Mischa G

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  1. Nursing health and patient safety

    Mischa G posted a topic in International Nursing

    I'm an RPN and I have a history of c-difficile. I have been ok for 1 year and started working at a hospital in April. I am fairly certain that I have it again, went to the clinic today and will be...

  2. Are LPNS in Demand across Canada??

    Mischa G replied to Fiona59's topic in International Nursing

    I live in Ottawa, Ontario and I know they hire RPN's (LPN) in certain hospitals in the med/sug units. My friend is also an RPN and sometimes working the the Emerg when they are short. Apparently there...

  3. RPN's can bridge to RN in the USA in one year!

    Mischa G replied to Talia_vde's topic in Canada

    I cannot agree with you more Talia!! I have been an RPN for over 5 years and I was interested in becoming an RN but when I informed myself it would take me 3 years approx. of full time education!!...

  4. Quick question Re: LPN to RN

    Mischa G posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi, I'm from Canada and I was just curious how much schooling is required for an LPN to become an RN?

  5. Quick question Re: LPN to RN

    Mischa G replied to Mischa G's topic in Emergency

    Wow, that's REALLY good! I WAS considering going for RN and informed myself but now I'm completely discouraged since now in Ontario they have new regulations (I think since 2001) about RPN (LPN) to...

  6. Need some advice

    Mischa G replied to nursemama2be's topic in International Nursing

    Trust me nursemama2be. I would listen to m chatelaine. This is coming from an RPN. I continued and finished my program but if you want to be an RN just see what/ if they would credit in your courses...

  7. Need a change....any suggestions?

    Mischa G replied to Nurseonwheels's topic in International Nursing

    Have you ever thought of working at Canadian Blood Services or in a Dr's office where they require RN's. If you don't mind NOT having hands on maybe research would be a good idea. -like with the...

  8. Anywhere other than the hospital!!!

    Mischa G replied to HUCtoRNBScN's topic in International Nursing

    If you really think you are meant to be a nurse and love helping others maybe you would enjoy working in at a LTCC. It's different from the hospital but I can't garentee that you won't be dealing with...

  9. Canadian LPN poll

    Mischa G replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in International Nursing

    I've been an RPN (LPN) for over 5 years. I like it...it depends on where you work cause one job differs from the other. I work in Ottawa in a Retirement Home. I will know this week if I got a job at...

  10. did anyone fail their first rpn exam?

    Mischa G replied to rpn_exam's topic in International Nursing

    Yes I did. Acctually 3 times. It's very difficult. But I pulled thru. I had perseverance. You just have to tell yourself you can do it and believe in yourself. That's what I did. I also had the exam...

  11. Any new grad Ontario LPN'S in retirement homes?

    Mischa G replied to linzz's topic in International Nursing

    I totally understand when people talk about private retirement homes. I've been working in one for over 5 years now. My opinion. It's a great place for new grads to learn but the disadvantage are...

  12. Where are you from?

    Mischa G replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Hi, I'm from Ottawa and did my course for RPN at la cite collegiale 6 years ago. I still live in

  13. advice requested= track to PICU

    Mischa G replied to jopadeevra's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I am an RPN (LPN) and I am interested in pediatrics. I'm not sure if RPN's are hired in a children's hospital. I have over 5 years of experience in a long term setting. What are the requirements? Does...

  14. Info regarding being an OR RPN/LPN nurse

    Mischa G posted a topic in Operating Room

    I'm new on this site. I would like to know if there's any nurses who are working as an OR nurse and what duties do they do exactly. I am interested in taking the course, but I just wanted to know...

  15. OR nurse salary...

    Mischa G replied to Terpole's topic in Operating Room

    Here in Ontario, Canada RN's get paid $23.80 (canadian) to work in the