Shawnina

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1. Specialty Courses?

   Shawnina replied to nurse.sarah5783's topic in Psychiatric

   Also, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto offers online courses on a variety of topics. Most of them are about 8 weeks long and cost $300. I have taken two of them (Mental Health and Law, Psychopharmacology) and found them bo...

2. Specialty Courses?

   Shawnina replied to nurse.sarah5783's topic in Psychiatric

   Mount Royal University (Alberta) offers an Advanced Studies in Mental Health Certificate that is completely distance-based.

3. Facilities for Young Offenders

   Shawnina posted a topic in Correctional

   I am wondering if any of you have worked as a nurse in a facility for young offenders? I would like to know more about the experience to be gained in this setting.

4. Getting the most from my practicum

   Shawnina posted a topic in Psychiatric

   Any tips on how I can get the most from my final practicum on an acute psych unit? I have had mixed emotions about this placement from the beginning. I find psych/mental health nursing really interesting so I am pretty sure I will enjoy this practicu...

5. can you be a mom and nurse?

   Shawnina replied to perhisia's topic in Career Support

   I don't have any children yet, but I've heard several nurses say that "nursing is the best profession for parents" given the variety of practice settings and lines available. Given the demand for nurses, I'm sure you would find something that would f...

6. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

   Shawnina replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia

   I have to admit that I was also offended by the title of the OP, but after reading it I can understand the OP's frustration. I think you would get more helpful replies with a less judgmental title, though. I have a loved one that has battled with a d...

7. Prince George, BC - future as a nurse?

   Shawnina replied to Jangaboo's topic in International

   It's suprising how quickly four years fly by. I would definitely consider going directly to the RN route if you decide on nursing. It took me seven years to get my first degree (completely switched majors after year 3). Four years after graduating, I...

8. Accelerated Programs

   Shawnina replied to mypaintcan8me's topic in International

   I'll be starting the last semester of the accelerated program at U of C. It's a 20 month program. The quality of instruction has varied, but it is alright if you are a self-directed learner. All of my classmates are highly intelligent and motivated p...

9. Best Choice for Final Practicum?

   Shawnina replied to Shawnina's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the replies so far. I have considered a med/psych unit, I just don't know what my chances would be of ending up there. I don't want to end up on a very "quiet" psych unit. Midget - Aboriginal is a term we use in Canada that includes First ...

10. Best Choice for Final Practicum?

    Shawnina posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any suggestions on the best area to do a final practicum before graduating? Is doing a year or two of med-surg really as critical as everyone thinks or should I start getting experience in a specialty area that interests me? I'm especially intereste...