LPN_of_BC

LPN_of_BC has 6 years experience and specializes in ACUTE, GERIATRICS.

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1. LPN in BC planning to move to SK to work

   LPN_of_BC replied to LPN_of_BC's topic in Canada

   Hello all...just to update you finally I got a job here in Calgary 9 months ago in LTC and I'm loving it. It's totally different than working in hospital. I have 35 residents to give meds with no personal care at all. Less stress than my previous jo...

2. LPN in BC planning to move to SK to work

   LPN_of_BC replied to LPN_of_BC's topic in Canada

   hi systerm, glad to hear from you and all of what you have said are greatly appreciated and all TRUE !!! well i don't stop researching the better place to settle and work in our profession...so it's either i go to AB first since i have lots of friend...

3. LPN in BC planning to move to SK to work

   LPN_of_BC replied to LPN_of_BC's topic in Canada

   Hi march girl, Thanks for your message. I was an RCA before and became an LPN 7 years ago and working in the hospital. Yes, I noticed that lots of new LPNs who did their preceptorships in my workplace finding themselves having difficulties being hire...

4. LPN in BC planning to move to SK to work

   LPN_of_BC posted a topic in Canada

   Hi, I'm an LPN in BC, Canada and now planning to move to Saskatchewan to find a job. Is there a lot of jobs in SK particularly in Regina? Anyone would like to share infos and their experiences are highly appreciated. Thanks.

5. Fulltime/Fullscope LPN in BC-Canada

   LPN_of_BC replied to LPN_of_BC's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Fiona59, Could you also PM me where do u work? Thanks.

6. I Contracted HIV

   LPN_of_BC replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

   Yes Sarah, I agreed above. Please do so. My prayers are with you always. God bless.

7. Getting Stuck with Night Shift.

   LPN_of_BC replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   I love working nights in hospital. I work 90% nights, 10% days no problem at all. Maybe it depends how your body will accept it or some people really don't sleep in days or really couldn't stay working nights. But for me, since I'm a night person I l...

8. LPN Starting Salary

   LPN_of_BC replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   hi is lvn and lpn a different thing? here in canada we only have lpn no lvn. thanks.

9. LPN Starting Salary

   LPN_of_BC replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi here in BC, Canada the starting wage now is C$23.74/hour. I'm working in a hospital either the same rate or much lower when you are working in a private facilities (nursing homes, assisted living, etc.) since all hospitals here are under governmen...

10. What's That Smell? The Missing Diaper

    LPN_of_BC replied to growing777's topic in Pediatric

    omg !!! lol !!! i was laughing so hard alone in my room. i can't imagine how she looked like wearing a soiled diaper. thanks !!! :nmbrn:

11. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    LPN_of_BC replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    hi very nice letter....now I know I'm not yet too late to be an RN...I'm 43 years old and have been an LPN for 4 years now planning to take a BSN....thanks for this very inspiring and motivating letter...:up::bowingpur:roll

12. Can an LPN from Canada work as LPN in USA?

    LPN_of_BC replied to LPN_of_BC's topic in LPN/LVN

    Right now the starting salary for LPN in BC is CAD$23.75/hour. I wonder how much in other provinces?

13. Canadian Practical Nursing Exam, Sep 10, 2008

    LPN_of_BC replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International

    Goodluck to you guys...

14. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    LPN_of_BC replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anyway, in our unit we always have students. We love :heartbeatstudents b/c it's additional help also in our part. They're learning and at the same time we get help .

15. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

    LPN_of_BC replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the student is expecting a very important call he/she should inform the staff. Put the cellphone on silent-vibrate mode. There's a time to use it, i.e. during breaks or say "excuse me I need to answer the call" and then go to a staff room or insid...