linzz

linzz

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  1. Failing an exam because of a disability

    linzz replied to foster034's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with the above. She must make the effort to be formally diagnosed with whatever learning disability that she has. In Ontario, most colleges will make accomodations for those with learning...

  2. H1N1 priority question?

    linzz posted a topic in International Nursing

    Just wondering if anyone can help me out. Some Dr's are giving H1N1 shots by first come, first serve. I am concerned about this because I thought that this shot was only being given to those with...

  3. H1N1 priority question?

    linzz replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    Well, Ontario sure isn't doing much better. I am also frustrated as I am envisioning my husband and son who are both high risk waiting a long time also. My other son and I will wait as we are not high...

  4. Lpn here in texas, wanting to nurse in canada

    linzz replied to jneeley07's topic in International Nursing

    If you are coming from the US, depending on when you graduated, and of course citizenship issues being settled, you will have your education assessed and you get up to two years to complete the...

  5. Canadian province hiring international nurses.

    linzz replied to sephine's topic in International Nursing

    It is really cold up there. Check weather sites for average temperatures. I have also heard that some areas are only accessbile by plane and that food costs a

  6. Change from LPN Certificate to Diploma. Want to do it online.

    linzz replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    I have no idea if you are overstating your pay or not. I simply stated that it sounds like the pay is very good for an LPN position because in Ontario, there are not many LPN jobs that pay over...

  7. Change from LPN Certificate to Diploma. Want to do it online.

    linzz replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, me too, I will be there also for that type of

  8. Change from LPN Certificate to Diploma. Want to do it online.

    linzz replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    Ontario RPN programs can be done on a part time basis at some colleges but I have not heard of an online program anywhere. There is also a lengthy clincial component that they may require you to do...

  9. Are there Pediatric home care jobs in Toronto and area as an LPN or RPN?

    linzz replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    dishes, you are so right about Ontario right now. This deficit is getting bigger and bigger and I don't sense that business' are feeling too optimistic after hearing todays news. I just hope things...

  10. Work in Alberta or Toronto as an LPN. What would you do, if you were in my shoes

    linzz replied to kelseya's topic in International Nursing

    Ok, here's is what I would do, but that is only my situation, you may feel very different. If I could get my spouse to Calgary, I would be gone in a skinny minute because I am tired of Ontario. Both...

  11. Medication Administration Certificate (for RPN)

    linzz replied to pokerface's topic in International Nursing

    That's right, a lot of employers in Ontario have not kept up with the RPN new competencies because many hospitals were given unending funds so they just hired all RN's but now things are very...

  12. Medication Administration Certificate (for RPN)

    linzz replied to pokerface's topic in International Nursing

    I will try to answer your questions, you may need to prove to an employer that you can safely administer medications if you have graduated outside of Canada. Perhaps you can get some help with that...

  13. I truly need to help for my rpn exam

    linzz replied to nurseturbo's topic in International Nursing

    What about taking a prep course at one of the colleges near you. I think that Mohawk college in Hamilton offers one for

  14. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    linzz replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    That is exactly what is going on. Our premier has made lots of promises to nurses that he didn't

  15. 2nd Entry BScN - York University vs. UofT

    linzz replied to slawrence's topic in International Nursing

    I think York is a good school. I read in The Star yesterday that their business MBA program is on it's way to becoming one of the best in this country and that alone says good things about the school....

  16. i have a question for nurses in Tornoto, and other ontario areas

    linzz replied to ibale's topic in International Nursing

    Thank you for your answer, malenurse 82. I was wondering why all the hospitals weren't just taking the new grads even for the 6 or 7 months. It is terrible to let a nurse go after the new grad...

  17. American LPN to Ontario RPN

    linzz replied to kayakgirl58's topic in International Nursing

    Disregard my post, I just read the last few posts over and noted that the op in from

  18. American LPN to Ontario RPN

    linzz replied to kayakgirl58's topic in International Nursing

    If you are able to move, Ontario offers lots of LPN programs with no waitlists, however Ontario doesn't offer the LPN program at any private colleges, and it takes 2 to 2.5 years full time to complete...

  19. 2nd Entry BScN - York University vs. UofT

    linzz replied to slawrence's topic in International Nursing

    I would apply to both programs and not worry so much about GPA because these requirements are subject to change at any moment, also you may get in even after being placed on a waitlist. Lots of people...

  20. Thinking About Starting Nursing School at age 50

    linzz replied to Candyy's topic in General Nursing

    The reason people are only posting about hospital nursing is because in order to gain good nursing judgment and assessment skills, and to be able to qualify for jobs with a lighter load, you need this...

  21. Thinking About Starting Nursing School at age 50

    linzz replied to Candyy's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing, well, it is just not what the media portrays is to be. There is often not even enough time to properly care for people at all. Just this alone, leaves a nurse to feel like a machine some...

  22. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I must agree that nurses of all levels should be united in the fight for jobs. It really does weaken things when we all turn on each other and it also plays right into the hands of the suits. The last...

  23. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I like that "It's the human behind the title". All the rhetoric in health care really gets old fast, at least in humble

  24. Alberta Health Services

    linzz replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I wonder how courageous Stelmach and his cronies would feel if it was their jobs on the line. I just don't know how he thinks patients will be happy with drastically cut services and not enough nurses...

  25. Antidepressants and Bipolar Disorder

    linzz posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am wondering why Doctors are giving antidepressants for some patients with Bipolar and not others. I thought that antidepressants were not right for those with Bipolar. Hope someone can take the...