Kenobi

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  1. Kenobi

    University of Calgary, January 2021

    Kenobi replied to JReid26's topic in Canada Nursing 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
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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...
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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...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi posted a topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hello, future nurses! I'm a current U of C student who applied through the degree holder route. I'll be graduating at the end of this year. Please feel free to post any questions here! Another round...
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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...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

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

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing 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...
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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...
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    BCCNP Language Requirements?

    Kenobi posted a topic in Canada

    I'm trying to transfer my Alberta RN licence to BC. On the BCCNP website they state that applicants must demonstrate English proficiency prior to registration. Although English wasn't technically my...
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I understand. Hang in there! I distracted myself by going on a
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    University of Calgary, January 2020

    Kenobi replied to Seraina2020's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Best of luck to all the new
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hey Libby, I was able to secure a job immediately after my degree (finished December, hired same month). My "new nurse orientation" training had 50 or so members that month, and also had a wait list,...
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    Moved to Calgary, Jobs?

    Kenobi replied to spetryk22's topic in Canada

    That's strange because many of the new grads from the U of C (external to AHS) who graduated in December had no problem getting hired. I know the success rate is low for the online applications, but...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi everyone! School is starting in a few weeks for you guys! Just wanted to offer a bit of good news and encouragement. I finished my degree early December and was hired a week later. Five out of the...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Ogonda, I'm glad you found the info helpful! Thanks for the advance congrats =) Job prospects are so-so right now and depends on the practice area. According to my peers in mental health, they are...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Thank you so much Tito! If anyone here (or lurkers) feel like they benefited from the thread, please continue to support one another and future nurses by making a new thread during the next intake!...
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    University of Calgary January 2019

    Kenobi replied to Kenobi's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Hi Glowree! Block week is for some courses that can be "fast-tracked" and completed in a single week. You won't need to worry about that for the first term since none of the nursing course apply. It's...