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lilaclover

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  1. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    lilaclover replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its actually a huge pet peeve of mine that people think I am texting when I am using my phone as a drug guide/reference

  2. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    lilaclover replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think I should have to explain this to people who know nothing about the uses of technology ever single time I want to look something up. We are professionals

  3. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    lilaclover replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People need to get with the times. I use my smartphone (as do a lot of new Docs, nurses, RT's etc) to look up meds, procedures, etc. I have a fantastic med guide on there called Lexi complete as well...

  4. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    lilaclover replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please, please , please be nice to us newbies! Just because you have done your clinicals at this hospital and then proceeded to work here for the last 20 years does NOT mean that everyone else has...

  5. 1st day of orientation (scrubs or no scrubs?)

    lilaclover replied to lvnnars1's topic in General Nursing

    Business Casual Why would you wear scrubs if you are not going to be on the

  6. Vancouver Coastal Health Interview

    lilaclover replied to abityellow's topic in International Nursing

    I would take them calling you back for your references as a good sign :)

  7. Aesthetic Nursing

    lilaclover replied to Jen-OR RN's topic in International Nursing

    Is it in

  8. Aesthetic Nursing

    lilaclover replied to Jen-OR RN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there! I am a LPN here in Vancouver and was recently working in a medical spa here in the city. The place I worked at employed 3 LPN's, 1 RN and 1 esthetician. We all did the exact same job. I...

  9. Langara College, Vancouver: Nursing Students

    lilaclover replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Awesome!!! I have been waiting about 2 years now too!! Congrats to you as

  10. Ever had a nursing instructor hate you?

    lilaclover replied to bustthewave's topic in General Students

    When I was in nursing school I was at the top of my class. I was making high 90's in every single course. However one of my instructor's pulled me aside and told me that she felt like I was asking so...

  11. To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

    lilaclover replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hahaha yeah Maybe whoever gave you this advice didn't want you to get the job

  12. To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

    lilaclover replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Noooooooo don't wear scrubs!!!! Bad idea! Very

  13. Not sure if I understand this or not?

    lilaclover replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am on the waitlist for a LPN - BSN bridging program in BC. The program I am doing is also 3 years. At the end of it you get your BSN. Usually the BSN program is 4 years, in the "bridging program"...

  14. Oh Crap I Just Lied On My Application

    lilaclover replied to RNPleaseHelp's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The program was 12 years ago and not nursing related. In my opinion its irrelevant. You would be throwing yourself under the bus for no reason if you revealed this too

  15. Langara College, Vancouver: Nursing Students

    lilaclover replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    I just got a email from them saying that I am on "waitlist rollover" now too. Not sure what that

  16. Need time management tips (ALF 40 residents)

    lilaclover replied to tlc2u's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It gets easier. I promise I can't think of any specific tips to give you. It just takes practice. You will get into your own routine soon enough. Just try to stay organized and focused on what you...

  17. Moving to CALGARY this summer.Anyone know what the job situation is like for LPN's?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    I applied for my license in Alberta about a month ago and I have it now! Sooo all set to start applying to jobs. I figure I will wait till about mid March to apply for jobs starting in May. SOOOOO...

  18. I'm having a 'me' day.

    lilaclover replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    MMMMmmm I love me days! For my me days I: Sleep in Get up and drink coffee while surfing the net Go to a fancy yoga studio for some hot yoga Go get my hair cut and colored(soo much fun trying new...

  19. Moving to CALGARY this summer.Anyone know what the job situation is like for LPN's?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    Really? Thats awesome! Thanks for the info! It seems pretty promising. I would even be happy with casual to

  20. Vancouver Coastal Health Interview

    lilaclover replied to abityellow's topic in International Nursing

    Well, I just applied to a posting online through the Vancouver Coastal Health website. I did this several times before I got a call back ( and I have 3 years experience). The position they called be...

  21. Moving to CALGARY this summer.Anyone know what the job situation is like for LPN's?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    I'm sure everyone here knows what I mean by nursing home. Yourself included. I just used that term because it has been around the longest and in my opinion is the most universal. Yes I realize most...

  22. British Columbia- Are there any areas with affordable housing?

    lilaclover replied to canadanewgrad's topic in International Nursing

    Have you looked into Kamloops? Its probably one of the most affordable places in BC. I lived there (renting) 2 years ago and had no trouble finding a job

  23. Vancouver Coastal Health Interview

    lilaclover replied to abityellow's topic in International Nursing

    What unit are you applying to? I think the interview process differs depending on the unit. I recently got hired with VCH as a

  24. Jobs for RN's in Canada?

    lilaclover replied to london39's topic in International Nursing

    Where in Alberta are you? I am an LPN moving to Calgary this summer and was wondering about the job situation there. I am only wanting part-time(preferably a 0.5

  25. Moving to CALGARY this summer.Anyone know what the job situation is like for LPN's?

    lilaclover replied to lilaclover's topic in Canada

    Yeah I just checked the Alberta Health website and noticed that there are a ton of LPN postings in Calgary! So thats a good sign I guess! Just wondering where to check for nursing home