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  1. Becoming a RPN in Ontario

    firstlight replied to Neive2012's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you checked out York University for Internationally educated nurses. It is another route But you need time, money and availability Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Internationally Educated...

  2. 4-way Stopcock for Central line blood draws?

    firstlight replied to sKris's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    also CardioMed :: Home Use them for all arterial lines. They

  3. bathing

    firstlight posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello Any one using sage chlorhexidine bath wipes on

  4. New RN starting in ICU Question

    firstlight replied to foscaute's topic in Critical Care

    Have you tried ebay? With the new AACN Procedural manuel out old ones will probably be posted in time. Canadian site has many

  5. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    firstlight replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would also check your hospital for harassment (bully) policies. Every hospital, school of nursing should have one. Policies have clear lines on what to do and protection for the one reporting. We...

  6. PPE for Ebola?

    firstlight replied to Willow_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is a biocontainment unit in Nebraska. Ebola - Biocontainment Unit - Nebraska Medicine | Omaha,

  7. Saw an angry clinical instructor...

    firstlight replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She is being a bully to

  8. My Apology

    firstlight replied to NotMyProblem MSN's topic in General Nursing

    Believe me we have all done something we wish we could take back. Forgive yourself. Lots of

  9. PPE for Ebola?

    firstlight replied to Willow_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you for this post. You gave me a glimpse of the horror that you have witnessed on a daily basis. I will go to the web site that you have posted. I am speechless of your selfless acts. Bless all...

  10. Have we all thought about??

    firstlight replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with NewYorkerGirl to some degree. What about some posts that are still useful that are timeless. Such as many from

  11. bathing

    firstlight replied to firstlight's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the comments. We do not use chlorhexidine just soap and water. I know they do for adults and wanted to know if anyone used on

  12. What an awesome feeling!

    firstlight replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I smiled when I read this post.

  13. New grad in ICU, feeling discouraged. Advice?

    firstlight replied to ICURN1980's topic in Critical Care

    First stop the negative thinking about yourself. 17 shifts! Not many at all. Not even a month. It is normal to feel this way. We all have days we love or wish to forget no matter how many years...

  14. "Two-yearitis"

    firstlight replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this trend many years ago. I learn something new every day whether its reading, classes or talking with other nurses/physicians. How can you not? I have always wondered why they are in a...

  15. good report sheet

    firstlight replied to sweettls32's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have you searched allnurses. Search for report sheet or brain sheet and a few will come up. Its a

  16. Standard concentrations and frequency of infusate changes

    firstlight replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    How right you are about pharmacy prepared infusions verses made in critical care. Reduce risk of contamination especially if the pharmacy complies with chapter 797. Not to mention all the...

  17. Standard concentrations and frequency of infusate changes

    firstlight replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    CDC guidelines 2011 CDC - 2011 Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections -

  18. CVL/ART Minimal Infusion Rates for PICU

    firstlight replied to megpedsmn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We run 1.5 to 2ml Of heparin/saline. Have never seen any evidence on

  19. Standard concentrations and frequency of infusate changes

    firstlight replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello Jan 1. We prepare the first syringes when the patient is admitted. Next day pharmacy prepares all syringes and bags. 2. We change the bag or syringe every 24 hours unless it has a special time...

  20. Inotrope policy

    firstlight replied to yollygangemi's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    hello I have the same question also. I also want to know what staff do for air in line when switching to

  21. Anyone (in any line of work) want to take a brief survey?

    firstlight replied to Caitlin023's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1) An interesting job that you enjoy 5 2) A boss who treats everyone the same, regardless of circumstance 4 3) Getting praise and other recognition for the work that you do 3 4) A job that is routine...

  22. I feel truly sorry for new grads

    firstlight replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, it is very

  23. I feel truly sorry for new grads

    firstlight replied to Concerto_in_C's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I was entering Nursing school in the 70"s I was told good luck in finding a job. I graduated. Many friends went to the States for jobs. They moved to find jobs. I kept had it and found a job...

  24. Loading dose and maintenance dose of an Iv

    firstlight replied to esthersaugar's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Found on

  25. After 20 MONTHS of job search.....i give up.

    firstlight replied to skny's topic in New York Nursing

    Many years ago when I graduated there were no jobs. Many of my friends went to the United States. Have you tried