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  1. Iv Initiation.

    starlane posted a topic in Canada

    Just a question, in order to start IV's do you need to complete an IV course? (I am a new RN just

  2. renal patients

    starlane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just had some questions about renal patients as i do not have a lot of experience, just wondering: -If a patients BUN and UREA is elevated what do doctors typically order? or do they just get...

  3. advice

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    thanks

  4. advice

    starlane posted a topic in Canada

    Hi, I wanted to get some advice, I am a new grad, and have done bedside nursing for about 6 months, and i do enjoy it but i don't really picture myself being there forever. I would really rather go...

  5. advice

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    Do you think it would be possible to just shadow a case manager to get more

  6. IV Medication Setup

    starlane posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I just had a few questions about: 1. IV heparin 2.Pantaloc drip and 3. Blood Administration Just wondering if anyone has a good resource on how to set these up, not in terms of...

  7. IV Medication Setup

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in General Nursing

    What I want to know if for heparin, pantaloc, high conc potassium are these all piggybacks to a ns bag?? or are you running these as primaries? I am just confused about how to set it

  8. Cardiac Arrest

    starlane posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is a dumb question, but what is the difference between a myocardial infarction and a cardiac arrest?? I always thought these were the same

  9. Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    starlane replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think it depends where you work, someone once told me quote for quote that "nurses get jobs in the maternity unit when their ready to die"-meaning that it is slower paced ( I have never worked there...

  10. Agency offer New Grad position if I pay $4000

    starlane replied to ilbe's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    wow that is so sketchy, any place that asks you for money whether its to obtain the "job" or for "training" thats not right. I would rather work at a local fast food place until i find a proper

  11. Got called for interview from North York General. Any tips for the interview?

    starlane replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    Hey, you don't need it to get hired but it obviously puts you ahead of others, i would just wait until you are hired but IF your unsuccessful/ having a hard time finding a job then just take the...

  12. Licensed RPN in Toronto and can't find a job :(

    starlane replied to Tormok's topic in Canada

    Tormok did you end up finding a

  13. Licensed RPN in Toronto and can't find a job :(

    starlane replied to Tormok's topic in Canada

    It is very difficult to find a job as a new graduate but something to keep in mind is that sometimes you apply and they don't call back until 2-3 months later! that has happened to me a few

  14. Got called for interview from North York General. Any tips for the interview?

    starlane replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    Congrats, have you had your interview yet? I also have an interview coming up in the Toronto area (different hospital though). Interviews are so nerve wracking for me, especially because i am a new...

  15. Asked to shadow a day after interview completed... Just need some clarification...

    starlane replied to edwardsrn62's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are only shadowing, I don't think that you would be doing any skills anyways. I would personally wear scrubs since your actually on the floor, just be friendly smile "nice to meet you" all that...

  16. Interview questions I've bombed (advice please?)

    starlane replied to SoaringOwl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First of all I want to say good luck to you, I know it can be hard to find a job as a new grad and also a very nerve racking time!! 1. "Tell me about a time a patient complimented you." I don't have a...

  17. Resume question

    starlane replied to Mainergal2000's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, definitely keep that on your resume, it shows your a hard worker and although maybe not health related there are still many great transferable skills

  18. New grad just licensed - can'T get an interview for "NEW GRAD" jobs

    starlane replied to ette79's topic in Nursing Career

    I also applied to over 200 RN jobs and got 2 call backs out of all those applications. 1. Apply-everyday- to every position and look at different locations as well 2. visit a career center-where they...

  19. Orientation for Experienced Nurses

    starlane replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is true, however if you are newly hired you do have to show some respect to the people working there and even if this job is not ideal, the person should be thankful they HAVE a

  20. Iv Initiation.

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    It would make sense to learn it so that your prepared for when you get a

  21. Iv Initiation.

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    Thanks for all the replies, I think it depends where you went to school/which facility you were hired--I suppose they all are different. I am an RN and in all my four years in school we were not...

  22. Miserable RN

    starlane replied to berhaelee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have gotten great advice so far--I also agree with some one the other people here, it does seem strange that you got fired for one medication error because truthfully I am sure all nurses at one...

  23. new grad interview!!

    starlane posted a topic in Canada

    I have an interview tomorrow in the inpatient surgical department i am extremely nervous!!! because with anxiety i forget my answers and have a hard time wording what i want to say, any tips, any...

  24. new grad interview!!

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    Thank you, interviews are so nerve racking--I do not do well under stress/anxiety so I can definitely understand where you are coming from. Your interview sounds really hard though, i feel like if you...

  25. new grad interview!!

    starlane replied to starlane's topic in Canada

    Thank you everyone for responding! and good luck relaxing bath on your interview TOMORROW! my interview went well and i got the job :-) just basic questions really, weakness, strength, describe scope...