DanaLPN replied to Stephanita's topic in International
I am a casual in Alberta also. you will receive a Casual Vacation pay of 6% and a Stat pay of 4.6% This would be your in lieu of benefits of 10.6% on top of your hourly/differential pay I hope this helps!
if your healthcare attitude is anything like ours... Here, RNs are being weeded out and LPNs are given priority because of the oh-so-close skills we possess and the cheaper cost we are on budget. Talk to their health authorities and ask what their fu...
where I work, our handbook states: OT IS A PRIVILEGE; NOT A RIGHT. So, if that is the case, seniority takes over or someone who isn't quite up for OT hours. It sucks because you've probably scheduled your own self around this shift but shi(f)t happen...
I love most of my students, but a lot of them are just in. the. way. Frankly, it's your attitude that gets our backs up a bit. At the end of the day, we are still responsible for student's actions and we have to clean up a LOT. I can't even tell you...
I had a 33 patient load at a LTC facility once with only 2 (TWO!) CNAs on staff for each day shift and only 1.5 per evenings. It's hectic to say the least. At the hospital I currently work it is 4:1 with a heavy utilization of CNAs. I ♥ it!
first of all: Congratulations on getting an interview! Having your resume seen/stand out is the toughest and most challenging part to any job application. Secondly, uggh, panels are the worst All of my interviews weigh heavily on the "What would you...
Maybe you're just in the wrong field? You should LOVE your job; not dread it. It will show to your residents and will effect your overall care. Have you considered transitional? Acute? Clinics? etc.
DanaLPN replied to Stephanita's topic in International
yeah, it sucks for casuals. I know other provinces, namely BC, pay a health in lieu of benefits rate. The shift differentials aren't nearly as good as here in AB though. good luck
DanaLPN replied to EdmontonAB's topic in International
I worked with several LPNs at the time who were doing their BN degree through AU. So, yes, you *can* work full time but I'm guessing you'd have to be extremely self-disciplined.
my friend got in to BCIT at age 21 also but she had a criminology degree from AB and worked as a vet tech in BC for about 1.5 years during school. She was considered quite young for the program. She said most of her classmates were prior RTs, EMTs an...
DanaLPN replied to Guest233447's topic in International
@thleenium I know what you mean!! In my social circle, there's a girl who's an RN student and all she can talk about is how I'm wasting my time as an LPN because "it's not as though you're allowed to really be a nurse." i want to slap her silly! She'...
When I was working in Edmonton we did backcheck also. We needed 3 (three) references and each one WAS contacted. And yes, I had to hand it in at the time of the first interview.