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  1. Unsure if this is a reasonable job offer. Advice needed.

    lazz1 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Everyone! I was just offered a full time day, with benefits job as a RN on a Progressive Care unit in Plantation Florida (broward county). I worked as a RN in Canada for 2 years on a busy cardiac...

  2. Unsure if this is a reasonable job offer. Advice needed.

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Florida Nursing

    It's at Westside Hospital. I didn't hear favorable things about Plantation General either. Not sure if Westside if the same. I did accept the job, so we'll see what comes from it. I was quite...

  3. Unsure if this is a reasonable job offer. Advice needed.

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok, thank

  4. Unsure if this is a reasonable job offer. Advice needed.

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you, I appreciate the

  5. Cardiologist ordered nitro spray for pt with critical AS

    lazz1 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi Everyone, I had a patient with critical AS. I forget how small her valve surface area was, but it was very small. She often would develop chest pain from just transferring to the commode and back...

  6. Cardiologist ordered nitro spray for pt with critical AS

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Cardiac

    You're right in that nitro doesn't have a direct effect on the valve itself, and I wasn't thinking along those lines. I was considering it's effect on the smooth tissue receptors in the aorta, but...

  7. Cardiologist ordered nitro spray for pt with critical AS

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Cardiac

    Opps I mean aortic stenosis, not aortic insufficiency. Sorry, I don't remember the surface area of the valve, it was a while ago. I really do respect doctors and I often don't question them because...

  8. Cardiologist ordered nitro spray for pt with critical AS

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Cardiac

    I'm not a doctor nor a pharmacist, but I'm almost positive it does to a certain effect. I'll search on pubmed to see what the full effects are. That's not the only direct effect of course of nitro,...

  9. Cardiologist ordered nitro spray for pt with critical AS

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in Cardiac

    Yea you are certainly right when you say nitrates aren't always contraindicated. I think though for a person with critical AS, who's cardiac output is dependent on having a higher blood pressure and...

  10. Canadian RN relocating to Florida

    lazz1 replied to lazz1's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you, I

  11. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    Does anyone know if we will have to get the H1N1 vaccine when it comes to Canada? I got many booster shots already and I think if I get anymore, I'll start glowing at

  12. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    I'm so excited to start! This is my last week of work and I am looking forward to being unemployed right now!! Has anyone done the immunization check up? I'm going tomorrow, and I'm wondering if...

  13. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    Hi Browning20, Where did you learn that the clinicals runs from 8-6? Is that starting first term? I bought NurseMates Dove shoes. They are amazing! So comfortable and looks pretty nice. Google...

  14. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    Hey Orca Apparently there is a place in Langley called "Pro-One Uniforms". They are suppose to have really good supportive nursing shoes that look somewhat fashionable I'll probably check them out...

  15. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    Hi Orca, Congrats on getting in :) I did recieve a large envelope filled with info on immunization, where to order UBC scrubs, registration, and also an outline of the entire program (in regards to...

  16. UBC Undergraduate nursing program 2008/2009

    lazz1 replied to kendall16's topic in Canada

    Hey Sarah, I was just wondering if you've registered for your group (I'm in group 3), and if anyone who got accepted for Sept 09 registered already. Also, have you seen the textbook list!? There is...

  17. UBC Undergraduate nursing program 2008/2009

    lazz1 replied to kendall16's topic in Canada

    Hey Sarah, I know how you feel, I am also getting a little nervous too. From my understanding, I think the month of September we will just be in class/labs from 9-4 everyday. Then in October we...

  18. UBC Undergraduate nursing program 2008/2009

    lazz1 replied to kendall16's topic in Canada

    Hi Sarah, You asked a question about clinical hours earlier. I heard that UBC Nursing is just shy with how many hours of clinical practice they want when compared to BCIT. I think BCIT is about 1400...

  19. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    Hey guys, I've been reading these last few posts and I don't think it's a wise move to bring up the mysterious acceptance letter to the admissions committee. Unless you are absolutely certain this...

  20. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    opps i'm sorry I meant 75%. that was a typo. I heard this from someone who is waitlisted and she heard it from the admissions team back while she was applying. I'm really sorry for the typo

  21. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    hey, no I dont know the number on the waitlist. I heard that 85% percent get into the program if on the waitlist, but i have no clue how many people are listed. Perhaps applying to other programs...

  22. UBC Nursing

    lazz1 replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    Hey everyone, I just found this forum discussion. I wish i saw it sooner! I also applied for Sept 2009 intake and just recieved my letter of acceptance to UBC today. I know a few ppl who are on the...