Camelhappy1

Camelhappy1 specializes in ER, Rural Nursing, Public Health.

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1. Valley Regional Med Center-Anyone know recent info?

   Camelhappy1 replied to indylpn08's topic in Texas Nursing

   The situation there has probably changed - it's been over 4 years since I last worked there. You both might really enjoy it, but it wasn't my bag. However, there is always South Padre Island! At...

2. Valley Regional Med Center-Anyone know recent info?

   Camelhappy1 replied to indylpn08's topic in Texas Nursing

   I worked at Harlingen VB in 2004-2005. I lasted 9 months. I found the staff vicious in most areas (except the CCU, which I was transferred to after a horrible ER experience). Transferring pts to the...

3. Is there such a thing as Psych Nurse Practitioner

   Camelhappy1 replied to b_segal_b_segal's topic in International Nursing

   U of A (Edmonton) has an advanced nursing course with a focus in mental health - I believe you do end up with your mental health NP. Read the master of nursing page very closely, and MH is listed as...

4. NP in British Columbia?

   Camelhappy1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International Nursing

   That's true. Things changed practically overnight. Hopefully the picture will be clearer in terms of nursing in the near future... If doing the NP program will be a financial burden, then maybe right...

5. NP in British Columbia?

   Camelhappy1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International Nursing

   I am not an NP, but I had a thought..... I have worked up in rural northern Alberta for the past 3 years - the last year and a half of those for a Cree Reserve. Therefore, I was employed by the Band...

6. NP in British Columbia?

   Camelhappy1 replied to Canadian Girl's topic in International Nursing

   Double post

7. Income potential

   Camelhappy1 replied to palmpalm's topic in International Nursing

   I earned almost $100,000 2 years ago when I was an RN in a rural hospital in northern Alberta. In rural areas they are typically short staffed, so the overtime is INSANE! Don't forgot, OT is double...

8. Will I be able to live my life as a nurse?

   Camelhappy1 replied to ministry88's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! When I first entered nursing I was convinced that it wasn't my calling. I figured that I would give nursing a chance anyway and then decide after a year or two if I would stay with this...

9. RN job/ lifestyle Alberta-close to Rez

   Camelhappy1 replied to Tsunaladi's topic in International Nursing

   Hey! I currently work "on the Rez," and love it! I work in northern Alberta on a Cree reserve. Initially I was at the insanely busy rural hospital on MD land (Rez 200 ft away), but jumped ship to...

10. Public health nursing

    Camelhappy1 replied to triciaa99's topic in Public, Community Health

    Hey Girl! I just entered PH after 4 years in the hospital setting. I think I have finally found my niche. Currently I am working up on a Native Reserve in Alberta and get to do it all. I do initial...

11. Rural Nursing as a SPECIALTY!!

    Camelhappy1 replied to ranchwife's topic in Rural

    4 stabbings and one hit and run yesterday.... Only myself (RN) and my wonderful LPN. Challenging? Heck ya! I am a firm believer in rural nursing being a specialty - how is it not? I did a touch of...

12. Best Choice for Final Practicum?

    Camelhappy1 replied to Shawnina's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, a thread I might be able to be at use for.. Hello fellow Canuck! I am a TOTAL advocate for rural nursing! Let me tell you - I did some nursing in the USA (ICU) and med/surg in a large city before...

13. How Marketable Are You as a Rural Nurse?

    Camelhappy1 replied to Camelhappy1's topic in Rural

    Hey everybody! It's been 8 months since I wrote that first post...... guess what - I am in a very remote/ rural hospital and LOVE it. I should have done this 2 years ago as a new grad. The experience...

14. Wanting to move after i Graduate

    Camelhappy1 replied to tookewlandy's topic in General Nursing

    You can probably even write your Arizona license while still in PA... I wrote for my Minnesota license while I was in Montanna. I don't think you physically have to be in that state to get licensure...

15. Advice needed on Personality 'Fit' to Specialty Choice

    Camelhappy1 replied to RebaAdams's topic in General Nursing

    aerospace med???? What the heck...... got that as a top choice. How cool would that be