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  1. Athabasca University?

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm just new to this site. I'm an LPN and have just started the LPN to BN distance program through Athabasca. Any hints would be appreciated. Taking my first 4 courses right now and finding it...

  2. Where can I buy a Littman ClassicII in Edmonton

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I'm wondering where is the best place to buy a Littman Classic II in Edmonton. I know CUI sells them for $120 and Canadian College of Emergency Medical Services sells them for $95. Does anyone...

  3. Nursing in Nova Scotia vs. Alberta

    EdmontonAB replied to rllong's topic in International Nursing

    I have worked at the Kentville hospital casual as an LPN three years ago, so I may be able to help. I am now living in Edmonton but have not worked in any of the hosptitals here. The pay is lower in...

  4. Does NS have a new grad initiative program?

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, I am interested about moving back to NS once I graduate (RN) and I am wondering if Nova Scotia has a new grad inititative program. Does anybody know?

  5. Does NS have a new grad initiative program?

    EdmontonAB replied to EdmontonAB's topic in International Nursing

    Well, I was planning on working in Edmonton but if I can't find a full time job here I will be moving. I have been a LPN since 1990 and now taking the LPN to BN program, I figure I've spent my time on...

  6. Grad Initiative wages

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm wondering how much is the wage in the grad initiative programs. All I can find is "sector appropriate" does this mean that it is the pay at the first step on the pay scale or is it less. Also do...

  7. New grad (bn) looking for position in bc

    EdmontonAB replied to EXCITEDTONURSE's topic in International Nursing

    You should have no problem finding a position in BC. When I went to the careers interaction day in Edmonton a few months ago most of the recruiters were from BC. They told me that the new grad...

  8. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    You do have seven years to finish the program but I think most people do it in around four years from what I hear. Most of the students are also working to some degree. You do need to send them your...

  9. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    You do need to get the required hours before going into the bridging program but you can do all the electives first before starting the actual bridging program then once you have the hours apply for...

  10. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

    EdmontonAB replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Actually I took it in Nova Scotia back in 1990 and then did a refresher 5 years ago. You can transfer university credits into the program so hopefully you can apply some. Good

  11. What should instructors wear to clinicals?

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I know this questions has already been asked but I'm hoping to get some more responses as I am also interested in the answer.

  12. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

    EdmontonAB replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I whole program is 120 credits. I was awarded 30 credits for the LPN program so I have to do a total of 90 to complete the

  13. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    You can look at the calender on line under the LPN to BN program. There are three clusters that contain the courses that you are required to take and you must complete the clusters in order. Then...

  14. LPN to RN bridge in Canada?? Quickest method?

    EdmontonAB replied to zerophyte's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Better check more into the LPN to BN program at Athabasca. I'm taking it now, I'm pretty sure it's going to take you more than 8-10 months. There are also 4 clinicals. Two are 1 month each, one is 10...

  15. Canadian licensing system overwhelmed by foreign nurse applicants

    EdmontonAB replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International Nursing

    Also, in Alberta if you take the bridging program you are not eligible to work as a third year student. We are eligible for the new grad program but intake is only once a year maybe twice a year (in...

  16. Canadian licensing system overwhelmed by foreign nurse applicants

    EdmontonAB replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in International Nursing

    Well I am taking the bridging program through Athabasca. In my opinion the goverment does not want LPNs to bridge to RNs because there is also a shortage of LPNs in

  17. Comments please...

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    You are asked to debate whether or not families are in the best position to determine their own health goals and to attain them through identifying and further developing their strengths as an...

  18. Online RN - canada

    EdmontonAB replied to ladycosta's topic in International Nursing

    I am taking the LPN to BN program through Athabasca. I do live in Alberta but I lot of the students that are taking it don't. You do need to be registered as a LPN in Alberta but this isn't really a...

  19. Roles of Informatic Nurses (need info)

    EdmontonAB posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hi, I'm looking for some help. I'm doing a powerpoint on careers in informatics nursing for school and need some (about 4-5) roles of the informatics nurse in Education/Research, Long Term Care,...

  20. Athabasca University?

    EdmontonAB replied to EdmontonAB's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I started back in Nov 2006 and have now completed 11 courses. So far I think it's a great program. Doing the program this way allows me to study on my own time around work and my family....

  21. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Yes, that is correct and I did mention this in post #9. There are 4 clinicals that are done in Alberta. I believe two of them are 1 month each, one is 11 days and the last one is about three...

  22. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    Hi Abie, The course is based on three years but I believe you are allowed to be registered in six courses at a time. SO this would definitely speed things up. To get the 30 credits I have taken 10...

  23. Re:Regina LPN's bridging into RN

    EdmontonAB replied to wants2know's topic in International Nursing

    Would be really interested in reading this article. Would it be possible to post it on this site or let me know how I could find it. I never heard this anywhere else. Doesn't Sask require a degree for...

  24. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I've been doing the program through Athabasca for a year now and have completed 10 courses (30 credits). I'm really think it is a good program. Some courses are on-line, mostly the books and...

  25. lpn to bsn program through athabasca uni??

    EdmontonAB replied to leogeo's topic in International Nursing

    I'm interested why you would suggest taking these pre-req courses through a local college. I'm taking some of them now and need to take more and never checked into this option. Any info would be...