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linzz

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  1. Is working part-time really all that bad?

    linzz replied to cocoa9065's topic in International Nursing

    Hi janfrn, I am willing to go to Alberta but my family isn't. My cousin and her family moved to Edmonton from Toronto about 6 years ago and they love it. I just so wish I could go, it just seems so...

  2. Have you ever encountered this?

    linzz replied to polarbear901's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know what, if they don't want you, it is their loss. I have found that some of the branches of the Red Cross here in Canada to be very, very unprofessional and disorganized. Also, we had a scandal...

  3. General Medicine Unit

    linzz replied to NuHappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have done about 6 - 9 months on a medical unit and 3 months on a surgical unit in school, and I prefer surgical. Medical units are not easier in that patients can change on a dime and usually have...

  4. Lpn programs...whats the point!!

    linzz replied to smak60's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can understand to a point what you are saying but even here in Canada where a lot but not all of our hospitals hire LPN's, new LPN grads often must start in long term care and pay your dues, so to...

  5. Should I rock the boat??

    linzz replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am with the others, don't rock the boat, you have no power as a student, the reality is you need them right now and you may even later for references and heaven forbid that this teacher may even...

  6. Is working part-time really all that bad?

    linzz replied to cocoa9065's topic in International Nursing

    Loriangel14, I think you are wise to be suspicious of the 85% claim. I just wish it were true esp. for RPN's. I think the new grad initiative is a great idea and I wish I had been able to get it....

  7. Is working part-time really all that bad?

    linzz replied to cocoa9065's topic in International Nursing

    I am wondering if this new grad initiative is either overstated or it is mostly for BSN grads willing to work in unpopular areas or very underserviced geographical areas. At least five or six students...

  8. Is working part-time really all that bad?

    linzz replied to cocoa9065's topic in International Nursing

    I think in most areas of Ontario, you must start part time due to seniority rights and the fact that the government does not always deliver all that is promised with the new grad guarantee which only...

  9. There is no nursing shortage!

    linzz replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    How can someone who is a nurse not know what an INR is. I am an LPN and we learned that early in our program. I would not want someone like that taking care of my family or myself. However, it is the...

  10. Does anyone else have a family member like this? (LONG)

    linzz replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bipolar stepmother who I can't stand and my father in law is real case too. He has no impulse control and lots of depressive traits. He has lived with us for a while when he went bankrupt for...

  11. Nurses as SUPERHUMANS!!

    linzz replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know your illness but in the hospital and the O.R., people code all the time and this can be a challenge depending your illness and how you manage it. You may need to try a few differing...

  12. Child care and schedule

    linzz replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    I had to turn down two jobs that I really wanted due to lack of childcare and a spouse that works 3 shifts that change each week:bugeyes:, so I know how you feel. How about bringing the person who...

  13. List of Schools offering 2yr (or less) fast-track Nursing degree (for ppl w/ prev deg

    linzz replied to mangosteen's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think there is one at Georgian college in Ontario, however after checking some stats on graduation rates, it seems that only 50% of those that started graduate, not sure why though. I think that...

  14. GPA for nursing schools in Canada?

    linzz replied to CNAinNeb's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks janfrn for your input. It's interesting, one of my clinical teachers who was a BSN felt that she could have used a lot more clinical time and less classroom time in order to function as a floor...

  15. GPA for nursing schools in Canada?

    linzz replied to CNAinNeb's topic in International Nursing

    Just wondering janfrn, what is the reason for the high attrition rate in the first two years, is it an academic or clincal thing and do you think the instructors try to weed out those they don't think...

  16. yay!

    linzz replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's so great that you have found an area you love. I am going to apply to do my BSN this year and will start in 2009. I was accepted last year but could not attend so here I go again. I am already...

  17. Georgian College-RPN help!

    linzz replied to nicole67's topic in International Nursing

    Once you get your sciences done, whatever you require, it is not too bad. I found that there is quite a bit of math but it is not overly difficult. We had to write about 5 or 6 math tests that we...

  18. Evil New Nurse

    linzz replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that she is suffering from a case of new graditis. I am sure that her superiors will cure her of this ailment in short

  19. Nurse to patient ratios in Med-Surg in Ontario question.

    linzz posted a topic in International Nursing

    For those who work in Med-Surg and Rehab in a hospital, just wondering how many patients you are assigned and whether your assignment differs depending on whether you are an RN or RPN.

  20. Is it ever okay to quit a nursing job without notice?

    linzz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Most of the time, it is right to give two weeks notice, however, I also think that sometimes a nurse can be put in a very bad situation where there is real reason to be concerned for liability and in...

  21. Incompetent nurse

    linzz replied to JeanthePHN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I hope that one day your boss decides to listen to you before someone gets really sick. Both my brother and I have a lot of allergies. He once got the wrong vaccine and got very sick. I used to get...

  22. Today I was made redundant

    linzz replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    I think if teaching is your passion, you should do that. Here in Canada, if you have a degree, teachers college is only one year long, maybe two if you decide you need to do a masters. My child was...

  23. New Grad Needs Help

    linzz replied to NiceArthur32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also worked in HR before nursing and my spouse still does hiring at his job. A suit with a pressed shirt will go a long way toward making a great impression. It also shows that you are interested...

  24. Hardest part of nursing?

    linzz replied to batman05's topic in General Nursing

    I am right with the post above, I hate the dirty politics, unsafe working conditions. Keeping a low profile works for me too as I am not a loud person to start with. I have a wonderful spouse and...

  25. Need your thoughs

    linzz replied to Flipjlo_LPN_to_RNBSN's topic in International Nursing

    Our bridge in Ontario is the same for the most part. I am very concerned though with all the push for all RN staffing that this will lead to a lot of casual jobs with very few full time permanent...