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  1. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    jncRN replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Hi :) great idea to start this thread. I am currently in a three month program that my hospital runs for RNs who get hired for ICUs... Starting week 3 tomorrow. I'll start new in the ICU at the...

  2. oral vanco?

    jncRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    hi...have had to give this many times to patients...i always just mixed it with an ounce or two of whatever drink they preferred -- even though it makes the drink taste crappy, it gives them a little...

  3. ER nursing challenges pls help

    jncRN replied to sapphireprincess's topic in General Nursing

    i am sure as a 3rd year nursing student, you must have used cinahl or another similar database to do research by now...you will find a plethora of articles on this subject if you search cinahl with a...

  4. TNCC and other certs. Which are worthwhile?

    jncRN replied to tolachi's topic in General Nursing

    the ed where i work pays to put 5-10 people through tncc every year. the goal is to have all rns who work in our ed certified after a few years of doing this. i think any time you have certifications,...

  5. CRNE exam OCTOBER 8, 2008

    jncRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    i wrote and passed the crne in june of this year. my only tips are: 1. read the questions. sometimes one little word can totally change the meaning of the question! 2. get lots of sleep the night...

  6. Rumor? Re: RN's in LTC & Medicare

    jncRN replied to jaxnRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ltc facilities where i live, in nova scotia, canada, are already required by the government to have an rn on the premises at all times. during day shifts, a nursing supervisor, called "care...

  7. night shift advice...

    jncRN replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    my rotation is two days, two nights, 5 off. i don't mind night shifts, but it is hard to switch from day to night back to back. my tips: i stay up late the night before i am going to do a night...

  8. Some pt's are outrageous in Canada!

    jncRN replied to bscn_rn_10_years's topic in International Nursing

    i feel your pain. i am an er nurse, and the extent of self-entitlement and rudeness that i see on a daily basis still astounds me...you would think i would be used to it by now, but no...i am still...

  9. places to work in Nova Scotia

    jncRN replied to bullseye's topic in International Nursing

    the only level 1 trauma centre in nova scotia is the qeii health sciences centre in halifax...i work in their er. incidentally though...i have family who lives in the annapolis valley, about 1 1/2...

  10. So...do you really use this stuff in the hospital?

    jncRN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    hi, congrats on going to nursing school. nursing is the most wonderful occupation in the world! :) to answer your question: you practice all that stuff in nursing school, and then when you get out...

  11. First Week In RN School

    jncRN replied to RCphiladelphia's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations on making the decision to join a wonderful profession, ryan! nursing school can feel a bit like a hazing exercise at times, but just work hard and remember when things get really...

  12. Controversial Michael Moore Flick 'Sicko' Will Compare U.S. Health Care with Cuba's

    jncRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm an RN in Canada...born and raised here as well... I have no idea of the accuracy of the documentary in terms of the American stories. But in my many years of experience, people get treatment in a...

  13. ONLY 6 week orientation for New Grad?

    jncRN replied to clairebearrn's topic in Emergency

    Hi, I am also a new grad (May 2008) who will be starting in the ER in a busy urban setting. However, in my ER we are required to take a 4 month ER course through the local RN Professional Development...

  14. 2008J June CRNE

    jncRN replied to liton's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hi everyone, I got my results last week, on July 9...and I passed! :) I know the waiting is hard...good luck to you all! ______________________________________________________________...

  15. RN or paramedic

    jncRN replied to codeblue20's topic in International Nursing

    I am just curious Manch Medic...and no offense intended here, as I have found your posts in this thread to be both educational and thought-provoking...but are you planning to become a nurse? If not,...

  16. Question: Dalhousie University (NS) VS Ottawa University (ON)

    jncRN replied to MarquiseB's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I can't speak for the Ottawa program, but I just graduated with my BScN from Dalhousie University in May, and it is a very good program. The most important tool of comparison that I would look at,...

  17. results for crne june 2008

    jncRN replied to larila's topic in International Nursing

    Yes...I live in Nova Scotia and I got my passing result in the mail on July 9. Good luck...I am sure you will receive your results soon. _______________________________________________________________...

  18. How far does everyone commute to work?

    jncRN replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    About 20 kilometres, which is 12.5 miles, one way. Some days I take the car, some the bus...and if I'm lucky, my husband drops me off and picks me up on 12 hour day shifts so we don't have to use our...

  19. Anyone changing positions?

    jncRN replied to RNWithAHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well...I am only 2 months into my first RN job and I am thinking of switching. What do other new grads think about this: I went to my job on a med/surg floor, because I wanted that type of...

  20. I graduated from Nursing School today!

    jncRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Four long years...many tears...many joys.... I graduated from nursing school today! Now maybe I will have time to actually make a post here once in a while :) So proud to join the ranks of all you...

  21. Have to go in tonight ....acckk.

    jncRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP and other posters: It is so good to hear that other people feel this way, too. I just started my orientation last week, and I can see that it is going to be anxiety-provoking for a while. I think...

  22. Graduated Nursing School Today

    jncRN replied to Rme4life's topic in Government, Military

    Congrats, and best of luck! I graduated nursing school today...and I know exactly what you mean: until the big exam is over, it is hard to feel

  23. Should I be a Nurse??

    jncRN replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

    ctnjason, best of luck. i will add my 2 cents...i graduated from 4 years of nursing school today. i have to tell you that i wanted to be a nurse with everything i had...left a successful career in...

  24. The Alzheimer's Patient's Prayer

    jncRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for posting this...

  25. Age is just a number

    jncRN replied to dakotaalrick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to give you my support, as well. Age really IS just a number. There are people in my class ranging from straight out of high school to mid-40s. I will be 33 when I graduate in April, and I...