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AHS is also closing the facility in Bashaw and there have been discussions for months about reduced hours at my facility. And it is both RNs and LPNs affected by this. The scary part is....we...

Agreed. The day is long, but knowing that I can periodically have a week, sometimes two weeks off if I trade a shift or two is worth it for me. Again, it depends on your lifestyle and preferences.

Once in a while, I'll work an 8 hour night, but that's a picked up shift, not my regular rotation. That's nice for a change, but like others, I would leave bedside nursing if 8's were the only...

You're not alone, if that's any consolation. Unfortunately, the job market has been tough for new grads since 2008. Did you research the area prior to moving? Do you have friends or contacts anywhere...

Depends which area you work and individual preference. I'm certain that if I had to work 5 x 8 hour shifts, I would be exhausted much faster.When I worked OR we did 8's and while the hours are nice,...

I'd really like to reduce my hours a bit, but we are always short. I'm averaging 36 hours a week, sometimes more.

There are no easy solutions. New grads and experienced nurses are all having great difficulty securing jobs these days. It's been the same for years and instead of improving, the markets are worse...

It sounds as though you're looking for agency work, which is not recommended for new grads. Agencies expect you to work with minimal supervision. The GTA is saturated with applicants. Consider...

If you go to Peel Police if you're in Toronto, they will take 3-4 weeks to process a vulnerable sector check which is much faster than any of the other sites in and around the GTA. That's what a few...

I read the article because UNA posted it on their facebook feed, which I'm subscribed to. I'm using my phone, so I can't post links, but I would imagine that you could find something on UNA's website.

Jan imbedded the link in her post above. Yes, the Redford government is no better than Ralphie or Mike Harris (ON Premier 1995-?). Anytime Conservatives are elected, you can bet cuts to education...

What perfect timing! Yesterday, UNA posted an article outlining the recent layoffs of 20+ (maybe more...I can't recall exactly) nurses at various Primary Care Network Centres in Calgary. ...

A month is not long at all. Judging from many of the posts around AN, new grad positions can take 6 months to a year to acquire in a major city. The market is saturated with new and experienced...

Many facilities would issue a verbal or written warning for something like this. Perhaps they were looking for a reason to let you go. These days it doesn't take much. I haven't read through all...

So it's not just me lol. Sometimes I'll spend my two days off in pajamas.

Yes! And some people fail to understand that generally, if I only have two days off in between shifts, I'm not game for a whole lot of action. One reason why nights work for me is that I value my...

Everyone is wired differently, too. Some people are naturally more adjusted for nights than others, myself included. I have never enjoyed waking up early, and every day shift job I've ever held, well...

I used their online system for four years with no issues, but that was long ago. It may have changed, and online systems are known for glitches. Have you tried logging off, closing the browser and...

It depends where you're working, but more often, you'll learn more in a rural setting because the support staff are non-existent. No physio, pharmacy, OT, rec, respiratory most of the time. You're...

Working nights with a family or a partner on days would definitely be more challenging. The reason why permanent nights works for me is because I have no attachments at the moment. Sleep is a...

Yes I understand that, but you're not going to change the current system anytime soon, or your current position unless you decide to take LOA. Everything takes time. I agree....bedside nursing is...

Every prospective student should always do their research first. And there are options, but experience is required first. Too many nurses expect to leave bedside nursing with little to no experience,...

Will this program pay a portion of your loans off during this year? Having a zero payment is great, but not if your principal remains the same.

It depends where your interests are. Hospital nursing isn't for everyone, nor does it have to be. That's the great thing about nursing....many options.

I take a bath, watch tv and eat some junk. Chips, chocolate, fries...whatever I want.