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Hi, I responded to a message, then happened to look at the dates. Do any nurses and/or students use this site anymore? I just found allnurses.com and was happy to see a Maine page, but then realized it appears no one uses it. I would think this mig...

hamptonmedical, lol!!! I live by your first sentence!! Such is life. Thank you for letting me know how it went for you going back after being away for awhile. I really miss it some days and wonder how it would be. Hard work, never an issue, thick ski...

I have been tossing the idea of going back into Nursing and wondered if there were any of you here that might have done this? If so how hard was it getting back into it? I really feel the "don't use them lose them" around the topic of skills. I have ...

My husband and I are both R.N.'s living in Maine. It is our hope that with planning we would be able to live and work in Newfoundland. We have visited for extended periods of time. I saw the site for entry to practice competencies for Alberta, is the...

The beauty of the coastal areas, walking and playing on the beaches (kids as well) they were always finding some treasure. Camping from one extreme to the other- camping with all the "comforts" to camping such as off the long dirt road in, canoe ov...

dorselm, do you know any of the staff at the hospital where you will be working after edu.?As someone mentioned, it does help a great deal if the others you are working with have a sense of humor. I add humor, also a sense of everyone working togeth...

This is probably a huge mistake on my part, but here I go. Epona, you are correct in stating we have to take care of ourselves, having lunch going to the bathroom, that really does sound good in theory. Honestly with the patient/staff workload, the p...

Wow, Quebec sounds terrible, I hear that you do not like it there. I can`t say as I blame you.!!! Hi, by the way, yes apple picking (my favorite) time. I am sorry you are too far away to experience this, but maybe soon, right??? I hope you find what ...

Just quickly wanted to say this is so like something that would happen to me. I am sorry it happened, it feels awful. I think I would just let it go, but that is me. If I were to contact them it seems it would only make it worse. IMHO. I would love ...

Hi, your very welcome. I wanted to add, that in the beginning it can be frustrating, but if you stay focused on what you know you want/need for your best nursing experience, that will help. Being assertive, as in standing up for yourself is essenti...

Hi Lisa, I don`t live in Bangor, but I wanted to say hi. I have seen several job openings, probably like everywhere in Nursing these days! I have been to visit many a sick relative/friend at EMMC. It seems nice, happy with the care. It has sure gro...

manangmdrn, Hi and congratulations!!!! I do not live in your area, but some hospitals offer a preceptorship. It seems a way to get into this area (if this is where you want to go) get experience actually on people, but under the guidance of a nurse w...

romansten9, I agree you had the best opportunity to look a both sides considering your situation. I am curious, given your nursing area of interest and experience, would you be able to do the same in CA? What would be the differences?. Yes we can al...

voodoosgirl, It seems you are able to sum this all up so well. That is exactly what it is like, it can be hard to explain to someone from outside the psych world. Many of my friends absolutely could not understand my feelings about being involved wit...

voodoosgirl, I know exactly what you mean. Administration is away from the homes (in more ways than one) I don`t think they have a clue what it is really like in the homes.(typical) The people in the homes had made such incredible steps, sometimes 1f...

Hi Voodoosgirl, it is nice meeting you. It has been quiet here lately. I am glad to hear from others, I know what you mean by stronger network. I think it would be helpful. I used to work with mentally ill adults in that type of setting, as well. It ...

AS a graduate from UMA, I would advise anyone to do as much "hands on" during clinicals as you can. It is one thing to do a "procedure" on the dummy, quite different with a real live person!! I wish we had more pharmacology( I know it is up to us) bu...

Hi Jenny67, welcome, it is always great to hear from another of us out there. How are you? I am hoping people will be writing again soon.I love having a Maine site. I grad. UMA. Cadia :balloons:

rninme, are you still here, probably outside enjoyng this FANTASTIC weather. I will be shortly!!!! Write when you get a chance. Cadia :typing

ejcimd, hi. I am curious, what did you do at DHHD? What is DHHD? My children are older, if I were back in school right now, my son would be as well. That does sound interesting!!! Good luck on the pre-regs.It is a good feeling when they are out of th...

rninme, I hear your dancin` shoes. Anytime I hear no Mat is alright by me. Now I have forgotten GRE??? Are you an RN already? Is this continueing education? It sounds familiar, but don`t remember. Thank you for the info on the lighthouse. I will h...

Hi jjennyrn, What we have been doing is going to the government site. It has had a great deal of information to read through. Newfoundland has a nice site.We really havn`t gotten too far along, it is slow going and of course, I wish we were there ...

I am working on it, I cannot wait to be there. I ant to live and work in Newfoundland. We are just starting the process. did I say I can not wait, oh yeah. I LOVE Newfoundland!!!!!!!!!!!! Acadia RN husband is ready to go as well.

rninme, where oh where did you find that picture of the lighthouse? I love it. It is great how the light flashes from it. I feel fortunate to live in a state with so many beautiful ones!!! (and I have only seen a few) acadia

small paws, I am curious how you are finding it to be? Do you think it will be as difficult as some have said? I hope it is going ok, and you are not pulling out hair or anything of the sort. I found the last clinical to be the most draining, only b...