I did the After Degree Nursing program at the University of Alberta. It was almost 2 years straight, which is intense. I was grateful for the condensed nature and as I already had a science degree I...
It sounds like you are going interstitial. I find this happens from either going too deep(through the vein), or their vein blows. Maybe adjust your angle to go slightly more shallow upon entry. I...
There should be some way to check the stock to verify whether she gave 4mg or 8mg. How did the pt. react to the Morphine in the first 5 mins? first hour? Did the nurse give the two medications very...
rangerlil replied to nycClara's topic in Emergency
In my ER we never have more than 4 patients per nurse (except on breaks:). {actually, the minor nurse may have 10 - 12 but those are usually fingers lacs, earache = walkie talkies}. Sometimes, it is...
In the ER I work at, all new grads and new hires start in the fast track/minor areas as well as the medicine holding area. I once came on shift and was told "oh that patient in the chair is just...
Well, I guess some people are still reading it after two years:) Nope, not trying to pump up the U of A program. Glad I am done! Just saying that anyone can become a good nurse regardless of their...
I love learning from all of those around me, regardless of the designation...I'm sorry that you have had such a negative experience with U of A students, but please don't generalize. It gets kind of...
At ICU you can get three pairs of scrubs for $99 (just not the fancy ones!) I have been hearing good things about Giant Tiger but I have yet to check them
This is a message to Camelhappy or ranchwife. I'm new here and I can't yet post private messages. I am currently a nursing student in Alberta and I am very interested in the experiences both of you...
I am currently in the AD program at the U of A and while I agree with some of the above comments, I believe I don't have an "attitude". I have in fact encountered nurses giving me attitude about my...
Can I ask where you worked as a rural nurse in Alberta? I am currently finishing my RN degree at the U of A in Edmonton and I really want to do rural nursing. I thought maybe places like Canmore or...
I don't remember exactly - around 3.3 maybe? I had done a few courses on their own (e.g. psychology, another 400 level course) so it was easy to get a good mark in those courses when you do them one...
I'm currently in the AD program. I believe they look at your last 30 or 60 credits (I can't remember which). There is a reason for the competitiveness - it's an intense program! Cheers, good...