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  1. Port-a-cath needle removal

    tiffy723 posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi oncology nurses, I have a desperate question and I was worrying the situation so much that I can't sleep. I had difficulty to remove a port-a-cath needle yesterday. The needle eventually came out...

  2. Port-a-cath needle removal

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    I don't know if it's only my unit has this kind of old fashion needle because we are surgical unit and since we don't have a lot of oncology patients, we only have this kind of needle in stock. So if...

  3. Port-a-cath needle removal

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    Thank for replying me! I meant the tip of the needle there is a little curve, but I do know the needle is supposed to be bent at a 90 degree angle from the top. No the one we are using does not have a...

  4. Port-a-cath needle removal

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    How do I tell if there is safety mechanism? The needle was bent slightly when I looked at it. What are the chances that will the port gets dislodged or damaged when I pulled it too hard or not...

  5. Port-a-cath needle removal

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Oncology

    Hi CarryThatWeight. Yes it flushing well and getting a good blood return the day before. My worry is will it get dislodged or damaged when I pulled it too hard or not stabilize it enough? Hi...

  6. After interview, then what?

    tiffy723 posted a topic in Canada

    I just had an interview with North York General in Toronto last Monday but since then, I haven't heard of anything and they didn't ask for reference list at the end of interview. I'm worried now. Does...

  7. Had an interview, and now what?

    tiffy723 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I just had an interview with North York General in Toronto last Monday but since then, I haven't heard of anything and they didn't ask for reference list at the end of interview. I'm worried now. Does...

  8. After interview, then what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    I used the power of internet to track down one of the nurse managers who interview me and sent her the thank you note. My anxiety is increasing close to the max as it has been 2 weeks now and I...

  9. After interview, then what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    I want to send thank you notes but I don't have their contacts. It was HR who contacted me for the interview and I don't remember my interviewers' last name to look them up online for contact

  10. After interview, then what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    No, they didn't ask me to sign anything for the interview. There are 2 parts of the interview, 1st part with nurse manager and educator from ICU then 2nd part with manager and educator from Emerge....

  11. Advice to a 49er fan moving to Montreal

    tiffy723 replied to traces95z's topic in Canada

    You will have a temporary licence for 4 years, and during these 4 years you have to pass the french exam, which is not easy even for some Quebecois. I would said commute to work in the states and live...

  12. Had an interview, and now what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They didn't even ask for my reference at this point and it has been a week and a half. is it a bad sign that it's unlikely I will get the

  13. Had an interview, and now what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    But the human resources won't know because the interview I had was with the nurse managers and educators. So unless the managers contact the HR, HR won't know anything about the the status of my...

  14. Had an interview, and now what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    a week and a half

  15. Had an interview, and now what?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    it was last

  16. Got called for interview from North York General. Any tips for the interview?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    Hey starlane, how long you had waited before hospitals call you

  17. Got called for interview from North York General. Any tips for the interview?

    tiffy723 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi everyone, I got called for interview from North York General Hospital!! Any tips for the interview you could share? I know the job market in Ontario is not good so I really really want to do well...

  18. Got called for interview from North York General. Any tips for the interview?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    Hi Starlane, thank you for your reply! No I haven't had my interview yet but it's coming soon. I have another question for you. In the qualification they stated they prefer to have someone who has...

  19. Do I need to get specialized certification before I get hired?

    tiffy723 posted a topic in Canada

    Hi everyone, I'm just wondering, in Ontario, do I need to get specialized certifications (ICU, Emergency, Coronary care certification) before I apply to jobs? And if I don't have those certificates,...

  20. Do I need to get specialized certification before I get hired?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    Thank you Silverdragon102 for the

  21. Do I need to get specialized certification before I get hired?

    tiffy723 replied to tiffy723's topic in Canada

    Thank you loriangel14 for the reply. It said preferred qualification to have ACLS and certified course. Does that mean I have to have

  22. Still can't be in step-down, feeling depressed

    tiffy723 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I just want to hear what do you guys think about this. I have been working on my unit for a bit over a year (a year and 1 month to be exact). I'm in a cardiac-nuero surgical floor and we...