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  1. is it true about canada?? light in this gloom??
    Seems like your school told you that there were jobs in Canada to give you some hope for the future. Its not a good time to be a nurse in Canada, America and many other countries.
    May 8
    Forum: Advice on Immigration
  2. after 3 nclex rn tries, trying the pn for the first time
    Why did you fail the NCLEX-RN 3 times? Do you know what your weaknesses are? Knowing this will help you in preparing for the NCLEX.
    May 6
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  3. Out With It
    thank you for your story and thanks for joining us. I was diagnosed with BPD at the age of 50. I was so happy to finally know why my life is the way it is. And since finding out I've been doing...
    May 2
    Forum: General Articles About Nursing
  4. LPN in BC planning to move to SK to work
    Its bad when the CLPNA website has no jobs listed for LPNs in Calgary. This is the first time I've seen that happen in 2 years.
    Apr 15
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  5. Health Insurance rates...
    I lived for over a decade in Florida and had worked for a couple of the big medical insurance companies before going into nursing. I couldn't afford health premiums or the out of pocket expenses...
    Mar 31
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  6. AHS Jobs.....Poof! Gone
    I remember many of you discussing ongoing issues with AHS back in the fall of 2010. I was in college in Florida in the first semester of LPN-RN bridge. After all I'd read I decided my best course...
    Mar 29
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  7. IEN Registration in Alberta to become more difficult
    There are no jobs...there's no point in applying to AHS since any job advertised will be taken by someone who is already in AHS. I work outside of AHS...we're cutting back on staffing hours for...
    Mar 29
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  8. IEN Registration in Alberta to become more difficult
    My daughter in law is doing SEC at the end of April. I think now she finally believes me when I tell her there are no jobs.
    Mar 28
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  9. Do you talk about work at home?
    I have no nursing friends and no nursing relatives so when I leave work I really leave work behind. My friends have an interesting mix of careers, we all have so little in common job wise that our...
    Mar 28
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  10. Jobs in calgary, ab...any to be had
    OilCareers - The quick and easy way to the world's oil and gas jobs If I knew then what I know now.........
    Mar 25
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  11. What is your favorite nursing scrub design?  Do you have one?
    My fav are Reina brand. They're made of microfiber, come in sets of pants with matching top, have lots of pockets and fit me well. They're not easy to find though. No stores sell them here, I have...
    Mar 25
    Forum: About A Nurse - Nursing Cartoon Series
  12. Jobs in calgary, ab...any to be had
    I'm an LPN and I do not work for AHS. There's also a hiring freeze on LPNs. The CLPNA website has job listings for non-AHS positions but there's not much on that job board either. Its not...
    Mar 24
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  13. to apply in ontario as immigrant.nurse conflicted on provincial nominee or student
    I'm sure the consultancy agency will tell you there are jobs here in Canada because you are paying them. There are no jobs here in Canada. Read all the threads related to international nurses,...
    Mar 23
    Forum: Nurse Registration
  14. Difficult transition to leadership role:CNA to RN in LTC facility
    Did you talk to your co-workers before going to the DON? Has your attitude towards them changed ? Did you try taking each one aside and asking them nicely what the problem is? Maybe its something...
    Mar 23
    Forum: Nursing Leadership Strategies
  15. Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please
    Also consider that your pay will be very low compared to your earnings now.
    Mar 22
    Forum: Nursing Career Advice
  16. AHS Jobs.....Poof! Gone
    I got an email on the casual AHS position I applied for "due to unforeseen circumstances, the above noted requisition has been cancelled"
    Mar 21
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  17. Los Angeles travel assignment...
    Its Monday, take a deep breath, breathe out....relax.
    Mar 18
    Forum: Travel Nursing
  18. With kids, husband, and work, I haven't rested in years.
    I was married with kids and single with kids. There was never time for me. I waited a long, long time for me time. After my youngest moved out I sold the house, gave away the dogs to family...
    Mar 17
    Forum: About A Nurse - Nursing Cartoon Series
  19. Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?
    neither, I stopped drinking any form of soda years ago....unless it has rum in it :woot: or vodka :cheeky:
    Mar 15
    Forum: Nursing Humor / Share Jokes
  20. AHS Jobs.....Poof! Gone
    I'm glad I'm not employed by AHS at this time. There are 5 LPN jobs listed for Calgary on the AHS board. I'm not applying for anything....I've booked a holiday for 2 weeks in May. My DIL is an...
    Mar 14
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  21. Any job, anywhere?
    I would go for the full time permanent position somewhere, there's no way I'd move for a temp position or part-time. Are you an LPN or RN?
    Mar 14
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  22. Graduating Nurse from Ontario Moving to Calgary
    I've had no callbacks from AHS on any positions I've applied for. I'm giving up for awhile....going on vacation in May.
    Mar 9
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  23. Interview/ Nurses Eat their young?
    I really wish people would get away from "nurses eat their young". In any job there are good co-workers and bad co-workers. You can't really tell how a unit will be until you start working...
    Feb 28
    Forum: Nursing First Job Hunt Assistance
  24. tips and tricks to keep nursing knowledge/skill?
    There are jobs for LPNs outside of AHS if you're willing to work homecare.
    Feb 28
    Forum: Nursing in Canada
  25. AHS Cost Cutting and Fee Increases
    Well...at least I'm far better off here that I was in Florida...I do have health insurance here :unsure:
    Feb 27
    Forum: Nursing in Canada