Stephanita

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  1. Alberta Casual in lieu of benefits rate

    Stephanita posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I've been looking all over and cannot seem to find correct information regarding what the additional hourly rate is for casual nurses working in Alberta. Some sites say 10.2%, one says 11.3%...

  2. CPNRE Sept 14, 2011

    Stephanita replied to NRSIIIIZ's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    @made - I am curious where you received your information. I am not doubting it necessarily, just surprised is

  3. Is BC really that bad in terms of RN jobs?

    Stephanita replied to Teebee5's topic in International Nursing

    Fair enough. Enjoy your day

  4. Is BC really that bad in terms of RN jobs?

    Stephanita replied to Teebee5's topic in International Nursing

    That's okay. Perhaps I shouldn't go into details as I sense combativeness :/ It was really not my intention to appear in front of a firing squad. The good thing is: we all have jobs and there are...

  5. Edmonton nurses: where to buy scrubs?

    Stephanita replied to Maygen's topic in Canada

    I've never heard of ICU. I will look them up! Thank you :) Unfortunately, due to my well endowed upper half, I have to try tops on so online has never been a viable option for myself. I swear, I...

  6. Edmonton nurses: where to buy scrubs?

    Stephanita replied to Maygen's topic in Canada

    Wait, @Fiona59 - You're saying the shoe sale in Edmonton isn't nearly as legendary as Van's? Oy vey. I smell a trip back home in April! Are there no scrub stores here in Edmonton? You're from the...

  7. How should I study during nursing school??

    Stephanita replied to STU4ADN's topic in General Students

    They want you reviewing each chapter, most likely. You of course have to stay up on your readings (we had to) But we also paid most attention to the key terms, learning objectives, chapter...

  8. Treating the Muslim patient

    Stephanita replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    holy ignorance, batman! it has nothing to do with their views of gender roles, it is about their views of

  9. nurses VS doctors

    Stephanita replied to iamann's topic in General Nursing

    interesting - in my governing body, it IS the nurse's job to question ALL orders. If we give a medication, after the doctor prescribed it, and there is a huge adverse effect, the error falls on the...

  10. Fake Nurses

    Stephanita replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    My husband thinks he's Superman; I don't tell him

  11. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    Stephanita replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    whoa, whoa, whoa. Care aides don't give pills, insert catheters or do injections - these are done by NURSES. What exactly is your (American) definition of a CNA? Where I am, CNAs are Certified...

  12. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    Stephanita replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I did my care aide course (Resident Care Attendant, CNA etc. *it's all the same thing*) our first instructor, on our first day, lead with "You are all nurses." I was SHOCKED! I was going to...

  13. Silliest thing you ever did after a long shift...

    Stephanita replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    I worked my reg. 12 hour shift but was begged to do another back-to-back due to lack of staffing. By about 5 minutes home from my 30 minute commute, I wondered why my hair and face was wet ... I put...

  14. Not hired if you smoke?

    Stephanita replied to havehope's topic in General Nursing

    wow!! I have never heard of this - mind you, I'm from Vancouver. Interesting topic to say the least. On one hand, I agree that nurses, and all healthcare professionals, should be gleaming examples. On...

  15. Would you be insulted if.....

    Stephanita replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I worked at Richmond (BC) Hospital there was a handwashing rule in place. Hand sanitizers were placed in each room and every 6 meters in the hospital. We had to handwash between taking vitals!...

  16. Thoughts on closing doors

    Stephanita replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would leave a paper trail. Ask your alert patients if they would like their door closed. If they say yes, close it and chart their request. I would also chart that you closed the door, as per...

  17. I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    Stephanita replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Work is a place for professionalism. Complain to your spouse and friends about work, not your

  18. Offensive or not??

    Stephanita replied to peekachoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've found most patients respond positively to the treatment. When you look back, when we've been sick, it's mainly been our moms who have treated us. This was always accompanied by terms of...

  19. Is BC really that bad in terms of RN jobs?

    Stephanita replied to Teebee5's topic in International Nursing

    I mean applying to places outside of where you live. Provincial governments are always looking at recruiting new people to each province. When I was hired with AHS, I was given priority and...

  20. CPNRE Sept 14, 2011

    Stephanita replied to NRSIIIIZ's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I took the exam in January and the results came just under 4 weeks later. From what everyone has told me, a thin envelope with the results means you PASSED! A thick envelope means you failed (because...

  21. How should I study during nursing school??

    Stephanita replied to STU4ADN's topic in General Students

    I highlight. Always have and found that it helps. You don't need to highlight everything, though. See what you can learn/memorize just by reading and highlight "test-like" facts. When it comes to...

  22. Edmonton nurses: where to buy scrubs?

    Stephanita replied to Maygen's topic in Canada

    I must be used to Vancouver's Army & Navy selection then because I found Giant Tiger's selection subpar Try making your own if Mark's is out of the question. Again, try Value

  23. Alberta Casual in lieu of benefits rate

    Stephanita replied to Stephanita's topic in International Nursing

    It's through Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton I was hired. I start this job on October 17th but can't seem to find the actual rate :/ I'm looking for the actual

  24. Edmonton nurses: where to buy scrubs?

    Stephanita replied to Maygen's topic in Canada

    Have you tried Value Village? I always find TONS of scrubs there. all in good quality and very cheap (which is what you want as a student) Are you handy with a sewing machine? Most fabric stores sell...

  25. Is BC really that bad in terms of RN jobs?

    Stephanita replied to Teebee5's topic in International Nursing

    While there are TONS of nursing positions advertised on the various health authority websites, the funding isn't there to hire if that makes any sense. They get away with casual and on-calls to fill...