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  1. Older and back in nursing school...????

    itsmejuli replied to kcrewfive's topic in General Students

    :) I graduated LPN at 47 and have all the pre-reqs done for LPN-RN completed. Started RN then decided it was time to get out of Florida and return to Canada. I got a great job here in my new location...

  2. Seeking a Assignment Worksheet or Form

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

    I was looking for an assignment sheet. Google is great, pulled this old thread right up. Had to share it again

  3. Experienced nurse wanting to go to Florida

    itsmejuli replied to emerald0827RN's topic in International Nursing

    I just left Florida and returned to Canada. I lived in FL for almost 15 yrs and can tell you from personal experience that its a mess, the only good thing about FL these days is the winter weather....

  4. RPN Exam Prep Courses?

    itsmejuli replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'm an LPN educated in the States. I'll be writing the CPNRE on May 18th. I did the online predictor tests :) yeah...I got excellent results. I'll continue to review for the exam. With multiple choice...

  5. CPNRE JANUARY 2011 TEST TAKER/s

    itsmejuli replied to winterspice's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    Hi Fiona, yes I did notice that the CPNRE is far easier than the NCLEX :) I've reviewed the prep guide and did the online predictor test...I have a 95 to 100% chance of passing :) I also landed a...

  6. Is it out of the norm to apply to multiple hospitals?

    itsmejuli replied to Nevran's topic in General Nursing

    Your friend might be jealous of your fearless attitude :) Perhaps she's afraid to leave her comfort zone. Good luck in your job search and on the NCLEX

  7. Working with a nurse who nursed you

    itsmejuli replied to imaginations's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me in his position I'd feel really good knowing that you were doing well in your

  8. NCLEX panic!!!!

    itsmejuli replied to eatd's topic in International Nursing

    What's your US immigration status? This should be your first concern because if you don't have permission to work and a social security number you won't be writing any board exam or getting a job. Are...

  9. Studying for May CLPNBC EXAM

    itsmejuli replied to followyourbliss's topic in International Nursing

    I received my LPN education in the US. I'm now in Alberta and will be writing the CPNRE in May. I'll write the predictor test tomorrow

  10. American Lvn Student wants to move to Toronto or Calgary

    itsmejuli replied to fatima100's topic in International Nursing

    Your first concern needs to be your Canadian work and immigration status. Get that sorted before you even think about applying to one of the provinces for your license. Then you need to figure out...

  11. How long did it take to get use to working nights?

    itsmejuli replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a day or night person OP? I won't work nights, I know me very well. I'm a morning person and have no problem being up at 530am. By 1030 at night I'm ready to be in

  12. how old is to old for medsurge

    itsmejuli replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever...I don't think age has so much to do with it as physical and mental fitness. I've met young people that I can run circles around in a 12 hour

  13. Need help to convince parents!

    itsmejuli replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    Nate...go the BSN route and stay away from the girls.

  14. When job-hunting, when/how to ask for time off

    itsmejuli replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently interviewed and got a new job. I specifically asked at that interview for a date off because I will be writing a licensing board exam on that day. That request was appropriate at the...

  15. CPNRE JANUARY 2011 TEST TAKER/s

    itsmejuli replied to winterspice's topic in Canada CRNE, CPNRE Exams

    I'm a US trained LPN and have just recently moved to Alberta. I will be writing the CPNRE in May. I've been reviewing the prep guide and will also review using my US NCLEX review books. Good

  16. What to expect $$$ wise in Southern Florida

    itsmejuli replied to brian2412's topic in General Nursing

    In March I left Florida for good. I'd lived there for almost 20 yrs and watched the state slide downhill. Do lots of research before you decide you want to move there. Take a trip down to the area...

  17. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    itsmejuli replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    I think the worst job I had was as a customer service rep for a large medical insurance company. That job was H E double L between the stinking insurance company benefit policies and the consumer...

  18. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    itsmejuli replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow, she sounds absolutely dreadful. Can't you move sooner? I'd take my husband and move far, far, away and not give her my phone number. She's bad news and sounds like she thrives on creating...

  19. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    itsmejuli replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Dear OP, you are 22 yrs old, you'd be shell shocked in any job. No job is perfect, the same personalities and similar problems will occur no matter what industry you work in. Read the forums with the...

  20. USA RN to Canada

    itsmejuli replied to CanadianWolverine's topic in International Nursing

    So you're asking if the gov will make it any easier for you to relocate to Canada if you want to work in a small or remote town? Easier in what way? You will still have to pass the board exam. I...

  21. A reson why nursing is a bad career choice...

    itsmejuli replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fairly new to nursing and working in LTC. I worked only weekends and cared for the same residents every weekend. I had one who had some nasty wounds on her legs that always seeped huge amounts of...

  22. Guilty for pursuing a nursing career

    itsmejuli replied to outonalimb's topic in General Nursing

    Find a good therapist and work through your self-esteem issues. I bet you'll be a great nurse

  23. Moving Frustrations

    itsmejuli replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    if you think moving from state to state is bad, trying moving to another country

  24. Either she goes, or I go...

    itsmejuli replied to BroomQueen's topic in Florida Nursing

    Document everything she does and says minute by minute, hour by hour and document the reactions of the residents and other staff. Do it for at least 3 nights then present it to your supervisor and see...

  25. Second Guessing My Decision :( Mistake???

    itsmejuli replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    When I was young with children my husband was in the military. My priorities at that time lay in whatever was best for my husband and children, my family came before everything. I made sure that I...