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1. Where can I buy a Littman ClassicII in Edmonton

   EdmontonAB posted a topic in International

   Hi, I'm wondering where is the best place to buy a Littman Classic II in Edmonton. I know CUI sells them for $120 and Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services sells them for $95. Does anyone know of anywhere else I could try. Where I might hop...

2. Nursing in Nova Scotia vs. Alberta

   EdmontonAB replied to rllong's topic in International

   I have worked at the Kentville hospital casual as an LPN three years ago, so I may be able to help. I am now living in Edmonton but have not worked in any of the hosptitals here. The pay is lower in Kentville and the shift differential not as good bu...

3. Does NS have a new grad initiative program?

   EdmontonAB replied to EdmontonAB's topic in International

   Well, I was planning on working in Edmonton but if I can't find a full time job here I will be moving. I have been a LPN since 1990 and now taking the LPN to BN program, I figure I've spent my time on the casual list (even though not as an RN). If Du...

4. Does NS have a new grad initiative program?

   EdmontonAB posted a topic in International

   Hi, I am interested about moving back to NS once I graduate (RN) and I am wondering if Nova Scotia has a new grad inititative program. Does anybody know? Thanks

5. New grad (bn) looking for position in bc

   EdmontonAB replied to EXCITEDTONURSE's topic in International

   You should have no problem finding a position in BC. When I went to the careers interaction day in Edmonton a few months ago most of the recruiters were from BC. They told me that the new grad initiative program throughout BC has monthly intakes and ...

6. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

   EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International

   You do have seven years to finish the program but I think most people do it in around four years from what I hear. Most of the students are also working to some degree. You do need to send them your high school transcript when applying for the progra...

7. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

   EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International

   You do need to get the required hours before going into the bridging program but you can do all the electives first before starting the actual bridging program then once you have the hours apply for the bridging program and then transfer the elective...

8. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

   EdmontonAB replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Learning

   Actually I took it in Nova Scotia back in 1990 and then did a refresher 5 years ago. You can transfer university credits into the program so hopefully you can apply some. Good Luck!

9. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

   EdmontonAB replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Learning

   I whole program is 120 credits. I was awarded 30 credits for the LPN program so I have to do a total of 90 to complete the program.

10. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International

    You can look at the calender on line under the LPN to BN program. There are three clusters that contain the courses that you are required to take and you must complete the clusters in order. Then there are the electives, which you can take whenever. ...

11. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

    EdmontonAB replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Learning

    Better check more into the LPN to BN program at Athabasca. I'm taking it now, I'm pretty sure it's going to take you more than 8-10 months. There are also 4 clinicals. Two are 1 month each, one is 10 days, and the final one is three months. Hope this...

12. Canadian licensing system overwhelmed by foreign nurse applicants

    EdmontonAB replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International

    Also, in Alberta if you take the bridging program you are not eligible to work as a third year student. We are eligible for the new grad program but intake is only once a year maybe twice a year (in BC intake is monthly).

13. Canadian licensing system overwhelmed by foreign nurse applicants

    EdmontonAB replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International

    Well I am taking the bridging program through Athabasca. In my opinion the goverment does not want LPNs to bridge to RNs because there is also a shortage of LPNs in Canada.

14. Grad Initiative wages

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in International

    I'm wondering how much is the wage in the grad initiative programs. All I can find is "sector appropriate" does this mean that it is the pay at the first step on the pay scale or is it less. Also do you still get the weekend/ shift premiums? I'm in E...

15. Online RN - canada

    EdmontonAB replied to ladycosta's topic in International

    I am taking the LPN to BN program through Athabasca. I do live in Alberta but I lot of the students that are taking it don't. You do need to be registered as a LPN in Alberta but this isn't really a problem as you can be registered in two provinces a...