Alpine Hiker

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1. Length of Vacation Time for Registered Nurses

   Alpine Hiker replied to jladha's topic in Canada

   I completely agree with loriangel, mazy and fiona. I am a second-career-nurse-to-be, with 15 years experience in my previous career, so I cannot comment on vacation time in nursing. However, I have never heard of any career, in the private or public...

2. getting in to Ottawa U 2nd entry

   Alpine Hiker replied to cardamum's topic in CA Programs

   Hello, Just another thought, since you still have the ANP and stats pre-reqs to do. You could always apply to the regular 4 year BScN program, and you'll just have to do the courses you need (the school will credit you others and exempt you from the...

3. Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

   Alpine Hiker replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

   I completely agree with the two previous answers. Also, I'd like to add that I don't think you should question whether or not you're cut out to be a nurse. It sounds like you are a fantastic nurse. Even if you change fields from nursing, the real...

4. advice for soon-entering student

   Alpine Hiker replied to bigeyes4's topic in General Students

   Hi, I'm a middle-aged mom, 3 kids (10, 7 and 5) and I just started my BScN in September. So I don't have a lot of experience or 'wisdom' to share yet, but from what I've experienced in the last few weeks, is that I'd just say be yourself and keep on...

5. Older Nursing students

   Alpine Hiker replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Thank you everyone, especially butterly journey, studentinnursing and tex42 cares, for your supportive and informative replies. It is so incredibly encouraging to read about other people's experiences and successes. You seem like such nice people (...

6. Older Nursing students

   Alpine Hiker replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   Wow -that is a brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing! I will see in my school has something like that set up. Thanks again, and best of luck with your studies and future career!!! :)

7. Older Nursing students

   Alpine Hiker replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   What a good feeling I got from reading all these great answers to the post. Great answers, and congratulations to each and every one of you on your accomplishments!!! I am starting my BScN in the fall, and leaving a successful (but completely unful...

8. 2-years programs in canadian universities

   Alpine Hiker replied to rs76's topic in CA Programs

   You can also add the following to your list: University of Ottawa Trent University (Peterborough, ON) However, from what I know about these programs, some start with a summer semester in May, so the application dates for the 2 year program may be dif...

9. Is it Hard to be a Healthy Nurse?

   Alpine Hiker replied to Ladyj83's topic in International

   Thanks for asking this question, as it is one that's been on my mind recently! I too am starting nursing school in the fall, also as my second career, and I currently have a similar sounding 'desk job'. Partly to get more fit and partly for the up...

10. Wanted to share a good site for those taking A&P!

    Alpine Hiker replied to Aly529's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you so much for sharing this site! It is now bookmarked. :) I'm starting nursing school in the fall, as my second career, but studied A & P when I did my BSc (many moons ago). All I can is "wow" as to what resources are available today t...

11. Is nursing your second career?

    Alpine Hiker replied to nicubee's topic in Career Support

    Thank you, Nicubee, for asking this question, and thank you to everyone who answered! I too am a second-career-nurse-to-be (accepted into BScN for September 2011), and was so interested to read the replies. It is invaluable to me to read 'success ...

12. From Business Degrees to Nursing

    Alpine Hiker replied to morri082's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Morrie082 and welcome to the forum, I can't provide an answer to your question, given that I am in a very similar situation as yourself (I also have a Master's degree and am mid-career, mid-level professional in a stable, financially-rewarding pos...

13. Acceptances to Ontario Programs for Sept 2011?

    Alpine Hiker replied to KateWindsor's topic in Canada

    Good morning -- Just got my acceptance to the BScN program at Ottawa U today! This will be a second career for me, and the reality of being accepted and pursuing this lifelong dream still haven't quite sunk in (but I'm sure it won't take long!)!!! W...