing

    re; "help i can't get in for the bscn program. i have already finished two years of it outside canada and now they wanted me to go back for 4 subjects in grade 12 i dont know what to do." hi i...

  21. mum of a pdd-nos kid needs help

    dianabay replied to Kiwimid's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hi Fruit shoot: The earlier posts were from a thread started a while ago, so I thought I would jump in and help if I can. I am a RN and I have a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). I have...

  22. OHN job interview: opinions please!

    dianabay posted a topic in Occupational Health

    I have 0, yes ZERO experience as an OHN, yet I had a successful telephone interview for OHN job (part-time MWF). As for the next interview, I haven't a clue what to anticipate (other than the obvious-...

  23. California Endorsement/Reciprocity

    dianabay replied to SymphonyRnBSN's topic in California Nursing

    go to mexico to endorse a ca license to texas?? makes no sense....where did you get this

  24. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    dianabay replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all I am a RN (doing my bachelors). I will be volunteering in a local clinic for our less advantaged in the community. One of the areas they really need help is with OB patient checks. I am so...

  25. ADVICE, PLEASE: RN with a Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders??

    dianabay replied to dianabay's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks,