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1. US nurse wanting to go to Canada

   nurse rnfa replied to megs1976's topic in International

   Hi, I've lived in Toronto for 30+ years and just recently moved to the USA. I am an OR nurse. Mount Sinai is an excellent hospital...teaching hospital. The University Health Network, which includes The Toronto General Hospital, The Toronto Western...

2. Experiences with KAPLAN????

   nurse rnfa replied to GN456's topic in NCLEX

   Hi, I took the NCLEX last year and passed with the Saunders books-the question & review book. Right, now it's too late to panic or switch around and about. Focus on what you feel your weaknesses are. I had 95% of the exam based on which pt. I ...

3. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

   nurse rnfa replied to Basi's topic in International

   Ok, Basi...apology accepted. Thank you for the detailed reply. Your RN license would not transfer to the US RN license. You'd have to take the NCLEX exam. Apply to the state of choice for your licensure. Minnesota tends to be very speedy with th...

4. Can I get any opinions of O'gredy Peyton agency!

   nurse rnfa replied to monie2004's topic in International

   Hi, Please do yourself a BIG favour and find another agency or go out on your own. You do not need an agency to find a job for you. Most of the time agencies in general, are rip offs and dictators. I have had travellers come through my workplace ...

5. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

   nurse rnfa replied to Basi's topic in International

   What questions do you have for an RN educated in Canada?

6. Canada-educated nurses working in the States

   nurse rnfa replied to Basi's topic in International

   Hi There, I'm an RN that was educated & worked in Canada as an RN for 10 years. I've lived in Canada for 30+ years. I just recently moved the US because I wanted hotter, drier climate. I take your posting to heart. :angryfire Why are you bei...

7. Moving to Phoenix from UK

   nurse rnfa replied to debdins's topic in Arizona

   Hi, I'm originally from Canada. I'm not a traveller, but I decided I wanted to a much much warmer climate, so , I relocated to Albuquerque, NM and I hate it here. I hate the state and my place of employment. Anyhow, I'm seeking out potential emplo...

8. MRSA/VRE in the OR

   nurse rnfa replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

   Hi, The P&P will depend on each hospital. I have experienced the following: -the items in the OR are either covered up with sheets or large plastic bags -some items that can be removed are removed-basically, only enough items, supplies, equipmen...

9. anyone worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital?

   nurse rnfa replied to nurse rnfa's topic in Arizona

   Thank you ALL who responded to my question. I really do appreciate it. I will let you know how my interview went and if I liked my tour. I can't go on just from what I've heard, although all good, I do have to see and experience it for myself. I ...

10. anyone worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital?

    nurse rnfa replied to nurse rnfa's topic in Arizona

    Thank you Suzanne for taking the time to share your information. It means a lot. Cheers,

11. anyone worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital?

    nurse rnfa replied to nurse rnfa's topic in Arizona

    Hi Kabin, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your opinion really matters. How is the BSN program there? How long is it? How often do you attend classes? I'm thinking of taking it as well. Thanx for your well wishes on my inte...

12. Job interview questions

    nurse rnfa replied to jjchko's topic in Operating Room

    Hi There, I was once in your position, however, I come with more experience. Nevertheless, make sure your resume is impeccable, grammatically and spelling worthy. Don't make it too flowery, straight to the point...point out your strenghts and leave...

13. anyone worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital?

    nurse rnfa posted a topic in Arizona

    Hi All, I have an interview with the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona next month. I would like to hear from anyone that has worked at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, the one on 5777 E. Mayo Blvd., in the operating room or on another floor/dept. What wa...

14. In Need Of Your Tips....i'm A New O.r. Nurse

    nurse rnfa replied to eezee's topic in Operating Room

    Firstly and foremostly, have you been educated as to the techniques & skills needed to be in the OR? If not, you need to speak with your manager/administrator and ask to be entered into a course as such. If you have been trained, then, it's bas...

15. Wrong site surgery

    nurse rnfa replied to tj7565's topic in Operating Room

    Ultimately, the whole OR team is responsible and ALL should be disciplined and not one person left out. The purpose of the TIME OUT is to ensure the correct: patient, site, surgery, etc. If all of these are done EACH and EVERY time there should not...