bellasalsera

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1. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

   bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

   I only applied to U of T. I did my MBA at York and like you, need a change. I also live close to U of T, and don't want to have to make the trek out to York every day--too much of a lifestyle change, plus I have a pug who needs attention at the end o...

2. Where did my antibodies go?

   bellasalsera replied to MarsBar's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had to be vaccinated three times against Rubella (German measles) before I devleoped antibodies.

3. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

   bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

   Really? But with overtime, can't you make at least 70K there in Montreal? I just got a promotion--will probably gross about CAD85K this year. But I absolutely despise it. I dread getting up in the morning. And I never really know what time my day wil...

4. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

   bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

   Thanks so much for the feedback everyone--it is really appreciated.

5. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

   bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

   I like the idea of helping people, and I worked my way through my undergrad with Comcare as a "Homemaker". I briefly attended nursing school at U. of T a couple years ago and really liked it. Just couldn't afford it! Where are you applying?

6. 70K possible for a Toronto nurse?

   bellasalsera posted a topic in International

   Hi all, I am hoping to start by BScN at U of Toronto this coming fall. (I actually started a couple years ago, but realized a few weeks into it that I didn't want to take on any more student debt, so I quit and went back to work). Anyhow, I am a bit ...

7. CPT: Miami Dade accelerated--anyone ever exempt?

   bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in Florida

   Hi Nashima, Yeah, they will not accept anything but the CPT. It's a giant pain, given that it can only be written at the college. Thanks for your reply.

8. Anyone quitting

   bellasalsera replied to weytn's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Three years ago I took a leave of absense from my high-paying, full-time job to go to nursing school. Three weeks into the leave, I freaked out b/c I was afraid of change, lost income, etc.,. I quit school and went back to work. I regret the decision...

9. CPT: Miami Dade accelerated--anyone ever exempt?

   bellasalsera posted a topic in Florida

   I'd like to know if anyone who got accepted to the Accelerated nursing program at Miami Dade was exempt from the CPT. Funny, the college itself exempts people from the CPT if you have a degree, but the nursing website states that you have to write th...

10. Pay in Detroit area?

    bellasalsera posted a topic in Michigan

    Can anyone tell me what a newly graduated nurse makes in the Detroit area?

11. Drop Outs - Why?

    bellasalsera replied to KristinWW's topic in General Students

    I dropped out in Week 2 of an accelerated program, not b/c I didn't like it (I did, immensely), but b/c I became paralized with fear when I realized that I was about to deplete my retirement savings in order to return to school. I am 32, single, have...

12. Lysol Douche

    bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in Ob/Gyn

    AAAAAGGHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! ROTGLMAO!!!!!!!!!! :chuckle

13. Canada wages

    bellasalsera replied to bellasalsera's topic in International

    In Toronto, where I live, $34/hour is ok, but not great if you have student loans and a family to support. I made 60K last year as an internal auditor for a bank, and I still don't own a car or a home. A decent home in a decent area will cost me at l...

14. Room darkening

    bellasalsera replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just use a dark shower curtain liner, cut it to size, and tape it up with double-sided tape. Costs about $5.

15. Scared!!!!

    bellasalsera replied to MOONIELOVE's topic in General Students

    Sending you positive thoughts and energy!!:)