Liquidiamond

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1. What do new nurses look for in a Preceptor?

   Liquidiamond replied to Jonesskky RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm just about to finish my preceptorship. I lucked out and I have a great preceptor. I think one of the best qualities she has that she knows how to walk that line between giving me a helping hand...

2. Nurse/Patient Ratios

   Liquidiamond replied to markjrn's topic in International Nursing

   The surgical floor I'm on (in NB) is usually 6-7 on days, 7-8 on evenings, and 10-13 on nights. I believe our ICU has a 1-2:1

3. Nursing Schools in Nova Scotia

   Liquidiamond replied to bizzymum2's topic in International Nursing

   Oh, with your prior experience and degree, have you considered an accelerated program? The University of New Brunswick offers a 2 year BN

4. Nursing Schools in Nova Scotia

   Liquidiamond replied to bizzymum2's topic in International Nursing

   Dalhousie is more expensive compared to other universities in the maritimes. But you do have the benefit of being in Halifax. Also, if you're interested in paeds, the IWK is there. I've heard good...

5. Nursing the old fashioned way

   Liquidiamond replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe we're old fashioned at my hospital, but we still have metal bedpans and gerichairs