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  1. Back to school after 17 years

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

    Good for you on deciding to go to nursing school. I suggest you do lots of reading on the boards here at Allnurses, especially about the cost of nursing schools and student debt. My advice is to find...

  2. Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    itsmejuli replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    For many of us its just not that easy, I wish it

  3. LPN scope of practice

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

    If I was you OP I'd get the heck out of that job,

  4. British nurse looking at working in Canada

    itsmejuli replied to pamiwhite05's topic in Canada

    Here's an example of immigration reality. One day I was in a mobile phone shop and got chatting with one of the reps. He told me that he was an MD educated in Thailand and that he had recently...

  5. Read, Read, Read

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

    Try finding something that will increase your reading and comprehension skills. Something like articles that have questions at the end. The better your reading and comprehension skills, the easier...

  6. got fired after only worked three and half weeks

    itsmejuli replied to newRN2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    An employer can let you go for any reason during the probationary period. Most employers have a 90 day probationary

  7. math help!!

    itsmejuli replied to studentnurse96's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Show us your calculations so far? What is confusing

  8. My Breaking Point!

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

    I was in a similar situation at my last job. I'm not going into details, let's just say I was bullied and suffered mobbing behavior that was not addressed by management. I wish I'd left sooner. So, do...

  9. Nursing school at age 50

    itsmejuli replied to maddy50's topic in General Students

    On Allnurses there are many of us who went to nursing school over the age of 45. Just be aware that there is no nursing shortage and you may have a difficult time finding a job. Good luck to

  10. Not even a word of English

    itsmejuli replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish I was multi-lingual, I'd love to be fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Russian and Arabic. My city is multi-national and I'm proud of

  11. Would you be scared of 6 foot 3 male nurse.

    itsmejuli replied to mumbojumbo's topic in Men in Nursing

    One of the best nursing aids I ever worked with was a 6'4" man from Chad (a country in Africa). He was our gentle giant and our patients loved him. He was the sweetest, most patient man with little...

  12. IEN: Applying for Student Visa for Practice & Preparation for CRNE

    itsmejuli replied to bloodsoda's topic in Nurse Registration

    Have you received authorization from CNO to write the CNRE? Get that first before you do anything

  13. Long Term Care is the best!

    itsmejuli replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also love geriatrics. I recently started a new job as a nursing aid supervisor in a senios' lodge which is similar to assisted living. I like that I am on the frontline of ensuring that our seniors...

  14. Nursing from India : NCLEX Requirements

    itsmejuli replied to dew_2012's topic in International Nursing

    Are you eligible for

  15. Is This What We Have To Look Forward to With Privatized Healthcare?

    itsmejuli replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I hope you are filing formal complaints with the facility and

  16. Indiscriminate Empathy?

    itsmejuli replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Because the internet is

  17. comfort during clinicals? best shoes? tips please!

    itsmejuli replied to jep039's topic in General Students

    If you're not used to being on your feet alot you'll find your feet will be sore regardless of the shoes you wear. Over time your feet, knees and lower back will get used to the new activities....

  18. how to get rehired...is it possible?

    itsmejuli replied to scrublifenurse10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get your interview gear on, print up your resume and go in there and ask for

  19. Canadian Nurses in Florida

    itsmejuli replied to Mcsteli's topic in Immigration Advice

    I'm a Canadian citizen. I lived and worked in Florida for 17 yrs. Last year I returned to Alberta due to the lousy economic conditions in Florida. Don't expect it to be easy to find a job in Florida...

  20. Is This What We Have To Look Forward to With Privatized Healthcare?

    itsmejuli replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    A lot of homecare here in Calgary is sub-contracted out to other

  21. Removing a tic from a patient

    itsmejuli replied to kellycinalli's topic in General Nursing

    Ewww. What's a

  22. Misogyny in Nursing

    itsmejuli replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked all kinds of jobs over the last 30 years. I can't decide what's worse, sexual harrassment from men or the cattiness of women. I've endured a lot of

  23. Is This What We Have To Look Forward to With Privatized Healthcare?

    itsmejuli replied to Fiona59's topic in Canada

    I lived and woked in the States for many, many years. Trust me, private doesn't equate to better quality. My question is what is the Alberta gov doing about non-union private companies such as the one...

  24. Alberta LPN jobs

    itsmejuli replied to Trishrpn80's topic in Canada

    Take a look at the job listings on the CLPNA website. Also try Indeed.ca I don't think you'll have a problem finding a job. I'm in Calgary, I recently left a job and found another within 3 weeks but...

  25. Discouraged new RN

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

    Sometimes it doesn't get better and we have to admit that acute care is not for