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  1. Has Anyone done the Athabasca LPN- BSN bridge?

    lilaclover posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello, Just wondering if there are any other LPN's out there in Alberta( or elsewhere) that have done the LPN- BSN bridge program through Athabasca University? I am thinking of getting started on...

  2. ALBERTA LPN - Pay STEPS QUESTION

    lilaclover posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone out there can help me. I start a new job as a LPN in Alberta in a few weeks and and trying to collect my letters of recognition of previous experience. I was wondering if...

  3. ALBERTA LPN - Pay STEPS QUESTION

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks! I couldn't find it anywhere in the book so figured I'd try allnurses fora rough estimate. Thanks

  4. sleep breaks?

    lilaclover replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the wards do this at this hospital I currently work at do this! Depends which ward you are on but pretty much any of the med/surg wards take anywhere between 2 - 3 hour sleep break on night...

  5. snack/food idea for night shift nurses?

    lilaclover replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    Such a nice gesture!! However I think we need to steer away from bringing in sweets to work all the time. Its no wonder so many nurses become overweight. I think little finger sandwiches, or cheese...

  6. Halifax Roommate

    lilaclover replied to Adavid268's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks :) I will continue checking the Alberta Health Services website. I just hope its not like in Vancouver where it looks like there are a lot of postings but they never seem to hire anybody. Good...

  7. Halifax Roommate

    lilaclover replied to Adavid268's topic in International Nursing

    Hey there, I see you are moving from Calgary. I will be moving TO Calgary on May 1st. Just wondering if you know of any places that may be hiring

  8. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    Thanks again to all the Filipino nurses out there who took the time to respond to my question. I think that openly talking about and discussing these issues with each other is important. It allows us...

  9. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    Thank you so much for posting this response. It really helped give me a better understanding of the

  10. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    and also i must point this out: no i am not going to ask next why are there so many black nurses or hispanic nurses. cause i have never worked with either one of those groups of people. yet i work...

  11. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    as i said earlier, there is no problem. i am just curious as to what the draw is. wouldn't you start to wonder if you were in your home country of the philippines (having never lived in another...

  12. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    Thank you fro your response! I am glad to hear an answer from a Filipino ( sorry if I spelt that wrong earlier) nurse. Everything you have said above I have found to be very true. Definitely some of...

  13. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    So is it about pay then? Does nursing pay a lot more in Canada? How much

  14. Why do so many nurses from the Philippines come to Canada/USA?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Philippines

    It doesn't matter at all. I don't care about race, that has nothing to do with it. I said nothing about race and frankly I really like working with all of the Phillipino nurses I have worked with. I...

  15. IENs wanting to work in Quebec

    lilaclover replied to charmzele's topic in Canada

    Wow, you really showed me, didn't you :) Sorry for sharing my opinion. I will keep it to myself in the

  16. IENs wanting to work in Quebec

    lilaclover replied to charmzele's topic in Canada

    Nor do you have the right to pretend to know mine :) My Opinion is also formed by life experiences. I have more than visited Quebec. I grew up in New Brunswick, very close to the border of Quebec. I...

  17. IENs wanting to work in Quebec

    lilaclover replied to charmzele's topic in Canada

    Oh also something you can think about if you are set on living in Quebec but are having trouble getting around the French hurdle is living in Gatineau. Gatineau Quebec is right on the border of...

  18. IENs wanting to work in Quebec

    lilaclover replied to charmzele's topic in Canada

    Have you ever been to Quebec? It a very unique part of Canada and frankly Old Quebec city is one of my favourite places in this country. During my many visits to Quebec I did not find that people...

  19. Deleted thread??

    lilaclover posted a topic in General Nursing

    Am I losing it or was there not just a thread going on here called something like "help how to protect your license"?? I had responded to this thread and went to check back on it and now it seems to...

  20. Deleted thread??

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I tried looking at the subscribed threads. Not there... Yeah that would be the poster. Usually they just put thread closed and still leave it up though.. Hope I didnt waste my time responding...

  21. How do you protect your license? What are common errors to avoid? Pls. HELP

    lilaclover replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I highly doubt people are copying and pasting answers from here on their homework assignments lol. The more likely scenario is that the different responses from experienced nurses are giving them...

  22. How do you protect your license? What are common errors to avoid? Pls. HELP

    lilaclover replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    After glancing back through the OP's previous posts I can kinda see your point on this one.... But for the most part I find that people are too quick to jump down a students throat for asking a...

  23. Sample Questions for mini Interviews introducing new staff to staff members

    lilaclover replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a fun idea! Just keep it light and fun! I think this type of thing helps foster a more comfortable team environment. I liked a lot of the first posters ideas so I would keep the...

  24. How do you protect your license? What are common errors to avoid? Pls. HELP

    lilaclover replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Whats wrong with a student asking the opinion of experienced nurses for a homework assignment? I think this would be a creative way to come up with some interesting responses for an assignment rather...

  25. Sexy nurse image in Hooters ad

    lilaclover replied to Jonathank's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are just jealous of sexy nurses cause they are totally