ruralgirl08

ruralgirl08

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  1. Are these books worth the $$$

    ruralgirl08 replied to justjenny's topic in Operating Room

    I purchased "Pocket Guide to the Operating Room," a few days ago, and wish I would had got it sooner to help study for my last OR exam. It's straight forward, and the necessary information is...

  2. Career Change after Nursing

    ruralgirl08 replied to unhappy101's topic in Canada

    Hi, I figured I would add to this post, because I was thinking about this in the middle of the night, and came up with some more ideas. I have pondered nusing spin off type jobs, not because I don't...

  3. Career Change after Nursing

    ruralgirl08 replied to unhappy101's topic in Canada

    Unfortunately, the reality of nursing is not as most perceive it to be. Most people get into it for the right reasons, but sometimes the environment we work in "politics/red-tape/business...

  4. Good practicum placement for prospective OR nurse

    ruralgirl08 replied to StudentKari12's topic in Operating Room

    Hi all three seem like good placements before an OR practicum. I am currently taking an OR program to get into the OR myself, (and have been nursing for 3yrs: in med-surg, and neurosciences.) From the...

  5. Worth it to go to Canada in order to graduate 4 months faster?

    ruralgirl08 replied to sixthwannabe's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, if you plan to work in the States, and attend a Masters program in the States, I think you should just do the US accelerated BSN. Four months goes by so fast, it wouldn't be worth all the red...

  6. owning a good home with land on RN salary

    ruralgirl08 replied to HoneyDinkley's topic in Nursing Career

    I guess it depends on the cost of real estate in your area. For playing it safe on a single income, consider buying something up to 3 times your yearly salary, (is the rule I was told.) But banks will...

  7. public health or acute care nursing

    ruralgirl08 replied to dedicate's topic in General Nursing

    I would choose Public Health...money isn't everything, but I guess it depends on how much of a pay cut you can afford, and which area of nursing interests you more. For me personally, I would like the...

  8. Cleaning your scrubs

    ruralgirl08 replied to m_aidez's topic in International Nursing

    I wash scrubs with my other clothes too, sort by colours, but if there are enough for a load I wash them separately. I prefer to hang my clothes out on the line in the summer. Mostly because I love to...

  9. RPNs/LPNs vs. RNs

    ruralgirl08 replied to rant's topic in Canada

    If you are registered to work in Ontario, the RNAO offers up to $1500 in reimbursement for tuition, though its not guaranteed funding, and you need to

  10. Tricky interview question

    ruralgirl08 replied to Daisy_08's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think there is any harm in telling them if you want to. As long as you emphasize how the current position is a very good fit for you now in your career, and you want to learn. I have been...

  11. Orientation for Practical Nursing Program (yesterday)

    ruralgirl08 replied to MC-Jo's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I didn't take the PN program, but they did say this about my nursing program too. But, I was able to work 8hrs a week as a nurses aide. Alot of other students didn't work, but some of us needed...

  12. No wonder other specialties don't think OR is nursing!

    ruralgirl08 replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Operating Room

    I think all programs really need an OR rotation, or at least some observation days. I think it is hard to get to see what the OR nurses really do in a few days, b/c as student, you are so fascinated...

  13. Fork in the road..what way do I turn...Hurry there is a huge dog chasing me!

    ruralgirl08 replied to blessedw2&ahubby's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi I would ask these questions to the nurses in the state that you live in or wish to work. Different locations tend to have different scheduling practices. They will also have a better idea about the...

  14. have an interview and am pregnant

    ruralgirl08 replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same boat, applied for a job and I am 18 weeks pregnant. I decided to be upfront and honest as I am showing. We set up the interview, hours later they called back to confirm my interview...

  15. Does anyone live an hour away from there OR job?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Just wondering if it is recommendable to go into OR nursing if you live 50-60mins away from the hospital? I realize there is usually call involved, how do others do it if you are in this situation? Do...

  16. New grads job in Ontario

    ruralgirl08 replied to soya's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, the job situation isn't good right now. But keep applying anyway probably outside of HFO. Try LTC, VON, Home care Agencies, and other places outside the hospital that may hire you casual or...

  17. RPNs/LPNs vs. RNs

    ruralgirl08 replied to rant's topic in Canada

    I hear what you are saying. When I took my 4 yr BSN degree, we had a couple RPNs in our class (before the bridging programs), they found the first 2yrs of our program repetitive to RPN, but said the...

  18. Future of the RN in Canada?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I am just pondering about the future of the RN. Our hospital will be hiring more RPNs in inpatient areas. Which is great for the RPNs, and will compliment their new scope of practice. But what...

  19. Need career advice really bad

    ruralgirl08 replied to XHUERO3's topic in Nursing Career

    I think if you want to become an RN, just go for it right from the start. The older you get, you may find that life can sometimes get in the way of your dreams, and you may find yourself not be able...

  20. Has Nursing Impacted Your Family/Social Life?

    ruralgirl08 replied to RN4008's topic in Nursing Career

    Most of nursing is shift work, and there are not that many 9-5, Mon-Fri. jobs within it. You may need extensive nursing experience, before you would be hired in an area with 9-5 hours, because alot of...

  21. Will there always be an RN in the OR?

    ruralgirl08 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi, I am trying to learn more about OR nursing and it's future for that matter. I have an interest in training for the OR, and would like to make a good decision, I am a BSN RN. I realize it varies...

  22. RN's Replaced By RPN's - GTA

    ruralgirl08 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    Hi...I just think they have created a big mess to cut costs. Transitioning levels of responsibility between RN & RPN are just another addition to the workload for everyone. RPNs will want a better...

  23. Will there always be an RN in the OR?

    ruralgirl08 replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Operating Room

    Good to know, thanks for the replies!

  24. How long of a commute do you drive

    ruralgirl08 replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I commute an hour to work and work full-time DDNN, 5 off. If you plan on working 12hrs, see if you can break up the shifts through the week, so you can get adequate sleep, I think that is the...

  25. Will there always be an RN in the OR?

    ruralgirl08 replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Operating Room

    Well, I hope there will always be an RN in the OR. I would really like to work in one and plan on taking a perioperative program this fall. It would be nice if they could think about expanding the RN...