michi_ca

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1. Research Nurse, Coverletter

   michi_ca posted a topic in Research

   I really need some insight on writing this cover letter for this research nurse job posting. I am really interested in getting into research nursing and would really like the experience. Th major...

2. Does anyone have a good site/advice for breastfeeding?

   michi_ca replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

   Check out your local la leche league. LLL is the "one" you will want to check out when it comes to breastfeeding. LLLI |

3. Getting a Reference ?

   michi_ca replied to michi_ca's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the input. I feel better about it

4. Getting a Reference ?

   michi_ca posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been out of school for just a year now. I have employed prn on a medical unit for the past 6 months. However I have maybe only worked around 20-30 shifts since I started. I have refused way...

5. BC - Employed Student Nurse/New Graduate program

   michi_ca replied to Ionno31's topic in Canada

   For the ESN program, generally vancouver coastal only hires into med/surg, same with their new grad program. PHSA, is all already specialties, which they do hire esn and new grads into. Fraser health...

6. New grad (bn) looking for position in bc

   michi_ca replied to EXCITEDTONURSE's topic in International Nursing

   I hear that PHSA offers really good orientation programs for new grads into their programs. I believe that they offer more orientation that Vancouver Coastal health and Fraser health. PHSA has womens...

7. NRP Course in Vancouver, BC, or online?

   michi_ca posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am looking for an NRP course to take in Vancouver, BC. I have been looking around for awhile and I cant seem to find anywhere that offers this course. I found a course that is offered at BCIT, but...

8. Should I wait for a job that I really want?

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

   So thanks to those who replied. I took some advise and decided to look for pretty much anything. Now I have two potential jobs, one working on an acute medicine floor and the other working a three...

9. Should I wait for a job that I really want?

   michi_ca posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I finished my BSN 4 months ago and I am unemployed. I interviewed at a job that I really wanted, but I did not get the position. They told me that they hired people with more seniority than me. They...

10. For those of use New Grads not getting jobs, what do you suggest?

    michi_ca replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Since summer is coming up, I know that there are summer camps and finding nurses to work these temporary positions can be challenging. It might be worthwhile to look into

11. What types of questions to ask during an Interview?

    michi_ca posted a topic in Camp

    I am a NEW RN, and I have applied for a camp nurse position for a local summer camp that is for kids of low income families. The term is for 12 weeks and there are different camping sessions in the...

12. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    michi_ca replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a new grad, I was wondering what others have found helpful in surviving being a new grad. Maybe we could all come up with a list of coping strategies as new grads. I also wanted to know if...

13. Working in Penticton BC anyone?

    michi_ca replied to RN2B123's topic in International Nursing

    I do not work in Penticton hospital nor do I live in Pentiction. I have family in that town and in general it is a nice small town. If you are coming from a larger city, the transit system will...

14. What nursing expenses are tax deductible?

    michi_ca replied to HealthShepherd's topic in International Nursing

    For those who have written the CRNE, you can claim this expense on line 229 of your tax return. I called CRA today to clarify this and thats what they said. I also asked to clarify that since I wrote...