Neelum RN

Neelum RN has 7 years experience and specializes in Cardiac.

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1. Nursing in Canada

   Neelum RN replied to Neelum RN's topic in International

   Thanks so much for the wonderful responses. What are some of the issues facing nurses in Canada?? What is the nurse/patient ratio? What do you have to say about your healthcare system versus ours in USA.

2. Nursing in Canada

   Neelum RN replied to Neelum RN's topic in International

   Thanks! N.

3. Nursing in Canada

   Neelum RN replied to Neelum RN's topic in International

   Thanks, I work in IL. It seems like Canada has the same pay scale. I work on a tele. unit and my pay with overtime is between 80-90,000. But it is a lot of hard work. We recently had uniforms so no autonomy there. I am in NP program in Chicago. V.ex...

4. Nursing in Canada

   Neelum RN posted a topic in International

   Hello, will someone who has the time, be able to tell me about nursing in Canada? Is there a nursing shortage? Basic education, is it associate degree or BSN. Basic salary? How is the relationship with physicians? Do you have to wear uniforms? Thanks...

5. Dilemma: Should I settle? Is it worth it in the long run?

   Neelum RN replied to Mariposa2009's topic in General Nursing

   When you will work in a hospital (hopefully soon), the majority of the population will be elderly. We hardly ever have patients under 40 or so. Personally I think working at LTC with elderly population is a great start. Some of my close friends work ...

6. Is anyone out there having a hard time finding a job?

   Neelum RN replied to Howdie's topic in General Nursing

   " I remember a couple of years ago I was begged to work overtime - and that was for time and a half with an extra $300 bonus an overtime shift too". I guess the glory days are over for now. The same management that literally begged nurses to pick up ...

7. Is anyone out there having a hard time finding a job?

   Neelum RN replied to Howdie's topic in General Nursing

   Where have all the patients gone??? Economy with a big E. We go through low census and then boom they come worse then ever! Even with low census patient acuity is very high. I guess they wait at home until hospitalization becomes unavoidable. This m...

8. So how hard is it for new grads to get a job?

   Neelum RN replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

   With persistence and some God sent endurance, you will find the right job. Sometimes you have to take a different route. One of our PCT who graduated this May is starting as a school nurse. She wanted an entirely different field. I am so proud of her...

9. Need a Canadian Colleague

   Neelum RN replied to Neelum RN's topic in International

   Hello again, Glad to hear that Canadian hospitals are still hiring. Interesting! Our new grads are having an extremely difficult time finding jobs! It is sad to see them so discouraged. There was always a nursing shortage. But the situation changed...

10. Is anyone out there having a hard time finding a job?

    Neelum RN replied to Howdie's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah the job market for nurses is not good at all. There was a time when the hospital used to beg us for overtime. There was a nursing shortage. Not anymore. Since last year, the hospital hired way too many nurses. Now when the census is low 1 or e...

11. Apparently we LOVE night duty?!

    Neelum RN replied to taeran's topic in General Nursing

    I work two 12 hours shift 7p-7a q week. I have responsibilties at home and my choices are limited at this time. It is not easy to work nights. We are going against nature. Studies have shown that we are at high risk for breast cancer and obesity (to ...

12. So how hard is it for new grads to get a job?

    Neelum RN replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    Though we have a hiring freeze, in time of dire when we needed to replace a few nurses; 3 new grads were hired last month. Though economy is not well, i guess nursing is still the best profession with great potential for growth.

13. Need a Canadian Colleague

    Neelum RN replied to Neelum RN's topic in International

    Dear Canadian Colleague, Thanks, that is very nice of you!! I was not aware of the rules and policies of the forum. My apologies. I don't qualify for private messages until i have 15 posts. Hopefully will soon qualify. I returned to school yesterday....

14. After failing for five times! I finally passed!!!!

    Neelum RN replied to pkid3183's topic in NCLEX

    May i suggest something. It is simple! Let go of your fears. When I am nervous and anxious, I cannot even think straight. When i sat for my test, i did not have the finances to go to Kaplan or other prep. courses. So I studied on my own: notes and Mo...

15. After failing for five times! I finally passed!!!!

    Neelum RN replied to pkid3183's topic in NCLEX

    Way to go.Where there is a will there is a way! CONGRATULATIONS!