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  1. Interventions without MD orders

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    This thread isnt isnt about judging whether I'm competent or not, which some people seem to think, despite being an honour student. You don't need to explicitly call someone a name for it to be an...

  2. Interventions without MD orders

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    I see where you're coming from but I still think theres room for a lot more autonomy in nursing. Anyways, I've completed prereqs for medical school, not sure if that's the route i'll go though,...

  3. Interventions without MD orders

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    2 /4 years, yes. Also, stop with the ad hominem, your opinion of whether I'm competent or not has no bearing to this

  4. Interventions without MD orders

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, just finished 2nd year. It's a medication, but tylenol has some pretty basic contraindications and people take it all the time for minor ailments. If we know why to give the medication and...

  5. Average grades of Nursing Students (Canada)

    Novo replied to rmacns's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    What are you smoking, 80% is considered a B+/A- not borderline failing. It's not easy to get an A in a nursing class, thats for sure. You must be American where grade inflation is

  6. Pre-Grad placement

    Novo replied to relaxingbath's topic in Canada

    If you don't mind me asking what exactly is the LPN scope in the ER. Did you find yourself severely restricted in things you couldn't

  7. Jobs in AB?

    Novo replied to MissElizabeth's topic in Canada

    Have yet to graduate but all of these threads about not finding jobs are

  8. Employed student nurses

    Novo replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

    Fiona I think it was just your floor because a lot of my friends got UNE positions this

  9. Obtaining an RN job in a city in Canada directly after graduation

    Novo replied to jgibeault's topic in Canada

    Question, can you turn down a shift if you're casual? Or is there a limit or

  10. Psychiatric Nurse to RN; U of A program (RPN to RN)

    Novo replied to MarcusVincent's topic in Canada

    MacEwan has a new Bachelor of Science in Psych Nursing now. I thinks its only a year long if you already hold a psych N.

  11. Failed CRNE three times-does anyone know where i can do a refresher course

    Novo replied to hammy123's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Just curious what happens when you fail for a 4th time? Do they make you do your degree all over again or just specific

  12. Graduating Nurse from Ontario Moving to Calgary

    Novo replied to blissity's topic in Canada

    Wow...

  13. Tattoos

    Novo replied to niico's topic in Canada

    My classmate has tattoos on both arms, she isn't allowed to cover them up with long sleeves because of infection control (facility rule) but no one seems to

  14. U of Calgary January 2014 entry Transfer Route

    Novo replied to Vic13's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nursing programs in Calgary are intensely competitive. I applied to Mount Royal and got rejected with 3.7 (2012). I called UofC for the GPA and they told me 3.75 (Transfer) also in 2012 I was a little...

  15. CRNE ending, NCLEX beginning

    Novo replied to eeff's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    My instructors say it's the exact same as the U.S entry to practice exam (NCLEX) and not a canadian version of it. Also, it's going to be more have a bigger pathophysiology focus. Just hearsay for now...

  16. Invasive procedures in ED

    Novo posted a topic in Emergency

    Besides foleys and ng tubes what other procedures can ER nurses do? can nurses start central lines, suture deep wound

  17. Invasive procedures in ED

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in Emergency

    What are some typical procedures or some not so typical that an RN can

  18. Highest Paid Nurses in B.C....how is this possible?

    Novo replied to teeheeuhoh's topic in Canada

    Alberta is posting a new sunshine list with healthcare staff making over 100k, should be interesting to see how many nurses top

  19. I hate having nursing branches. ARGH

    Novo replied to azalight90's topic in United Kingdom

    Dilemma hey... :/ Why don't you volunteer in mental health get a feel for it more, I think in a placement you don't see much of the actual working of the unit as a student. just a

  20. Question about fluid volume deficit

    Novo posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok I get that a fluid volume deficit can mean either, no water (hypertonic) and isotonic (equal loss of water and na+) but for the life of me I can't understand why no salt, (hypotonic) is considered...

  21. Question about fluid volume deficit

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just don't understand how water intoxication is considered fluid volume deficit and not

  22. Need help with charting?

    Novo posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This might be a dumb question but I'm having difficulty charting even though it's suppose to be fairly easy. I'm mainly confused because we haven't been given any guidelines or anything to guide our...

  23. Need help with charting?

    Novo replied to Novo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the

  24. Removing a ring with O2 mask strap

    Novo replied to flyingchange's topic in Emergency

    Good way to save lots of rings from a ring

  25. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    Novo replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    I thought ORs were cooler because of infection