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  1. Cruel words....

    itsmejuli replied to bgause-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my wise old years I finally figured out not to always believe what co-workers say about other co-workers. The co-worker you trust may turn out to be just another one that talks crap behind your...

  2. Is becoming a LPN a good career

    itsmejuli replied to momma382's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is a difference between the use of LPNs in parts of Canada vs much of the US. Where I live in Canada LPNs are replacing many RN positions because LPNs cost less. Before deciding on whether or...

  3. Company nurse vs. Hospital nurse.. Which pays higher?

    itsmejuli replied to sirSwashbuckler's topic in International Nursing

    You do realize this thread is over 3 years

  4. Is A Normal UK Nursing Degree Acceptable in the USA?

    itsmejuli replied to John Wells's topic in Immigration Advice

    Legal right means valid work

  5. Who is in charge of worldwide disaster relief efforts?

    itsmejuli replied to swngstr's topic in General World

    I can think of a few ways to Google the information you're

  6. Anyone know any LPN jobs in Edmonton?

    itsmejuli replied to miszyc's topic in Canada

    Just to give you an idea on how bad the job market in Alberta is for LPNs: The CLPNA website has 2 jobs listed in Edmonton and 1 in Calgary. This is probably the fewest jobs I've ever seen listed on...

  7. Is this a bad idea???

    itsmejuli replied to emily12345's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Live the life that makes you

  8. What is the most nightmarish medical bill you ever saw and how did it get payed?

    itsmejuli replied to Alnitak7's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I worked for one of the large medical insurance companies as a high dollar claims adjuster. There are complicated contracts to follow when paying those claims. I think the highest I paid out was...

  9. Career Advice

    itsmejuli replied to lpnpgh123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't take a salaried, 24 hour on-call job.

  10. Best way to find a nursing job in the US ?

    itsmejuli replied to Sailor Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    You can't work without a valid work

  11. Best way to find a nursing job in the US ?

    itsmejuli replied to Sailor Nurse's topic in International Nursing

    The only thing Florida has in abundance is sunshine. There are lots of threads here on the difficulty of immigrating and finding a job in the

  12. A little anxiety applying for Nursing school as an older male

    itsmejuli replied to Magnicious's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wish there were more men in nursing. Go for

  13. Moving From BC to Alberta

    itsmejuli replied to srance's topic in Canada

    Don't even think about moving until you secure a

  14. Bitter Cold

    itsmejuli replied to HikingEDRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I moved from Florida to Alberta I put in a heavy duty battery and remote start. My little FL car starts faithfully no matter how frigid it is. I don't bother starting it every 4 hours. It can...

  15. Please, Your thoughts: Should I become a nurse ?

    itsmejuli replied to Alex2014's topic in Nursing Career

    Instead of nursing you could look at other health related occupations that you could integrate your education and experience into. Take a look at careers and training in medical

  16. Immigration Canada or the USA

    itsmejuli replied to clpayal's topic in Immigration Advice

    No, I cannot help you find a job. There are more than enough unemployed Canadian

  17. Immigration Canada or the USA

    itsmejuli replied to clpayal's topic in Immigration Advice

    Start by reading the many threads here that have been posted on this

  18. [HELP] Filipino Applying NCLEX for NY

    itsmejuli replied to marckdot's topic in Nurse Registration

    What's your US immigration

  19. community paramedics instead of home care nurses?

    itsmejuli replied to knina's topic in Canada

    I worked home care in Calgary when the CPP was started on a trial basis at some seniors' lodges. CPP was available as an additional resource for home care clients in seniors lodges where there isn't...

  20. 2013 LPN PAY???

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

    Alberta, Canada non-union 4yrs experience $26 an hour. Our health care is free, 3 weeks vacation, but no

  21. Quitting my job

    itsmejuli replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't quit until I had a new

  22. community paramedics instead of home care nurses?

    itsmejuli replied to knina's topic in Canada

    I work for one of the contracted home care providers in Alberta. Under the new contract the private home care providers have been given additional tasks which used to be done by AHS home care nurses....

  23. Am I Too Old?

    itsmejuli replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As long as you're not paying student loans from your social security check, why

  24. Holding Antihypertiensives

    itsmejuli replied to jamiejohnson2007's topic in Patient Medications

    Were there holding parameters in the doctor's order? If not, I would have contacted the on-call

  25. Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    itsmejuli replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Today I drove all around the city on snowy, icey roads. Love my front wheel drive car with snow tires, they're worth every penny of the $1200.00 I