campbe11

campbe11

MSICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU

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About campbe11

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


US nurse now working in Canada and loving it!

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  1. First Choice Nurse; Second ???

    Wildlife photographer for National Geographic
  2. What Nursing Shoes Do You Wear?

    Crocs (non-vented clogs)! Everyone hates them but they are one of very few shoes that keep my legs/knees/feet from aching :)
  3. Tx for seizures with anoxic brain injury

    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, etc.) and, depending on the situation, a brain perfus...
  4. Where are you from?

    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 though!!
  5. Pediatrics?!

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

    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 document that my family lives in the u.s., that i ha...
  7. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    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 afford at the time). If I had had the money I would ha...
  8. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    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 confusing. There are Canadian consulates in some state...
  9. CRNE February 2012

    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 who have already passed, and good luck to those w...
  10. Considering leaving the U.S.

    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 beforehand. I apologize. However I will save my comments abo...
  11. Considering leaving the U.S.

    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 would suggest being prepared to wait it out for a whil...
  12. CRNE February 2012

    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 theirs there? Didn't feel like the material was all th...
  13. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    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)? Thanks!
  14. Sponsorships for international nurses

    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. Very sad. Just my take on things.
  15. I moved to Canada as a nurse!!!!!

    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 respectively.