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  1. What should I do?

    linzz posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right now I am looking for a job. I left my job at an ALF that was really actually an understaffed LTC. 1 LPN to 80 residents with no RN available after 3 pm. Anyways, I am going to do the bridge...

  2. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    linzz replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations ROBERTF, it is always good to have more males in this

  3. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    Can't say I agree with the RPNAO's view on RPN opportunities. In most hospitals in southwestern Ontario, they are either phased out or are in med-surg only. The ones you see in emerg or post partum...

  4. Did anyone get accepted to the nursing program in ontario or quebec?

    linzz replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in International Nursing

    I got accepted into the LPN to BSN bridge program. I already have a degree as I am in my late thirties. My prerequisites for LPN which I had to do as my high school marks were only C's for many...

  5. Nurse Manager is a Bully

    linzz replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hope that this nitwit enjoys working lots of extra hours after she scares off even more staff members. Even when I see someone else getting picked on, it sure leaves me feeling vulnerable too. Best...

  6. LPN course...with a family!?

    linzz replied to kipandnicole's topic in International Nursing

    I think Fiona 59 gave good advice. Having a child during school would be very difficult as the workload is heavy and it may not be easy to do some of the clinicals while pregnant. I have heard Alberta...

  7. pulse pressure

    linzz replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency

    Hey phiposurde, I too have family in Montreal and have spent lots of time there. The night life is the best and it is such an alive city. Love it but don't live there. I will be starting my BSN in...

  8. Canadian LPN poll

    linzz replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    I am from Ontario and I would love to go to Alberta but my husband has a good job here, we have two kids in school and a house. My cousin moved there four years ago and has never looked back. I have...

  9. Can an LVN assign a CNA to do something outside the CNA's scope of practice???

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

    Another LPN friend of mine and I had this discussion the other day. We live in Canada so our board of nursing may differ. Recently our board has changed all the delegation rules. In short, certain...

  10. TOO Old??? 41 1/2 years old

    linzz replied to chubbi's topic in Nursing Career

    No way! Just go for it. You will be 42 anyway, so why not be 42 and on your way to being an RN. Never let people knock you down about your age. Some people are lucky enough to start a career young but...

  11. BScN student to RPN in ONTARIO?

    linzz replied to Tina_RN2007's topic in International Nursing

    Tina: The first thing you need to do is contact the CNO in Toronto, they will tell you what the requirements are to sit the RPN exam. The exam is only offered 3 times a year. The CNO are the ones who...

  12. don't know if nursing is right for me!!

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

    I also am in agreement with suesquatch. I am in Canada and even here, the opportunities for LPN's vary with where you live but make no mistake about it, most hospitals other than Alberta hire RN's...

  13. ? Get Malpractice: Importance of Professional Liability Insurance in Managing Risk

    linzz replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for posting this article. Although I am in Canada, with all the cutbacks occuring, it seems that the risk we take each day seems to really be increasing. Great

  14. Resigned Nurse Manager position today...

    linzz replied to MrsStraty's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't blame you. Sounds like you made the right decision for your

  15. i did so many errors today.*needing comfort guys

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

    I too had some pretty rough times with a preceptor that thought that new nurses should not get any precepting or orientation, just learn as you go! So that was a real treat. Although I have only...

  16. Understaffed and sick of it!!

    linzz replied to kate1969's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No Indigo girl, you are not souding bitter, just realistic and justified. I am a new nurse and I am already fed up with all the cutbacks on supplies and being in charge of double units all because the...

  17. Understaffed and sick of it!!

    linzz replied to kate1969's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wonder when the media writes about a nursing shortage, do they include the jobs where the facilities are so understaffed that staff is burnt out in months and each day the nurse wonders if she/he...

  18. LPN with NO experience,,HELP!

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

    I think that life happens to people all the time. I think if you are willing and able to work on a casual basis to start, you will be fine. Just tell the interviewer about the death in the family and...

  19. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    linzz posted a topic in International Nursing

    I have an interview with a retirement home and I wondered if this is a reasonable place for a new grad to start or is it too much for a new grad as in being on your own esp. at night. Any thoughts,...

  20. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    linzz replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    LadyLurker: I still maintain that your facility sounds wonderful. From the handful, I have seen in my area, not one has been like yours in regards to staffing. I hope that you are right and that there...

  21. Giving proper notice. What would you do?

    linzz replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry this is happening to you. I truly believe that you were deceived and they don't deserve notice. I am only a new grad but I just left an ALF job right after orientation as I too felt that...

  22. LPN schools...just a business

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

    The other poster is right. Just grin and bear it so you can get to the next stage. They won't likely listen to anything you tell them. The only thing that got me through was knowing there was an...

  23. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    linzz replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    LadyLurker: It is interesting that you have low turnover despite paying less than nursing homes, I think that it shows that pay is not everything, esp to new grads. For me, at this point, my main...

  24. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    linzz replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    Ladylurker: Your workplace sounds wonderful. Where are you and how do I work there, Just kidding. You guys deserve tons of credit for doing such a great job. Hearing your post restores my faith in...

  25. New LPN and no jobs available.

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

    I hear you Santam, same deal here in certain parts of Canada. My school got me too. Few hospital jobs here and LTC is all prn. If this keeps up, I vote to shut down the LPN