Kenobi

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   University of Calgary, January 2021

   Kenobi replied to JReid26's topic in CA Programs

   Congratulations to those who are newly admitted! Best of luck as you enter into this exciting career. For those on the waitlist, don't lose hope! Keep pushing as nursing is certainly a marathon
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   What is home care nursing like in BC?

   Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada

   Thanks, I've applied as a casual home care nurse and I'm waiting for a call back. Looking at the US home care info, a lot of them are agency-based and they get paid per visit (if a patient cancels last min, you don't get paid). I'm not sure if BC is ...
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   What is home care nursing like in BC?

   Kenobi posted a topic in Canada

   Hello, I've worked on medical units for 1.5 years now and, while I'm decent at it, I want to explore something different. I'm looking for a job that has the following qualities: 1. Time 1:1 with a patient without feeling rushed (e.g. have to run to a...
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   What Hospital Floors Have The Most Amount of Ambulatory/Independent Patients?

   Kenobi replied to bnursing3's topic in Canada

   On the unit I work on, we have an exclusion criteria that says "no total care patients - independent patients only." However, you have to keep in mind that all units are part of the hospital. When there are 60 patients waiting for admission in emerg ...
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   University of Calgary, January 2020

   Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

   https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate-student-cost-estimator 15 credits Btw, you can opt out of the $10 donation.
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   University of Calgary, January 2020

   Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

   Check with U of C nursing before you do that because I don't think they accept the challenge course. You need a C- in the course but the challenge doesn't give you a grade.
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   University of Calgary, January 2020

   Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

   Do your CPR mid-late December or early January or if you can. You need to renew it every year. If you do it too early, you'll need to renew it during your very busy final focus in your last term. A word on Titan Health... I'd be cautious going with t...
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   University of Calgary, January 2020

   Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

   **Assuming they didn't change the schedule for the upcoming year** You'll follow either the blue or the green schedule. Both schedules attend the lectures on Tues/Wed/Fri morning.
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   University of Calgary, January 2020

   Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

   There are two schedules and you will be randomly assigned to one of them. You will have class 4 days a week and get either Monday off or Thursday off. If you have Monday off, then Thursday will be your full day clinical day (8 hours), and vice versa....
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

    If you are re-doing all the vaccines, it is best to get started early because certain ones (like MMR, Hep B, Td) require multiple shots and will take a few months. I cannot remember whether they required N95 to be done before school... it's best to c...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

    Yes, the U Calgary Student Wellness Services (https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellness-services) located on the 3rd floor of the MacEwan Hall (the building with the food court and book store) can provide the vaccines. They will also sign and update your facu...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

    You need to book a N95 fit test with one of the local companies (for example, Eisan consulting https://www.eisanconsulting.com/). For vaccines, you need to obtain a document from your birthplace and translate it. If you cannot get such documentation,...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

    Yes, see here https://nursing.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/curriculum There is a 4-month break between term 6 and term 7 for transfers, whereas degree holders go through without a break.
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in CA Programs

    I've been told they review applications on a rolling basis. When I applied back then I had a 3.87 but I didn't get a response until the last week of October. When I called them early October they said they haven't even reviewed my file yet. Stay pati...
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    New Nurse Feeling Overwhelmed, Terrified, and More

    Kenobi replied to newnurse101's topic in Canada

    You are absolutely not alone! My first 6 months of independent practice were hell. When I applied to the job, my manager told me "this is the hardest unit to start your nursing career on." I understood that, but I really wanted to push myself. The pa...