Sarah010101

Sarah010101

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  1. Giving injections question....

    Sarah010101 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    \This is exactly what I was thinking... I think I will stick to the way my text boook says and the way I learned. Maybe it is just old practice that isnt really taught anymore? I tried to look for...

  2. Giving injections question....

    Sarah010101 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry i should have been more clear. I learned how to give injections last semester. But I was only ever taught about changing the filter needle... I had never been taught about changing a needle...

  3. Giving injections question....

    Sarah010101 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just learned this last semester too... (i am now in 4th semester of my BSN)... But i have never seen an RN do this.. nor have I ever been taught this. I mean i guess it makes sense, but I guess the...

  4. Giving injections question....

    Sarah010101 replied to AprilRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of this.. even my Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (Potter and Perry) does not say to change the needle.. unless using a filter needle when drawing from an ampule..... is it best...

  5. I prefer working with new grads,or non-hospital nurses

    Sarah010101 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a student, but there are many new grads who are working on the surgical unit that I am on right now who did the same program as me. I like to stick with them because they can relate to what...

  6. Should I switch careers? (Canada)

    Sarah010101 replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry, I didnt mean to offend anyone.. I am only going by the facility that I am currently at. It is an RN/LPN team.. there are 9 patients between the two, but our facility states that the RN is...

  7. Should I switch careers? (Canada)

    Sarah010101 replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    UBC is a rip off... i go to UFV which is located in the fraser valley just outside of vancouver. My tuition is VERY affordable... approx 2,000 per semester.. UBC is upwards of 7,000 per semester....

  8. Am I expected to give medicine from unlabeled home cassettes??!!

    Sarah010101 replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    7 rights of administration: right patient, right dose, right drug, right time, right reason, right route, right documentation. The same thing happened to me. I could see how even thought you KNOW...

  9. How long does CRNBC assessment usually take?

    Sarah010101 replied to kenen's topic in International Nursing

    their website has all of the information.. i am pretty sure it is something like 6-8 weeks... and they have cut off days for registration. But you should take a look at the website and all the info...

  10. OR is my calling...

    Sarah010101 replied to Sarah010101's topic in Operating Room

    :) hahaa... Well I am not sure if there is a hiring freeze here... i know they used to have big hiring conventions like 2 years ago (when my friend graduated), but they are no longer put on. As well...

  11. Pet Peeve

    Sarah010101 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I love when they give you the specimen jar to pee in.. and say "I NEED YOU TO PEE INTO THIS CUP, SO WE CAN TEST FOR YOUR BLADDER INFECTION, AND THEN BRING IT BACK OUT TO ME".. yeahhh because i want to...

  12. OR is my calling...

    Sarah010101 replied to Sarah010101's topic in Operating Room

    I live in the fraser valley, just outside vancouver BC,

  13. DO U HAVE......

    Sarah010101 replied to EILEEN456's topic in General Students

    yes, we are allowed to wear any scrubs we want.. as long as they are not super dark depressing colours.. or super wild prints.. and we have to wear the school crest on our right and our name badge on...

  14. Polycythemia in hysterectomy surgical patient

    Sarah010101 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am currently doing a case study on a surgical patient having a hysterectomy. She has been diagnosed with menorrhagia (heavy and painful menstrual periods), and dysmenorrhea. U/S shows a...

  15. Polycythemia in hysterectomy surgical patient

    Sarah010101 replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    it is definetly 84... I started thinking about dehydration.. i see there is a question about why they would initiate lactated ringers.. which makes me think of dehydration... if a pt was dehyrated...

  16. Polycythemia in hysterectomy surgical patient

    Sarah010101 replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    i have no idea what possessed me to write polycythemia.. i meant high Hgb levels

  17. New Nursing Student!

    Sarah010101 replied to VickieStudentNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You will feel bombarded with info for the first bit until you get comfortable. Get a planner and write EVERYTHING down :) But remember, you are not the first... and you are not the last... heck i...

  18. Tips on surviving through nursing school

    Sarah010101 replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Students

    COFFEE!!! :) I'm just kidding.. kinda. Try and keep up on sleep! Yes we have a billion readings to do... but getting sick is not worth it. Take care of yourself, eat properly, get some exercise,...

  19. How to get into competitive BSN program

    Sarah010101 replied to AL1992's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow... straight A's??? I would have never made it into my program if that were the case. Most schools do not just look at grades, actually grades are only alotted a certain number of points. They also...

  20. Are there any Canadians who completed their ADN and are now working in the USA?

    Sarah010101 replied to Curiousgurl's topic in General Nursing

    maybe try posting in the Canadian forums... you might get an answer

  21. Isolation Gowns

    Sarah010101 replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    We use yellow cotton gowns? Why we have not switched to disposable i have no

  22. Good nursing shoes for low arches (a.k.a. "flat feet")

    Sarah010101 replied to RPN_2012's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have these AMAZING shoes called Nurse Mates, and i LOVE them... i too have very flat feet from wearing DC skate shoes throughout highschool and during my entire first year of nursing school. then i...

  23. Is my Littman Stethoscope a fake??!!

    Sarah010101 replied to sixthwannabe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    are you listening in the intercostal spaces? I mean i can never hear anything when I am over bone lol. and yes the position of the bell will change the frequency of sounds that you hear. As well as...

  24. I PASSED!!!! Canadian RN exam CRNE

    Sarah010101 replied to T&T08's topic in International Nursing

    Can anyone suggest a prep course near vancouver

  25. Potassium IV solutions

    Sarah010101 replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha... thats hilarious. I am not bashing anyone... I am just a student, and yes I know some things, and I do not know a lot of things... however when you threaten to write me up.. it makes me...