Parrhesia BSN, RN

Parrhesia has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Indigenous Health, Virtual Care & Medicine.

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1. Masters application - academic reference question

   Parrhesia replied to Dkmn85's topic in Canada

   When I applied to my MN and MPH programs, I used my university professor (Faculty) as my academic reference. By college, do you mean the college where you are taking the periop program ?

2. Questions about the Post-Masters NP Diploma/ Certificate

   Parrhesia posted a topic in Canada

   Hello, Did anyone do the NP diploma/certificate program (1 yr) that many Canadian schools offer to nurses who have already completed a Masters in Nursing (MN/MSN)? What made you decide to pursue NP after doing a MN instead of directly enrol...

3. Anyone Working as a Medical Adjudicator?

   Parrhesia replied to ceegee69's topic in Canada

   Following as well !

4. Struggling new grad. Alternatives to acute care??

   Parrhesia replied to NBolas's topic in Canada

   I would definitely recommend finding something you love doing. I went into community/public health nursing up north right after I graduated from my nursing program knowing that global health is my passion. After having some experience (around 1.5 yea...

5. Staffing Model - Team lead, 2 care partners - 10 patients

   Parrhesia replied to SLB78's topic in Med-Surg

   We also use the same care model for 9-10 patients that we have and I'm the team lead as a RN. I noticed that we would be required to constantly communicate to keep other team members updated on every patient's health status - meaning, as a team lead ...

6. Applying to Masters in Nursing for Fall 2020 intake

   Parrhesia posted a topic in CA Programs

   Hi everyone, I'm curious to know if anyone has applied to the Masters of Nursing or Masters of Science in Nursing for the September 2020 intake. Which schools did you apply to and did you hear back from the program ?

7. Going from community/public health to hospital bedside nursing?

   Parrhesia replied to Parrhesia's topic in Public/Community

   After 6 months of my med/surg job, there are certainly times when I miss my public health job. However, I feel like I'm learning constantly and it's great to interact with allied health on a frequent basis.

8. Going from community/public health to hospital bedside nursing?

   Parrhesia replied to Parrhesia's topic in Public/Community

   Hello Andreaest, I actually did ! I worked as a rural CHN for about 1.5 years and just started my position on a med/surg floor at a large academic centre. It's a steep learning curve since I'm no longer considered a new grad, so I have to overcome t...

9. Moving to another Province: Obtain a license or a Job first?

   Parrhesia replied to xmaaay's topic in Canada

   Sure ! I'll send you a message and feel free to let me know what questions you have. Messaged you ! Let me know if you see my message.

10. Moving to another Province: Obtain a license or a Job first?

    Parrhesia replied to xmaaay's topic in Canada

    Messaged you ! Let me know if you see my message.

11. Moving to another Province: Obtain a license or a Job first?

    Parrhesia replied to xmaaay's topic in Canada

    I recently moved from BC to Alberta and while I was still working my previous job in BC, I worked on and submitted my application for CARNA. It does take 1-2 months for paperworks to be reviewed and approved so I would suggest you start the process e...

12. IIWCC-Canada

    Parrhesia replied to Parrhesia's topic in Canada

    Thank you so much for this information. Do you currently work as a wound care nurse? I'm wondering whether it's difficult to get into the CAET program?

13. New Grad RN: Moving from BC to Alberta

    Parrhesia replied to jpgk17's topic in Canada

    Not a problem at all and glad to help! I was doing full time community health/home care and casual bedside, but to be honest, I didn't do as many hours as I'd hope for the hospital since my primary job was a lot on the plate already. So I would still...

14. New Grad RN: Moving from BC to Alberta

    Parrhesia replied to jpgk17's topic in Canada

    I have been working in BC with a focus on Indigenous community health for the past 1.5 years since graduation and have recently moved to Edmonton about 2 months ago. Applied for AB license this May while I was finishing off my work in BC. Just landed...

15. Remote nursing in Canada

    Parrhesia replied to caramel79's topic in Canada

    For certifications, it varies depending on the community. Even though you might hold an immunization cert. from Australia, when you work in the communities, depending on the province, you'll still need to acquire the provincial cert/skills sign-off. ...