OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

OgopogoLPN is a LPN, RN and specializes in Med/Surg, LTC/Geriatric.

OgopogoLPN's Latest Activity

1. LPN to RN bridge in-distance programs

   OgopogoLPN posted a topic in CA Programs

   I have googled this but can't seem to get a clear answer. Is Athabasca the only university in Canada that does this program? I'm hoping there's others as I would like to do mine by distance, but I'm hoping to do my clinicals locally. My husband trav...

2. Bc student loan forgivness

   OgopogoLPN replied to kp1987's topic in Canada

   I had my BC student loan forgiven over 3 years by working in an under served community. I just had to submit a letter from my employer each year. It did not require the inclusion of hours worked per year.

3. 2013 LPN PAY???

   OgopogoLPN replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN/LVN

   BC, Canada. 5 years exp. $26.80/hr plus various shift diffs. LTC and acute care/same pay. Fully paid benefits/pension also with that

4. CRNE new format for 2015? I am not the only one who's shocked, but also the CNA!

   OgopogoLPN replied to gailtan's topic in International

   Yikes, I better follow what's happening...if I stay on my self imposed timeline, I will be writing the CRNE in 2015, or 2016 at the latest. Either way, it will be the new format.

5. Any LPN jobs in Vancouver BC?

   OgopogoLPN replied to lpnurse07's topic in LPN/LVN

   It's hit and miss. There's 3 schools pumping out new grads to very, very few jobs. Some new grads are being hired casual in LTC and acute care, but get very few hours. The summer is busier of course, but for casuals right now, it's very slow. I gradu...

6. Any LPN jobs in Vancouver BC?

   OgopogoLPN replied to lpnurse07's topic in LPN/LVN

   I live in the Okanagan, and from everything I've heard online, in person and 2nd hand info, then entire Lower Mainland right now (and for the past few years) is completely brutal for LPN jobs. There are NONE. Experienced LPNs are applying everywher...

7. 5 consecutive 12hr shifts

   OgopogoLPN replied to wishiwereanurse's topic in California

   That would be overtime in my world. Wouldn't matter one bit when it fell from one week into the next, or one pay period into the next. Anything after 4 consecutive 12 hour shifts or 6 consecutive 8 hour shifts is OT in my union.

8. Nursing in BC?

   OgopogoLPN replied to nurse4hearts's topic in International

   I live in Kelowna, and there are certainly diploma RNs at KGH. I would assume that since you have been working as one for many years, they wouldn't require a BSN at this point, but of course that is up to CRNBC. As for the job market, some new grads ...

9. Dear Vocera

   OgopogoLPN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

   I like the Vocera system...for the most part. It does have occasional glitches. I like being able to locate my coworkers, even if they don't respond to a call. I like it telling me the time if I can get to a clock right away, or I'm taking a break o...

10. Foreign RN planning to apply as a LPN in Canada

    OgopogoLPN replied to shelyksu's topic in International

    Fiona59 may have some words of advice for you....

11. What are my options after 3 unsuccessful CPNRE exam?

    OgopogoLPN replied to lasthope's topic in International

    I'm sorry to hear you weren't successful with your 3rd attempt with the CPNRE. Other than a refresher and perhaps a waiting time, I doubt there's many more options for you I actually thought one would have to retake the whole program to be able to w...

12. CPNRE Sept 14, 2011

    OgopogoLPN replied to NRSIIIIZ's topic in CRNE

    No, it doesn't mean you failed. It just means yours is taking a bit longer in the mail.

13. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    OgopogoLPN replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    I will make about $52,000-$54,000 gross as LPN with 3 years experience. This is FT, some OT, but not much. This doesn't include my paid benefits/employer contribution to pension/LTD coverage.. If that's included, that would add another $10,000 for...

14. Options after failing CRNE 3 times

    OgopogoLPN replied to PPAA's topic in International

    I don't know if it's the same in the states, but to be eligable to take the CRNE as an American RN, one must have already passed the NCLEX. So I imagine it might be the same in the states. To be eligable to take the NCLEX, one may have to have passe...

15. Options after failing CRNE 3 times

    OgopogoLPN replied to PPAA's topic in International

    Yes, but that is the heart of the issue on these threads. Posters are asking what to do after failing the CRNE or the CPNRE the alloted 3 times. No one here is discouraging someone from trying all 3 times. It's when they aren't successful after tha...