MPKH BSN, RN

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    How can I make Rocephin I'm hurt less???

    MPKH replied to nurse_tnb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Filter needles aren't meant for injections; they are only used for withdrawing the medication from the vial/ampule to the syringe. After withdrawing the appropriate amount of meducation, replace the...
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    Hardly a "new grad" anymore... this feels like a curse?

    MPKH replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in International Nursing

    I also moved from a big metropolitan city for a full time job in rural Alberta. You can always work in rural place for a year or two, get the experience, and then try applying for city jobs. That's...
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    Hardly a "new grad" anymore... this feels like a curse?

    MPKH replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in International Nursing

    Rural places are always looking for nurses. They will train new grads. If you are not picky at all, consider relocating to
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    Your Starting Salary?

    MPKH replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting salary as a RN in Alberta, Canada: 32.99 + 1.25 for having a degree. Differentials as follows: 2.75 for evening, 3.25 for weekend and 5.00 for
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    from ontario to vancouver BC

    MPKH replied to s222's topic in Canada

    Vancouver's a gorgeous city (I'm from there)...but there just isn't jobs there. I graduated in May, and applied to all the new grad postings in all 6 Health Authorities in BC and I haven't gotten any...
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    How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    MPKH replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    It took me three months after passing the licencing exam to have a full time
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    Being let go...

    MPKH posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys, I need some advice. So I am a new grad. Got my first job at a rural site (which, probably was a mistake, thinking back). I didn't do well in orientation, as the site that I was at has next to...
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    Being let go...

    MPKH replied to MPKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My manager is going to say that I have potential, but there just wasn't enough resources to properly orientate me...I don't know if that's a good or bad reference. It doesn't really say much either...
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    New grad overwhelmed at work

    MPKH posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys, I am a new grad, and I recently started my first ever nursing job! Due to the lack of jobs in the city where I grew up, I took up an offer in a rural area...with the hopes that I will learn...
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    RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?

    MPKH replied to OnaTrek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Passing the licensure exam and getting my RN
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    Is BC really that bad in terms of RN jobs?

    MPKH replied to Teebee5's topic in International Nursing

    I'm not sure how to describe the job market in BC. I graudated this May, and I applied to ALL 6 health authorities in BC. I have worked as an ESN with one of the health authorities. I didn't get a...
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    need help...failed three attempts crne

    MPKH replied to mrpresident's topic in International Nursing

    Sales rep for pharmaceutical companies is one. Maybe something in the research field (I'm pretty sure you don't need to have a licence to do research, but I could be wrong). Nursing
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    UBC Nursing - what does it take?

    MPKH replied to SIMBURGER's topic in International Nursing

    Hi SIMBURGER, I graduated from UBC Nursing this May (I was part of the first cohort to run through the new nursing program at UBC...I was admitted for the Sept 2009 intake). The competitive average is...
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    Clinical Questions from a Nursing Student

    MPKH replied to glovedgoddess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think that most, if not all, of the questions you pose can be answered if you consulted your textbooks, school notes, and asked the nurses, doctors and other healthcare provider that you work
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    New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    MPKH replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    To all the new grads out there...please don't give up hope. Yes, the market isn't the best for nursing grads right now. Yes, the economy sucks. Yes, the nursing shortage the the media portrays may or...
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    Help please! Will knowledgeable nurse critique my resume and cover letter?

    MPKH replied to smilingfaces's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi smilingfaces, I'm going to offer you some tips and advices on your resume and cover letter :) Hope it'll help you! Resume 1) Personalize your objective as much as you can. The one you have right...
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    Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    MPKH replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    That's really weird. I applied for RN jobs as a new grad (I'm from BC) on the Alberta Health Services website and have gotten call backs and interviews for the positions I applied for. I just recently...
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    I feel so unwanted

    MPKH replied to mstacyi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it is feasible for you to do so, try finding a job in small towns and rural areas. They may have more nursing jobs open than big urban areas. Maybe try tweaking your resume and cover letter
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    Small town nursing in Alberta

    MPKH posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi all, I accepted a job offer in a small town hospital in Alberta (Valleyview, to be exact) today, and I'm just wondering if there are any nurses who is working/have worked in a small town/rural area...
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    What exactly is the process of getting hired?

    MPKH replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I also think it depends. I have friends who waited anywhere between 2 days to a month for a call back. I lucked out and was offered the job on the
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    Any advice for new grads?

    MPKH replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know much about your situation, but I'm from BC. The job market here is really not so good for new grads, so I looked outside of my own province and applied to Alberta. If you are able to make...
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    Any advice for new grads?

    MPKH replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm from Canada, so I don't know how different things are in the States, but I will be able to tell you about how I landed my job. Sorry if it's long! I am currently living in a big city in Canada,...
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    Any advice for new grads?

    MPKH replied to SimplisticRnx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you consider relocation? I applied to an out of town job in a small town hospital and got the job! Small town hospitals often have the advantage of allowing you to work in all areas of nursing, so...
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    Asking for References

    MPKH posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi guys! I just had my first EVER interview for a RN job, and it didn't go as well as I had planned it would be. I answered some questions brilliantly, and others, abysmally. However, I am treating...
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    Asking for References

    MPKH replied to MPKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah thanks for the advice SweetseRN :) I usually do have my reference list ready, but this was for an out of town job, so a phone interview was conducted in lieu of a face to