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  1. Moving to montreal from tx-taking the professional exam soon

    Pattiecake replied to rubriam's topic in International Nursing

    I don't wanna rain on your parade, but your RN board exams are going to be in French, if you settle in Quebec. Unless you are absolutely excellent in French, you might want to pick any other province...

  2. Question re: NAFTA

    Pattiecake replied to fourblessings's topic in International Nursing

    The letter you bring to customs needs to say that the employer is employing this person temporarily for a year. Each year you can be employed "temporarily" for a year by the same

  3. Offended by Prayer

    Pattiecake replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, hmmmmm, and WOW! That's a lot to think aout

  4. Thankless at times, downright mean others!

    Pattiecake replied to Antikigirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A few months ago I decided to change my hairstyle. When I got to work the staff said it looked very nice, more youthful. I felt pretty god about myself until the doc said "Pfffw! What's with the...

  5. living in the wilderness

    Pattiecake replied to Farkinott's topic in Nursing Humor

    Unexpected but

  6. Bragging

    Pattiecake replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle

  7. Nurse Emptied Sharps Container!!!!

    Pattiecake replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    Sharps containers should be changed when they are 3/4 full, per OSHA

  8. question about sending resumes out

    Pattiecake replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    Many places will hire graduate nurses waiting for their exams and registration. The scope of practice is a little limited, but it will give you some income and experience.Congratulations and good...

  9. Why can nurses be so mean?

    Pattiecake replied to minneRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    directcare4me, thank you for your kind comments. :)

  10. Christmas Carols from the Psych Unit

    Pattiecake replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know this is far too many :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:...

  11. Kids and Gun powder!

    Pattiecake replied to RN92's topic in Burn

    ERslave, I am so sorry to hear of he poor little guy's plight. I hope he isn't suffering too much.

  12. Why can nurses be so mean?

    Pattiecake replied to minneRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a manager that does care about the unit and each and every staff member, I have to say that team building is what it is all about. Each staff member needs to know when he/she is doing a good job....

  13. Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    Pattiecake replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    :chair: RUN! Sounds like you will end up losing the bonus with these dishonest unethical people anyway. You are at risk of being blamed and possibly losing your license for something you didn't do....

  14. 'Difficult' co-workers...

    Pattiecake replied to ShirleyM's topic in Operating Room

    My advice is to compliment her for her strengths. While she is admiring you for your great observations and excellent ability to provide her compliments, it will be kinda hard for her to be ugly with...

  15. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    Pattiecake replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    450 miles! ye gods Mike, that's quite a commute! Hats off to you! I used to feel badly done by when my work was 90 minutes from my home and I was 8 months pregnant. I can't hold a candle to that.

  16. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    Pattiecake replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Students

    Another great remedy for dried on poo is lotion. Doesn't matter what kind.

  17. Rotating Shifts

    Pattiecake replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in Canada, many different provinces, I worked rotating shifts. You get used to it. The management's mind set was the staff wouldn't develop that typical clique about "Those day people...

  18. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

    Pattiecake replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    the longest i have worked in a row is 21 days, 3 of which were double shifts. sometimes you do what you gotta, due to life's demands. it just took a mind set. i tried not to focus on the number of...

  19. How much time did you take off for a death of loved one?

    Pattiecake replied to Nursesuzi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please accept my deepest condolences for your most painful loss. As a manager I do know my company rules. Parents, siblings, children, grandparents, spouses, the company offers a measly three days...

  20. Anyone know what ANGILNEYNOTICENEMA is?

    Pattiecake replied to unikuelady's topic in General Nursing

    I think you may be describing angioedema. I have taken care of 5 patients with this. They are always on antihistamines and carry an epipen.

  21. Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

    Pattiecake replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    Lisa As a nurse you will certainly be exposed to bloodborne pathogens on a daily basis. Aything you can do to protect yourself is to your advantage. Does't hurt any more than any old injection. I've...

  22. Should I get the Hep B vaccine?

    Pattiecake replied to Lisa Michelle's topic in General Students

    Whoa, think twice before you decide to repeat. DOH/CDC knows way more than the average MD about this topic. As a rule, although titre may be negative, immunity is still there.

  23. things I didn't learn in nursing school

    Pattiecake replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Students

    When I went to nursing school they never taught us: 1)How to prevent someone from jumping off the ledge of the 5th floor window. 2)How to get your arm out from under that 400 pound woman on the...

  24. Was I wrong to say anything?

    Pattiecake replied to lil_miss_attitude's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    VERY WELL SAID Nurseguy! I echo and applaud you. Maybe some of us could use a little less HRT.

  25. CMS Anne Arundel

    Pattiecake replied to Aurora's topic in Correctional

    Hey Jen Wanna say what city in Vt? I know the Vt system fairly well.