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1. Getting a foot in the door as a NA/HCA/Porter?

   fingers_crossed posted a topic in Canada

   I think we all know that in many big cities at the moment, the job market is very competitive and new nurses especially have a bit of trouble finding positions. I'm wondering how worthwhile it would be to apply for other jobs on the units, such as a...

2. LDR Training Position - Royal Alexandra Hospital

   fingers_crossed replied to frances81's topic in Canada

   Was it an online/self learning course, or was there an in-classroom component? I always thought it was always done in person with simulations and practice, but I'm finding lots of (questionable??) online NRP classes in my searches.

3. LDR Training Position - Royal Alexandra Hospital

   fingers_crossed replied to frances81's topic in Canada

   I have also looked at this position! Does anyone know how I can get NRP certification without being an employee? It's a requirement for applying.

4. Handing Resumes to Managers In Person

   fingers_crossed replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

   This seems like a good solution, email being a little less intrusive than visiting in person. How did you find the manager's email? I can't even find out the name of the managers for the units I'm interested in!

5. Handing Resumes to Managers In Person

   fingers_crossed replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

   I have never heard this from a manager, but instructors throughout my nursing education mentioned it, some of whom are also floor nurses on the units. I have also heard this among nursing friends who have heard from other people who have gotten jobs...

6. Handing Resumes to Managers In Person

   fingers_crossed posted a topic in Canada

   In this fairly competitive job market, I'm wondering how everyone has been successfully getting jobs. I'm personally looking in the Edmonton market, and I have been applying to jobs online through AHS. However, I have heard throughout my education t...

7. Nclex in other province

   fingers_crossed replied to necaca's topic in Canada

   I recently did exactly this so I'm sure it will be possible for you as well! I had to submit an application with the licening body of the province I wanted to write it with. Then, I had to have my university submit a confirmation of program completi...

8. U of C Degree holder/Transfer Route Nursing Jan 2016

   fingers_crossed replied to tparno's topic in CA Programs

   Cultural studies sounds like it would qualify as an Arts course. In my experience, contacting the nursing office by email or phone to clarify eligible courses was successful. I can't list the contact information, but you can easily find it on their...

9. U of C Degree holder/Transfer Route Nursing Jan 2016

   fingers_crossed replied to tparno's topic in CA Programs

   Not exactly sure what you mean by "used in determining admission". They are required courses, so I don't see how you would get admitted without them, because you wouldn't be fulfilling the requirements. If you don't meet these requirements, I would...

10. Med-surg meds

    fingers_crossed replied to sashapuppy's topic in Canada

    On a surgical unit, I would definitely review anti-emetics, analgesics and anticoagulants

11. U of C Degree holder/Transfer Route Nursing Jan 2016

    fingers_crossed replied to tparno's topic in CA Programs

    In 2015 I believe it was approximately 120 seats for transfer and degree holder combined. It's posted on here somewhere, but most people starting finding out in November 2014 I believe.

12. How important is it to start work right after graduation?

    fingers_crossed replied to fingers_crossed's topic in Canada

    The province I plan to work in is Manitoba, and I don't want to take for granted the fact that it will be easy to get a job, but it's genuinely not a concern for me at the moment (although I keep an eye on the job postings, and stay in touch with som...

13. How important is it to start work right after graduation?

    fingers_crossed posted a topic in Canada

    I'm still a ways away from finishing my program, but I'm already thinking ahead, and I've been wondering: Is it a good idea to take time off in between graduating with a BN and getting my first nursing job? I'm really not concerned about finding a j...

14. U of Calgary Degree Holder Winter 2015

    fingers_crossed replied to quartz's topic in CA Programs

    To those who are already enrolled in courses, did you manually enroll in them, or were they already done for you? I officially had my green check mark, but I don't have any scheduled classes yet.

15. U of Calgary Degree Holder Winter 2015

    fingers_crossed replied to quartz's topic in CA Programs

    Hey everyone! I contacted administration and was told the same story as above - many people have been admitted, but IT hasn't updated everyone's online profile yet. I've been told I'm admitted!! But I still have the dreaded green circle. I had been ...