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  1. Considering a move to acute care from LTC..but confidence is simply shot

    RNsteve posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I've been living ins rural area, working at the charge nurse at a LTC (40 bed/lvel 3/4) for past 2+years . I was actually hired as a float but have never been floated to the attached hospital and my...

  2. Any nurses working out BC can tell me how the job market is?

    RNsteve posted a topic in Canada

    Looking seriously at moving out to be closer to family to BC(Chilliwack-Fraser Valley area) but im having a hell of a time getting a good grasp on what the job market is. Causal positions are listed,...

  3. Any nurses working out BC can tell me how the job market is?

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Canada

    I get that I'd have access to the positions once accepted but was curious about how many hours I'd expect as casual. Is the market for nurses just

  4. Any idea how the nursing situation is in British Columbia?

    RNsteve posted a topic in Canada

    5 years experience as a Registered Nurse, few years of long term care and several years in a acute medical unit out in Newfoundland. Debating making a move in the next year, and BC makes sense due to...

  5. Accidental migration of PICC line (1-1.5cm)...

    RNsteve posted a topic in General Nursing

    A new PICC line, changed the site that the line had migrated about 1-1.5 cm out from the exit site. Still prefect blood return. I was all thumbs and had a issue with the Cath secure. Advice? :/ (So...

  6. After a few months off on forced medical leave, worried about losing my job after any slip

    RNsteve posted a topic in General Nursing

    3 years as a RN, with my first 2 years in long term care, with me starting into Acute in the last year. I've been back to work for a few months, after being forced into medical leave for a few months....

  7. how much do you pay on student loans per month

    RNsteve replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I had owed 50k$ when I finished, and was aggressively paying it off at 850$/month.(700 to bank loans, 150 to Feaderal student loans) Proved too much after I got a car/moved in the last year, so cut...

  8. Wear a Remembrance/Memorial Day poppy without stabbing yourself twenty times a shift

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in General Nursing

    Very good! Well it works wonders. Survived 3 shifts without a single issue. Posted it on Facebook and all my nurse people love

  9. Wear a Remembrance/Memorial Day poppy without stabbing yourself twenty times a shift

    RNsteve posted a topic in General Nursing

    So those of us in the Commonwealth... Poppy season is in full swing for Remembrance Day is up.. Argon Plug plus Poppy..magic. (Most have gone needless

  10. Wear a Remembrance/Memorial Day poppy without stabbing yourself twenty times a shift

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in General Nursing

    Ha-ha..well you work with alot of elderly, it can't help to show a little respect, even if your not overly patriotic. Didn't mean to come across as..well a

  11. Wear a Remembrance/Memorial Day poppy without stabbing yourself twenty times a shift

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about the confusion.. If your organization still uses plastic cannula/needles , you just use the AG plug (IV access ) and stick one on the end of your

  12. Considering a move to acute care from LTC..but confidence is simply shot

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Nursing Career

    So- 2 weeks away from starting on a medicine unit. Heres hoping it goes well. Going try and get the most out of my orientation, but far from confident in my ability to do my job. . With any luck a...

  13. Job interview later today..stressed!

    RNsteve posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So interview for a temp-full time float position in a few hours. I'm generally in a situation, working as a lone charge nurse(per shift) in a 44 bed long term care setting(lv 3/4...

  14. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    RNsteve replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Second interview in month... First rejected with a response that I they would welcome me to reapply after gaining 6-12 months acute care experience. Kinda stuck in long term care position(charge RN,...

  15. Considering a move to acute care from LTC..but confidence is simply shot

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the support, and sorry for the delay. I had planned on Rural nursing, a small town of ~10k. Lots of positions posted, was encouraged to apply... 5-6 applications/few months later-not a...

  16. NEW GRAD JOB CRISIS!

    RNsteve replied to ah2829's topic in General Nursing

    The nursing home gig is a slippery slope. 2+ years experience as a charge nurse of a 40bed level 3.4 home. I have made great money, plenty of overtime... but now that i'm looking at moving on I am...

  17. Random-But considering a move..how are nurses in British Columbia finding it all?

    RNsteve posted a topic in Canada

    So i'm a newish(2 years) grad-but been stuck as a Charge Nurse of a LTC home in my home province of Newfoundland in a smaller town. I'm really considering just flat out making a real strong go at...

  18. Random-But considering a move..how are nurses in British Columbia finding it all?

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Canada

    Yeah seems to be the situation all around. Generally does not seem to be a great time to be a Nurse job wise. Was hoping BC/Vanc island just based on lifestyle wise I could be fairly content in the...

  19. Canadian Nurse looking at applying to another province-anyone have any experience?

    RNsteve posted a topic in Canada

    I'm a Registered nurse who graduated back in 2012 working in Newfoundland. I've been looking at applying outside my province(BC/Alberta mainly) but just wondering if I should even bother with the...

  20. Life decision-where to look to live/work next?

    RNsteve posted a topic in General Nursing

    Short & sweet version: 27 year old single guy working as a Registered Nurse for last 2 years in long term care. I've been working/living in a small town but my entire social circle here is...

  21. New(ish) RN- Seeking possible online courses/ career suggestions/general advice

    RNsteve posted a topic in Nursing Career

    *warning-a little more on the life seeking/career advice end then I originally planned* In a few weeks I would have been a employed BN RN for 1 year- though with 90% of that experience coming from a...

  22. TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    RNsteve posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm reading through the material and I simply feel overwhelmed with the share volume of it all. Just feels like its such a volume of information and I don't honestly feel like I can go forward with...

  23. TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    Try that again. http://seabirdscientific.com/linked/trauma%20nursing%20practice%20test.pdf & very good. Spoke to a few people and most of them lack ER/ICU experience as well as not having read the...

  24. TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5DUC1Lit08 http://seabirdscientific.com/linked/highlighted answer key trauma nursingpractice test.pdf Is that similar? to these? [COLOR=#3b5998]& guys....its a...

  25. TNCC Course next weekend-freaking

    RNsteve replied to RNsteve's topic in Emergency

    My apologies. Just not sure what to expect regarding the exam. I have reviewed those sample skill exams just still somewhat worried as to what to expect. Are there additional sample questions...