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linzz

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  1. Ratings for Vancouver Community College

    linzz replied to 13681989's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I think most publicly funded colleges and universities do a reasonable job of providing nursing education according to the guidelines they must work with. A lot depends on the student too, a student...

  2. Casual shifts

    linzz posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am just wondering how casual shifts are done at hospitals. I have never worked in a hospital so I am not sure how it works. I am asking because I keep hearing from other nurses that I know that some...

  3. Questions from an LPN applicant, RN hopeful

    linzz replied to seraen's topic in International Nursing

    I also think Ontario should fall into line with the rest of the country, just let me count the ways.. In regards to the op, the post by Fiona59 is not bitter at all, it is simply telling you the way...

  4. What is wrong with this public?????

    linzz replied to bscn_rn_10_years's topic in International Nursing

    In my neck of the woods, the walk in clinics are not open at night anymore. It must really keep the local ED busy with all kinds of minor things that really could be taken care of elsewhere. I don't...

  5. Sick to my stomach

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    The above post is true. I have read on the CNO website of a nurse being disciplined for sharing exam content. One just can't really be too careful of what is posted or even said.

  6. Sick to my stomach

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I agree, I don't think it is meant to fail people. I found a few questions were challenging but it was pretty fair. I do feel that my program prepared us very well for the exam. I just read your...

  7. Sick to my stomach

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    I had no idea one could work without passing the exam. I have learned something new today. I guess I was thinking of a situation where the student was in a new grad initiative work term, but I guess...

  8. Sick to my stomach

    linzz replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    You may have passed the exam. Many people feel this way after the exam. It is a fairly long exam so it is easy to feel overwhelmed by it. The above poster is correct in that you must pass the exam to...

  9. Can not find a job!

    linzz replied to savotina's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in Human Resources and my spouse is still doing hiring from time to time. I must echo what the above posts have said. All have given great advice. The one thing about your post that...

  10. help! should i become an LPN?!

    linzz replied to nicolee's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, it is interesting that many of us start out wanting to save the world and be the perfect nurse but then the reality of too many patients sets in. I also find that coworkers keep one going. I was...

  11. More RN's being cut in Ontario

    linzz replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    I was also accepted into a bridge program and decided to put it on hold. I really wonder if I made a big mistake or

  12. Describe your dream LTC

    linzz replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One with lots of staffing, a CNA for every four to five residents, and even one to every one or two residents if they are high needs. Meals served all day with lots of choices and of course early and...

  13. Is 47 years of age too late to bridge to RN

    linzz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    I would agree that $23-25 per hour is not the land of milk and honey but many nurses are married and still need the extra income to contribute to their household. Many factors affect whether someone...

  14. RN's Replaced By RPN's - GTA

    linzz replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in International Nursing

    As an RPN, I don't ever want to work in an ICU. Maybe I am out of touch with hospital nursing but the idea of being in an ICU scares me. It seems to me that those on the floors are plenty sick

  15. Is 47 years of age too late to bridge to RN

    linzz replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, you need a masters to teach in Ontario, although I think you can teach PN students if you have several years experience in a hospital. I would not be surprised to see a masters become a...

  16. RPN's in Toronto Hospitals ?

    linzz replied to suziecue40's topic in International Nursing

    Hello nessa_5555, can you tell me what doing pediatric homecare is like. Anything you want to pass on would be great.

  17. Future of the RN in Canada?

    linzz replied to ruralgirl08's topic in International Nursing

    Those relatives of mine who went to oncology all went there because of a personal passion for the area and they seem to love it. I would be kind of surprised to see RPN's replacing that many RN's...

  18. Future of the RN in Canada?

    linzz replied to ruralgirl08's topic in International Nursing

    Although I am an RPN, I was all set to start the RPN to BScN program until I heard about all these types of changes going on. I am very depressed about this however I may continue on anyway in hopes...

  19. where are the jobs in toronto??

    linzz replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in International Nursing

    I know what you mean fenders, I was accepted into an RPN to RN bridge program but I have turned it down once already because I can't go into debt at this stage of my life. Six months of employment is...

  20. where are the jobs in toronto??

    linzz replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in International Nursing

    Something else I have noticed is that any jobs that aren't really physically demanding or require shift work, such as that of a clinical leader or educator now require a BScN and Masters level...

  21. where are the jobs in toronto??

    linzz replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in International Nursing

    Some of the hospital nurses that I know have told me that the ratio's on med-surg floors are now 8 patients to one nurse who is either and RN or RPN. It used to be one nurse to 5 or 6 patients. I...

  22. No She/he Did Not!!!

    linzz replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Tell every registered and unregistered staff member how to do their job because that is how they are learning it in school and hey, school is just like the real world where the students learning needs...

  23. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    linzz replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Sorry janfrn, I should have read the thread more carefully, I would have seen that the op is in Alberta, not Ontario. I guess I just felt so badly for the op's situation and I do hope it all works...

  24. Before the Morning (Failed CRNE three times. what now?)

    linzz replied to yahy's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    If you are determined to become a licenced nurse, then contact the CNO and find out what your next option would be. As stated above, it may be a refresher course or something else. I am also wondering...

  25. Ontario Nurse (to be hopefully)

    linzz replied to SheGotAway's topic in International Nursing

    I did graduate with my grade 13 back in the 80's but my marks were only 60's and 70's. I did not get into nursing because it was very competitive at the