CDN_NPtobe

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1. Breath smells like moth balls

   CDN_NPtobe replied to spage_rn's topic in General Nursing

   Any problems with urination? Sometimes kidney failure will cause people to be malodorous because its a way for the body to try and rid itself of toxins. He also may have a pharygeal pouch or something...

2. Drug book survey for new grads

   CDN_NPtobe replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I actually found that by purchasing a palm pilot (I got a Tungsten E for about $200) it saved me a lot of money since I didn't need to purchase new drug books every year. I use Epocrates, which is...

3. How long did you wait to take the NCLEX?

   CDN_NPtobe replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I actually hand carried my state board registration paperwork around to obtain the required signatures and then hand delivered it to the board. I walked out with my permit that day and then registered...

4. What to bring first day on job?

   CDN_NPtobe replied to Mrs.Yost's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I brought stethoscope (wipe down with alcohol prep after each pt to reduce the rusk of pathogen transmission), 4 colour pen, trauma shears, hemostat, penlight. Once at work I filled up with the day's...

5. Retirement with a Grin

   CDN_NPtobe replied to Destinystar's topic in Nursing Humor

   what a fantastic idea! :roll: the only thing i would want is to be sure i have a laptop and isp with a lot of access numbers to accomodate the moving about. one hotel i know of has a patron who books...

6. Immigration to Canada from the US--time frame question

   CDN_NPtobe replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in International Nursing

   Yes, the US does permit dual citizenship but I would prefer Canadian citizenship. You have to renounce one citizenship somewhere when it comes time to retire anyhow, as they obviously do not want...

7. New Job

   CDN_NPtobe replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I got my temporary license yesterday, just in time to start work next Monday. I'm so relieved that it came in time. I spent a lot of time on the road driving around to ensure I had the proper...

8. Immigration to Canada from the US--time frame question

   CDN_NPtobe posted a topic in International Nursing

   Hello, I am a BSN RN and am a US citizen working in Vermont. I want to immigrate to NS and eventually go for Canadian citizenship, after which I'll give up the US citizenship. My question is directed...

9. New Job

   CDN_NPtobe replied to CDN_NPtobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Most of my classmates landed jobs quite easily which was encouraging. I start in two weeks...lets hope my temporary nursing license arrives in time! I'll take my boards after I get one or two...

10. You know you're canadian when...

    CDN_NPtobe replied to I_Love_Donuts's topic in Canada

    *lol* Everytime I am in Canada I buy a boatload of Smarties, custard powder, all dressed chips, roast beef chips. and timbits, among other things...I get teased about my choice of groceries, but its...

11. New Job

    CDN_NPtobe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hooray...I landed my first nursing job and it was as easy as falling off a log. After sending out resumes and applications with little in the way of results I dolled up in business attire (complete...

12. It's Allllllllll In The Nurse's Cap!

    CDN_NPtobe replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Career

    Good idea...they have a variety of styles, most from Kay's Caps and its a way of getting around the rather large minimum order at Kay's. I just ordered 20 caps for my graduating class and will be...

13. Working? in Canada.

    CDN_NPtobe replied to NewEngland-RN's topic in International Nursing

    Yep, you nailed it. :) NP is Nurse Practitioner. I have to decide if I want a certificate or to go for my Master's

14. New grad from US to move to Canada

    CDN_NPtobe replied to bikerungirl's topic in International Nursing

    No problem. :) I just private messaged you, btw. I thought I would send my contact info in case you wanted to chat

15. New grad from US to move to Canada

    CDN_NPtobe replied to bikerungirl's topic in International Nursing

    I'm graduating from a BSN program in Vermont in May of this year and have a two year work commitment in the States before I can immigrate. I've spoken with the Nurse's Union in Nova Scotia and learned...