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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  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...

  16. Working? in Canada.

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

    How did the exam go? I will be a new grad in one month and plan on sitting for the CRNE at the first opportunity after passing my NCLEX-RN. I have a two year work commitment in Vermont after...

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

    CDN_NPtobe replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the tip. :) I like style 526 and will give them a call in the next few days...any idea what caps typically cost? Kay's Caps doesn't list any

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

    CDN_NPtobe replied to live4today's topic in Nursing Career

    Where are you purchasing your caps? I will be graduating with my BSN in May and want a cap for my graduation photos, but have yet to find a source for one. If I wanted a cheesy nursing fetish cap with...