coola

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  1. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    coola replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Since this is about pronunciations, I want to say my amazingly brilliant (deceased) father pronounced centimetre that way (sawntimeter)...and I would give a million dollars if I could just hear him...

  2. Quit nursing school after two months...

    coola replied to keeyumbow66's topic in Nursing Career

    For early nursing students o start IVs on fellow students and NG tube insertion on same?!! If that isn't against the law it should

  3. Burning out and I just started.

    coola replied to spangle1683's topic in General Nursing

    "... do you think i should try and stick it out? thanks for any advice...it was really nice to just vent!" without details of what makes your unit so stressful, it's hard to advise specifically....

  4. Job hunting in Toronto

    coola replied to AnxiousNewGrad's topic in International Nursing

    Be more active. Make sure you have a good resume. Print it up and track down nurse managers in units you want to work in that have vacancy. Try to get an appointment but definitely leave resume and...

  5. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    coola replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    And here's another good one on cytokine storm with excellent links:

  6. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    coola replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I saw the same video clip, noticed their lack of understanding and/or compliance, and was horrified! They handed out masks on sidewalks, on roadways, at transportation hubs...what an excellent way to...

  7. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    coola replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    POSSIBLE pandemic...the new CNN

  8. Nursing in Stewart, BC

    coola replied to Higgs's topic in International Nursing

    Here you are, Canadian nurses helping you with real estate: http://bc.propertysold.ca/stewart/3255/1508-glacier-dr $85,000!....hard to say no! Pics show a town view so you can see it's the epitome of...

  9. Would you go to nursing school twice

    coola replied to petgroomer's topic in International Nursing

    If you want more study, you also have the option to go for certification in a specialty once you get working and see your special interests. If you look at requirements for jobs, specialized training...

  10. daily baths?

    coola replied to organdonor's topic in Rehabilitation

    hmmm...family complaints?....perhaps they would like to learn how to do a good basin/sink wash-up with their loved one...why not? I'm just

  11. i'm canadian but have an american degree

    coola replied to firstyearRN's topic in International Nursing

    Accelerated BSN- with any nursing experience? If you are just graduating, of course you will write the NCLEX in order to get registered state-side, right? The next step is to search the websites of...

  12. Resistant Strain Bacteria's

    coola replied to Misty1334's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    here's looking at you, kid... Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing gram-negative bacteria are emerging pathogens. Clinicians, microbiologists, infection control practitioners, and hospital...

  13. Quick! What's the number to 9-1-1?

    coola replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Nursing Humor

    Grasshopper, Well written and very funny!

  14. Tattoo Question

    coola replied to IX2L's topic in International Nursing

    Meeting the dress code while in nursing school is one thing; tattoos, piercings, hairstyle are no longer (only) your personal business. But there are good reasons. Consider this: when you are in...

  15. Outpost nursing in Moose Factory - New Grad?

    coola replied to RN2B123's topic in International Nursing

    Wow, daunting job for a new grad! Kinda depends on what you were doing before you became a nurse...maybe a champion phlebotomist, a MASH medic or ER doc?? :icon_roll There's a real future here and...

  16. Need some info from fellow nurses

    coola replied to Nursingangel's topic in Oncology

    nursingangel: Thinking of you...hope things are going well. blessings

  17. Canadian Lab values and common meds used: copy for new nurses please!

    coola replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Canada

    connyrn said: "...I am currently a practicing nurse in the states but your labs are slightly differents than those we use here, therefore, I need to know your way to be able to answer the board...

  18. Comparing BC and Alberta

    coola replied to AD2008's topic in International Nursing

    You already have a thread going with this same question. If you are trying to complete CRNBC license, their registration adviser is the one to ask. Please let us know what you find out as other might...

  19. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    coola replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    YAY!!!! :up: Nice to have someone to send out into the

  20. Resident but IEN in Ontario but wanting to move province

    coola replied to rendu_calvin's topic in International Nursing

    Call the CRNBC and ask to speak with a registration adviser.You will have to find an employer who agrees to supervise those 250 hours and complete the documentation. Not sure if that's possible...

  21. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    coola replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    YAY!! Congrats and enjoy the

  22. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    coola replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    There is no indication of what your actual grade or score, or what the pivotal number might be. The [CRNBC] letter begins with the most important word - "Congratulations...". If you read back in this...

  23. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    coola replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I wrote in BC. All hail the CRNBC for getting results out quickly and for being truly professional all the way! Also, when asked how we could meet the deadline for registering for Feb 09 exam if we...

  24. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    coola replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    hi Clarks99 and others, I wrote in BC...looks like Ontario writers have a longer wait. My heart goes out to y'all over the weekend. I'm going out to celebrate

  25. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    coola replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    yay! i passed!!!!!! what an experience! sorry so many of you are still waiting - but what a relief when it's finally over! thanks for being there, allnurses. p.s.think i'll donate my crne prep guide...