linzz

linzz

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  1. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

    linzz replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here in

  2. worried about first term??? NEED SOME HELP PLEASE!!!

    linzz replied to anne5852002's topic in International Nursing

    Just keep up with the class work, review what you don't know, and don't miss classes unless you have a really good reason as they go over a ton of information, finally, read over your notes after each...

  3. ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    I must say that I am not misinformed according to alx7, it is very difficult for RPN's that are not new grads to find full time work as new grads are given full time positions for 7.5 months which are...

  4. Homecare and 2nd Hand Smoke

    linzz replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in International Nursing

    I feel for you as a nonsmoker myself, it really doesn't help when they but out five minutes before you arrive. This may sound a bit useless but are you allowed to ask them open a window in the room...

  5. which professor would you pick?

    linzz replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    It is actually a tough choice because both approaches have their benefits and drawbacks. Although the tough type makes me nervous and on edge, I think that I would choose the tougher teacher as long...

  6. Opinions on Second-Entry Programs in Ontario

    linzz replied to liza205's topic in International Nursing

    Fiona59, thank you for your response. That is too bad that some of these programs are not preparing students for the real world of nursing. I must agree that nursing education needs a real overhaul. I...

  7. Opinions on Second-Entry Programs in Ontario

    linzz replied to liza205's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Fiona59, what sorts of deficits in knowledge are you noticing? I have not heard much about these programs as there aren't any near where I live. If they are two years long, that seems like not...

  8. Is any RPN...

    linzz replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    In the area near me, the bridge program has just started so I really don't know much about it. I think it is about 3 years long and the traditional route is 4 years long. If I recall correctly, you...

  9. lunch time insubordination

    linzz replied to nurseulove's topic in General Nursing

    That is certainly not good if these CNA's are just saying flat out "no" to your requests. I would have spoke to that CNA about saying no to you when you ask her to do something. The CNA could have...

  10. Depression...

    linzz replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you luck. I think anyone who seeks out help is a strong person and anyone who says just "cheer up" has no clue what living with depression is like. It has run through my family, starting with...

  11. Homecare Ontario

    linzz replied to sublime_huner's topic in International Nursing

    That is also the reason I don't want to do homecare is that the cost of fuel and the wear and tear on my vehicle hardly makes it worthwhile. I suspect that is why many home care agencies are so short...

  12. Homecare Ontario

    linzz replied to sublime_huner's topic in International Nursing

    Just one more to add to the above, ComCare and VON. I have never done home care but I see jobs listed for RPN's in home care all the

  13. ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Fiona59, the pay here is maybe higher than your province but there is so little job security for RPN's in most hospitals. Often hospitals here just arbitrarily decide that they will have an all RN...

  14. ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    My advice if you are coming to Ontario would be to get your RN so that you have higher wages and greater job security if it is indeed a hospital where you want to work. There are some hospitals that...

  15. ONTARIO Canada LPN Salary & Perks

    linzz replied to willow2004's topic in International Nursing

    Hospitals here in Ontario start RPN's at about 22 per hour plus a shift premium which may bring it up to 25 to 27. per hour. Some areas use RPN's a lot in hospitals and others don't. At the moment...

  16. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    linzz replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    I will say this because you are young, please listen to your gut feelings. If you feel lousy when you are around him, leave. You are too young to waste one more minute with him as you will not be able...

  17. Anyone can get into Nursing.

    linzz replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    There's an old saying that water finds it's own level. I hope you take heed of what the other posters have said. They are right. I suspect you have already outgrown him. Stay focused. Good

  18. What's Happening to the BScn in Alberta?

    linzz replied to mamaonamission's topic in International Nursing

    I am a member of the RPNAO and I have not heard anything like that. The RPNAO has a lot of members that are certificate nurses and are unable to upgrade to RN unless they do four years of schooling...

  19. Is any RPN...

    linzz replied to kitty catt's topic in International Nursing

    I would check the hospitals websites to see if they hire RPN's. Some do and some don't. They used to be hired at all hospitals but there has been a trend away from that however now that the BSN in the...

  20. Living With a Diabetic

    linzz replied to Snawdad's topic in General Nursing

    My spouse is a type 2 diabetic and is somewhat in denial about the sacrifices that must be made to manage this disease. He will take his meds but does not work very hard at changing his diet and this...

  21. How to stay in shape???!!

    linzz replied to FutureLatinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I need to lose some weight so I am walking daily mainly. I may join a gym. I can't believe how hard it is to not blow up once you hit forty. I had an easier time losing weight after my kids than

  22. Health care in Canada

    linzz replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    I must say I agree with the above poster, I do complain about the premiums but on the whole I am very thankful that we have the care that we do. As I mentioned above, my spouse would not the care he...

  23. Health care in Canada

    linzz replied to calliesue's topic in International Nursing

    My son got a non emergency MRI in three weeks, which isn't

  24. New nurse making job unbearable!

    linzz replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what she thought nursing was, I am sure there are many RN's on this board that have done far more than their share of dirty work. Myself, I have cleaned up tables, poured drinks to help out,...

  25. Childcare for 12 hour overnight shifts

    linzz replied to lizmatt's topic in General Nursing

    I would just pay her for that one night the usual rate and try to work mainly the shifts that the daycare is open so you don't have to pay out so much of your earnings for that shift. Do you have any...