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  1. arterial stab policy on your units?

    sweet0176 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    hi! Just wondering what you all do out there! The nurses on my unit do art stabs ALL the time. It's done for routine bloodwork because its generally quicker than cap or venous bloodwork. The previous...

  2. I'm Canadian and want to travel!

    sweet0176 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone, I'm a Canadian nurse with about 1.5 years experience. Can anyone recommend any companies that work with Canadians who want to work in the US? I'm looking for a travel or a longer term...

  3. Cross Country Healthcare Travel Nursing Review (2023)

    sweet0176 replied to Erin Lee's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the responses! I definitely appreciate it. I do want to go with them because they are one of the bigger companies without being the AMN (which i will definitely not do). And most of the...

  4. Back to Sleep Campaign- When to start

    sweet0176 replied to LuvMyNeonates's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Once they hit 34 weeks and they are in a cot or crib, we start transitioning them to back to sleep. Once they hit 35 weeks, they have to be on their backs with bed flat and all the other good stuff....

  5. Transferring Nursing Schools (please help)

    sweet0176 replied to CanCan's topic in International Nursing

    I was thinking about transferring nursing schools when I was in University a few years ago. There is a ton of paperwork that needs to be done. You would definitely be way too late to transfer this...

  6. Tell us what you want from your friendly NNP

    sweet0176 replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!! All i can say is that I no longer work with NNP's in my facility (changed jobs) and i'm SO SAD that we no longer have NNP's!!!! You guys were the best because you could understand from the...

  7. CRNBC registration from Ontario

    sweet0176 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi , I was just wondering if anyone has been through the process (recently) of applying to the CRNBC from Ontario. I just need to know how long it will take, if all the information is sent at one...

  8. just wanted to say THANKS!

    sweet0176 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to say thank you for everyone who helped me out! i'm a canadian RN and just finished with the Nclex exam. Using this site and forum really helped me! I did the quick results today and I...

  9. just wanted to say THANKS!

    sweet0176 replied to sweet0176's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry, Didn't see this until now. The best thing you can do is to review everything. It is impossible to tell what kinds of questions you will get on the exam. Just make sure you know the basics about...

  10. NCLEX for a Canadian Student

    sweet0176 replied to Sherry173's topic in International Nursing

    Hey, I am a canadian RN..I just finished taking the nclex exam (and i passed!!!), and just finished going through this process. Anyways, what i would recommend, is finish your degree first. Once your...

  11. Best study guide (my notes)

    sweet0176 replied to Newgradq's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :"thanks so much, quick question, i'm hearing Varicella being airborne, is that same as being droplet? " Varicella zoster is both airborne (n95 mask) and

  12. Canadian wanting to write the NCLEX

    sweet0176 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi everyone, I just need some advice I am planning on writing the nclex exam in the next few months as I am not working at the moment and I have time to study for it. I have NO plans to work in the US...

  13. Canadian wanting to write the NCLEX

    sweet0176 replied to sweet0176's topic in International Nursing

    Just to clarify, if i do go to the states in a few years, i honestly have no idea where i will go. I just want to do the easiest possible state at this moment in time.

  14. Where to live in BC?

    sweet0176 replied to rockstarjk's topic in International Nursing

    Hey@ Just wanted to know if you are working at bc childrens at the moment in the nicu? If so, can i ask you a few questions about the nicu there? I am an RN who has worked in ontario for a year in a...

  15. primary kiddie going home--is it appropriate to get her a gift?

    sweet0176 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello, I have a question that I don't know the answer to....I have a kiddo who is finally going home after 6months in the nicu. I am her primary nurse and I want to get her something small. Is this...

  16. chronic cpap

    sweet0176 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This may be a dumb question, but how long will a nicu keep a baby on cpap before deciding that the kid needs to be trached? I have a kiddie who has been on cpap of 8 in a significant amount of 02...

  17. chronic cpap

    sweet0176 replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    to sararn1 this baby was not that preterm- just born with really crappy lungs (was a 30weeker twin)- was oscillated and vented briefly. this baby is now full term, and like i said has failed many...

  18. chronic cpap

    sweet0176 replied to sweet0176's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Well this kid was only intubated/oscillated for a bit, but was weaned to cpap. But like I said this kid has been on CPAP for 2 months and has failed numerious times to get the Peep decreased on the...