m_aidez

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1. USA ADN moving to Quebec - please help

   m_aidez replied to Flatbelly's topic in International

   Although, there are "english" hospitals, other HCPs/clientele expect you to understand, speak and write in french since it is a predominantly french speaking province, no? As much as most Canadians say, yes we accept english or french speakers, they ...

2. Which rpn college has a better program?

   m_aidez replied to rpnstudent47's topic in CA Programs

   Think about it this way, these programs are accredited and checked by some national board. All of them are suitable. All employers care about is that you graduate and pass the CRPNE.

3. Anyone applied for the RPN program at Conestoga before?

   m_aidez replied to bluer's topic in International

   Oh really? I thought from OCAS you can apply for 6 colleges or something like that. There's still GB, Humber and Seneca around GTA. Georgian College is pretty good too. Anyway, good luck to your friend. Has your friend called Admissions in each schoo...

4. Volunteer Work

   m_aidez replied to ikai's topic in International

   You're welcome. Oh btw, here is a website that gives you a listing of volunteer positions. That's where I find some of my volunteering opportunities. As you can tell, I love volunteering. I've never volunteered in the hospital because I know there's...

5. Volunteer Work

   m_aidez replied to ikai's topic in International

   I want to make it clear to you that volunteers don't do anything "health related" per se with patients in GTA hospitals. You can probably shadow a nurse but you can't do nursing interventions even with nursing supervision. Most volunteers in hospital...

6. I feel like a jerk!

   m_aidez replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

   They wouldn't feel bad to let you go if they need to so why would you feel bad letting them go? Family is first, just keep reminding yourself that.

7. I don't have a passion for anything (anymore)...need advice .

   m_aidez replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

   Reality is some nurses do make that much, it depends where you live and the cost of living. Here are some other Health Care Professions: Med Lab Technologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Audiologist, Speech Language Pathologist, MRI Tech...

8. Volunteer Work

   m_aidez replied to ikai's topic in International

   Welcome! I'm not sure if you can shadow a nurse because they're pretty busy with their workload. Also, some of them usually have a student nurse that they supervise. You can try smaller suburban hospitals but again, it's not a guarantee. As to sugge...

9. Volunteer Work

   m_aidez replied to ikai's topic in International

   Most GTA hospitals only allow you as a volunteer to either chat with patients, refill water for patients or be patient guide (i.e., if a patient is loss you're expected to take them from point A to point B). Each hospital is different but most hospit...

10. can't get a job

    m_aidez replied to mLPN79's topic in International

    You'll get there sooner or later.

11. Changing career path/major..advice please?

    m_aidez replied to Foreverstudent11's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure if you get part-time or PRN.

12. I don't have a passion for anything (anymore)...need advice .

    m_aidez replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    There are many other options in the Health care field besides nursing. Google "Health Care Careers" and you'll find many! Don't do nursing if you're not interested in it, it will only eat your soul. lol I've meet a few nurses who hate their careers a...

13. can't get a job

    m_aidez replied to mLPN79's topic in International

    I've spoken to many new grads (2009-2010) that graduated from my school here in ON. They got jobs, some started May but some will start September. Yes, not all of them are full-timers and a lot of them got two part-time jobs. Some got hospital jobs b...

14. can't get a job

    m_aidez replied to mLPN79's topic in International

    How I see it, it's better to try than not try at all. If you don't try then how does one expect to land a job. I don't think sitting around and looking at the computer screen really helps. When looking for a job always look for different methods to s...

15. can't get a job

    m_aidez replied to mLPN79's topic in International

    I don't see why not to be honest if you're really desperate for a job. Yes, some will disapprove but some not so much. What exactly do you have to loose? Talk to the HR department.