RGN1

RGN1

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  1. LPNs at Foothills (Calgary)

    RGN1 replied to CanuckStudent's topic in International Nursing

    I didn't think they worked in ICU but possible (??) in ER altohugh I haven't seen anything but RN jobs advertised there recently. Personally I think your scope of practice is better served on the...

  2. In Honour of Canada Day, July 1: A Little Canadiana

    RGN1 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in International Nursing

    No

  3. In Honour of Canada Day, July 1: A Little Canadiana

    RGN1 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for that Jan - now I know some great trivia about my new homeland!

  4. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Here in Calgary they joke that you could put the bronze stautues near the centre of the city on the ballot paper as the Tory candidates & they would be voted

  5. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Apparently the vast majority of the original job postings, that so suddenly disappeared, have been approved & will be going up again. Right now they have halted International recruitment in...

  6. CRNE June 2009

    RGN1 replied to NBmomto2's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Good luck to all the June 2009

  7. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    Actually I just checked the job postings & now there are just 8 jobs in the ENTIRE trust!! How can Duck-it even pretend on his blog that this is not a hiring

  8. on the other side

    RGN1 replied to cariad's topic in International Nursing

    So sorry to read this news Cariad, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your

  9. Alberta Health Services

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    What pens? We got squat, nada, here in Calgary! :-) Tell a lie, they emailed a letter to all the nurses saying how wonderful we were & how much we were appreciated! HAH!!! ALL the RN job postings...

  10. whats next after submission of documents to CANadian embassy

    RGN1 replied to atzrn's topic in International Nursing

    You can apply for TWP while still allowing your PR to go on too - one of the nurses on my unit did that, wish I'd have thought of it! She applied for PR in 2007 in the UK then, realising how long...

  11. Where is the best place to immigrate, practice and have young family?

    RGN1 replied to Midwife/Sonographer's topic in International Nursing

    Green card lottery is totally free - BUT there are many companies that try & scam you.:angryfire The only way you should apply is via the US Government website. As I said it's free & all you...

  12. is the grass greener...?

    RGN1 replied to Higgs's topic in International Nursing

    We too made the Canadian move - to Alberta, & we too don't regret it at all. The kids are happier & the nursing is interesting & more focussed on the patient than the cleaning! I'm also...

  13. Ontario Nursing Shortage

    RGN1 replied to Jay-Jay's topic in International Nursing

    Bear in mind also that if you're a nurse from another country wanting to work in the USA right now you simply can't get a VISA - even if you've been approved by the relevant BON, have a job & have...

  14. St George's Day

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Date totally passed me by!

  15. Time Management

    RGN1 replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    Hehehe! I did actually end up going to Canada - & am very happy with my choice! :-) Actually so did Silver D

  16. Immigrate to Canada: Do I need an agency?

    RGN1 replied to nursemich's topic in International Nursing

    Sorry been doing it for ages! lazy

  17. Immigrate to Canada: Do I need an agency?

    RGN1 replied to nursemich's topic in International Nursing

    Don't even worry about the points system - it's pretty much a non-starter. You can apply on a temporary Work Permit initially (once you have a job offer) which can be converted via the Provincial...

  18. Canadian licensing system overwhelmed by foreign nurse applicants

    RGN1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International Nursing

    At Foothills though they are not recruiting foreign nurses right now. I heard that from the actual recruiter, so I guess CARNA is getting some temporary relief thanks to the economy right

  19. update on UK TO USA

    RGN1 replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    It takes roughly 8 months to get to Canada via the TWP route but even here there are places not currently hiring. To go the TWP way you need a job offer 1st. To get that you're best looking at where...

  20. Nursing in calgary

    RGN1 replied to leoness0009's topic in International Nursing

    Trillium have not been very good for many of the nurses here in Calgary, it would have been better if you had not used them but that's just really for the benefit of others to come, I appreciate it's...

  21. LMO Inquiry

    RGN1 replied to Mcgyver's topic in International Nursing

    your employer will most likely not be able to get an LMO unless you have been deemed eligible for the CRNE because one of the criteria of the LMO is that you meet the registration requirements for the...

  22. What is my RGN worth in the USA?

    RGN1 replied to focuszx5's topic in International Nursing

    I was credited as equivalent to a diploma RN in the States but not to any degree nurse. Actually it's the same in the UK for that matter because if you are on "old" RGN you get the same number of...

  23. For those considering Canada, read on...

    RGN1 replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    I have learned that, for the moment at least, Calgary Health are not recruiting any more IENs because nurses who were either casual or part-time are picking up permanent lines as their partners are...

  24. NMC won't fill in CES form - is that ok?

    RGN1 replied to MandaAnda's topic in International Nursing

    Mine cost

  25. UK - Calgary move; Any advise on OR Nursing

    RGN1 replied to Btdthat08's topic in International Nursing

    I know at Foothills OR porters take the pts to & from the OR, so maybe that's a better bet - our cleaners are around until later too :-) At least on the floor anyways!! Mind you I can't talk about...