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  1. Nursing Shoes?

    Dratz replied to sweetmom's topic in General Nursing

    I bought the New balance shoe in my size but they were so tight I could barely breath. A friend of mine said that yes, they tend to run a size small and to size up one size. I bought instead some...

  2. I need a simple dosage calculator download for my pda

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just thought I would ask. Thought it might be handy to double check my dosage calculations with it, I am sure I will learn all about how to do that once I start school. Thanks for the

  3. which PDA should I buy??

    Dratz replied to lccougar02's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just bought the Tungsten T5 to the tune of $500.00 Canadian. We are having to upgrade our computer to windows XP because for some reason with Windows 98 it will not hotsync. Tonight hubby will try...

  4. Ordering from the States

    Dratz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Does anyone ever order nursing supplies/scrubs from any of the online nursing stores from the usa? I want to but they charge over $30.00 american for international shipping and handling charges. At...

  5. I Need A Caring Moment!!

    Dratz replied to TINAMARIE28's topic in General Students

    I tend to agree with the poster who said that "caring moments" should be spontaneous but here are a few ideas for you. 1. Not sure what type of patients you have but, can you collect small teddy...

  6. Canadian Student Nurses Magazine???

    Dratz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Does anyone know if there is a Canadian Nursing Student Magazine, or any kind of Canadian nursing magazine? Would love to subscribe to them.

  7. How do instructors test students in Context Based Learning?

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes I think you captured Context Based Learning to a Tee. Thanks for your insight on

  8. PDA's Do Canadian Nurses and students use them?

    Dratz posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am starting my first year of Nursing in the fall of 05. Students are being encouraged to purchase a PDA....not so much for first year but definately for second year. They have asked that anyone...

  9. any gift ideas for an RN grad?

    Dratz replied to maryangela's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I thought this was nice.

  10. PDA's Do Canadian Nurses and students use them?

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in International Nursing

    Just the answer I was looking for. Very Very informative. I am dying to know about the patient tracker. I have heard that diddlebug (which is similar to patient tracker) has an alarm that reminds you...

  11. CRNE Prep Guide..Should a new student get one?

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Pam: That makes perfect sense.

  12. CRNE Prep Guide..Should a new student get one?

    Dratz posted a topic in International Nursing

    I often read on the board how the nursing students in the states are encouraged to get the NCLEX book at the beginning of their program to use throughout and to get practice with the test questions....

  13. Fluid and Acid-base Help needed

    Dratz posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all: My objective question asks that I interpret a patient's acid-base status, given normal values. My text states "normal value" being 20/1 (HCO3/CO2) (based on Henderson-hasselbalch...

  14. Fluid and Acid-base Help needed

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That explains it.......thanks Vicky!!

  15. You think 48 hours is bad!!!

    Dratz replied to iwannabeaLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  16. Going back to school for LPN at age 47

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, it is accredited, however..... They are changing their entrance requirements this sept. You will now need one year Arts first before you can get in apparently. Where in B.C. are you? Find out...

  17. Class of 2007 Hopefuls / Just Getting Started?

    Dratz replied to snuggy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start this fall 2005. Taking the 2 year diploma option for RN. Working on Physiology at the moment. Then will try to knock off Anatomy before August 1st. Good luck to everyone.

  18. Nasty clinical instructors

    Dratz replied to ERnurse07's topic in General Students

    My very first dressing change...I very carefully and slowly opened up my sterile tray thinking ...please Lord get me through this....and the Instructor screamed at the top of her lungs..."You have...

  19. Are Alberta Rn's losing their jobs to LPN's?

    Dratz posted a topic in International Nursing

    just last night, i was talking to a lpn who claims that at her hospital, the rn's she works with are extremely territorial in their role (mainly the med pass role). i cannot begin to fathom what she...

  20. "Cookie Cutter" uniforms

    Dratz replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an aide way back in 87 in LTC and we all had to wear the colour pink. The nurses all wore white and the kitchen and laundry staff each wore a different colour. Call me old fashioned but...

  21. Edmonton OB dept assistance??

    Dratz replied to canoehead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Let us know what hospital they transferred her to. I will try to find a link or at least get you the phone

  22. Going back to school for LPN at age 47

    Dratz replied to Dratz's topic in International Nursing

    Wow....actually, I think I will be ok when it comes to people skills.:chuckle And well, the clinical skills will just take lots of practice. Norquest does use webct and I am able to listen to all of...

  23. LPN studying BSn, Where is the best place to work then?

    Dratz replied to LPN04's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there: I just started the LPN program. Just wondered where in Ab you are from? I have scads of questions to ask you re: LPN in LTC if you wouldn't mind. Acutally you are the first Ab LPN I have...

  24. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    Dratz replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    good luck in your studies.

  25. Best and Worst Textbooks and Reference material for nursing students

    Dratz posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    To all the graduates from the RN program, I am a student nurse. I am wanting to know which textbooks or reference books that you found to be the most helpful during your nursing courses. I found three...