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petethecanuck

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  1. Early Admission for University of Alberta

    petethecanuck replied to Mrs_Mack's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Some of my U of C classmates considered going to the U of A but the whole PBL thing really turned them off. U of Calgary has completely changed it's after degree program and it starts in Jan 2011....

  2. Calgary Hospitals

    petethecanuck replied to Simbah's topic in International Nursing

    AHS has been under a hiring freeze since last Spring. If you look closely the majority (if not all) of the postings are for internal candidates only. ie)...

  3. AHS - starting the thread!

    petethecanuck replied to RGN1's topic in International Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/canadian-nurses/alberta-health-services-394908-page17.html

  4. CRNE February 2010

    petethecanuck replied to Nice_earyen's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Thank you. My head hurt after reading some of these posts butchering the Queen's

  5. Congratulations!

    petethecanuck replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in International Nursing

    LOL great picture! Amazing game and a perfect ending to an extraordinary Olympics. Looking forward to watching the closing ceremonies tonight. Rumour has it Neil Young is going to sing! GO CANADA!!...

  6. Advice needed about going into nursing in alberta

    petethecanuck replied to caramelgalore's topic in International Nursing

    I'm currently in the nursing program at the U of C. If nursing is your passion and dream then by all means I would urge you to get your degree. Sure things are bad right now but there's a good...

  7. Is 47 years of age too late to bridge to RN

    petethecanuck replied to carz's topic in International Nursing

    47 isn't too late! Realize your dreams and go for it! :) Good

  8. Help!!! How has Nursing evolved over the past 10yrs??

    petethecanuck replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    As your President would say, "This is a teachable moment". One of the many things you will do in nursing school is learn how to effectively research a subject and write a paper. In your case, I...

  9. future for Alberta nursing students?

    petethecanuck replied to mNm85's topic in International Nursing

    I can't speak for the LPN students but morale is pretty low at the U for us nursing students. Folks who are graduating this spring are feeling very uneasy and anxious about their chances of working...

  10. What happened to those who didn't pass CRNE?

    petethecanuck replied to acutems's topic in International Nursing

    Rendezvous, I'm currently in the BNAT program at the U of C and will graduate in 2011. Sorry if my sentence structure made it sound like I had failed the CRNE 3x. I was only implying that perhaps...

  11. Shower question about Canadian hospitals.

    petethecanuck replied to futureRN_Anastasia's topic in International Nursing

    As a student, we're being encouraged by our clinical instructors change into our civies after shift. Wearing our "nursing" shoes outside the facility after shift is also a big no

  12. What happened to those who didn't pass CRNE?

    petethecanuck replied to acutems's topic in International Nursing

    I'm curious. Why do you feel like your chances of passing or "the likelihood of passing" are poor? I don't mean to come off like a jerk to this fine community but it's my opinon that anyone (myself...

  13. Chronic HBV and Nursing School?

    petethecanuck replied to etaylor900's topic in General Nursing

    disreguard

  14. Where are you from?

    petethecanuck replied to noworries's topic in Canada

    Hi there! I'm from Calgary and did my undergrad (BSc '96) at UVIC. I'm currently in the BNAT program at the U of C, set to grad in '11.

  15. Put yourself in my shoes. Go for nursing or not?

    petethecanuck replied to Guvner's topic in International Nursing

    Hey mate. It sounds like you're at a significant cross roads in your life. I'm currently in nursing school (accelerated program at the U of C) and I would suggest 2 things. 1- If your hospital...

  16. Alberta Nurses

    petethecanuck replied to Beebop25's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in the program now, started in Sept and yes you heard right, it's not the greatest. *disclaimer* I'm seriously reconsidering a career in nursing and may apply to SAIT for the Med Lab Tech...

  17. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    petethecanuck replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    for what it's worth I shave/wax my chest AND wear a shirt underneath

  18. Pros/Cons to Working Night Shift

    petethecanuck replied to madden52's topic in General Nursing

    I LOL'ed so hard when I read this! Almost spit out my water. Too true mate!

  19. Womens interest in male nurses

    petethecanuck replied to johny1's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's funny. I find that it's men who give me the "stereotypical" reaction when they find out I'm in Nursing school. Conversely, women's eyes light up when they find out I'm going to be a Nurse and...