joey1967

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1. Relocating- Psych Nursing BC/Victoria

   joey1967 posted a topic in International

   Hi All, I am an RN in Alberta and want to relocate back to Victoria by Feb 08. I am looking for the status on working conditions/jobs. Job board seems to be ok, is there alot of casual work? What about safety, anyone know of safety issues, i.e. nurse...

2. UNA negs

   joey1967 replied to kaylaRN's topic in International

   This latest contract "offering" is INSULTING. I too was at the meeting on the 11th but unfortunately could not stay to hear how we move forward and get our voices heard. Staff on my unit are also worried that the Union will cave, I hope otherwise. I ...

3. UNA negs

   joey1967 replied to kaylaRN's topic in International

   I just saw the latest offer to UNA - and I must say, shame on the province. :angryfire We need to compensate nurses fairly for the tough job we are currently faced with, especially here in Calgary, where going to work is like going to the frontline o...

4. Job Offer - Patient Load Resonable???

   joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in Geriatric

   Hi, Should have mentioned - The 80 patients could mean ANY shift, no gaurantee there will even be 2 LPN's on, who do the same thing, i.e. meds, accept they do not take orders from Dr's. The manager said I would have to leave my floor and then go to a...

5. Job Offer - Patient Load Resonable???

   joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in Geriatric

   Hi, Thanks, I totally Agree. I am sort of bummed because the facility is about 6 blocks from my house. I did a google and found a few complaints with the union about working conditions and staffing levels, and this was just in May, and nothing has be...

6. Job Offer - Patient Load Resonable???

   joey1967 posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi All, New to this forum. I need some input ASAP. Was offered a job today in LTC. I am an RN - will be responsible for 32-40 patients with two LPN's to *manage* whatever this means, as I feel LPN's don't need to be managed, they are trained health c...

7. Signing Bonus For BC???

   joey1967 posted a topic in International

   Hi, As of Jan 2006, BC was to offer signing bonuses for new nurses that exceeded $1000 and were available to most new nurses relocating to BC with a position. I've done a search on the internet and cannot find any any information on this, other than ...

8. Healthcare System

   joey1967 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in International

   Had to throw my two cents in here, I would agree, the Canadian health care system is in crisis. I have only been an RN for a year, and have spent the first part of the year working in the hospital where I got burnt out and witnessed first hand bed sh...

9. NCLEX Question

   joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in International

   Hi, I see this, great for those living close to TO...unfortunately I am going to be living 21 hours from TO via car and only 4 hours to Minnesota where I would write, hence the reason I need to write in Minnesota...I guess it will be more paper work ...

10. NCLEX Question

    joey1967 posted a topic in International

    Hi All, Well, I put my move to the USA on hold, and now that I'm moving out of province to move to USA eventually, I've lost ALL info on my computer on steps to write NCLEX!!! I did find the download for Visa Screen and Minnesota License. Now here is...

11. High Cost of Getting Ready to Move to US

    joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in International

    Hi Diva - Moving can be such a pain - I've done it coast to coast a couple of times in my life in Canada and know what being without a car is like. Maybe you could rent for a couple of weeks? Sometimes the cost of getting shipped faster is actually t...

12. NCLEX for North Carolina?Not needed???

    joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in International

    Hi, Thanks - I figured as much as I've looked into this a million times but was thinking "oh maybe something has changed" LOL!! As you can see I have the mental block with NCLEX. Oh well, so much for wishful thinking. Also thanks for the heads up on ...

13. NCLEX for North Carolina?Not needed???

    joey1967 posted a topic in International

    Hi All, A quick question - I was on the Univeristy of North Carolina's nursing recruitment website, and for Canadian Nurses, they are indicating that the NCLEX is NOT required. Link is below. Direct quote, " The North Carolina Board of Nursing curren...

14. California Consideration - Need Help

    joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in International

    Thanks Fergus - This is the kind of stuff I need to get educated about - I would have had NO idea...considering my age I don't think an HMO would be the best bet, I mean I am very healthy but I see women on my unit all time, in the same physical cond...

15. California Consideration - Need Help

    joey1967 replied to joey1967's topic in International

    Wow -Thanks for this great info. I am actually pushing 40 (nursing is a second career for me) so I won't be rooming or living in a dorm, hence the concern for affordable housing. I am also looking at working in Northern California or half way between...