Cinquefoil

Cinquefoil

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  1. Good companies to work for? Oregon, Washington

    Cinquefoil posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi. I'm an Oregon CNA who's been working for an Assisted Living Facility for over a year. I've also been a CNA over a year. The ALF has been great for: 1) Gaining experience 2) Learning to look out...

  2. CNA Commandments

    Cinquefoil replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thou shalt not tell a resident they should not accept care because it isn't medically necessary. True story, repeat offender, the residents unfortunately listened since this person is quite forceful...

  3. what should CNA's carry at all times?

    Cinquefoil replied to NatashaArian's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on your facility setup. Glove boxes in all rooms? If so, just carry a pair or two. If, like in my facility, gloves only live in one or two central rooms by managerial edict, buy a fanny...

  4. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    Cinquefoil replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it safe to have 1 nurse overseeing 108 residents, 80 in ALF and the rest in ALZ units, who take over 1200 meds over 24 hours? Just

  5. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all. I'm US nursing student, set to become a Canadian nursing student as soon as I go through immigrations, because my Canadian husband recently moved back up to Canada because his health worsened...

  6. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    And THANK YOU all those who are sharing some of the intricacies of the Canadian medical system especially re: First Nations with me here, especially Teambuilder. That is GREAT info, better even than...

  7. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you, Teambuilder. I absolutely agree about the names, now that I stop to think about it. And holy !!!!!!! I can't believe he's had free health care this whole time! That is actually the...

  8. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry again. I think (read on for proof) that I have a good idea of how far apart these cities are. I chose them not for their geographical proximity but for the fact that they're large urban...

  9. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, on rereading the post, I saw that your providing the references, plus saying "I'm sorry" DOES qualify as an ounce of sympathy. I guess in my emotional state I was looking more for a few more...

  10. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Also, can you honestly say that contacting the college of doctors in any province would get me a reference to the best doc for my husband, or simply the one most in favor with the Colleges? I will...

  11. Reference to Doctor especially in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, wasn't aware that what I was asking was outside the scope of this site. Not looking for medical advice, but I guess nurse's impressions of doctors are out of bounds too, then. I can see why...

  12. USA Accelerated BSN's accepted in BC?

    Cinquefoil posted a topic in International Nursing

    OK, I've searched and haven't seen any threads on this exact subject, so here goes: I'm a US citizen, married to a Canadian citizen. Our plan was: I would get an accelerated BSN in the USA, work off...

  13. USA Accelerated BSN's accepted in BC?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you so much, Suzanne. That's exactly the information I was looking for, and makes my life a lot simpler. I was trying to pursue schools in Canada and the US at the same time, which was driving...

  14. USA Accelerated BSN's accepted in BC?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you, SilverDragon102. I'm glad to hear foreign nurses can sit for the CRNE's. I figured they'd be different from the US version, but don't know how much, so I'll probably see if there are any...

  15. USA Accelerated BSN's accepted in BC?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in International Nursing

    I forgot to add that since he'll soon be losing his health insurance, medical bills won't just be $400, but several thousands per visit, and a trip to the emergency room (we've had to make 3 in the...

  16. Digestive System

    Cinquefoil replied to Javeed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, if you can make up rhymes, or disgusting ditties (seriously, the grosser the better) or find out the meaning of wierd latin words, that helps. "Cholecystokinin" in latin means "Bile Bladder...