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  1. RN or RPN

    wheresthecharge replied to Best8485's topic in Canada

    To add what has been stated... The pay is different between rns and rpns. rns make slightly more usually in any given equivalent position. The expected "complexity" that rns usually deal with in terms...

  2. Can new grads get jobs in public health or community health?

    wheresthecharge replied to nami16's topic in Canada

    Some things to consider also include demonstrating outreach or knowledge of a department in public health. This can be done through volunteering or taking certification/courses in the specific area of...

  3. Path to become a Wound Care nurse specialist ?

    wheresthecharge replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    You do not necessarily need a Master's to be a wound care specialist. However, you do need experience on which you are working on! Congratulations! Certification in wounds is a common listed required...

  4. Doctors handwriting

    wheresthecharge replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    Slowly but surely... some places are getting software that allows physicians to type orders rather than write them. So its about advocating for this if your place of work does not have this

  5. What are the common questions during interview applying as Rpn?

    wheresthecharge replied to lOrna12's topic in Canada

    I know this comment may probably long overdue... but I wrote a post about this on my blog. I update it as I experience interviews for different positions. Here are some common questions you may get...

  6. Please critique my resume

    wheresthecharge replied to Quaint's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The maximum your resume should be is two pages. However, make sure that you only include 'relevant' experiences and qualifications as opposed to everything you have and

  7. Please critique my resume

    wheresthecharge replied to Quaint's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Under your clinical experiences where you state skills you have performed, try to word it a way where they sound like an accomplishment rather than a task. For example, Decreased pain of women in...

  8. PSW blues

    wheresthecharge replied to Infirmiere797's topic in Canada

    I am not sure which province you are in, but try using CharityVillage - use the filters nursing/health/nurse and entry level you will be surprised to see they are not all PSW

  9. Christmas Gift Ideas?

    wheresthecharge replied to Katillac's topic in General Nursing

    This is a fun topic! I remember getting random stuff from my peers were always appreciated. Cards Mini alcohol bottles/special flavored name juices artsy stuff (knitted or crocheted) baked goods food...

  10. Anything else I can do besides bedside nursing?

    wheresthecharge replied to neuron's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are a lot of jobs nurses can do. Think beyond the traditional (though some do need an extra course or two): Educator (Public Health or Post-secondary) Research (assistant or associate) Politics...

  11. Burnt Out/Stuck in Rut

    wheresthecharge replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

    I remember those feelings, and still have them every now and then. Though I am not extremely experienced when it comes to self-care... consider the following: Do you take your breaks? Do you focus on...

  12. What is harder- nursing school or first year working?

    wheresthecharge replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone who has posted that working for the first time was harder to cope with in comparison to first semester nursing school. However, I find that the first semester was challenging in...

  13. Hate Nursing! :'(

    wheresthecharge replied to Beautiful Ladybug's topic in Canada

    From what it sounds like, the nursing role and work environment are two things that you don't like. I wouldn't say you hate nursing per say as you did not mention that you dislike caring for people......

  14. New grad invited to Nursing Job fair, but confused

    wheresthecharge replied to Sentimentalina's topic in Canada

    Making connections is also a benefit of going to job fairs. Even though they may not have a position, they could potentially pass your name to someone who

  15. Interview tips/questions for medicine unit

    wheresthecharge replied to Canadiangirl94's topic in Canada

    Hi, I am not sure if this is too late, but I wrote a blog post about common questions that I was asked during my interviews. Here is a list to practice with: 1. What are your strengths? What are your...

  16. Ontario Nursing..should I or shouldn't I

    wheresthecharge replied to bmir21's topic in Canada

    I know when I was studying nursing, there were quite a few mothers and fathers in my year. It is challenging, but not impossible. In addition to what was stated, make sure you have the support of your...

  17. Nclex

    wheresthecharge replied to Bowley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    any luck

  18. What is it like to be a nurse in Public Health?

    wheresthecharge posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    I know I have an interest in primary care, but I actually have minimal exposure to nurses' roles in public health and community. I know the opportunities are broad, so my questions to anyone working...

  19. Nclex

    wheresthecharge replied to Bowley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I mean how do you study? I think that may be the reason why no one has responded yet. They may be unsure of what you are exactly expecting...Did you want a partner who could quiz you? Did you want...

  20. Study Help! Stressed....

    wheresthecharge replied to Van1025's topic in General Students

    Yah that is tough. I may be wrong... depends on your professor and the course... but I think the key to answering the critical thinking questions is not necessarily knowing all the little details. It...

  21. Nclex

    wheresthecharge replied to Bowley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, how do you

  22. Study Help! Stressed....

    wheresthecharge replied to Van1025's topic in General Students

    First off, take a breath. The transition into nursing school first semester can get overwhelming considering you are diving right in. Second, determine what kind of a learner you are. Whether it helps...

  23. Wrong profession or wrong nursing school?

    wheresthecharge replied to guest1042410's topic in General Students

    From what it sounds like its just the learning environment you are in. You are not alone in experiencing this. I agree with what has been said, and to add I say focus more on you. You will see as you...

  24. Stuck! Should I Get into Nursing?

    wheresthecharge replied to Mesha94's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Mesha, have you considered also just looking at positions that fall under public or community health? You may be able to find a position or internship if primary care is where you want to go....

  25. The one thing nursing has taught me is...

    wheresthecharge replied to TheObserver5's topic in General Nursing

    The one thing nursing has taught me is that you can still help people beyond the bedside in a hospital or long term care. I am a registered nurse with a bscn/bsn/bn practicing for just under a year in...