thistooshallpass

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1. Are there Rn jobs in Edmonton/Calgary? 2016

   thistooshallpass replied to Kwas's topic in Canada

   I agree that the job market in Edmonton is tough- it took me several months to get a position in AHS as a newly graduated nurse with no seniority to speak of. And while I can't say how quickly one can find a job at this time I think it is worth notin...

2. Getting in to School

   thistooshallpass replied to funkyskirt's topic in Canada

   Hi funkyskirt! Like others have suggested, it might be a good idea to look at what prerequisites the programs you're thinking of going into require and take those classes. It's after you've taken those that I'd suggest considering if you need to boos...

3. Hearing back from AHS

   thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

   As an update, I finally heard back about that job I interviewed for a little over a month ago and I GOT THE JOB! So excited about this opportunity! Thanks for the replies everyone!

4. Hearing back from AHS

   thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

   I'm very sorry to hear about that I had an interview for a casual position and, after the comments left on this thread, decided to mention that while I was available for all shifts, I had a preference for nights and weekends as a student; the recrui...

5. Passed NCLEX-RN Canada on the third try!!!

   thistooshallpass replied to FitNurse444's topic in Canada

   Congratulations on passing! :)

6. Hearing back from AHS

   thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

   That's a great suggestion! Thank you Joanna- I'll add that in.

7. Hearing back from AHS

   thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

   Oh I'm sorry. When I was a student I preferred nights and weekends because it meant I might actually get to sit and chart on time and employed I believe I'll still be partial to those shifts because I'm at a stage in my life where I like money (I me...

8. Hearing back from AHS

   thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

   Oh wow, that's terrible! I'm so sorry I know when I was preceptoring as a student my unit would sometimes only have one RN for the entire night shift (when there should be at least two) and that could be hard... So I can only imagine how difficult a...

9. Hearing back from AHS

   thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

   Ah I see. Yes, I can see how the economy would impact health care and employment availibility. Relocation is something I've considered (especially after speaking with some American recruiters at a job fair) but (and I know this can sound terrible si...

10. Hearing back from AHS

    thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

    Three months later? That's crazy! Were those for acute care positions? Ah, I see. A little unfortunate that they tend to sit in limbo since to "hurry up and wait" isn't a forte of mine. Still, I appreciate the responses Fiona and Joanna! Knowing that...

11. Hearing back from AHS

    thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

    Oh my, no word at all? At the very least I thought you would get a courtesy email telling you that another applicant has been selected; I think if I didn't hear anything back it would drive me a little crazy! Haha that is a little odd but congratulat...

12. Hearing back from AHS

    thistooshallpass replied to thistooshallpass's topic in Canada

    Six weeks even for an internal applicant! I see. Honestly, I was half expecting replies to indicate something like, "a month is too long, you should let this one go" but your reply gives me a little bit of hope. Thank you so much for the response! :...

13. Hearing back from AHS

    thistooshallpass posted a topic in Canada

    Hi everyone, I graduated semi-recently back in August and am currently job hunting. I had an interview with AHS (Alberta Health Services) nearly a month ago in February and haven't heard anything. I expect that I didn't get it but I know that at leas...