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  1. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    4_Sq replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Why is there a male nurse forum anyway? We are all nurses.. just like you guys are

  2. please give me any informations(goods & bads) about BCIT, UBC and Langara

    4_Sq replied to moneylover's topic in International Nursing

    TRU would be my choice if I was starting over again.. This is a very nice university, you will get an excellent education. Do your Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. All the best to...

  3. needing good thoughts and prayers sent my way!!

    4_Sq replied to finallyfound10's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    DEAR FF 10 RE :grad:THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DONE!!!

  4. OR RN work schedule?

    4_Sq replied to linguine's topic in Operating Room

    Work 36-hour work week. 8-hour days. 8-hour evenings x max of 4 evenings in a row. One of these evenings will not have a call attached and will end earlier than the other evening shifts, but...

  5. Need help choosing the right unit to work!!!

    4_Sq replied to formovies4's topic in Men in Nursing

    :twocents:I agree that you are unlikely to find a low stress area in nursing, however, you can easily reduce your stress by advance preparation & study. You need a good support system, network...

  6. Your nursing story

    4_Sq replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    I worked in psych nursing before OR, the hospital paid for my OR training. This is still happening in Canada, depending on what the requirements are. There are so many choices in nursing, we are...

  7. Your nursing story

    4_Sq replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    Have you ever thought about OR nursing as a specialty? I was wondering, since you wanted to become a surgeon, I think that you would find OR nursing very interesting and

  8. Does experience on a surgical floor give you a leg up for a job in the OR?

    4_Sq replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    One of the "best" OR nurses I have ever worked with, worked in a pediatric OR first. She is truly admirable, and I always thought that her having the pediatric experience benefited her so much in her...

  9. What pay are nurses making these days?

    4_Sq replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Work in BC Canada Cost of living comparison is a must! I don't know what your cost of living is like in the USA, as compared to Canada, thanks for

  10. What pay are nurses making these days?

    4_Sq replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Beginning RN $30.79 hour 1st step Experienced $40.42 hour 9th step $100.00 extra a month for BSCN If you work in the OR $50.00 month extra for specialty in OR Operating Room 3.75 hour to be on call...

  11. OR Specialty With Most Call

    4_Sq replied to redraider1977's topic in Operating Room

    I think that some of the larger trauma centers don't have as much call, as they are staffed 24/7 Yesterday, where I work, Stat Holiday @ Triple time, the staff were called in for 12 hours, @ $40.42...

  12. Smith and Nephew hips that have NOT been recalled

    4_Sq replied to susanthomas1954's topic in Orthopedic

    We frequently implant titanium & ceramic hips, better for longevity, etc etc... I bet you will not be looking back.. Good luck with your new

  13. OR Specialty With Most Call

    4_Sq replied to redraider1977's topic in Operating Room

    I think it depends on the hospital you are working at. My experience working @ a general hospital OR where we do a mix of specialties, Ortho trauma & Gyne (C Sections) are our most frequent call...

  14. Have you seen this in migraine patients before?

    4_Sq replied to jmqphd's topic in General Nursing

    Acupuncture worked wonders for my

  15. Conflict Resolution in the OR

    4_Sq replied to 4_Sq's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks, those are interesting

  16. Conflict Resolution in the OR

    4_Sq posted a topic in Operating Room

    :sofahider

  17. Conflict Resolution in the OR

    4_Sq replied to 4_Sq's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, unfortunately there is a story to go along with the conflict resolution question.. Some members of our surgical dept. have been feuding for some years now. The atmosphere between some of them is...

  18. teaching surgical procedures

    4_Sq replied to whichway's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In Canada, the surgeon "teaches" the patient about the surgical procedure, the RN may witness a patient's written consent for the surgical procedure, but the explanation & patient comprehension of...

  19. Hands breaking out

    4_Sq replied to mercys's topic in Operating Room

    The waterless scrub that I use is Manorapid.. Hope this helps.

  20. "Nursing Degree In Australia"

    4_Sq posted a topic in International Nursing

    Can anyone tell me if a huge sheet of paper from Australia, that says degree in Nursiing Science, is an actual document to say that a nurse has completed a 4 year nursing degree program equivalent to...

  21. What pay are nurses making these days?

    4_Sq replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    The STAT Holiday rates I quoted are for CALL IN

  22. What pay are nurses making these days?

    4_Sq replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    $39.24 Hr. OR Nurse In CANADA.. BC - this is for highest step gen. duty RN Call Back rate double time = $78.48 Hr. Regular Stat Holiday Rate = $117.72 Hr. Super Stat Christmas, Good Friday, Labor...

  23. LVN (in CA) moving to Vancouver, BC

    4_Sq replied to Newpasser's topic in Immigration Advice

    Vancouver Coastal Health -

  24. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

    4_Sq replied to Harmony4All's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I think the question here is: Does my association limit nursing practice in any way once I am graduated? The issue is your safety and the safety of your patients. I would first talk to my physician,...

  25. Hands breaking out

    4_Sq replied to mercys's topic in Operating Room

    Just wanted to point out that I meant to say latex accelerator Thiuram.... Thanks & good