ruralgirl08

ruralgirl08

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  1. salary of anesthesiologist assistant

    ruralgirl08 replied to jessicanursing101's topic in Canada

    They use them where I work, but they only appear to want RTs from the

  2. Getting into nursing - long hiatus after the degree

    ruralgirl08 replied to Job_Seeker's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've seen a refresher program nurse come through my unit and get hired out of their clinical expereince. (They also had 13yrs expereince before their hiatus). You need some experience...I would look...

  3. Ontario New Grad Initiative, but graduate years ago

    ruralgirl08 replied to electricblack's topic in Canada

    See this link, page 8, regarding eligibility: http://www.healthforceontario.ca/UserFiles/file/Nurse/Inside/ngg-participation-guidelines-jan-2011-en.pdf Electricblack, from reading this, I don't think...

  4. Primary Care NP's?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    Then you should go for it! My friend's parent is an NP, and had a lot of contract work, before landing a permanent position, which required a lot of moving. That, and the costs involved: tuition,...

  5. Jehovah's Witness and Blood Refusal in OR

    ruralgirl08 replied to sugarik13's topic in Operating Room

    This would be a really good in-service topic for your department, to clear up any

  6. Primary Care NP's?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Emma_H's topic in Canada

    That was my original plan in nursing school, but it's been 5yrs, and I am still toying with the idea. I would suggest do it while you are young and have no other responsibilities on your plate. You...

  7. Anyone move from OR to ER?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in Emergency

    I work in the OR, I really like it for the most part, but kinda miss talking to my patients at times, and I freaking LOVE Emergencies, so I kinda regret not doing ER/ICU first. Anyone make the...

  8. What Would You Do?

    ruralgirl08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    How about compromising by knocking down your current student debt at minimal in half, and then starting classes next year part-time. I think most people learn better in class, but I guess it depends...

  9. Not sure if Nursing is for me, guidance please? :)

    ruralgirl08 replied to Loststudent's topic in Canada

    If you don't like shift work now: you will likely be doing shift work as a nurse, for part, or more likely: all of your career. Make a pros and cons list, and see if it that helps you realize whats...

  10. Co-worker is angry because I am pregnant

    ruralgirl08 replied to dlzk123's topic in Operating Room

    Pregnant or not, you both should take turns scrubbing and circulating. Talk to her about it. If she has a problem with that, talk to your coordinator. If its affecting your health get a Dr.'s

  11. Union vs. Non Union RN positions

    ruralgirl08 replied to nerdynurseme's topic in Canada

    There are pros and cons to both, as I have worked in both. Very glad we have unions, because if we didn't, we probably would not have the decent living we make as nurses, or have the backing we need...

  12. who lives an hour away fro work? or would you consider it?

    ruralgirl08 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    I have been doing an hour commute for the last 4 yrs. Honestly I hate it, passionately, especially in the winter. I went from full-time 12s, to full-time 8s, (hoping shorter days would make it better)...

  13. RN and Lactation Consultant

    ruralgirl08 replied to natsirt21's topic in Canada

    I don't have the perfect answer for you. But you should apply to the regional public health unit for part-time or casual, and see what happens. I have personally accessed a lactation nurse through the...

  14. Need career advice for an RN who doesn't know where to go

    ruralgirl08 replied to mcdq's topic in Canada

    A lot of newer grad nurses after getting a solid year, transition to a float nurse position, if they are wanting to try out different areas. I have nursing 5 yrs, and am wondering if the perfect "fit"...

  15. Pregnancy and work hours

    ruralgirl08 replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Operating Room

    I was pregnant in the OR, scrub & circulating. I had to go on restrictions at work via doctors note at 32 weeks, so that I could last another 3 weeks before going off work a month before baby was...

  16. Dislike med-surg, like ICU & OR,OR internship opportunity

    ruralgirl08 replied to RN890's topic in Operating Room

    I did! I like my schedule, and it works for me. I never feel like I bring my work home anymore. I still think one day I may try ICU or PACU, but until then, I am very happy in the

  17. Is this a new concept?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have found from my own expereince, if you want to specialize in nursing. It is better to start your nursing career in a large teaching centre. Why? Because community hospitals do not want to train...

  18. Could I survive in the OR?

    ruralgirl08 replied to usnwbama's topic in Operating Room

    I think if you stick it out you will be fine, its a large learning hurdle and may take a long time to feel "part of the team." The OR is a different place, it took me a good year to feel like I...

  19. New Grad RN needs advice on when to tell about pregnancy

    ruralgirl08 replied to rain.jenn's topic in Nursing Career

    Ask what they are screening your blood for, you have a right to know. Normal pre-employment screening, is to test for immunity against communicable infections. I have never heard of them testing you...

  20. sweet schedule or guaranteed hours?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I work part-time and so far love it, except the flopping around of my schedule and how it can sometimes interfere with family time (working more weekends/nights/evenings.) I recently accepted a new...

  21. Current RPN Wages - Toronto Area

    ruralgirl08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    You should check out the union websites of the hospitals you are interested in working at, they may have their collective agreements posted, and you can find out the current wages. I am trying to be...

  22. Current RPN Wages - Toronto Area

    ruralgirl08 replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    "Well of course this is an rn stating that however it's less common now. I definitely take care of unstable patients with "supervision" that's non existent A lot of RNs are just ****** off that a...

  23. How do you handle stress at/from work?

    ruralgirl08 replied to JenniferS_CNA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I went part-time to spend more time at home raising my kids. It makes me alot more happier, and I look forward to that same job now. We did have to make some financial sacrifices and do with less. But...

  24. I LOVE OR but i think i am too soft for the OR

    ruralgirl08 replied to nar-es's topic in Operating Room

    I've been in the OR for about a year now, we had a 5 month orientation through all of the service lines, and it took me about 6 months to develop confidence in my abilities. It gets much better when...

  25. Working in the OR--Transfer Question.

    ruralgirl08 replied to It Takes Heart's topic in Operating Room

    I would suggest applying to postings, as soon as you are eligible to transfer. I don't know what the process is at your facility, but a lot of times seniority or expereince are a factor in deciding...