linzz

linzz

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  1. University of Alberta BScN Program

    linzz replied to caramelgalore's topic in International Nursing

    Two very experienced RN relatives of mine precept many new RN students and both have told me that the students have lots of knowledge but they just don't get that they have to do bedside care. One of...

  2. Clueless in BC

    linzz replied to Atiyya's topic in International Nursing

    I am 100% in agreement with janfrn. It is not easier in Ontario at all. Many new RN grads are having a very tough time finding work right now as our hospitals are no longer allowed to run deficits....

  3. Does George Brown College put all their applicants on waitlist?

    linzz replied to sailor85's topic in International Nursing

    Hi 2bNurse-88; Just wondering why you advise the op not to attend Mohawk College. I did not go to Mohawk but I am just curious as to the quality of this

  4. Are "real" nurses as mean as my future instructors?

    linzz replied to Dakovich's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I think that student that in the above post would have made Mother Teresa

  5. Nurse/patient ratio

    linzz replied to Onthegonurse's topic in International Nursing

    I don't think there is a mandated nurse to patient ratio in LTC in Ontario but I may be mistaken. I know that unions have long been lobbying the government to increase the hours of care provided to...

  6. how to deal with competitive nurses

    linzz replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if she is really desperate to make herself look like a hero. I would be careful of her because it doesn't sound like she has very good judgment. Lifting someone who weighs 250 lb by herself...

  7. Elective C-sections- moms idea or the providers?

    linzz replied to JulesNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my children, I was never offered a C-section, nor would I have demanded one. My first child's delivery went very poorly and my child was born in a lot of distress. I often wonder if I...

  8. Shower question about Canadian hospitals.

    linzz replied to futureRN_Anastasia's topic in International Nursing

    I have never showered at work but have used lockers at some places. I wear work clothes home, remove them when I get home, leave shoes at the door and shower right away. I really prefer to shower at...

  9. Still penny pinching

    linzz replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with all the previous posts. You really have to not eat out. My family was eating out all the time and it was really killing our budget. It seems that after taxes, mortgage, children's...

  10. most medical stuff

    linzz replied to palmpalm's topic in General Nursing

    Often it takes a nurse a while to work their way up to positions in the ICU. Sometimes new grads get to start there but it can be challenging because as a new grad, you just don't yet have enough...

  11. I Am Feeling Like the Biggest Loser...

    linzz replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    Although I am not a US citizen, my father is, so I know that the market where you live has been very hard hit. My spouse also travels to Michigan and tells me, it is tough there right now. However,...

  12. Quit after first day of orientation!

    linzz replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    Hey op: I know how you feel in regards to the physical demands. Nursing is very hard work esp in hospitals and LTC. I have been having back problems and I have just finished physiotherapy and I was...

  13. They've Gotten Rid of All Their LPNs...

    linzz replied to iluvdetroit's topic in General Nursing

    I love your posts, lindarn. They are like a breath of fresh air. You are so right that money is the bottom line. My father is a Chartered Accountant and I can tell you for certain that money is the...

  14. Why do LPN's get so disrespected?

    linzz replied to Health-Nut's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am Canadian and because we have two different levels of LPN's and two different levels of RN's, and one level of LPN works at almost 100% of one of the RN levels in certain environments, it gets...

  15. IEN in BC cannot find a job

    linzz replied to keeshaBC's topic in International Nursing

    The same thing is going on here in Ontario. The provincial government is not funding hospitals as they had previously so many positions may be left

  16. Difficult boss--how to proceed?

    linzz replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you for being frustrated. What does she expect you to do when she cuts back your hours. I hope your new job goes really well for

  17. New nervous nurse

    linzz replied to broosevader's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine not being nervous. I think it takes quite a while to get where you are not even a bit nervous. My very first shift alone, it was just me in LTC, no RN on that night and I had a ton of...

  18. Put yourself in my shoes. Go for nursing or not?

    linzz replied to Guvner's topic in International Nursing

    When I started nursing, I enjoyed the classes, even chemistry. I felt comfortable in hospitals and nursing homes and there were more jobs then, at least it seemed that way. Something that concerns me...

  19. Thinking of taking the RPN course at Algonquin College

    linzz replied to djlottawa's topic in International Nursing

    I hope the op has decided what to do since he posted almost six months

  20. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    This is off topic, but is Duckett or however it is spelled really an M.D.? Maybe when he makes Alberta as bad as Ontario, people will vote him

  21. H1N1 -- Rant about the public

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I think the above poster is right, it likely will result in some sort of hearing at the CNO. I guess we all live in fear of having a disciplinary hearing for a med

  22. Is this a bad idea? (loan debt) Need advice!

    linzz replied to myty23's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't give up on the dream of being a nurse either, I just think that if possible, it is always better to even work part time during school, even from the standpoint that it will reduce some of...

  23. Is this a bad idea? (loan debt) Need advice!

    linzz replied to myty23's topic in General Students

    If I were you, I would work while I went to school. I didn't work while I went to school to be an LPN and it is a two year course here, but if I could do it over, I would have worked in something...

  24. H1N1 -- Rant about the public

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    At one time, my child was given an overdose of medication, fortunately no harm came of it. I was annoyed about it, however I did not consider going after the nurse that made the error. The thing that...

  25. ATTN- Alberta nurses

    linzz replied to RNdude77's topic in International Nursing

    I would also love to come to Alberta, as I have some family there and have heard good things about it. However, there is no way I would consider it after what I have heard on the news and on this...