jenago

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1. New Nurse being thrown to the wolves IN LTC HELP!

   jenago replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with talking to the director of nursing. Talk to ther first before quiting. Explain your concerns and hopefully she will be able to improve the situation. If not then I would suggest not staying in that type of situation because the residents...

2. Need career advice

   jenago replied to jenago's topic in International

   Hi there, to clarify, nurses in ontario can either go to college and get there diploma in nursing or go to university and get there bachelors degree in nursing. In January 2005 Ontario stopped the diploma program and required all nurses entering the ...

3. What is your opinion on my situation?

   jenago posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello there, I am in a tough situation and I need some advice. I graduated from a nursing diploma program in aug 2003 in toronto and got my license in march 2004. Since then I took a break from nursing and now I'm trying to get back into it. I am hav...

4. Need career advice

   jenago posted a topic in International

   Hello there, I am in a tough situation and I need some advice. I graduated from a nursing diploma program in aug 2003 in toronto and got my license in march 2004. Since then I took a break from nursing and now I'm trying to get back into it. I am hav...

5. Advice for Canadian RN Exam

   jenago replied to Aleks's topic in International

   Hello, I wrote my test last year. There are courses you can take in community colleges that are ok. Humber college offers one. The only thing is that it is costly. If you don't want to go that route get a really good Book that will help. I am not sur...

6. Changing careers. Get me outta here

   jenago replied to JellyBean1's topic in International

   Hi there, I can sort of relate to your situation. When I graduated nursing I also had a lot of self doubt and still do which is why I haven't worked as a nurse yet. From what I have heard, working as a LTC nurse is more challenging than in a hospit...

7. RPN job in Toronto?

   jenago replied to rpntoronto's topic in International

   Hey there, some places don't actually ask for nursing/clinical references. Some of them are pleased with references from past jobs if you let them know that your present company doesn't know that you are leaving. I had an interview with a LTC facili...

8. Steps for new grad to work in US?

   jenago replied to joey1967's topic in International

   Hey there, I am considering working in the U.S. as well. I live near Toronto and a few times a year there is a large nursing recruitment fair with hospitals looking to recriut Canadian RN's. Check out the website http://www.healthcareerscanada.com/ C...

9. where are the nursing shortages?

   jenago posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am hearing that there are shortages in some areas while some are cutting back jobs. Can anyone tell me for sure where thet know there are nursing shortages in the U.S or Canada. Thanks

10. How do I start my career

    jenago replied to pattymwrn's topic in General Nursing

    I am in sort of the same boat. I graduated and took a year off and now I 'm looking for a job and haven't landed on yet. I agree with taking a refresher course. Also try talking to nursing professors, career advisors from school or other nurses, they...

11. nursing shortage? Where?

    jenago replied to leesonlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jo-Anne, I live in Mississauga, Ontario and I am currently looking for an RN job. Which Hospital in Ottawa is it. I would like to apply there. Thanks, Jennifer

12. Graduated, took a year off, now trying to find a job.

    jenago posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello there, I am in desperate need of some advice. I live near Toronto, Canada. In Aug 2003 I graduated from an RN diploma program and then went on to get my nursing licence. Being someone who suffers from low self-esteem and low confidence, I did...