dvsbec

dvsbec has 11 years experience and specializes in ED, L+D,.

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1. Alberta Job Situation

   dvsbec replied to RepublicanNurse's topic in Canada

   I work for AHS - a directive came out today from the powers that be that states there is no more money, so a hiring freeze is in place across the province. Any vacancies that come up have to be approved by the Senior Directors/VPs before they're allo...

2. The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

   dvsbec replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I agree with previous posters - birth plans help open the dialogue between the couple and the RN. However, I do get a chuckle when I see the 10 page typed documents detailing their every wish and desire. And its more fun when they get the words wro...

3. USA Labor and Delivery RN moving to Australia

   dvsbec replied to UStoOz's topic in Immigration

   I worked in Queensland as both an RN and a midwife. You will find it very very difficult to get a job in Ob/Gyn field as an RN as most hospitals (certainly the government funded ones) will most likely hire a midwife rather than an RN. If you did fi...

4. Support group for CRNE June 2011

   dvsbec replied to akardan's topic in CRNE

   I agree with you Fleetfox - i found the case study questions had me sitting there going huh? But the rest of the exam was ok, thank goodness! So i'm pleased i wasn't the only one who thought the same! Now to get through these next few weeks - i hav...

5. I need your opinion on my dilemma..CA or NZ?

   dvsbec replied to nursemich's topic in International

   I've lived in Australia for the past 4 years and the government hasn't given ME a deposit for a home! And you'll find that you're not entitled to unemployment or many other pensions or benefits - there are waiting times for them for new residents. A...

6. Who wants to be a nurse in Canada?

   dvsbec replied to JohanneJF's topic in International

   I'd like to say for the record - I have plenty of work here, earn good money, so thats NOT my reason for wanting to come to Canada. However - i have recently been converted to loving ice hockey, am totally over tropical humid heat all year round, so ...

7. Moving to Nova Scotia

   dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International

   Arrianna - they've offered me $34 based on experience. $32 isn't too bad, especially for LTC. From what i've heard with LTC in australia is they are usually very poorly paid compared to the RN's working in acute care. I haven't been asked for any p...

8. Moving to Nova Scotia

   dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International

   Hi Arrianna - I got a position at the main hospital in Truro. The hourly rate is slightly less than what I get now, and I think the penalty rates are definitely not as good as what we get here in Australia either. But, all said and done - my reason...

9. Advice needed from fellow Canadians

   dvsbec replied to Apollonia's topic in International

   I agree with Fiona - unfortunately only you can make the decision. Travel nursing has its pros and cons - and no, not everyone does it, but not because it sucks, but because not everyone likes to travel. As Fiona said - if you are young, have no ti...

10. Eligibility in Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to donRN1024's topic in International

    Dacboo - i applied back in march, approved to sit CRNE in april. Haven't sat the exam yet - all things going well, hopefully will be able to sit in Feb when we're there. I saw the cost had increased considerably for IEN's. I'm wondering if you coul...

11. Moving to Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International

    donRN - I totally understand where you are coming from. Even the place that have hired me have suggested that I come for a 'visit' and sit the CRNE first prior to starting. They don't seem to realise that for me to just pop over and visit will cost ...

12. Pay and tax in Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International

    Ouch! That would be awful! Thanks for the heads up. I'm moving from overseas however, so I don't think it will apply for me - from what i've read, i only pay tax on income earned while i'm resident in canada. I guess tax is the same whichever coun...

13. Eligibility in Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to donRN1024's topic in International

    Dacboo - it only took me around 6 - 8 weeks to get approval. I think a lot depends on getting all the appropriate information to them so they can access your application, and I have heard some nursing schools can delay the process because they eithe...

14. Moving to Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International

    Wow! It looks like a postcard! I'm sitting here in shorts and tshirt with the aircon on looking at that! Yep, i think a jacket is definitely in order!! I'll be buying very little over here - it just would not cope with the climate in canada. And i...

15. Pay and tax in Nova Scotia

    dvsbec replied to dvsbec's topic in International

    Thanks Silverdragon - PM sent