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  1. 3 most important things to know for an oncology nurse

    brithoover replied to sleepdeprived1's topic in Oncology

    A really good head to toe assessment is

  2. Oncology & blood transfusions

    brithoover replied to bsnanat2's topic in Oncology

    With my onco kiddies we transfuse for hgb less than 70 and platelets less than

  3. Should i call sick or no?

    brithoover replied to aywl's topic in Canada

    If you work with neutropenic pts you must call in sick. You could literally kill them, no exaggeration. And your manager should know this, shame on

  4. Why I Refuse Flu Shot

    brithoover replied to Steve123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    NOTHING works

  5. Primary Prevention Ideas

    brithoover replied to Da-ved's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Talking in high schools about tanning beds and

  6. 450 Resumes sent. 0 call backs.

    brithoover replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had the same thing only I wasn't a new grad. Probably 200-250 resumes without an interview. I decided to hire a company to do up a résumé for me. To test it out I sent out only one résumé to my...

  7. Phone screening. What does that mean!?

    brithoover replied to rar2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The screening I went through included questions about the hospital so do your research! Also asked my past experiences and why I want to work at that particular hospital. Phone interviews are tough...

  8. 8 weeks of orientation as a new grad and let go

    brithoover replied to Magsrnursing's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It doesn't sound like a new grad friendly kind of place. If they are not willing to work with you, it's not where you want to be. If NICU is where you want, apply to other NICUs or take a job on...

  9. Unsuccessful on first crne exam (Feb 2013) by 17 marks

    brithoover replied to seks's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Isn't the crne multiple choice? If you missed by 17 I don't think there could be that big of a miscount. I'd focus your energy on studying for the next one. Maybe take a review

  10. New Nurse - Job Offer Pickle

    brithoover replied to ambellina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you're like me (peds lover), then you will probably dislike LTC. I worked there for a year as my first job after I graduated because I couldn't find a job in peds. Looking back I regret the...

  11. Unsuccessful on first crne exam (Feb 2013) by 17 marks

    brithoover replied to seks's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Did it say how much you missed

  12. Treating fever with acetaminophen

    brithoover replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

    I would tend to agree with you however you have to do what your policy

  13. Would you leave a job you like for a better shift?

    brithoover replied to obizyanka's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do what makes you happy. You owe your current employer nothing, I can bet they don't feel like they owe you anything. I had 4 jobs in my first 2 years until I found something I love. I have found that...

  14. Nursing Hours

    brithoover replied to AshD1990's topic in General Nursing

    The short answer is no. At my hospital everyone has to work a certain amount of days, nights, weekends and holidays no matter how long you have been there. I'm in non union in Canada. If shift work...

  15. Ontario RNs and RPNs

    brithoover replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    I wish full timers were given the option to opt out of benefits and take in lieu

  16. Ontario RNs and RPNs

    brithoover replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    I forgot how awesome benefits in lieu are! I wish I had them instead of my

  17. Back breaking work... literally...

    brithoover replied to ICUJennRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Try

  18. Protecting a Port for Sports

    brithoover replied to Starlightns's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hmmm that is an interesting question. If the ports are on the left side there are special baseball shirts with padding near and over the heart to protect it in case a child got hit with a baseball....

  19. Question about normal temps being lower for some?

    brithoover replied to jbrmdr's topic in School

    I work in peds onc where fevers are very important and can kill a child. We have strict guidelines of what a fever is. I've never heard of this

  20. Ontario RNs and RPNs

    brithoover replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    Wow that is really high! You must have found yourself a great

  21. LOC or ABC first?

    brithoover replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    Oh yeah I have peds only brain..sorry bout

  22. LOC or ABC first?

    brithoover replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    If a patient is symptomatic with a HR of less than 60 it is appropriate to start chest compressions. Thought I'd throw that one in

  23. Need some advice...should I stay in LTC

    brithoover replied to hmiller621's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I started out as a new grad RN in LTC and I HATED it. I then went on to outpatient clinic, then to a float nurse in the hospital and finally now I'm in peds oncology. Let me tell you I COULD NOT BE...

  24. In what capacity can nurse's aides help nurses?

    brithoover replied to TiffanyLe's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You have to look up your scope of practice in your

  25. Looking for RN to answer a couple questions for me

    brithoover replied to H233's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I remember being a student, it wasn't too long ago! If you have any questions just private message me. Good luck! Ps..would be able to copy and send the message I sent to you..I forget to save it....