blackcomb

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1. School Bus Tragedy

   blackcomb replied to fawnmarie's topic in School

   Saw that on the new here in Canada, very sad, glad the bus driver got charged, sad the children don't get to come back though. Sincere condolences to their family and friends.

2. Are UK RN's considered LPN's in America?

   blackcomb replied to Smilty's topic in UK

   That's actually quite accurate, though 3-4 yr degree course for RN's in the UK, and in Canada.. Unfortunately in Canada some employers have cut back from wanting to pay out RN wages for RN's and prefer to pay out less by taking on LPN's, in the UK w...

3. Are UK RN's considered LPN's in America?

   blackcomb replied to Smilty's topic in UK

   LPN's which are in Canada as well as the US, are the equivelent of enrolled nurses that no longer exist in the UK who are not full fledged Nurses, unlike RN's in the UK. I work in Canada. LPN's have 1-2 yrs training, unlike RN degree training of up ...

4. How's nursing in the UK?

   blackcomb replied to machaix's topic in UK

   Cost of livingis definitely high in London and the most expensive place to live and work and teaching hospitals there are the best especially if you want to get more educated and progress faster in the Profession, but 3000 pounds approximately extra ...

5. Recruiting for the Future

   blackcomb replied to P-RN's topic in Educators

   Very true on that first point seen below. It is a reason I didn't continue in ICU for the lack of support and brick wall barrier to my development, not to mention a bully manager who went out of her way to get her newer nurses struck off! The Unio...