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  1. I'm not creative but...

    itsmejuli replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    how about brain injury prevention? check out CDC heads

  2. How long does it take to process before start date?

    itsmejuli replied to MySonIsAdorable's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I lived close I'd drop by and ask for my schedule. People get busy and even answering the phone can be a

  3. "working" when you're off...

    itsmejuli replied to blamejoe's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a home health supervisor in a large seniors' lodge, I supervise HCAs and coordinate care. My hours can be anything between 0600 and 2200. Today I planned on going in around 1400. I woke up,...

  4. So your boss/manager tells you...

    itsmejuli replied to mikeb123's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in LTC in Florida we were not allowed to do any footcare. We had a podiatrist that came in to do footcare, we just added people to the list for him to see. Same thing here in Alberta....

  5. What do you think of this ?

    itsmejuli replied to kayak133's topic in General Students

    Maybe its all a sign that nursing isn't for

  6. Missed the First Lab!

    itsmejuli replied to blurredyearning's topic in General Students

    I bet from now on your pay attention and when in doubt ask

  7. Nursing Diagnosis - Psychosocial

    itsmejuli replied to Lemetria Whitehurst's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, he can't make his needs known right? Isn't this a priority? How can you help

  8. So Down, Any Career Advice?

    itsmejuli replied to giveface's topic in General Nursing

    Did you talk to the department head and find out about job opportunities in research? What province are you in? How much research have you done into the job market for epidemioloy across the

  9. Why is it always the patient with the worst situation? geez

    itsmejuli replied to gloryfied's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You don't have to take people's attitudes and words personally. People are the way they are, for me it easier to accept

  10. Asking back for job...

    itsmejuli replied to sfbayrnski's topic in General Nursing

    Many things can change in 4 years. Chances are that since you were there for only 3 months the manager might not remember you. What's the harm in trying? The worst that can happen is that the answer...

  11. A Place for Mom: Staffing Concepts and the Role of the Nurse in Assisted Living

    itsmejuli replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I keep telling myself that one of these days I'm going to sit and write an article about "senior lodges" here in Alberta, Canada. They're sort of along the idea of an ALF, but rather than be employed...

  12. Going to school for lpn now

    itsmejuli replied to nicoleg4646's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Learn to read with a purpose. Look at your syllabus, what are you covering in class? Read the information pertaining to your lecture. Do you have power points for each lecture? If so, find that info...

  13. LPN License if Lose / RN License

    itsmejuli replied to ColoradoRN2012's topic in General Nursing

    LPN is not a consolation

  14. Who's ready for a hospital hurricane party!?!

    itsmejuli replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in General Nursing

    Plan, Plan, Plan before its too late to plan. I went through 2 major hurricanes including hurricane Andrew in 92. You need to be ready not just to "ride out the storm" but also for the aftermath if...

  15. Student Clickers?

    itsmejuli replied to arbor-vitae's topic in General Students

    Wow....what happened to real life class participation and a show of

  16. Got an interview, now waiting for some type of information back.

    itsmejuli replied to girlygirlk8e's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I can't tell you how many times I've heard back nothing for ages after an interview. Sometimes they call back right away and sometimes they don't. In the mean time, keep looking for a job and...

  17. Being an ugly nurse

    itsmejuli replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seriously? In any job personality, team work, and skills are far more important than

  18. Offered a job but...

    itsmejuli replied to pamelaRN06's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you're interested in the second offer you should accept it. If you're not interested then don't stop looking for another

  19. What to do, what to do...

    itsmejuli replied to cchezem15's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not supportive in what way? No job is perfect, there's always going to be one issue or another. Even the most promising job can turn out to be a disaster. So rather than waiting around for call backs...

  20. All you wonderful LPN's

    itsmejuli replied to proud nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Great post! Fortunately, here in the land of universal healthcare (Canada), Alberta specifically, there are plenty of job opportunities for

  21. Seeking advice on listing education in resume

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

    There's really no need to list

  22. Need to figure out new strategy

    itsmejuli replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    So you're saying that you're supposed to read in preparation for the ATI quizzes? I'm assuming that these ATI quizzes don't count for grades and that the grades attained are for benchmarking. If it...

  23. LPNs in Canada? (Calgary, Alberta specifically)

    itsmejuli replied to parafreddy's topic in Canada

    I am in Calgary and yes there are jobs for LPNs. You can use Indeed.ca to search LPN jobs or google using the terms "ahs jobs calgary". You will have to meet LPN licensing requirements in Alberta as...

  24. US RN to Canada to be LPN?

    itsmejuli replied to tokidoki7's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm an American trained LPN here in Calgary, Alberta. I'm also a Canadian citizen. First, I'm not sure if you can apply to be an LPN, you can contact CLPNA (that's the Alberta LPN boad of nursing...

  25. Anxiety/short attention span/no filter/chronic pain...vent

    itsmejuli replied to Simba&NalasMom's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Its not easy trying to fit in when you're different, I know this all too well. I think the longest I've ever stayed at one job is .... 4 years and in one residence 7 years. And that all took place in...