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  1. CRNA so why not CRNS? Certified Register Nurse Surgeon? (devil's advocate)

    control replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    because surgeons are doctors by definition? i mean CRNA is not the same as an anesthesiologist. it's another profession in and of itself. not a replacement, per se. are nurse practitioners the same as...

  2. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    control replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    If you are seriously feeling that way, you should a) get some help for your mental health (and I meant that in earnest), and b) put in notice and take leave for those last 2 weeks. Wanting to/thinking...

  3. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    control replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming she had not received report on any of the patients? If so, then that is also acceptable. It could still be considered job abandonment. If otherwise (she took report and then walked out),...

  4. Looking for Jobs

    control replied to control's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, 8 months later I see this.... Thanks for

  5. Research Nurse Coordinator???

    control replied to CardioTrans's topic in Research

    I have applied for several CRA positions in Toronto (from here in LA). Needless to say, I've not gotten any offers (have had some interest though) because of my current location, among other things....

  6. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    control replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. I don't see quitting/resigning during orientation as really worth putting on a resume anyway, granted the time spent was less than a

  7. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    control replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    A similar thing happened to me, but I had been walking around for 7 months with a letter of resignation in my bag ready for submission. The night I planned to hand it over to management was the night...

  8. Can a nurse immigrats to canada as a skilled worker?

    control replied to shangve's topic in International Nursing

    Fortunately I don't have any infectious diseases or major health problems. No felonies or even misdemeanors here, I am relatively well behaved! I will check out the TN visa, also. You are really a...

  9. Best nursing shoes? recommendations?

    control replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    Klogs are great. New Balances are great. Birkenstocks are the

  10. When delegating what is safe?

    control replied to vfahnholz's topic in General Nursing

    Delegation to UAPs is meant to be task oriented, standard, and direct patient care activities (i.e., help with ADLs, tidying the client's room/area, vital signs (in some cases), transporting patients,...

  11. How to CYA

    control replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    all of these are excellent, but the last one has cma most of all! by checking on your patients often, you're less likely to get nasty surprises, that's for

  12. How to CYA

    control replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    Be nice (or at least cordial) to everyone. You never know what will happen or who you will be working with (or for) in the future (not saying "be a brownnoser", but don't be a *****

  13. Are you being underpaid?

    control posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking of asking my company for a raise, so I wanted to check where I stand salary wise on http://www.salary.com I just found out I am below the 25th percentile for the annual pay for RNs in my...

  14. Can a nurse immigrats to canada as a skilled worker?

    control replied to shangve's topic in International Nursing

    After further research, I see Ontario is or is in the process of implementing a pilot provincial nomination program. I plan on calling provincial government for more information next week. I am 24...

  15. How to CYA

    control replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your skills up. Network. Stay abreast of what is going on in the field of nursing. Get malpractice insurance. Join your state/provincial nurses

  16. Can a nurse immigrats to canada as a skilled worker?

    control replied to shangve's topic in International Nursing

    Does Ontario accept provincial nominees? I am a US citizen and have been trying to immigrate to Toronto, Ontario for a very long time now. Any information would be greatly appreciated; you may pm me...

  17. I forgot to give report!

    control replied to nursejohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i've done this once before. it happens. good thing you remembered eventually and called back or returned. i never was fully aware of the "mental check" i used to do as i was walking out of the...

  18. RN looking for a job in the U.S.A

    control replied to slim10's topic in International Nursing

    try specific hospitals in the area you want to work in. contact the board of nursing in the state you want to work in for information on becoming licensed in that state (contacting could be as simple...

  19. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    control replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    When you say "transfer" I think "by endorsement". Unfortunately, Canada doesn't allow licensure by endorsement for RNs in the USA. You have to take an exam and upon passing that exam (the name escapes...

  20. What to include in a cover letter

    control replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Also FYI, if you ever desire to leave hospital nursing, you must learn to write a mean cover letter! I wish we'd spent more on this in nursing

  21. What to include in a cover letter

    control replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    I have a great book called "Nursing Jobs" or something like that. It explains cover letters, CVs, and other job application related terms. A cover letter's purpose is to sell yourself to the company....

  22. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    control replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    So I've been looking at pharmaceutical companies. What exactly do registered nurses (or in my case RN in the US, regular person with 4 years exp in the field and a BSN )do for the company? Is it just...

  23. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    control replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    Likewise!!!

  24. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    control replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    What if as in my situation, you are engaged to a Canadian residing in Canada. Would that complicate the process or simplify it? (yes the voice of desperation; I just can't live in TO without a

  25. US nurses moving/moved to Canada

    control replied to ghostcat's topic in Canada

    I am job hunting in Ontario now (electronically from the states). It's kind of depressing knowing I don't have a license there, you know? I'm licensed here in like 20+ states, so it's like starting...