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  1. Quick reply needed.......Should I go to work or not???

    markjrn replied to stidget99's topic in General Nursing

    DW has been dealing with this for years, among other ailments, and I think only you can answer this question. No one else is in your shoes but

  2. what is rule for placing acronyms behind one's name?

    markjrn replied to lmz's topic in General Nursing

    This is a VERY cool

  3. MY FEET HURT Shoe question

    markjrn replied to Banana River's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's Birkenstocks all the way for me and the DW. Good luck - good work shoes can be hard to find - it seems that everyone is

  4. Ok guys....I'm stumped!!!

    markjrn replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the K+ can account for the cardiac. His walking issue is tough. Has he had other neuro issues? Has anyone looked into MS...? I hope he finds a decent

  5. saskatchewan wages

    markjrn replied to Lysa's topic in International Nursing

    I wish I could recommend SK, but I can't - at least not where I am. Other cities in the province may be different. But if you want a good climate, I would look at BC, although the cost of living is...

  6. Uniform or scrubs in Alberta?

    markjrn replied to spots's topic in International Nursing

    I work in SK, so can't actually comment on Alberta, but here all scrubs are good. You could always call HR and ask them what the dress code is. Good

  7. Required and Optional textbooks

    markjrn replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    It's kind of hard to say what you should do. I guess you could hold off until the time comes and see if you feel you need them, and then go from there. You could always check out buying them...

  8. advice on 3 companies the good/bad....

    markjrn replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    Yes it does. And the type of contract. There are always plenty of factors to consider when it comes to traveling.

  9. advice on 3 companies the good/bad....

    markjrn replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    They used to pay $35 when they were HPO, so I'm guessing it should be at least that, with a 48 guarantee, and maybe airfare and rental

  10. Is this the trend in some hospitals?

    markjrn replied to Maynmom's topic in Travel

    For ICU the worst I've had is 2 vent patients. Most 1:1's I've seen have been CRRT or balloon pumps. For stepdown, I've had up to 6 patients, no vents, post cath, active chest pain, vasoactive...

  11. advice on 3 companies the good/bad....

    markjrn replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    Can anyone recommend a good On Assignment

  12. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    markjrn replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    The DW and I tired to kick the habit a few times, but it only worked for a little while. What you really need to be able to quit is desire - you have to REALLY want to quit. We quit without planning...

  13. Help With Doctors

    markjrn replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    I

  14. Help With Doctors

    markjrn replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry I couldn't be of some help. If you go to the ER you'd think they'd at least keep you or something since it's abd pain. Geez. We're moving back to the US because of healthcare here. I...

  15. Help With Doctors

    markjrn replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm not surprised. We doctor shopped for almost a year before we found anyone decent. We've talked to others who are still doctor shopping, and it's been 3+ years. I don't have any advice...

  16. saskatchewan wages

    markjrn replied to Lysa's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in Regina, but went to school in Saskatoon. If there are any questions I can answer for you, just PM me.

  17. saskatchewan wages

    markjrn replied to Lysa's topic in International Nursing

    To the best of my knowledge, it starts at around $24 for new grads, and has 5 steps to max at $30. But, they're in contract negotiations right now and want parity with Alberta. So far, not good....

  18. Ex-school nurse gets $50,000 in settlement with SAD 27

    markjrn replied to sbic56's topic in School

    Good for her! Glad to hear it! Thanks for the update.

  19. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    markjrn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, well I don't have this attitude, so don't direct your comments to me.

  20. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    markjrn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree with you. It seems this all has been said before a million times. I'm unsubscribing and not going to bother reading it anymore. I don't think there's anything new to see

  21. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    markjrn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :deadhorse

  22. Byetta

    markjrn replied to markjrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    So far I've heard nothing but good things about it - no cardiac complications, etc. Of course each case has to be considered individually, but so far so good, it

  23. Canada: How to maximize staff in a health center

    markjrn replied to dkaren's topic in International Nursing

    So I'm wondering, did you get anything

  24. LPN's just glorified nurse aids in LTC? Huh?

    markjrn replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've never heard of a one year RN course

  25. how to get rid of a sore throat...

    markjrn replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    This is happening to me right now. So, I have seen many ENT's over the years, and they all told me the same thing - to use a humidifier, and irrigate my sinuses with salt water using a bulb syringe....