What is the average needed to get into a Nursing program?
%75 average
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What Universities offer a Nursing program in Nova Scotia?
Dalhousie and St.FX
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How long is the NCLEX-RN exam?
6 hours
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How long does the BSN degree take to complete?
4 years
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What is the average hourly wage?
$31.62
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What 3 degrees can you get in Nursing?
Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate
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When does Canadian Nursing date back to?
1639
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What does RN and LPN stand for?
Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse
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What are some important qualities to have for Nursing?
Critical thinking skills, Compassion, Detail Oriented, Emotional stability, Organization skills, Physical stamina, Speaking skills
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Who was the first female to practice in Canada?
Emily Stowe
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Who was the first female to graduate Canadian Medical school?
Augusta Stowe-Gullen
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What is the difference between a fracture and a compound fracture?
A fracture is when the bone breaks, a compound fracture is when the bone breaks and punctures the skin
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What does a Nurse specialized in Neurology do?
The look after people with brain and spinal injuries
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Where are 4 places a RN can work?
RNs can work in hospitals, physicians offices, home healthcare services, nursing care facilities, correctional facilities, schools, clinics, and serve in the Military
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What are 3 or the 7 courses you'll take during your first and second semester of University?
Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, English, Human Growth and Development, Statics
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In 2022, how many Canadian Nurses will be retired?
60,000
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What are the 2 child specialties called?
Neonatal and Pediatrics
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Define heatstroke.
1.a condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by failure of the body's temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessively high temperatures
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How many years of experience do you need before they hire you as a Nurse?
2 years experience
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What courses are you required to take in high school?
Some type of Math 12, Bio 12, Chem12, English 12 and another 12 academic 12 course
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Define Triage.
Triage is the assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of a large number of patients
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What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
A sprain is the tear of ligaments and a strain is a tear of the muscle
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What is a sphygmomanometer used for?
To monitor blood pressure
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What month is National Nursing week in?
May
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