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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 togheter a folder and info. system to help our de...

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!). i know i am asking for some work from your part a...

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 S Septal defect M Mitral regurgitation Thanks for ...

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", I have been a preceptor in my old ICU, I am never...

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 brush up on French (see I have to learn some of t...

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 to add to it once working in Canada, hopefully soon...

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! Unfortunately, we know that unless a tragedy occurs, that is...

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

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

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

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 was well. I asked do you need nurses? Oh! Yes, all ...

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, sniff!

Indeed, interesting and good refresher class!

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! Keep courage! We need more people like you!

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 were offering but they said not yet, too bad. May b...

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 for giving starting CPR in the hospital on the patie...

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 difficult having not been exposed to a wide variety of ...

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 from their Study Guide. I would like to know more abo...

This the link where we take our infection control and child abuse course for NY state: http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurse.htm

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 your labs are slightly differents than those we u...

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 yourself, and you learn a lot on the job. If I was you...

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 please.

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 CCU?Don't you guys have standards for codes and like us...

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. They are brillant, find diagnosis others don't, u...

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 of human tragedies & miracles! BE HAPPY EVERYON...