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  1. I hate nursing

    holakarly replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    I used to hate it, too. I found once I specialized and got myself out of a toxic environment it seriously improved. Bounce around til you find colleagues you trust, experiment with different areas,...

  2. Nunavut Nursing advice/tips

    holakarly posted a topic in Canada

    Hello hello, I am a full time emergency RN at a downtown hospital in Vancouver, BC. I've searched through these threads and online for up to date information but am noticing much of it is quite old. I...

  3. Casual RN: How much time can I take off?

    holakarly posted a topic in Canada

    Hi all, I'm a casual RN in Vancouver, Canada. I typically work full time hours, 36-48 hours a week. I have been searching CRNBC's website regarding how much time I can take off next year. My ideal...

  4. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    holakarly replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I use my stethoscope for every single patient I am responsible for. If I am swamped and can't complete my full assessment for a while, at the very least, I do a quick ABC check and listen to breath...

  5. Volunteer Nursing

    holakarly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I know there have been a few threads in regards to volunteering abroad, however, I have searched them and found them to be outdated or not very helpful. I am wondering if any of you nurses...

  6. BCIT August 2012

    holakarly replied to Jadebl's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi everyone! Congrats to all you guys starting in Aug. I'm just finishing up level one at BCIT now, I had used this site to talk to other applicants during the process too! It's a totally crazy...

  7. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    They sent out a reading list saying what chapters we have to read in the Jarvis textbook.. They omit some stuff but yeah, it's quite a

  8. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey again! So I just went and finished getting my books (ouch$) and was wondering about what you guys think of the drug cards?? I think there were two kinds at the bookstore, Mosby's and Mediquick(?)....

  9. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think the wait would depend whenever a student who has been held a seat withdraws, so could be anytime up until start date! Good luck! I dropped my immunization sheets in the main building at the...

  10. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    When I was ordering books to ship to my place here 9/10 books could not be shipped to Canada. I'm pretty sure that's because I was picking the cheapest books I could find, and the majority of those...

  11. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    My friend has a bit of an online shopping addiction and in this case it worked out pretty well for me. Except I can't seem to find those two books any cheaper... Almost $400 for 2 textbooks..

  12. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I just got them all shipped to my girlfriends P.O box in Blaine. So at least just one shop and hopefully no border trouble

  13. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Chhun3 - I don't have any of the electives done, but I did have 62 university credits and I'm hoping at least 2 of them will be given transfer credit. Also, I spent the last year working full time at...

  14. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I know I had that problem with amazon as well... I actually have to drive down to the states to pick them all up so that's a little annoying but I did find it to be a lot cheaper this

  15. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    How do you guys feel about the optional books? So far I've gotten one of them.. Went in today to ask my doctor to go over my immunization form and she went ahead and just gave me all the immunizations...

  16. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thank you! Did you have records of your

  17. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey everyone! Just wondering... I'm having trouble getting in to see my family doctor. She's always busy and my schedule is insane as well so nothing is working out. Do you think for the immunization...

  18. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Awesome guys, thanks a lot. I've booked an appointment. I really wish the book list came out earlier I want to start ordering the books! I've looked at the Aug intake book list, i'm assuming it will...

  19. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Bahh.. All I can find is records of Hep A imunization which isn't even required. And then a Report of Immunization for Hep B but not the sheet with actual dates other then the first immunization......

  20. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I haven't front loaded at all so we will see how this goes haha. Fortunately, I have 2.5 years of university and I concentrated on political science and sociology so I'm hoping that they will honour...

  21. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Nevermind I found the answer! "Winter term 2012 course materials listings will be available online November 28,

  22. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Awesome - thanks for that I was going to renew my CPR and do the whmis so that's saved me money & time. Do you have any idea when they will release our book list?? I want to get searching for...

  23. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    You're amazing, thanks!! Yeah I want to order everything, university bookstores are

  24. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Haha well if there's only one Karly then it shouldn't be too hard to spot me! I want to order my books online as well but how do you know what to

  25. RN school wait lists in BC

    holakarly replied to TNDoherty's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Will we get the book list at