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dishes BSN, RN

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  1. ..Am I a complete fool....?

    I don't think it is foolish to want a second chance, I think it is human nature. However, if it were me, I would do a cost benefit analysis before making my final decision. What will it cost to regain...
  2. HOW do i ever get a job?

    I think your chances of being offered a job in the current economic climate are slim because according to CNO, Ontario has over 3,000 newly registered nurses each year...
  3. Nafta

    No, LPN is not an occupation listed on the NAFTA
  4. CRNE coming to a computer near you

    I wonder what will happen to the current exam provider Assessment Strategies
  5. Long distance trials patient?

    It may be possible for an out of country patient to participate in a study, the patient would likely have to pay for their own expenses for transportation and
  6. Two good websites to watch when searching for a nursing job in Ontario are http://www.healthforceontario.ca/ and http://ontarionursing.ca/ Looks like Bayshore has a manager position open in Windsor...
  7. Here is the link for the caet's enterstomal therapy course http://www.caetacademy.ca/ ET nurses are sought after by the homecare nursing organizations, such as Bayshore, St Elizabeth and
  8. You might get some ideas on job searching from the articles written by donna cardillo on her website http://www.dcardillo.com/articles.html Are you open to returning to school? You can check out the...
  9. You can call, but it might be better to mail or drop off a gentle written reminder that after being unsuccessful with your third attempt of the CPNRE, you are anxiously waiting to hear what your...
  10. How long have you been waiting for the
  11. vjss Did the CNO tell you what your options are?
  12. It's a competitive job market, in some health care facilities there are far more applicants than jobs and nurse managers are screening resumes to see if the applicant has membership in RNAO. I don't...
  13. will PSWs ever be regulated?

    The plan is for the PSW registry to start in the summer of 2012
  14. will PSWs ever be regulated?

    I guess my post was interpreted as "blasting' Ontario Gent"? My intention was to share knowledge and clarify who is responsible for establishing regulations around PSWs, I did not intend to express...
  15. will PSWs ever be regulated?

    It is not up to the CNO "to step up to the plate" , it is up to the Ontario government to make a law that requires PSWs to be regulated. Not sure if you are aware, but the government is in the process...
  16. You should not be the one preparing the letter, your employer should prepare and sign the
  17. Ordering books through Amazon

    I wonder if any nursing textbooks are available from some place closer to Dubai, like the University of Calgary Qatar campus? If the book(s) you are looking for are available in Qatar, I would assume...
  18. Second Thoughts

    We frequently have both the BN and BScN students doing their clinical placements at my workplace and I can assure that the quality of the student does not depend on which post secondary institute or...
  19. how to approach manager and give resume?

    I agree with kids, many workplaces have a policy to reject a resume that was not submitted through appropriate channels. Even if the policy allows you to hand in your resume to the manager, you will...
  20. Ontario- Best Schools for BScN Collab program??

    If you want to start preparing for school I recommend you read Career Development for Health Professionals, In School and On The Job, by Lee Haroun. As far as reviewing textbooks, check the Loyalist...
  21. Laws on Retractable Needles in Canada?

    Yes, Ontario has laws on retractable needles, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulation 474/07 needle safety http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_070474_e.htm...
  22. on leave due to stress

    Am I correct in my understanding that your plan is to search for a new employer while you are on paid sick leave with your current
  23. on leave due to stress

    You can find information about length of sick leave in your union contract. If you plan to use all of your sick leave and quit, then your current employer will tell any potential employers, who call...
  24. If your plans work out and you are accepted into nursing school, you can connect with Canadian nursing students and nurses who share your interest, through the the Canadian association for...
  25. Do the masters programs you are applying to require reference letters? If so, discuss the masters program with your referees and use ideas from your discussion to get started on your