Teachchildren123

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  1. Death stories?

    Teachchildren123 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Weird, bizarre, peaceful or totally memorable occasions that you observed death, any stories? I don't mean to be morbid or anything but I am looking for ways to improve our service in the ICU and put...

  2. Canadian Lab values and common meds used: copy for new nurses please!

    Teachchildren123 posted a topic in Canada

    can any of you guys post a downloadable copy with the canadian lab values (most common like cbc diff, cmp, clotters, bgt) and most common medications used (generic and trade names would be awesome!)....

  3. Share your mnemonics and tricks

    Teachchildren123 posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Here's a few that I have found: HYPOGLYCEMIA: TIRED T Tired I Irritability R Restless E Excessive hunger D Diaphoresis-Depression HEART MURMURS: SPASM S Stenosis P Partial obstruction A Aneurysms...

  4. Being a RN in Quebec Canada

    Teachchildren123 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in International Nursing

    Not only I am fluent, I am French! I moved in region where there is a hospital 1 hour south and another one 1 hour north. I HAVE THE HARDEST TIME TO GET HIRED! Believe it or not! With a "virgin file",...

  5. Nursing in Quebec (montreal)

    Teachchildren123 replied to silverhalide's topic in International Nursing

    Erin, that question was answered already (I ask the same one!). Got to fiiq and download the "decret" should be a pdf document and browse over. your seniority should count entirely. You have a year to...

  6. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    Teachchildren123 replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Fergus, your input (and all other nurse's too!) is precious and help us understand some of the differences between US and Canadian system. I will refer to this tread often and hopefully will be able...

  7. Natasha Richardson's TBI and demise

    Teachchildren123 replied to rhon91's topic in International Nursing

    CNN has a special on AC 360 tonight on Richardson. I will tune in, it will certainely learn something! Hope it will improve standard of care there in Qc! :smackingf So, sorry this happened!...

  8. Looking to buy Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio CD's but can't find them cheaper than $150!!

    Teachchildren123 replied to rabbigin's topic in MICU, SICU

    You won regret the investment! She has instructive review classes! Did them all! Good

  9. For those considering Canada, read on...

    Teachchildren123 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Thanks for sharing the infos! Yes, the other province heard you! There is good and bad

  10. Canadian Lab values and common meds used: copy for new nurses please!

    Teachchildren123 replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Canada

    Thanks coola! That's what I needed! Hope it will help others

  11. What's your story today?

    Teachchildren123 posted a topic in International Nursing

    Well! This is the day today that I was refused a job for the 1st time! I was planning to return to Québec (in my region), went for an interview in January (in the blizzard storm too) , I thought all...

  12. What's your story today?

    Teachchildren123 replied to Teachchildren123's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona, I supposed that I should give them the benefit of the doubt... just strange how they were in such need 4 weeks ago though... Thanks for your support! Sniff,

  13. 50 Years Old and Just Became a CNA Would Like to be RN

    Teachchildren123 replied to MThomas15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Guys! You are the best! Congratulations to all of you! I am very proud of your dedication to advance your education. By being a CNA you have a lot more under your belt than you can imagine. Super!...

  14. Long distance post RN BScN program

    Teachchildren123 replied to skyQ's topic in International Nursing

    Interesting question! Unfortunately, nobody answered. I would like to know for kicks which university offers the best online or distance BSN program also. I contacted McGill last year to see if they...

  15. ED - Common Meds

    Teachchildren123 replied to Misty1334's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Oh Dear! I must have been dreaming! I misunderstood that you were talking about the students in specific to pushing the drugs. Now, I got it! Althought, I heard that :banghead:in Canada got demoted...

  16. Need help please !!!!!!

    Teachchildren123 replied to Pumiky's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Too bad I just found this question from you; you already went for your interview! The interviewer seems pretty "harsh" asking you about critical thinking when you are a new grade... that is very...

  17. Preparation for OIIQ exam

    Teachchildren123 replied to Iloshka's topic in International Nursing

    I have to pass the OIIQ exam also, hopefully in Sept.09. Yes, theyoffer the exam in English, I believe that it is offered only in Montreal. I have no idea how the exam goes except from what I read...

  18. NY req on Child abuse @ Infxn Course

    Teachchildren123 replied to kyatRN's topic in International Nursing

    This the link where we take our infection control and child abuse course for NY state:

  19. Canadian Lab values and common meds used: copy for new nurses please!

    Teachchildren123 replied to Teachchildren123's topic in Canada

    Thanks Fiona! I should have been more specific why I need a list of the lab values and most common meds. See, I am studying for the board of Quebec. I am currently a practicing nurse in the states but...

  20. Your advice wanted re: nsg training

    Teachchildren123 replied to thleenium's topic in International Nursing

    I have meet LPN's:redpinkhe that were way smarter and better than RN's. But, I do not know if they learn all of it in school, I doubt it since one way or the other you have to continue improving...

  21. ED - Common Meds

    Teachchildren123 replied to Misty1334's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Oops! I thought I was still in the international posts. But still, you are not allowed to push the emergency meds in the code? Explain

  22. ED - Common Meds

    Teachchildren123 replied to Misty1334's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Zookeeper3, you mention in your nice list: code-no you don't push drugs, you compress, watch and listen You mean to tell me that in a code you do not push emergency drugs? You are not allowed in...

  23. Got 100% on my Renal Exam

    Teachchildren123 replied to NaomieRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Excellent! Renal is very complexe! I am a critical care nurse and my favorite doctors are the renal gals/guys. Always read their progress notes before others, than read the infectious NP/doc/PA notes....

  24. How's the weather?

    Teachchildren123 replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in International Nursing

    Well, MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANNUKAH, HAPPY HOLIDAYS...:santa::hanukkahstar::angel::gift::snowflake: We all know, it could be way worse! All us friend tied up by this wonderful professsion, witness...

  25. How's the weather?

    Teachchildren123 replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in International Nursing

    Raining in Buffalo with a 41* F. I'm going home to Gaspe where I hope there will be snow for XMAS! I am sure snow no snow it will be nice to be home, it's been a long time since I have been there for...