campbe11

campbe11 has 4+ years experience and specializes in MSICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU.

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1. What Nursing Shoes Do You Wear?

   campbe11 replied to JessYasDeRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Crocs (non-vented clogs)! Everyone hates them but they are one of very few shoes that keep my legs/knees/feet from aching

2. Tx for seizures with anoxic brain injury

   campbe11 replied to nsti's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   The EEG is not clinically diagnostic for brain death and neither is MRI. The physician must perform as assessment of brain stem reflexes (e.g. apnea test, cold caloric/oculovestibular reflex test,...

3. Where are you from?

   campbe11 replied to noworries's topic in Canada

   Originally from Bellevue, WA Received my BScRN from Seattle University in Seattle, WA Currently living and working in Calgary, AB - and loving it! :) Miss the rain/greenery/water of WA

4. Pediatrics?!

   campbe11 replied to _nurse_to_be's topic in Canada

   I know of LPNs who work in ICUs and peds floors as well - sajeda_, just be aware that some areas may not use a LPN or RPNs license to full scope though. Depends on the

5. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

   campbe11 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

   has anyone had to be interviewed when they applied to for a twp or a pr visa? as a condition of getting a twp you need to prove that you will leave the country after your permit/visa expires. i can...

6. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

   campbe11 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

   I can understand how that could easily happen. For myself, I had friends who have had success with immigration lawyers and gave good references for them (although they were to expensive for me to...

7. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

   campbe11 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

   From an IEN's perspective (US citizen to AB, Canada) It is a long, complicated (as it should be), and expensive process. It is important to do your research, although the CIC website can be a bit...

8. CRNE February 2012

   campbe11 replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

   I'm so nervous! It seems Alberta results must have been sent out, but I haven't received mine yet. I'm in the U.S. though so maybe it will take a couple more days than expected. Congratulations to all...

9. Considering leaving the U.S.

   campbe11 replied to laRN1's topic in International Nursing

   Thank you for correcting me. I should have clarified that my assumption was taken from seeing so many postings for ER positions on the AHS website. As for the taxes, I didn't do my research...

10. Considering leaving the U.S.

    campbe11 replied to laRN1's topic in International Nursing

    It took me a VERY long time to get a job offer in Calgary, AB....and in the end it was all about "who I knew" rather than my experience. Even when my experience is in a highly specialized area. I...

11. CRNE February 2012

    campbe11 replied to Lols ireland's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    It feels like it's been longer than (almost) 4 weeks since the exam! The wait is the hardest part in some ways....i'm excited and nervous all at once. I took mine in Calgary, AB. Anyone else take...

12. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    campbe11 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

    Can any IEN tell me how long it took them to receive their temporary work permit once they requested it from CARNA (where they send it to you by email)?

13. Sponsorships for international nurses

    campbe11 replied to bethsa1984's topic in International Nursing

    To clarify - in my opinion there is a shortage & more nurses are needed (and will be needed). HOWEVER, there is no money available to staff hospitals with RNs the way they should/wish they could....

14. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    campbe11 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

    I should also add, I will be living in Calgary with my boyfriend when I (eventually) am able to move....so I ask about jobs in that area

15. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    campbe11 replied to NataliaK's topic in Immigration Advice

    Are there any IEN's currently working in Alberta who could update me on the job status for RN's in this provence? I know they just built the new hospital, but from what I have been seeing on the AHS...