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Oct 17, 2003 01:57 AM

Hi I'm new


just wanted to say hello and introduce myself...I live on vancouver island, and am presently working as an LPN in long term care (which I LOVE) ( I know, not many nurses love long term care, that's why the people that do, need to stick around)
I'm presently refreshing my RPN (which here in BC is a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, not a registered practical nurse), which will enable me to work on the psych unit, detox, mental health, or as
as an RN in long term care...
although, the LPNs and the RNs (RPNs) are doing identical jobs where I work, the LPNs make 2$ less an hour (starting wage) and can't pronounce death. The workload is identical.
I'm thinking maybe I should keep both my LPN license and my RPN registration cuz who knows the future of health care in this province...


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from angelbear
Old Oct 17, 2003, 02:24 AM

Hi, Welcome to the board happy to have you with us. I worked LTC myself for 2 yrs and I adored it only left cause of such short staffing. I say go for the gusto the more letters behind your name the better career options wise. Nice to meet you and good luck.
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Old Nov 12, 2003, 01:13 AM

nice to meet ya, i am funky and a new member too! i am a second year RPN student in ontario, i am currently on a surgical unit and loving it. good luck
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from RNonsense
Old Nov 12, 2003, 11:11 PM

Hello fellow Canuck! I'm in the Vancouver area. Health care here is getting pretty scary!
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