Canadian Girl

Canadian Girl

Rural outpost nursing and ED nursing

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  1. How can I reactivate American RN from Canada

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello! I'm considering going back into nursing after 12 years out, so my RN has expired. I was previously licensed in Maine (1999), California (until 2009) which was my primary work location. Also...

  2. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi all, I've been working in the ED for about 12 years now. I love it and I've never really considered working anywhere else. However I found out today that it may be a long time (if ever) until I can...

  3. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    I sometimes feel as if I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I too went back to finish my RN-BScN for the same reason (although I still have 4 classes to go). I even thought about going to NP...

  4. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Hi McNeil Mama, Sorry to hear of your troubles. All I can do is offer you ideas that have worked for me. I found an epidural steroid injection very helpful, it took most of my pain away for almost a...

  5. BCIT Distance BSN PICU stream

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Is anyone out there also taking BCIT's distance RN-BSN degree completion program? I just started with the PICU specialty track: NSPE 7100 and 7210 and would love to exchange information/insight....

  6. BCIT Distance BSN PICU stream

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International Nursing

    HI there, The program went very well. It's a little heavy on the "family theory" content and a little light on the clinical hours. However, I loved the actual PICU theory, pathophysiology, case...

  7. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Hi Ruby, Can you give me any advice about working with a previously herniated disk? I'm going back to direct patient care, in the ER, after three years of not really working. I don't want to tell...

  8. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Yes, great point. Try to avoid surgery. For example, my disk had a 1 inch herniation, three years ago. That was a huge herniation. Today my disk is completely back in the space, without surgery. On...

  9. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Hi, Glad you are feeling better. You can do whatever you like when you are not on shift as a nurse. Of course, we need to be responsible and professional when not on shift:) just don't take anything...

  10. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Hi there, I can relate to your pain. Sorry you're having such grief! People who have never had severe nerve pain cannot relate. My injury was now 3 years ago, the disk has healed itself (is...

  11. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for your kind

  12. RN TO BSN

    Canadian Girl replied to sweety1's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm currently doing my RN-BScN through British Columbia Institute of Technology via distance. BCIT is in Burnaby (or near there) BC, and you can do virtually the whole program via distance. The...

  13. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Regarding the epidural: I was 23 weeks pregnant at the time, so I was not able to have an epidural placed under fluroscopy. I had to have one done without instead. I was in such agony before the...

  14. NP in British Columbia?

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm wondering if there are any Canadian NP's out there who can answer a few questions for me...... I'd love some information regarding practicing as an NP in British Columbia. I'm an experienced...

  15. Nursing in Stewart, BC

    Canadian Girl replied to Higgs's topic in International Nursing

    I was looking up the address for Stewart General hospital for my resume, as I used to work there! Not many people can say that, as it's a small place. I worked there in the Fall of 1997 for five...

  16. Feeling so depressed....

    Canadian Girl replied to Trophywife81's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, Sorry you're having a tough time. I can relate to moving to an area that you don't care for. I moved from an island (with tons of friendly people) to California as well. I hear ya. If you are...

  17. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Thank you. That is so funny, I also started working with a personal trainer this week, first time since last January. BTW, I did have an epidural steroid injection in June and it took most of my pain...

  18. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Pink85. You're encouraging. I also injured my back (sliding a pt. up in bed) in Jan. 08. It got worse and worse until June 08 when I ended up in the ED on Dilaudid IV. Worse pain of my life...

  19. How Physically Demanding is PICU?

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thank you. Interesting. So different than what I'm used to. Take

  20. How Physically Demanding is PICU?

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I've been an Emergency Department nurse for about 12 years and I love it. Right now I'm dealing with a back injury (herniated lumbar disk) and I'm afraid I may not be able work in the ED for quite...

  21. ED nurse with herniated disk needs advice in changing career...

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for your great idea. I do love giving advice! I'll look into it. Take care and thanks for your

  22. CEN study advise

    Canadian Girl replied to TraciRN's topic in Emergency

    Hi there, I have a background in rural ED nursing as well. I just wrote and passed my CEN in October (as I was in preterm labor!). I went to one CEN prep class offered through my employer. That was...

  23. How Physically Demanding is PICU?

    Canadian Girl replied to Canadian Girl's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the insight. Can you tell me what it's like to work in the NICU? It looks like you've worked there as well. My passion is kids and babies and critical care. I'd love to know what you love...

  24. Allergies in Eugene?

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    My husband and I are considering moving to Eugene with our two little boys. I'm an ED nurse and am attracted to the new hospital there: Sacred Heart, Riverbend Campus, due to their new level 2 trauma...

  25. Anyone familiar with Wenatchee or Longview?

    Canadian Girl posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    My husband and I, and our two young boys are wanting to move out of the San Francisco Bay area. We want to get away from the hustle and bustle here and move to a small to medium sized city. I'm an ED...