S.T.A.C.E.Y

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  1. October CRNE Toronto

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    TTC Route Map: http://www3.ttc.ca/images/fixedImages/TTCRideGuide_5.pdf Looks like you could take the subway to eglinton, then bus 54 or 34 to Eglinton/Leslie.....although you might want to take a...

  2. October CRNE Toronto

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    There are multiple Toronto exam sites I believe, with many more in the Toronto Area. Do you know which site exactly? I believe the big one was the Metro Toronto Convention Center, is that where you...

  3. Infant Abductions from 1950s-1990s

    S.T.A.C.E.Y posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing a project for a class I'm taking, and I would like to compare Hospital Infant Abductions from the past to how they are handled now. I have a present day example from my own community where...

  4. Infant Abductions from 1950s-1990s

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to S.T.A.C.E.Y's topic in General Nursing

    Thats GREAT!!! Thankyou so much! What a great help! Any other info/help others could give would still be

  5. Worst RN Experience Ever!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y posted a topic in Travel

    So I just did a quick couple of nights for an agency in a local ER, thought the extra cash on the side might be nice, and see how I like the agency thing....but have since decided it has been the...

  6. seizures

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    100% NRB

  7. I was slapped by a doctor!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    We have a doc at work who apparently used to fly off the handle and yell at the nurses all the time. For stupid crap, for not having 5 hands to do everything at once, for not doing his job, for...

  8. Rapid Response Team?!?!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think education would definitely be the critical part of rolling out a RRT program. I like the quote you posted! Although, no its not ALWAYS the right call (as the previous poster pointed...

  9. Rapid Response Team?!?!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has the same this about parameters to call Rapid Response, and for EVERY new nurse hired, we are issued our ID badge and a card the same size for our lanyard that has rapid response...

  10. ASA given for vasodilator effects?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to pm80's topic in Emergency

    I've never heard that ASA has a vasodilator effect

  11. Well I don't have an ethical issue but I need to discuss one !

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to aphi~gn's topic in General Nursing

    Withdrawing Life Support in Critical Care. A very interesting case is going on right now in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where a doctor attempted to withdraw life support on an 85 y/o patient with a...

  12. Case studies for emergency nursing

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Michelle123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look for ACLS scenarios too. I remember stumbling upon a website months ago that was for ACLS practice, and I found it very relevant to working in the

  13. Temporary Registration In Ontario

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to ralexa21's topic in International Nursing

    Most hospitals in Toronto will accept your temporary registration. Everyone I know who graduated last year had NO problems getting jobs right after graduation with their temporary licences. Contact...

  14. Trauma Naked?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to mark90's topic in General Nursing

    I know for us, trauma pts often sit on the table naked for quite a while, depending on the seriousness of injuries, level of suspicion, and the team itself. After we cut EVERYTHING off, if we place a...

  15. clot busters versus cath lab?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to akvarmit's topic in Emergency

    Our cath lab used to only be open 9-5 M-F, then on call after that. So if it was after hours we ALWAYS did thrombolytics (unless contraindicated). If the thrombolytics failed (or the patient wasn't...

  16. new guidlines ???

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to DJ-100's topic in Emergency

    I heard from our trauma director that this will be a coming trend. I don't think it will be intended for all our trauma patients, but just the serious ones. The ones we know are likely to recieve...

  17. CCU Essay Topic

    S.T.A.C.E.Y posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello Everyone, I'm looking for help for a cardiac nursing class that I am taking now. The course is focused on CCU/CVICU cardiac stuff. We have to pick a topic, any topic pertinent to the cardiac...

  18. It's 6:59!!! For pity's sake!

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't have time, you don't have time. Unless the patient is crashing it gets handed off. I've handed off lots of stuff that I didn't have a chance to get to during my shift, and I've been...

  19. Are people really this rude?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    The few times when I've had a REALLY rude elderly patient, it almost ruined my night. I didn't go to university to be someone's servant. Sure, I'll fluff you're pillow for you, if you politiely ask,...

  20. Working in Kuwait

    S.T.A.C.E.Y posted a topic in International Nursing

    A good friend of mine just got a job in Kuwait city for the next year, and I'm thinking about joining her. Can anyone please suggest some good hospitals in Kuwait city or good recruiter agencies to...

  21. Choosing an Ethical Dilemma topic..... NEED HELP

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to mlee9985's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Evidence clearly shows that high flu shot rates among staff = less infection rates in patients.....should staff be forced to get the shots for patient safety? 2. Nurses obligated to care for...

  22. To sell or to keep my AP book?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to Glina's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree. I wish I had've sold everything right after the course is done. Now the stuff is more than 2 years old, and no one wants to buy it. If you need to know something you'll probably google...

  23. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a student I saw a nurse in the ER who had attempted suicide. (She was from the same hospital, but not one of the ER nurses). I guess she stole a couple of vials of insulin from the floor...

  24. ever bring your dog to work?

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a guy who was having his dog trained to do therapy work for a hospital or nursing home. He said one of the tests or training exercises the dog had to pass was for him to tell the dog to sit,...

  25. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

    S.T.A.C.E.Y replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    Paramedic, Environmental Science, Environmental Geography, Geology, Forestry, Outdoor Recreation, hmmmmm......I think thats it. Nursing I think was the #7 choice on my application list. But that...