OgopogoLPN

OgopogoLPN LPN, RN

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  1. Would manager or HR be impressed?

    OgopogoLPN replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused...your friend is already hired and doing orientation? Then, yes, I guess he/she would have to have quit their old job, so that is not breaking news. Sure, telling a new employer that they...

  2. Casual shifts

    OgopogoLPN replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    It all has to do with unions and collective agreements. My hospital does have a float pool as Fiona described. But then there are also casual nurses who pick up whatever is leftover. I am casual at...

  3. Sick to my stomach

    OgopogoLPN replied to 2bornot2b's topic in International Nursing

    Try not to worry!! I also did very, very well in school. But walked out of that exam like this: I honestly thought, well I could have just gotten 95% on that exam or 50%. I have NO IDEA how I did....

  4. Male nurses earning more?

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was reading the acticle about men continuing to make more money than women. It's had to tell if it's more per hour, or an average over a year. Whereas a woman may take more days off for family...

  5. BSN educated to take the LPN test

    OgopogoLPN replied to LIU's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The "LPN test" (Canadian Practical Nursing Resistration Exam) is a NURSING licensure exam, thank you very much. Oh, and even if you could do the above, which is highly unlikely due to the reasons...

  6. Im proud to be an LPN !

    OgopogoLPN replied to Loveuandme's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am proud to be an LPN . I love what I do in both acute care and LTC. I will probably go back to school to become an RN as there is just so much more opportunity for advancement and of course,...

  7. Lvn/lpn cover letter ok?

    OgopogoLPN replied to sweetmya's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would change the wording in the first paragraph from "I believe"............that is weak wording. Your wording in the 3rd paragraph is much better "I am confident"........ Also, I've never heard of...

  8. Anyone know how to get a license to practice in Canada?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup.............I am also a Canadian LPN I am Canadian, and I'm a nurse...OK, got that figured

  9. Anyone know how to get a license to practice in Canada?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Lorrie34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Google the college of LPNs of the province you will move to, or look it up under the Canadian forum, there is a sticky with links....check out that website and call them for more

  10. Are private schools really easier to get into?

    OgopogoLPN replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my province, all BScN degrees are at public universities only. LPN education can be at public CC colleges, or private-for-profit schools. Here are some comparisons: Public tuition $4,500 Private...

  11. Clinicals

    OgopogoLPN replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    My bold....this is off topic to the OP....I don't know where you're from or what your state/province LPN scope of practice is....but I am an LPN and you bet that I assess!! I have a very wide...

  12. Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

    OgopogoLPN replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My province's collective union agreement states that FT hours are 37.5 hours per week, or 5 eight hour shifts (1/2 hour meal break not paid). All pay period are 75 hours paid per 2 weeks. FT 12 hour...

  13. TAX season

    OgopogoLPN replied to pokerface's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know if Ontario is different, but in BC, you can claim registration fees, but not exam fees . That was $440 or so I paid in 2008 and couldn't

  14. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to lacy99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, I do not regret becoming an LPN at all. I went back to school at age 30 and could only take 1 year of school as I have a household to contribute to. And I wanted to make 100% sure that nursing...

  15. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    OgopogoLPN replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ouch to some of these wages!!!!!! That is a travesty that nurses are making $12/hour BC, Canada, LPN 1.5 years experience (but same for all LPN's, no increments) Public health authority--acute and...

  16. Tax and Social Insurance in Canada

    OgopogoLPN replied to Hagazussa's topic in International Nursing

    And don't forget to look into whether your husband's education credentials would be recogonized here as

  17. Trouble finding LPN work in Vancity

    OgopogoLPN replied to as5452's topic in International Nursing

    I'm an LPN in Kelowna and graduated in Aug '08. I know a girl who went to school here and then moved back to Vancouver and she graded in Jan '08 and even then she had a very, very tough time finding...

  18. BCNU looking to welcome LPNs - thoughts?

    OgopogoLPN replied to Valhalla_Pure's topic in International Nursing

    I'm an LPN and have joined the BCNU as an associate member. The surgical ward I work on is very much RN-LPN team oriented and a lot of the RN's and LPN's are wearing the "LPN + RN" pins that the BCNU...

  19. how to help a struggling student?

    OgopogoLPN replied to MaraG.'s topic in General Nursing

    It was not so long ago (last summer in fact) that I was an LPN student on preceptorship (in LTC, but that's another story!!) and I could only dream that I could have had a preceptor like you!!!!!!...

  20. Never seen anything quite like it (the things visitors do...)

    OgopogoLPN replied to NurseKatie08's topic in General Nursing

    Had a 70ish patient's grown daughter with a pencil and notebook. Wrote down EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING that took place with her mom. 10:14am nurse felt pulse, fluffed pillow 10:20am nurse...

  21. After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know why I can't edit my post here...but anyways, just wanted to add as well about ESN's in my hospital...they are used in a supranumerary postion. They don't "count" as a staff member so...

  22. After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    OgopogoLPN replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    BScN students can write the LPN exam after 2nd year. I imagine they have to submit their application to the CLPNBC, but it's somewhat common here. I worked with an LPN the other day who is going into...

  23. Question for Alberta nurses

    OgopogoLPN posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm an LPN in BC and I'm not sure if you guys have heard of what is going on here with the BCNU (RN's union) offering "associate memberships" to LPNs (Hospital Employees Union). The HEU is accusing...

  24. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    OgopogoLPN replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is awesome that LPN's are being paid well!!!! I'm in BC Canada and all LPN's in the province make $24.76/hour, even with years experience (whole 'nother story) Plus I'm casual so I get a...

  25. resident care attendant

    OgopogoLPN replied to chengzz_1110's topic in International Nursing

    Care aids who work for health authorities in BC make almost $22/hour. I'm not sure what the exact amount is since the raise on April