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  1. nursing school vs. romance

    epg_pei replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    I mean, I have one romantic prospect, that I am not interested in. But I was thinking along the same lines. Sorta. Anyway, to make a long story short, don't stress on it. Life is long, and mates are...

  2. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    epg_pei replied to KR's topic in General Students

    I found the best way was to make my own from all the ones out there. Helps your recollection

  3. Losing your license

    epg_pei replied to nursemichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I think some Boards of Nursing actually publish the list of suspended members on their

  4. United Staffing Solutions, Inc.

    epg_pei replied to suzanne4's topic in General Nursing

    There's an excellent source for travel nursing info located at: http://forums.delphiforums.com/travelnurses/start I'm sure you'll find tons of information on this and any other company you have...

  5. Nursing Salary Hall of Shame

    epg_pei replied to eagleriver's topic in General Nursing

    How about the ~$17/hr Canadian offered to new grads in Quebec? Pretty disgusting if you ask me. Probably 0.7 float positions at

  6. Nursing Salary Hall of Shame

    epg_pei replied to eagleriver's topic in General Nursing

    How about the ~$17/hr Canadian offered to new grads in Quebec? Pretty disgusting if you ask me. Probably 0.7 float positions at

  7. Universal Health Care - Myths and Misconceptions

    epg_pei replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Horsepoo. Universal health care works reasonably well. No system is perfect, and ours has it's share of troubles. But I would not trade ours wholesale for an American-style pay-as-you-go system...

  8. Universal Health Care - Myths and Misconceptions

    epg_pei replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Horsepoo. Universal health care works reasonably well. No system is perfect, and ours has it's share of troubles. But I would not trade ours wholesale for an American-style pay-as-you-go system...

  9. I must be stupid - help needed

    epg_pei replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    That website design kinda sucks. But I think I found it...

  10. How Much Are You Worth Per Hour?

    epg_pei replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    No-one said it was critical, I just think it says something that they work their asses off to pour coffee for people who often make a lot more and do a lot less. I am envisioning an expensive SUV at a...

  11. How Much Are You Worth Per Hour?

    epg_pei replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    Just to gum the works, how much extra do I get for having a BSN, as opposed to "just" a ADN? Dontcha love all the little ins and outs of this profession. I'm not even an RN yet and I've become quite...

  12. How Much Are You Worth Per Hour?

    epg_pei replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    Just not directly, as I

  13. How Much Are You Worth Per Hour?

    epg_pei replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    But have you ever noticed how the people making the least seem to be working the hardest? Those of you in Canada (or Ohio) should go into a Tim Hortons and watch the people working the counter during...

  14. You know you're canadian when...

    epg_pei replied to I_Love_Donuts's topic in Canada

    The rare Saskatchewan seal, from which we obtain the valuable Saskatchewan seal

  15. Nursing with the Canadian Forces?

    epg_pei replied to Kince's topic in International Nursing

    I know a couple of the students in class are doing what you're thinking of. They're happy with the funding, not so happy with not having a summer

  16. Effexor Withdrawl

    epg_pei replied to kathygirl8's topic in General Nursing

    My roomate has just been prescribed Effexor for depression. I asked the doctor if other meds would work as well, considering the cost of Effexor. He said it was the best when you consider all the side...

  17. The bachelor degree frustration

    epg_pei replied to behumble's topic in International Nursing

    I guess maybe you've missed the points I wanted to make. I know technnology is increasing the demands on nurses. But diploma nurses are out there everyday working with the technology while the degree...

  18. Grandfathering Nurses Question

    epg_pei replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    That's a good point. If we (degree seekers) are so much more educated (better?), how come we write the same

  19. The bachelor degree frustration

    epg_pei replied to behumble's topic in International Nursing

    Faculty invariably reply that degrees equal better care. :chuckle Which must mean that the care being delivered right now by the vast majority of nurses, who hold only diplomas, is inferior. Faculty...

  20. If I hear 'C Nurses make the best nurses' one more time I will scream!

    epg_pei replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Students

    :angryfire My experience has been that students will generally ask what your GPA or marks are to create an opportunity to gush over their own exemplary performance. I don't give a rats ### what their...

  21. rn programs

    epg_pei replied to lncnrsg's topic in International Nursing

    UNB has an ASP (Advanced Standing Program?). You need a prior degree in

  22. Canadian nursers leaving to work in the USA.

    epg_pei replied to RN Student-NIC's topic in Canada

    Ditto, and do it FAST

  23. Canadian nursers leaving to work in the USA.

    epg_pei replied to RN Student-NIC's topic in Canada

    I listened (eavesdropped) the other day as a 4th year student narrated a letter she was writing (recipient unknown) discussing the current shortage. She talked about whether the shortage was genuine...

  24. what is best way to obtain TN visa?

    epg_pei replied to ntieng's topic in International Nursing

    I received my TN at the port of entry (three times). You need several documents, such as proof of qualification, and a letter from your prospective employer outlining your job with certain specifics...

  25. workload

    epg_pei replied to sailornurse1's topic in International Nursing

    I don't know of any. If you find one, please let me know!! Seriously, I'm second year too, and my experience with practicals so far is that nurses have do the bare minimum they can to meet the...