Giveheart

Giveheart

Member

  • Content

    27

  • Visitors

    1,728

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by Giveheart

  1. Any nurses within Toronto (GTA) area studying for the NCLEX?

    Giveheart posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a Canadian diploma RN of >10 years studying for the NCLEX. Few years ago I took the Kaplan course and failed. Honestly though I did not study much. Now I am very determined. I am...

  2. My shift got better.....Staff Massage's

    Giveheart replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of hospitals that are providing massages to staff and encouraged to go during their breaks. They are also offering via a nourishment cart (muffins, danishes, coffee, tea, etc.) I think...

  3. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    Giveheart replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Someone once told me, "regardless of where you go, all nurse managers know each

  4. Lets start a mnemonic thread

    Giveheart replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So

  5. Night shift and Sleeping

    Giveheart replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know if they do it everywhere in the U.S. but I heard the nurses "clock in and out" their shifts and breaks too. Similar to a factory

  6. Night shift and Sleeping

    Giveheart replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in many different areas of nursing and at many facilities. Some medical floors have 2 hours, Emerg 1.5, ICU 3, Psych 3 ...etc. It depends on the floor and the facility. And then there...

  7. Night shift and Sleeping

    Giveheart replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    Just an another example of nurses not supporting one another. Nursing is not a 24 hour job!!!! Normally 8 to 12 hours and you have breaks! If you could work for 24 hours, you would not be a human...

  8. Night shift and Sleeping

    Giveheart replied to jaznia15's topic in General Nursing

    But if you are on your break, whether it is day shift or night, it should be no ones business what you are doing especially if no one is paying for your break IMO. And, studies have shown that people...

  9. Repeat Test Taker of NCLEX RN exam

    Giveheart replied to nowinfl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you pass this time? How many times do they allow you to do the

  10. Tons of Free NCLEX-RN Questions!

    Giveheart replied to ChristineN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!...will use these to study

  11. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Giveheart replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks a lot! I am considering Hurst review also since it seems many people like that rather than reading a book. I remember on the exam too!...lots of Infection Control, Delegation/Prioritization...

  12. Which agency do you highly recommend for Travel Nursing and gives the best contract?

    Giveheart posted a topic in Travel

    The only agency I am familiar with is American Mobile. I would like get some recommendations with good pays. I am a Canadian RN with only General Medicine area experience and hope to move to Southeast...

  13. Which Med to give first?

    Giveheart replied to 2126's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my Saunders book it says: 1. IV fluids. 2. Oxygen. 3. Morphine. 4. Penicillin. Looks like there were previous problems with this question:...

  14. Which is the best review book for NCLEX-RN Exam?

    Giveheart replied to sweetlady10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Highly recommend Saunders Comprehensive Review. I have the 5th edition and bought it online on the Chapters website. I previously did the Kaplan course then failed NCLEX. I recently bought Saunders...

  15. Which agency do you highly recommend for Travel Nursing and gives the best contract?

    Giveheart replied to Giveheart's topic in Travel

    Thanks Rod. Unfortunately I cannot pm you because I haven't gotten 15 posts as yet. I have been searching for the best travel agencies through other forums and personal reviews. You are right...

  16. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Giveheart replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the link! I'm not sure when I will do the exam. Thought I should do more studying first before I pay the money for booking. Looking for an agency (ie. American Mobile) that will recruit...

  17. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Giveheart replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just looked it up. Never heard of the NCSBN before. I had taken the Kaplan in-class course 3 times before attempting the NCLEX and failing. Are you also doing your NCLEX in Toronto? Do you...

  18. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    Giveheart replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi nicu06! I wrote my NCLEX in Toronto a few years ago but failed. Will try it second time around like you. I'm also using Saunders but 5th edition. Wish you all the