MPKH BSN, RN

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    Night shift and daylight savings....

    MPKH replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I worked the Saturday night shift when clocks turned back...got one hour of overtime pay. But man, 13 hours was
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    FIRED I didn't even see it coming , Please advise

    MPKH replied to Ms.MayaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it stings that you were let go without any warning. But you know what? It does get better, and I speak that with personal experience. My first job out of school was in a rural town. I worked...
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    What to do when a doctor won't let you read back an order

    MPKH replied to aem31's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I usually say something to the effect of "So you want me to give Mr. Smith two T3s stat and then he can have it q4h prn after that?" or I repeat everything they say after them. "So that's....two T3s...
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    10th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    MPKH replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    "Sir, covering yourself with slime isn't going to bump up your ER wait
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    Should I give nursing another try?

    MPKH replied to almostmadeit's topic in Nursing Career

    Money shouldn't be the ONLY reason you do nursing. I've read your other posts, and I get the feeling that you are drawn to nursing because of (potential) high income and (perceived) job stability....
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    Calgary or Edmonton?

    MPKH replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    I grew up in Vancouver as well, and I find Edmonton to be quite a nice city to be in. Sure, Calgary's bigger and has a bit more stuff to do (but I stand by my point that there really isn't anything...
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    Calgary or Edmonton?

    MPKH replied to joanna73's topic in Canada

    I got offers for both the Royal Alexandra and the new hospital in Calgary recently. I turned Calgary down (shocking, I know. Who would turn down a new shiny hospital for an older hospital!?) because I...
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    Probably looking for a new job

    MPKH replied to amzyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first job was in an acute care unit at a small rural facility...while the unit was named acute care, much of the patients' acuity there is quite low (all the high acuity ones were sent out to urban...
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    CNO refuse to take CRNE.

    MPKH replied to iamdi's topic in Canada

    It looks like CNO already told you the exact reasons why they are denying your eligibility for the CRNE, and it seems like you're not wanting to hear their reasons. To be licenced in Ontario, you have...
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    Screwed up my phone interview, should I cancel face-to-face?

    MPKH replied to whichone'spink's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with what others have said. I thought I screw up on a phone interview...and two weeks later, I got the job! Go to the interview, and quit assuming the interviewers have already made up their...
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    Can I or should I put this on resume? (Long...)

    MPKH replied to Christy1019's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that before you start applying to jobs, you should take a breather. It sounds like (from what you said in your post anyway) that you have quite the unresolved issues going on for...
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    Once upon a time, we were new to nursing.

    MPKH replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    1) Sh*t will happen (literally and figuratively); learn to deal with it. 2) No, you did't kill the patient. You did what you can for the patient, don't beat yourself up over his death. 3) Talking to...
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    Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

    MPKH replied to miabia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I voted for money because part of the reason I work as a RN is for the paycheques (I would be lying if I told you I would work for free)...but I also work as an RN because I LIKE what I
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    Did I screw myself over?

    MPKH posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I just has an interview for a RN position in a new hospital in the city that I'd like to move to, and overall, I felt that I had a great interview. However... ...when they asked me if I had...
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    Cover Letter for an OR traning position--concrit please

    MPKH posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    July 2, 2012 Address of the Hospital To Whom It May Concern, Please consider my qualifications for the OR Registered Nurse trainee position at the Hospital (posting number xxxxxx). When it comes to...
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    Please Help me decide

    MPKH replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes you will. I am working in a rural hospital as my first job after grad and I am learning and seeing so much. Definitely go for it! The city will always be there for you but a job opportunity
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    New Grad -BC jobless

    MPKH replied to behappy123's topic in Canada

    I'm from Vancouver...and I'm sorry to say this, but the job market in BC is bad. If you're just looking in the lower mainland, the job market there is horrible. I graduated last year, passed my exam,...
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    6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    MPKH replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Now THIS is where the real nursing shortage
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    Will paying for ACLS etc myself help me land a job?

    MPKH replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it's a wise move, especially when you consider the fact that many hospitals will pay for you to take those courses if it is needed in your job. I just don't think that having those...
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    Resume critique please

    MPKH posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a RN with 9 months of experience in a rural facility...hoping to land a job in an urban area. I have started looking for jobs, and I'd like your honest critique of my resume please :) Thanks in...
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    What's the difference between a graduate nurse and an experienced nurse?

    MPKH replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    A graduate nurse worries about giving Tylenol without a doctor's order. An experienced nurse gives the Tylenol, and get the order
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    Questions from a new grad Re: moving to another province

    MPKH replied to studentchar's topic in Canada

    Yes you can move provinces, provided that you already have obtained a nursing licence from NS. Once you have that licence, contact CARNA to apply for an Alberta RN licence. You will not be able to...
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    New Grad RN still no job

    MPKH replied to annamee's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are jobs in Canada, but not much in the cities. You may have to start off rural, get the experience and then look for a city
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    What tips would you give a new resident?

    MPKH replied to Sparrow23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1) Please write LEGIBLY. Very important. Will save you many phone calls. 2) Speaking of phone calls, please don't be rude to the nurse on the other end of the line. We don't generally like to disturb...
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    OMG what should I DOOOOO!!!1!

    MPKH replied to beckster_01's topic in General Nursing

    I would call in sick. How on Earth are you going to function on 2 hours of sleep on top of not feeling