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  1. A corporate law clerk wants to be a nurse

    linzz replied to fark's topic in International Nursing

    I so wish that I lived in Alberta. It is a very different world than Ontario is for RPN's. I keep trying to convince my spouse to go but no luck yet. I have some family in Edmonton who came from...

  2. A corporate law clerk wants to be a nurse

    linzz replied to fark's topic in International Nursing

    If you want to work in a hospital, in a specialty area, you will have to become Registered Nurse. This is now a four year full time University degree program and you will write a licensure exam at the...

  3. A corporate law clerk wants to be a nurse

    linzz replied to fark's topic in International Nursing

    If you are from Toronto and don't want to work mainly in nursing homes, skip the Practical Nurse program. Most Toronto hospitals are mainly RN. This is not the case in all provinces, just some of...

  4. how to deal with a potential backstabber

    linzz replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure that you keep records of all your interactions with her, date, time, anyone who was there. It sounds extreme but you have to protect yourself. I would certainly report that you are having...

  5. Already posted but was told to post here...

    linzz replied to palmpalm's topic in International Nursing

    I am sorry about your father. My cousin was in med school and also was not able to finish it. I think that being a nurse would certainly be a viable option for you if money is a concern right now. I...

  6. Questions about an Ethical Analysis

    linzz replied to MarquiseB's topic in International Nursing

    I would think the above poster is correct about the family getting their wishes. Maybe you could check your province's college of nurses website. My aunt is an oncology RN in Toronto and they have to...

  7. What is your opinon of the nursing shortage?

    linzz replied to SierraN's topic in General Nursing

    I came to nursing in my mid thirties and I am already so tired of the many issues we all face. It just seems to never get better. What was an issue ten years ago is still an issue today. I do think it...

  8. New RN BSN over 50 and Can't Get a Job

    linzz replied to HoosierMale's topic in General Nursing

    Up here in Canada, in some areas, nursing jobs are hard to find even for those with a BSN degree. However many schools continue to tell their students that finding a first job will be easy and of...

  9. New RN BSN over 50 and Can't Get a Job

    linzz replied to HoosierMale's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a professional association for RN's in your state, if so, perhaps you could get involved with them. Take a short course or go to an event, it will put you in direct contact with people who...

  10. Hiring Freeze and New Grad

    linzz replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    I too am starting my RN hopefully this fall and this economy is a worry. However I think that things go in up and down cycles and I think it will get better eventually. At least you are in LTC and...

  11. "Fired for NO Reason"

    linzz replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think that this post is a great post for learning. We all need to be open to our mistakes and to learning from them, however there are a very, very few experienced nurses that will not help a new...

  12. LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    linzz replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it is reasonable to expect to update the charge nurse. It is not something I would have a problem with. It seems to be that it might be pretty challenging for a charge nurse to take on a...

  13. How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    linzz replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if the LPN's do any assessments or are they just not allowed to do the initial one. It's a bit different up here, some hospitals have an IV team on days and afternoons and others expect...

  14. To Tell or Not to Tell

    linzz replied to Novice1's topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if you are finding it difficult to get hired in hospitals? Have you tried long term care or home care. I can imagine these are not your first choices though. I keep hearing that long...

  15. NO more LPN's

    linzz replied to itismemonica's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are many threads on this topic. Please do a search before starting yet another

  16. Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    linzz replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Loriangel: I don't know a lot about what unions other hospitals and LTC's use. I think though that it is worth researching carefully where you decide to do your new grad time at. I think it can...

  17. Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    linzz replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Lori for your information. I stand corrected. I had no idea that casual positions were so hard to get. I also thought that people were actually at least getting part time work after the new...

  18. Is there anybody who became from RPN to RN

    linzz replied to Stray dog's topic in International Nursing

    straydog: You might as well finish your RPN program if you have started it. When you are done your program you will be able to apply for the new grad initiative which gives you full time employment...

  19. To Tell or Not to Tell

    linzz replied to Novice1's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to try and post this in the Canadian Forum to get some feeedback from anyone else who may be going through this also. If you graduated in June 2008, do you not have one year from...

  20. He doesn't realize my dreams

    linzz replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    You have gotten some great advice from all the above posts. I can tell that this guy is not going to change and you won't be able to change him. You are smart to get out now. My sister married a guy...

  21. No Work History

    linzz replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement with the others, I don't think not having a work history will matter. You have an interview so they must like something or many things about you. If you made it through school with...

  22. Nursing experience before BSN?

    linzz replied to rnrn10's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that working during school is a very wise idea. I would try to get any sort of job in places you might want to work at after nursing school. You can learn lots by being a CNA and like...

  23. RPN canada want to work as LPN US

    linzz replied to vein73's topic in International Nursing

    If I have interpreted this correctly, you are still working on your RPN program here in Canada, are you going to be writing your registration exam this year or next year as this exam is only offered...

  24. Salary question, something doesn't seem right to me.

    linzz replied to MeginSchool's topic in International Nursing

    That's good that you are from the Northern area, I have heard there are some good opportunities for RPN's up there. Check the hospital websites and you could also check the RPNAO's website. Good

  25. Salary question, something doesn't seem right to me.

    linzz replied to MeginSchool's topic in International Nursing

    Salary comparison alone is not enough information to go on when considering a nursing career. Depending on what province you are in, the biggest challenge will be finding a job with a supportive...