DanaLPN

DanaLPN

perioperative, ACE

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About DanaLPN

DanaLPN specializes in perioperative, ACE.


I'm from Edmonton and looking to move to BC

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  1. Alberta Casual in lieu of benefits rate

    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!
  2. Jobs for LPN's....is it true???

    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...
  3. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Title: LPN Experience: 10+ years Type: Acute Location: Edmonton Vacation: 25 days Wage: $31.07/hour Shift differential: $2.50 /evenings (3 p.m. to 11 p.m.) $4.25 / nights (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) $2.75 per /weekend
  4. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    I've worked up to $31.07 but I have reached the top of my salary schedule as an LPN in Edmonton
  5. can a nurse manager cancel your shift?

    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...
  6. From a student, to, hospital floor nurses...

    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...
  7. 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!
  8. Panel Interview- Your opinion greatly appreciated

    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...
  9. 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.
  10. Alberta Casual in lieu of benefits rate

    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
  11. Athabasca University?

    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.
  12. BCIT Aug 2010/ Jan 2011

    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...
  13. New Calgary hospital staffing plan to exclude LPN's?

    @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'...
  14. RPN/LPN jobs in Canada

    good luck :) I hear Fort Smith is always hiring if you're reallllly looking to relocate
  15. 'Backcheck' before interview?

    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.