RGN1

RGN1

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  1. 'Nurses 4 America'

    RGN1 replied to angela roy's topic in International Nursing

    With retrogression as it is I wouldn't

  2. Alberta health services- looking for work

    RGN1 replied to london39's topic in International Nursing

    I got hired by just submitting to an on-line posting for an RN permanent position. For sure it's no bad thing to go visit a unit (although in this case I didn't) if they have a posting but you still...

  3. UK Nurses working abroad

    RGN1 replied to stefix's topic in International Nursing

    I think you need to gain some experience as an RN before you make a move abroad. most countries ask for around 2 years minimum and I personally think that's really not quite enough for you to gain the...

  4. Your nurse? Yes, they're drowning under paperwork somewhere...

    RGN1 replied to Sun*shine's topic in International Nursing

    Here we are more computerised and I am definitely doing a lot less paperwork than I was in the UK. I don't fear the admission anymore - like I used to! I wish the UK Trusts would look at the...

  5. Differences between Canadian and USA nursing?

    RGN1 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Calgary! Hope you're enjoying our lOVELY Spring

  6. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    RGN1 replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    If you're giving your notice what does it

  7. Frontline staff to lose jobs

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Not to mention the numerous studies that have been done that prove there is a direct link between nurse to patient ratio and morbidity/mortality of said

  8. ever think you are jinxed

    RGN1 replied to ayla2004's topic in United Kingdom

    Had one of those days

  9. Lack of nursing "common sense"?

    RGN1 replied to joanna73's topic in International Nursing

    There is no excuse for bad nursing, period, be you a new grad or not. It's very hard to follow a nurse like that and I can probably, safely say that we've all been there! There is no easy fix either...

  10. This blows my mind! Temp license in AB

    RGN1 replied to Jasmine29's topic in International Nursing

    Haha! No kidding! Or that 12 years after your original nursing courses you can still hold a

  11. This blows my mind! Temp license in AB

    RGN1 replied to Jasmine29's topic in International Nursing

    I think it's fair to let the nurses practice, they are only allowed to work to the limits of the temp license and the exam doesn't change their practice, it's a qualifying exam but their ability...

  12. Frontline staff to lose jobs

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    Hope it works out for you! These things come in cycles throughout the Western World, as Fiona has attested! You just have to put your head down, do the best you can and wait for it to turn full...

  13. Tax deduction as RN in Alberta

    RGN1 replied to doublea08's topic in International Nursing

    As a nurse who came from the UK to Alberta I'd say do it!! Cost of living, when all is said and done, is pretty similar to UK, somethings are cheaper, some things are more expensive. Your wage will be...

  14. Frontline staff to lose jobs

    RGN1 replied to XB9S's topic in International Nursing

    As usual front line staff cop it - what about all those wasteful management posts?? Problem is right now the whole world is struggling, I feel fortunate to have got out the UK when I did but right now...

  15. 'Nurses 4 America'

    RGN1 replied to angela roy's topic in International Nursing

    At the end of the day it's retrogression that's the issue. Back in 2006 (just as retrogression started to be talked of) I began the US process through Adevia. They did not ask me to part with cash...

  16. CRNNS changes eligibility criteria for IENS

    RGN1 replied to kinmont123's topic in International Nursing

    The only way to know is to go ahead and apply. You may find that you are absolutely fine, so I wouldn't panic at this point in time, as you may be worrying

  17. Alberta health services- looking for work

    RGN1 replied to london39's topic in International Nursing

    Just keep applying. I know there are jobs, you just have to keep going until you find one! I must have hit the submit button at least 10 times before I got my job. Sometimes the posts are filled from...

  18. Bye Bye, Duckie

    RGN1 replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    Hey check out the link I put on the other thread to Jack FM's version of the cookie incident - it's hilarious! Other than that - goodbye to bad

  19. I'm Eating My Cookie...

    RGN1 replied to Guest233447's topic in International Nursing

    Cookie Press Conference - JACK FM Radio Calgary - Media anyone lsiten to Jack FM's version? Hilarious! He'll be sorely

  20. I'm Eating My Cookie...

    RGN1 replied to Guest233447's topic in International Nursing

    :yeah:

  21. How to perform a Papanicolaou Test ?

    RGN1 replied to natalia13's topic in International Nursing

    If the above post is correct then don't touch it with a ten foot long greasy barge

  22. How to perform a Papanicolaou Test ?

    RGN1 replied to natalia13's topic in International Nursing

    In the UK it's standard practice for a nurse in a clinic to carry out PAP smears. it's just further training that's all. I never had a PAP done by a Dr in the UK. In areas where nurses have taken over...

  23. Working 12 hour shifts

    RGN1 replied to Berdena K's topic in General Nursing

    I recently moved from 8 hr day/eve unit to 12 hour days & I love it. I love the extra time off and I haven't found it harder to work 4 more hours. My body clock is better because my hours are more...

  24. My Cousin failed the RPN exam in Ontario

    RGN1 replied to GigiHelp's topic in International Nursing

    That's what they've been doing in the UK for years and I don't think it works very well at all! Personally, having passed both N-CLEX & CRNE I think it's a good thing to have an exam. It allows...

  25. What do you like about being an RN in Canada?

    RGN1 replied to healthdesk's topic in International Nursing

    It's all relative to the cost of living. Some places may look like the pay is higher but so is everything else! So just looking at wages is not a good idea. You have to look at the whole picture....