Mona77

Mona77

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  1. SEC Assessment

    Mona77 replied to Eshm's topic in Nurse Registration

    I am back home again, unfortunately! Sec assessment was quite ok. Can`t say how it went, I never can, because of confusion after all exams, but I can tell that everybody at the assessment center is...

  2. SEC Assessment

    Mona77 replied to Eshm's topic in Nurse Registration

    Will have my sec assessment this week, I am on the way to Canada, BC! Will keep you

  3. SEC Assessment

    Mona77 replied to Eshm's topic in Nurse Registration

    Once you are scheduled for SEC assessment, you`ll receive an information package via e-mail, with scenarios that you can work through (clinical judgement, triple jump), outlining which textbooks +...

  4. Need help for SEC ,triple jump assessment.

    Mona77 replied to Jearnny's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, SEC assessment will take place at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Surrey. Of course I can share my experiences, but consider that I am scheduled for general SEC assessment. But it should be...

  5. Wound descriptions--beefy red versus red?

    Mona77 replied to queenjulie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Beefy red is very abstract, we use the term "granulation tissue apparent" to describe a clean and healing wound! Granulation tissue is characterized as light red or dark pink in color, perfused with...

  6. Stupid question, but when toileting a patient...

    Mona77 replied to Rebewarr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try to strengthen their self-care competence! Let them wipe themselves if they are able to, and no contraindications are apparent. Prepare all needed utensils, to promote comfort and secure...

  7. How long does CRNBC assessment usually take?

    Mona77 replied to kenen's topic in International Nursing

    At the moment they are backlogged, so it will take longer for your file to be fully assessed. You will have to be very patient, but you can contact crnbc or your assessor for current information. Good...

  8. Cleaning your scrubs

    Mona77 replied to m_aidez's topic in International Nursing

    And I always thought such pedantic gardeners can be only found in good old perfectionistic Germany. Obviously that was a

  9. What Freaks You Out?

    Mona77 replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Maggots coming out of diverse orifices and leg ulcers not treated for a minimum of 5

  10. Need help for SEC ,triple jump assessment.

    Mona77 replied to Jearnny's topic in International Nursing

    I also have only the information given in the assessment package. But I am feeling comfortable with the description of Triple Jump! Maybe because our German written exams have the same style! I will...

  11. Workwear and hygiene

    Mona77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious about your opinion... Do you think that our scrubs should be only worn inside hospital, washed and prepared for next use by hospital`s laundry? Should we become more aware of potentially...

  12. Workwear and hygiene

    Mona77 replied to Mona77's topic in General Nursing

    I think for a healthy person, these microorganisms won`t mean a threat, but for immune deficient patients at home or at hospital they can be a serious danger. We don`t know if areas of our body are...

  13. What would you say???

    Mona77 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    But we are not worth less, why should I be traeted with disrespect, implying incompetence? If a nurse questions an order than she needs clarification, she is responsible for administering the...

  14. What type of IELTS

    Mona77 replied to prettyreader36's topic in International Nursing

    I have noticed that too, and contacted cic whether I really need to take Ielts general module as well, although academic module is a prerequisite for nursing licensure! Their answer was that cic will...

  15. What type of IELTS

    Mona77 replied to prettyreader36's topic in International Nursing

    Ielts academic module for nursing licensure is valid for two years! I don`t understand why you are taking both, first the general and afterwards the academic module, double costs! I did my academic...

  16. Frequently applied medications

    Mona77 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi to everyone, what are the medications applied most often in the hospital setting in Canada? Want to find out differences between the medications used in Germany and in Canada. My aim is to explore...

  17. Nursing schools in Germany

    Mona77 replied to Cheries's topic in General World

    No, it is not difficult to find jobs, all of our new grads had jobs 3 to 4 months prior graduation! Job prospects are good, and will remain good in the

  18. Nursing schools in Germany

    Mona77 replied to Cheries's topic in General World

    You will have two possibilities, either apply to a nursing school or attend nursing program at an university! Within the last few years BSN programs were introduced in some federal states e.g....

  19. What are the requirements to be a Nurse in Germany? Help!

    Mona77 replied to bebs143's topic in International Nursing

    it will depend on your education and on your language skills, the regional board will decide whether you need a recognition year or not! if you want to work as a rn in germany you`ll have to do the...

  20. A nurse by any other name...

    Mona77 replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    In Germany the title was changed in 2004, but the expected outcome didn`t occur! We are still called nurses by all pts, and sisters by doctors, but due to our nursing performance and the new aspects...

  21. What would you do?

    Mona77 replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    You have gone through 2 MC`s you`ll have to be very careful during your future pregnancy! But it doesn`t seem that you will get the needed support at work! A stressful job situation and...

  22. The guide for Foreign nurses wanting to work in Canada

    Mona77 replied to Belle1984's topic in International Nursing

    I am within registration process and can advise you to be patient and to read every application guide carefully! I printed all guides provided by CIC and CRNBC and did application step by step! For...

  23. pt pass out after IM ceftriaxone inj

    Mona77 replied to yat777's topic in General Nursing

    It happened to a young male when taking a blood sample! Fortunately he was already lying on a bed, because there wasn`t enough time to catch him. It was my first experience with vasovagal syncope,...

  24. english speaking nurse moving to germany

    Mona77 replied to nurseerin's topic in General World

    You won`t be able to work at an ICU in Germany, because your education is not equivalent! To work at the ICU you must be a RN, with two years experience, starting then a two year ICU training and...

  25. Nursing schools in Germany

    Mona77 replied to Cheries's topic in General World

    You will have to be able to speak and understand German fluently to attend a nursing program! You must be able to follow classes and not start learning German during education! It`s like in any other...