campbe11

campbe11

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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...

  16. July 2010 NCLEX Takers

    campbe11 replied to ORRocksRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my NCLEX-RN today - 75 questions!! I got the "good" pop-up, but who knows! :/ Keeping my fingers crossed. I had a pretty mixed test. Only 1 med question, at least 7 SATA questions, lots of peds...

  17. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    campbe11 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today (75 questions) and just checked and got the "good" pop up! :) Lets hope its

  18. A question to new Nursing school grads who were able to find a job.

    campbe11 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what I've heard, most of the 2009 grads from my school in WA found jobs - just took them a while. I got hired where I'm doing my senior prac at. Its still pretty tough around here. Seems like the...

  19. Who pinned you?

    campbe11 replied to missbutton's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my mom will be :) For our graduating class we decided to let each individual choose who they wanted to pin them - whether that be family or

  20. Harborview or Swedish?

    campbe11 replied to Icess64's topic in Washington Nursing

    @maximus418: VMMC is really great. Can't say enough good things, but they are currently in a hiring freeze :/ I'll be lucky if I'll get the job I was verbally offered. The only negative I can think of...

  21. UW BSN vs. SU BSN

    campbe11 replied to sarahm24's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am about to graduate from SU with a BSN and I would highly recommend their program. They are in the process of restructuring the clinical layout so that may help with the Nurse Tech situation,...

  22. Flirting at working????

    campbe11 replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes catch myself doing this. It's really unprofessional and not excusable, I can only imagine it makes people feel awkward/uncomfortable.