Valhalla_Pure

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  1. UBC Nursing

    Valhalla_Pure replied to MPKH's topic in Canada

    In reply to Browning20's question about shoes: I attend BCIT, but I have a pair of all white leather nursing shoes by Spring Step that I have worn for the past three years in school that sound like...

  2. After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    Valhalla_Pure replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    Hey Fiona59, Thanks for the update on the student nurse employment program in Alberta. It sounds like there are some similarities and differences between that program and the British Columbia ESN...

  3. After what year can an RN student work as an LPN?

    Valhalla_Pure replied to newstudentinbc's topic in International Nursing

    From your user name, you are likely a BC nursing student :) I am currently a BC nursing student and think I can give you some answers. You can work as an Employed Student Nurse (ESN) after year two of...

  4. UBC's 2 yr Program or BCIT's 3 yr Program

    Valhalla_Pure replied to Hamster84's topic in International Nursing

    Hello, I discussed the BCIT program with another poster here: https://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/accelerated-nursing-programs-366400.html I would really take the time to attend an information...

  5. BC unis/colleges info

    Valhalla_Pure replied to Caity3453's topic in International Nursing

    There was a time where the previous poster would have been correct in their statement, but the same is not true anymore. Many schools require a year or more of post-secondary education before you are...

  6. Narcotics and Safe Practice

    Valhalla_Pure posted a topic in General Students

    Hi Everyone, I am currently working as a student nurse in a hospital in British Columbia (Canada). Since doing a full time preceptorship this spring and working this summer, I have had some great...

  7. Narcotics and Safe Practice

    Valhalla_Pure replied to Valhalla_Pure's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the replies everyone! I agree with your replies and definitely think its not worth the potential legal trouble to draw up multiple

  8. Nursing school does some crazy things to my body....

    Valhalla_Pure replied to midnight*sky's topic in General Students

    Ugh, I can so relate. I always wake up during the night before clinical and check my alarm religiously to ensure I wont be late. I also play out potential clinical scenarios in my head. I also have...

  9. Tattoo Question

    Valhalla_Pure replied to IX2L's topic in International Nursing

    Not sure about when you are working as a nurse, but at my school (BCIT in British Columbia) tattoos must be covered during clinical time. A girl in my class had an upper arm tattoo and wore...

  10. I gave my first injection!!!!

    Valhalla_Pure replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you! I also felt really excited after giving my first injection and working with IV meds. It only gets more exciting from here

  11. Nurses Going to Med School

    Valhalla_Pure replied to freakjojo06's topic in General Students

    Well said,

  12. Nurses Going to Med School

    Valhalla_Pure replied to freakjojo06's topic in General Students

    inland18, did you really expect NOT to get attacked undermining a nursing education on a nursing forum? Come on now I have been on both sides, so here is are my comments: I completed one of those...

  13. Accelerated Nursing Programs in the Vancouver Lower Mainland

    Valhalla_Pure replied to _Angel_'s topic in International Nursing

    Hi Angel, I personally really enjoy BCIT's program. Your friends are correct, the workload is very intense. But nursing school is difficult no matter what school you attend, so don't let that stop you...

  14. Accelerated Nursing Programs in the Vancouver Lower Mainland

    Valhalla_Pure replied to _Angel_'s topic in International Nursing

    Hi Angel, I currently live in the Lower Mainland, and as far as I know, UBC has the shortest program (2 years). I currently attend BCIT, and am part of their old program, which is 3.5 years. All new...

  15. IV push

    Valhalla_Pure replied to AussieKylie's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I think that this differs from hospital to hospital, and possibly ward to ward. I am currently finishing up a clinical rotation on an acute medicine ward at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver,...

  16. Do Students Get Breaks In Clinicals?

    Valhalla_Pure replied to FutureNurse2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were given a 30 min lunch break, and a 15 min coffee break depending on the length of our shift. Its important to note that while these were the break times offered, wether you will actually get...

  17. Where are you from?

    Valhalla_Pure replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Hi all! I am from Vancouver, British Columbia and attend

  18. Public Speaking Nerves: Class Presentation

    Valhalla_Pure replied to Plagueis's topic in General Students

    My first post! :typing You should look to see if there is a Toastmasters Club at your school or in your area. Toastmasters is a great group that allows you to practice and improve your public speaking...