I have been away all summer, so dont know if this is news or not - but I see that UNA has applied to represent LPNs, as well as RNs. See http://una.ab.ca/ No idea if they will be successful, but it...
It is still fairly new. In the past, CARNA either granted temporary permits, allowing one to practice as a graduate nurse, or they issued nothing. They now have more categories. See...
edmontonain replied to Pug Lover's topic in Canada
I think all that shows is that there were layoffs in the 90s in Manitoba. As there were in most Provinces. Certainly in Alberta the UNA union only protects RN and Psych Nurse positions - because they...
edmontonain replied to Pug Lover's topic in Canada
"1. There is no such thing as an auxilliary nurse in Alberta. A LPN in this province is responsible for their own practice and works to a very high skill set." Well put. What I have found is that...
edmontonain replied to Pug Lover's topic in Canada
Capital is not looking at hiring international nurses as strikebreakers. They went to the Philippines looking to hire nurses - RNs or LPNs. CARNA was not willing to go and assist with testing or...
In addition, the Manitoba nurses union's contract calls for a further increase effective October 1, 2008, to be determined by an independent arbitrator to ensure Manitoba nurses are in fourth place in...
I have not worked there (when I worked in Calgary it was at the old Calgary General - they have since blown it up!), but I know a number of nurses who work or worked there. Generally, the feedback I...
David Thompson Region has some bursaries - but they come with a return service commitment. see http://www.dthr.ab.ca/careers/student/bursary.htm I thought that East Central Health might as well, but...
I suppose it could depend on what school, but I would relax. You were not late for the interview. It is quite possible that the interviewers may not even be aware that you were late for the...
CARNA certainly has a (well deserved) reputation of being elitist and out of touch with the reality of what really happens out on the floor. UNA does a good job for their members. They are RN...
I think it is clear that we wouldn't give up our system. Several years I ago I was involved in a horrific MVA - had terrible injuries - many many broken bones, internal injuries, etc. I was airlifted...
I agree with some of what Fiona said. But I believe that the government encourages RNs and LPNs to be divided. It is time for LPNs and RNs to start acting as a team. The old divide and conquer...