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  1. RPN Wage Increase?

    itsmejuli replied to Insomniac-88's topic in Canada

    Did you look on your union website? Or call the union for an update? Or ask your union rep....they should know what's going

  2. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    Oh for sure apply to those open northern positions. Sure way to get your foor in the door.

  3. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    to the OP Sorry for hijacking your thread....we got talking about the reality of finding work in Alberta. Its not easy finding that first job. I graduated in the states and with no healthcare...

  4. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    Well my resume and cover letter are submitted for that casual position. I have all the qualifications they're looking for so let's see if I get accepted or rejected for an interview. Maybe I should...

  5. Manitoba Settlement Plan

    itsmejuli replied to Gerly061007's topic in Immigration Advice

    Simple questions. Why do you want to move to Manitoba and where is all they are

  6. New nurse-never heard of this

    itsmejuli replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmmm...By classifying you as PRN I'm betting they don't have to offer you benefits. What about your hours, can they cut them at any time? Perhaps it would be a good idea to go to HR and ask for a...

  7. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    I think I'd be at step 2 or 3 since I've only been here 2 years and nursing for almost 4 yrs. Will let you know if I get interview for this casual

  8. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    Its rare that casual LPN positions are posted on the AHS public site. At any one time I've only seen at the max 24 LPN postings in my city on the AHS site. I just noticed a casual position posted for...

  9. career change.. What should I do?

    itsmejuli replied to starnurse2b16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd finish the biology degree and really think if nursing is what you want. There are other interesting medical fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy to name a few....

  10. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    I'll take just about anything to get my foot in the door. But I can't even get an interview on a geri unit or ortho. The AHS homecare nurses inform me that there are loads of jobs posted on the job...

  11. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    We keep repeating that there are few jobs available for IENs and yet you all seem to ignore our warnings. I'm Canadian, I live in Alberta, I have been applying to AHS for 2 years and finally had an...

  12. Alberta or manitoba?

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    I'm an LPN in Alberta but I don't work for AHS. I work for a homecare company subcontracted by AHS. My company is hiring LPNs...but the pay and benefits do not match those of AHS. I've been applying...

  13. New grad moving from ontario to alberta .

    itsmejuli replied to new2012grad's topic in Canada

    There are also job postings on the CLPNA website. There's a bunch of jobs listed on there today. AHS is another story....I've applied for multiple AHS jobs and have finally landed an interview next...

  14. LPN discouraged about 'assessment' skills...

    itsmejuli replied to jprestonLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never be afraid to ask a question when you're not sure about something. "Hey nurse so-and-so, I think my patient has xyz....can you come with me and take a look and tell me what you

  15. Interview as a New Grad.

    itsmejuli replied to doylyngal's topic in Canada

    Nursing jobs are not easy to find and as an IEN with little nursing experience you are at a disadvantage to Canadian educated and trained new grads. Get your one year of Canadian nursing experience in...

  16. The good, the bad, and the ugly

    itsmejuli replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    The Good: I have a job interview for a newly created position that has never been held by an LPN, its only ever been done by RNs. The Bad: My current employer doesn't know I'm looking for another job....

  17. Canadian Registered Practical Nurse looking to work in the USA!!

    itsmejuli replied to NursingNicole's topic in International Nursing

    If she's not already an LPN or RN then it would be faster and easier to get married, apply for US greencard and then start school. There's lost of hoops to jump through and these days you really have...

  18. Florida nursing shortage?

    itsmejuli replied to ufo8micats's topic in Florida Nursing

    I spent 17 yrs in FL, got my LPN a few years ago as a career changer. I lived in the Tampa Bay area. I was lucky to find a job in LTC making $18 an hour with NO benefits. When I left I heard that the...

  19. Experience before nursing school in Canada.

    itsmejuli replied to Jasonw3's topic in Canada

    Look into training for nursing

  20. Canadian Nurses in Florida

    itsmejuli replied to Mcsteli's topic in Immigration Advice

    If you passed the NCLEX-Rn then you should have no difficulty passing the CRNE. You should google TN Visa and read up on the requirements. I can tell you that as a new grad you will have a difficult...

  21. prerequisite courses

    itsmejuli replied to Mehrana's topic in Canada

    You can find all this information online. First you need to decide where you want to live, then you can google universities in that area. Then you can apply to the university, have your education...

  22. Need Advice! I have to make decision by Monday.

    itsmejuli replied to auntlala's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you living your life for you or your

  23. New grad, first job in transitional care unit, planning to transfer. Advice please!

    itsmejuli replied to flowerchild89's topic in Nursing Career

    Initially your biggest hurdle will be time management and learning the flow of the unit. You'll find lots of great threads under "First Year after Nursing

  24. Need help! seniority or higher pay?

    itsmejuli replied to loongway2goRn's topic in Nursing Career

    In my local union those two months count towards the waiting time of a year to start contributing to the pension plan. Those two months also count to whatever waiting period you may have for...

  25. UK mental health nurse working in USA

    itsmejuli replied to Aphrodite29's topic in International Nursing

    The first thing you will need to find out is if you will be eligible to work in the