RGN1

RGN1

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  1. jobs for new graduates ?

    RGN1 replied to AB-RN-student's topic in International Nursing

    We have a male nurse! ;-) Can't think why you wouldn't trust Dancer & Prancer

  2. work permit or permanent residence?

    RGN1 replied to amelia1979's topic in International Nursing

    You can (& should) apply for PR but you can also apply for your TWP while your PR is processed. That will get you to Canada quicker than PR and speed up you getting that PR once you are here. One...

  3. IV certification in Calgary

    RGN1 replied to mmp8's topic in International Nursing

    We did ours as part of our unit orientation. I think most surgical units will do this. If you're looking at specialist areas then they will expect you to have done it already where your previous job...

  4. domiciliary carer in uk?

    RGN1 replied to ms.piggy's topic in International Nursing

    Why ever would you waste your training & do this??? It's ridiculous to even consider it! Wait until the economy bounces back, bide your time & then go somwhere you can be the RN you were...

  5. student midwife to be...

    RGN1 replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    I'm really happy for you!! Even if you are now having kittens about the price of the text books!

  6. ogp revised contract

    RGN1 replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Yup, I second that. The USA is a vacation destination for me too. The kids are so happy here, they are so free as crime is really low. The schools are awesome & as a family our quality of life has...

  7. ogp revised contract

    RGN1 replied to english_nurse's topic in United Kingdom

    Not that I know of. A couple of us are now happily settled in Canada

  8. Smoking in Unform..unprofessional???

    RGN1 replied to english_nurse's topic in International Nursing

    Hey EN!! Nice to see you back! When I left the UK both the NHS Trust I worked at & the Private hospital in the 2 years prior to my leaving were supposed to be smoke free! I say "supposed" because...

  9. Casual shifts

    RGN1 replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    Very slightly off topic but.......I love our casual staff - they meant that even me, with my low level of seniority, got the July Vacation I

  10. CRNE Readiness Test Questions

    RGN1 replied to ralexa21's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    You need to concentrate on the strategies. I too am a UK trained nurse & myself & other UK colleagues all passed 1st time so it's not your training that's letting you down. What you need is...

  11. Undercover Boss - NOT

    RGN1 posted a topic in International Nursing

    So Dr Duck-it got to experience the AHS from the inside! Unfortunately he wasn't left writhing around in the ER for hours before being seen, or nursed in a corridor bed or in the same room as someone...

  12. Wanting to Emigrate to Ontario

    RGN1 replied to andyrob26's topic in International Nursing

    It's hard work wherever you go! Having said that if you're desperate to get out the UK (& I hear you on that ) & don't mind where you go than Oz/NZ will be better bets as they (at least for...

  13. National Nurse Uniform

    RGN1 replied to Texas Tornado's topic in International Nursing

    Ha - you shoujld be here in Canada - everyone wearing scrubs in all colours - can't tell who is who! Still it's fun choosing the prints! I'm used to it now but it was really odd to start

  14. AHS- 2010

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    It's a fine mess for sure! Have you read DD's latest blog entry? Looks like some kinda back-track is afoot for the "gagging" issue! However, as usual it's a lot of waffle & talk about doing things...

  15. Any Calgary Nurses?

    RGN1 replied to kkettle70's topic in International Nursing

    Enjoy!! I love it here, I still get a kick out of seeing the mountains when I drive to work (& an even greater kick from visiting them!) My daughter's in The Young Canadians &, therefore, is...

  16. Do Canadian Nurses get paid more than in the US?

    RGN1 replied to gpatry's topic in International Nursing

    I take exception to the last comment. ICU might be "high tech" nursing but LTC is darn hard work (I wouldn't do it), that requires a different set of skills. IMO no one area of nursing deserves to be...

  17. Question About The Term "Sister"

    RGN1 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in International Nursing

    Well actually when I did the psychiatry part of my training (many, many moons ago) our male ward manager liked to be addressed as "Sister (insert last name)" he was truly a fantastic charge nurse and...

  18. AHS - starting the thread!

    RGN1 posted a topic in International Nursing

    OK - here goes.................................what do Alberta RN's think about the AHS new contract proposals?? Has no-one started the thread yet because they are in shock at the cheek of the super...

  19. AHS - starting the thread!

    RGN1 replied to RGN1's topic in International Nursing

    Comes of being an innocent IEN - all this politics stuff! They ditched our LPN equivalents in the UK many moons ago & I think it's one of the worst things (& trust me they've done a few) they...

  20. AHS - starting the thread!

    RGN1 replied to RGN1's topic in International Nursing

    Hehe! I knew this discussion was started but it's hidden in another thread :-) I had no idea how bitter feelings were btw LPN's etc & RN's but that's not my fault & I don't see why it should...

  21. Is my nursing program "rockin' it old-school"? because...

    RGN1 replied to Guest233447's topic in International Nursing

    We hardly used pumps in the UK either - just had enough for the really important things like insulin & the such! :-D I'm now a proficient pump user here in Canada & am not sure my calculating...

  22. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    RGN1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I keep it as trump card to played if needs be. I've mostly not had to say anything

  23. "Cutbacks" that completely ruin my promotion!?!

    RGN1 replied to taurus11's topic in International Nursing

    Stay where I was but actively look for the better grade job that I was due & move

  24. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Couldn't have put it better myself! Judging from what AHS has tabled it's going to be very

  25. Tax and Social Insurance in Canada

    RGN1 replied to Hagazussa's topic in International Nursing

    Oh well you HAVE to come here